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How Elvis Presley Was ‘Discovered’ by His Longtime Manager, Colonel Tom Parker: Excerpt From New...
In many ways, it’s the origin story of the rock and roll revolution: How the man who called himself Colonel Tom Parker (although he never achieved such a military rank)...
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‘Regretting You’ Trailer: Allison Williams, Dave Franco Star in New Colleen Hoover Adaptation...
Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for “Regretting You,” the romantic drama film based on Colleen Hoover’s 2019 novel of the same name. “Regretting You” explores the...
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David Byrne and Hayley Williams to Collaborate on New Song for Roald Dahl Adaptation ‘The Twits,’...
The ongoing musical collaboration between Talking Heads icon David Byrne and Paramore singer Hayley Williams is set to venture into as-yet-uncharted territories: animated...
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Trump Bashes Gayle King and Shares Report That Her CBS Future Is ‘Murky’: ‘Gayle’s Career Is...
Donald Trump has been gloating in recent weeks about CBS’ decision to cancel Stephen Colbert and “The Late Show,” and now he’s targeting another one of the network’s on-air...
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Paramount Skydance Board to Include Sherry Lansing, Oracle’s Safra Katz and More
Skydance Media announced the full slate of 10 directors for Paramount Skydance Corp., the company resulting from its merger with Paramount Global. The directors will be elected...
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Nielsen, WPP Media Strike New Audience-Measurement Data Agreement
Nielsen and WPP Media said they struck a new agreement for the large media-buying operation to utilize Nielsen’s audience data that will include Nielsen’s tabulation of...
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‘Jay Kelly’ Trailer: George Clooney Is a Spiraling Movie Star in Noah Baumbach’s Netflix Film...
Netflix has released the first trailer for “Jay Kelly,” starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. The film from director Noah Baumbach follows famous movie actor Jay Kelly...
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French AI Startup Mistral Seeks $10-Billion Valuation in New Fundraising Round
Mistral, the fast-rising French AI start-up founded by Arthur Mensch, Timothée Lacroix and Guillaume Lample two years ago, is seeking a $10-billion valuation in its new...
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‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Holds No. 1 Spot at U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Naked Gun’ Reboot...
Disney’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” held firm at the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, adding £3 million ($4.1 million) and bringing its total...
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‘Weapons’ Review: The Kids Are Far From All Right in a Hypnotic Horror Mystery That Pits Parents...
At 2:17 a.m. on a school night in the movie “Weapons,” 17 children go missing all at once. They get up out of bed, open their front doors and run out into the night, arms...
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Willem Dafoe on His ‘Rich Portrait’ of a Megalomaniac, Self-Made Billionaire in Locarno Premiere...
Though long celebrated as one of our most versatile screen stars, four-time Academy Award nominee Willem Dafoe might not seem like the obvious choice to portray a swaggering,...
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‘Midnight Rider’ Director Randall Miller Sues DGA to Overturn Lifetime Ban
Randall Miller, the director who served a year in a Georgia jail for a fatal accident on the set of “Midnight Rider,” has sued the Directors Guild of America in a bid to...
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Boba Fett Actor Temuera Morrison Tells ‘Star Wars’ Fans to Reach Out to Lucasfilm About His...
Temuera Morrison, who has been a member of the “Star Wars” family for more than two decades, is calling on fans of the franchise to urge Disney to bring him back for more...
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Cardi B Brings the Drama as Host of WWE’s SummerSlam: ‘We’re Making History Tonight!’
WWE’s SummerSlam took place over the weekend at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium with hip-hop star Cardi B hosting the Saturday portion of the two-night extravaganza. Though some...
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‘Greenland 2: Migration’ Lands January 2026 Release Date From Lionsgate (EXCLUSIVE)
“Greenland 2: Migration” has landed a Jan. 9, 2026 release date from Lionsgate. In the aftermath of a comet strike that decimated most of the earth, the film follows the Garrity...
