‘Art’ Review: James Corden Impresses in Broadway Revival
I am among the many potential audience members for “Art,” the new revival of Yazmina Reza’s sly, knowing play, who has never thought much about James Corden. That’s not to say I haven’t…
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Microdramas Emerge as Multi-Billion Dollar Global Phenomenon, China Market Set to Eclipse Local Box Office, Study Finds
Microdramas have rapidly evolved from experimental content into a mainstream entertainment format generating billions in revenue globally, according to a new report by Media Partners Asia.…
Beyoncé Unreleased and Stolen Music: Arrest Made in Atlanta
The Atlanta Police Department has made an arrest in connection to a car robbery involving Beyoncé’s stolen hard drives. The material is said to consist of the singer’s unreleased music,…
‘Grease’ Star Didi Conn and Austin P. McKenzie Lead Indie LGBTQ Dramedy ‘Actual Bodies’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Principal photography has started this week on “Actual Bodies,” writer and director Alex Wyse’s indie dramedy starring “Grease” star Didi Conn and Austin P. McKenzie. The official…
Robert Redford Remembered: How Hollywood’s Golden Boy Used His Star Power to Boost Indies and Launch the Sundance Film Festival
Today, the film industry lost not only one of its brightest stars, but also one of its biggest champions: Robert Redford, who was instrumental to two revolutions that transformed…
Tsai Ming-liang to Shoot and Premiere Next ‘Walker’ Film at Ji.hlava Film Festival
Malaysia-born Taiwanese director Tsai Ming-liang, who won the Golden Lion at Venice for “Vive L’Amour,” will shoot and present the next in his series of “Walker” films at the 29th Ji.hlava…
Paramount Skydance Adds Scale AI CFO Dennis K. Cinelli to Board of Directors
Paramount Skydance has added Scale AI chief financial officer Dennis K. Cinelli to the company’s board of directors. With Cinelli’s addition, this expands Paramount Skydance‘s board to 11…
ESPN’s Timely Doc ‘Berlusconi: Condemned to Win’ Bridges Sports and Politics: ‘It’s A Story About the Seduction of Winning’
The late Silvio Berlusconi, the billionaire and former four-time Italian prime minister who once described himself as the “Jesus Christ of politics,” is the subject of ESPN Films’ latest…
Where to Stream Robert Redford’s Most Iconic Films
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Robert Redford, a visionary filmmaker and Hollywood…
Theaters Have Re-Invested $1.5 Billion in Past Year to Keep Audiences Engaged With Premium Large Formats, Loyalty Rewards and Better Dining Experiences
That expanded menu. That collectible popcorn bucket. The reclining seats. Those amenities plus large screen format offerings are all part of how the North American exhibition industry has…
CBS Studios Alum Julie McNamara Partners With ‘Matlock’ Creator Jennie Snyder Urman to Develop Series
Julie McNamara is coming back to CBS Studios. McNamara is teaming with Jennie Snyder Urman and her Sutton St. Productions banner to create and develop series for broadcast and streaming.…
Amazon Brings Streaming to Masters Golf Tournament
Amazon Prime Video is taking a different swing at a sports that hinges on exactly that sort of thing, The streaming giant said it will join CBS Sports and ESPN as a U.S. broadcaster of the…
Cardi B Announces Dates for Her First-Ever Arena Tour: ‘Little Miss Drama’
Cardi B has announced her first tour in six years — the “Little Miss Drama Tour” — in support of her long-awaited second studio album, “Am I The Drama?,” which drops on Friday (September…
Robert Redford’s Career in Photos: ‘The Way We Were,’ ‘The Natural,’ an Oscar Win and More Iconic Moments
Robert Redford, the golden boy actor who later won an Oscar for directing and became a beacon of indie cinema by founding the Sundance Film Institute, died on Tuesday at the age of 89. To…
Robert Redford, ‘Butch Cassidy’ and ‘All the President’s Men’ Icon, Dies at 89
Robert Redford, the leading man with the golden-boy looks who won an Oscar for directing “Ordinary People” and later became a godfather for independent film as founder of the Sundance Film…
Amazon Adds SiriusXM to Programmatic Sales Offer
After securing many big deals to help it sell a wide array of programmatic ads against top video, Amazon is now working to do the same with audio. Amazon unveiled an alliance Tuesday with…
India’s Streaming Universe Hits 601 Million Users as Connected TV Surges 87%
India‘s streaming audience has reached 601.2 million users, representing over 40% of the country’s population, according to new research from Ormax Media. The fifth edition of The Ormax…
Karla Sofía Gascón to Star in Paramount+ Comedy ‘School of Seduction’ From Italian Hitmaker Carlo Verdone (EXCLUSIVE)
Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated “Emilia Perez” star who sparked controversy earlier this year over her past offensive tweets, is in Rome shooting Italian comedy “School of…
Canal Sur, Womack Studios, Diffferent Develop Gibraltar-Set Thriller ‘The Rock’
Andalusian public broadcaster Canal Sur TV has teamed with Seville’s Womack Studios and Diffferent Entertainment to develop Gibraltar-set historical drama-thriller series “La Roca” (“The…
HBO Max Continues Asia Pacific Expansion With 14-Market Launch
Warner Bros. Discovery is accelerating its international streaming push with HBO Max‘s expansion into 14 additional Asia Pacific territories set for Oct. 15. The rollout will bring the…
Coachella Headliners 2026: Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G and Anyma
Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G and Anyma are slated to headline Coachella 2026, taking place on April 10-12 and April 17-19 in Indio, CA. All of the headliners have graced the…
India’s First Ray Films Marks Decade Milestone With Six-Picture Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
First Ray Films, the Mumbai-based independent production company founded by actor-producer-director Anshuman Jha, has unveiled a six-film slate as it marks its 10th anniversary. The…
Michael Keaton Says the ‘Irony’ That Charlie Kirk Was ‘Killed With a Gun Is Unbelievable’: ‘Shooting People Will Never Answer Anything’
Michael Keaton paid respects to the late Charlie Kirk at Investigative Journalists and Reporters’ 50th anniversary gala on Monday night, while also speaking on the gun violence that took…
‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Leads U.K. and Ireland Box Office, ‘Demon Slayer’ Bows Strongly
Universal’s “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. and Ireland, earning £4.3 million ($5.8 million), according to Comscore. Sony’s “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba…