After seven movies, the "Paranormal Activity" franchise doesn't frighten audiences the way it once did " that is, through the power of suggestion, using home security cameras, smartphones an…
Glenn Close is all too aware of how a certain strain of religious fundamentalism can turn toxic. When Close was 7 years old, her parents joined the Moral Re-Armament, a spiritual movement le…
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling visited the set of the new TV series HBO is filming based on her books. The series entered production in July, with filming taking place at Warner Bros. St…
On today's episode of "Daily Variety" podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety's Matt Donnelly unpacks his reporting on Producers United and its quest to address the dilemmas and the dis…
Speaking to Variety ahead of the International Emmy Awards where his compelling coming-of-age series "Bad Boy" vies for a Best Dramatic Series award, Ron Leshem reflects on what brough…
In a conversation with Variety TV reporter Selome Hailu, Grace Van Patten opened up about meeting and portraying the titular character in Hulu's drama miniseries, "The Twisted Tale of Amanda…
America's Got Talent,' and 'Better Man' led the World Choreography Awards winners. The event featured live performances from Monika Felice Smith, JA Collective, and Asadi & Xye. Paula Ab…
BET will spotlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during Thanksgiving weekend with a ceremony that celebrates the institutions' unwavering commitment to fostering Black…
Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way, Chad A. Verdi's Verdi Productions and Danny Strong have partnered to make "Oz," a documentary about the making of "The Wizard of Oz." Tom Donahue ("Mafia Spie…
There's something about a dark drama that gets an audience's attention " even more so when it's based on a true story. And it's no secret that that audience includes voters. Take last year a…
AARP has unveiled the nominees for the annual Movies for Grownups Awards, with "Hamnet," "A House of Dynamite," "One Battle After Another," "Sinners" and "Train Dreams" leading as the best p…
Ricky Gervais' next stand-up special will arrive on Netflix on Dec. 30. "Mortality," the hour he's been touring since 2024, was filmed in 2025 at the London Palladium. It's Gervais' fourth s…
In the opening number of "Wicked: For Good," Glinda sings the celebratory song "Thank Goodness" to quell the anxieties of the citizens of Oz. Cinema owners will be humming a similar tune ove…
Jimmy Kimmel roasted Donald Trump in a new monologue after the president's apparent meltdowns over reporters asking questions he does not like. Just hours after the U.S. House of Representat…
Amanda Seyfried is pitching another blonde bombshell to join her in a potential third "Mamma Mia" movie. The Oscar-nominated star has said before that she'd be open to pop star Sabrina Carpe…
Iconic Italian actor Franco Nero, who gained worldwide fame in Sergio Corbucci's 1966 classic Spaghetti Western "Django," will be the top honoree of the upcoming 11th edition of Filming I…
Kevin Costner is circling the role of former U.S. President Bill Clinton in the political drama series "United." Sources confirm the project is in early development and is to be produced in …
Daniel Radcliffe revealed on "Good Morning America" that he wrote a letter directly to Dominic McLaughlin after the child star was cast as the new Harry Potter in HBO's television series reb…
At the New York Comedy Festival, four leading industry figures gathered for a Business of Comedy Panel moderated by Variety TV reporter Ethan Shanfeld. Comedian Jeff Ross, festival founder C…
The Hollywood Commission has released new online resources designed to simplify and support anti-harassment practices, particularly for independent and low-budget productions, as part of its…
Ariana Grande is doubling down on the status of her upcoming "Eternal Sunshine" tour. The singer and actress is returning to the stage for her first arena tour in seven years. Grande said in…
On today's episode of "Daily Variety" podcast, Variety's Gene Maddaus talks about the rapid growth of nonunion microdrama production activity in L.A. and other areas of the U.S. SAG-AFTRA wa…
Brendan Kennedy, director of creative production at Macy's studio, has dried out from last year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade after the festivities were dampened by persistent rain. Come …
Fabien Frankel has signed with CAA for representation. The 31-year-old actor is best known for his role as Ser Criston Cole in HBO's "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon," and he c…
Oz has never felt more great and powerful than it does in "Wicked: For Good." Where the first entry in director Jon M. Chu's exuberant two-parter succeeded in wowing audiences last fall, its…