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Lee Chang-dong Sets Return With Netflix’s ‘Possible Love,’ First Feature Since ‘Burning’
Acclaimed Korean helmer Lee Chang-dong is returning to features with “Possible Love” (working title), a relationship drama that will bow on Netflix. The project marks his first...
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LISTEN: ‘Fantastic Four’ Stumbles in Week 2; KCON Lights Up K-pop Fandom; Jason Momoa Triumphs in...
Can the B.O. hit the $4 billion mark this summer? That’s the question Variety box office boss Rebecca Rubin raises on the latest episode of “Daily Variety” podcast as she...
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Blake Lively’s Lawyers Seek Sanctions Against Justin Baldoni’s Attorney Over Pre-Trial ‘Press Tour’
Blake Lively’s lawyers filed a motion Monday for sanctions against Bryan Freedman, the lead counsel for Justin Baldoni, arguing that he has engaged in a pre-trial “press tour”...
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Trump to Lead Federal Task Force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
President Trump plans to announce a new federal task force on Tuesday, which will oversee the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Variety has confirmed. The unveiling will...
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Shu Qi, Lee Sinje Netflix Thriller ‘The Resurrected’ Unveils First Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety can exclusively reveal the first teaser for “The Resurrected,” Netflix’s supernatural revenge thriller starring Shu Qi and Lee Sinje in their Chinese-language streaming...
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Screenwriter Says It’s an ‘Honor’ to Have So Much Attention on Set...
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna is just as excited as the fans about the sequel’s on-set photos. McKenna recently told IndieWire that the early...
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Willem Dafoe to Receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival
Willem Dafoe will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival, awarded in recognition of his contribution to the art of film. During the event, the...
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WWE Wrestling-Themed Indian Film ‘Chatha Pacha’ Secures Global Deal With the Plot Pictures for...
An Indian Malayalam-language action drama centered on professional wrestling has scored a major international distribution coup, with “Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies” set to...
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China Box Office: ‘Dead to Rights’ Holds at No. 1 as Animated ‘Nobody’ Debuts in Second
China’s box office remained dominated by local-language releases during the Aug. 1–3 weekend. All five of the top-charting titles were domestic productions. “Dead to Rights,”...
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UTA London Hires Emily Thorpe-Jones to Lead Corporate and Private Events for Music Division
UTA’s London office has hired Emily Thorpe-Jones to head up corporate and private events for its music division. Thorpe-Jones will work closely with UTA’s agents, managers and...
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Song Young-kyu, Korean Star of ‘Extreme Job,’ Dies at 55
South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, known internationally for his memorable turn as Chief Choi in the 2019 box office hit “Extreme Job,” died on Monday. He was 55. Song was found...
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Korea Box Office: ‘My Daughter Is a Zombie’ Dominates, ‘F1’ Holds Second
South Korean fantasy comedy “My Daughter Is a Zombie” dominated the Korean box office over the Aug. 1–3 weekend, earning $8.3 million from 1.17 million admissions. According to...
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LevelK Boards Oscar Winner Mike Van Diem’s ‘Our Girls’ (EXCLUSIVE)
LevelK has boarded international sales for Oscar-winning director Mike van Diem’s upcoming Dutch feature film “Our Girls,” currently in post-production. Van Diem’s debut feature...
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Naomie Harris to Narrate ‘Swim Sistas’ Doc Exploring Connection Between Black Women and Swimming...
Naomie Harris has been set as the narrator for a “Swim Sistas,” a new documentary celebrating Black women’s relationship with swimming. Directed by filmmaker, actor and author...
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‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Dreams,’ ‘Brides’ Join Sarajevo Film Festival’s Open Air Program
The Sarajevo Film Festival has unveiled the films that will play in its Open Air Program, which include Joachim Trier’s Cannes Grand Prix winner “Sentimental Value,” Michel...
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