James Gunn Says Adria Arjona Would ‘Be a Great Wonder Woman’
DC Studios head James Gunn may have revealed his first choice to play Wonder Woman. In a recent interview with Extra, the “Guardians of the Galaxy” director discussed “Hit Man” star Adria…
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Oscar Predictions: Best Picture — Netflix, Neon and Warner Bros Could Dominate Season With ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Sentimental Value’ and ‘Sinners’
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys,…
Supreme Court to Take on Major Labels’ Billion-Dollar Copyright Case Against Cox
The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will take on a landmark copyright case between Cox Communications and the music industry that has been bouncing between courts since 2018. The suit was…
Stand Up Comedian Earthquake to Develop Fox Sitcom Based on His Life, Bill Burr to Produce
Fox is about to get hit with an Earthquake. Variety has learned that the broadcast network is currently working with renowned stand up comic Earthquake (born Nathaniel Stroman) to develop…
Sam’s Club Sets Sustainability Goals for ‘Member’s Mark’ In-House Brand As Part of New Focus on ‘Regeneration’
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Sam’s Club may be best known for its discounts on…
Cynthia Erivo to Produce Sci-Fi Action Thriller ‘Saturation Point’ at Universal
Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo is next set to produce an adaptation of author Adrian Tchaikovsky’s sci-fi action thriller “Saturation Point” at Universal. Minnie Schedeen…
Ahmed Badawy Boards Egyptian Fantasy Feature ‘The Masters of Magic and Beauty’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Film Square Productions (“Ahmed & Ahmed”) and Egyptian producer Ahmed Badawy have boarded the upcoming Egyptian fantasy feature “The Masters of Magic and Beauty” as co-producers. “The…
Cinespia’s August Line-Up Includes Full Moon Slumber Party With ‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘An American Werewolf in London’
Cinespia has unveiled the August screenings at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which will include the annual Full Moon Slumber Party double feature. This year features ’80s classics “The Lost…
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Review: After Evolving in the Wrong Direction for a Decade, the Dino Franchise Returns to Its Origins
A million years ago, in 1993, Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park” unleashed two menaces on the planet. The first, of course, was dinosaurs, as the movie warned would-be genetican engineers…
Romola Garai, Shaun Evans Commence ITV Spy Thriller ‘Betrayal’
SPY SAGA The U.K.’s ITV and Mammoth Screen have commenced production on “Betrayal,” a four-part espionage thriller exploring the psychological toll of modern intelligence work. BAFTA and…
TikTok Partners With Japanese Female Pro-Wrestling League Sukeban for Anime Expo 2025 Fan Experience (EXCLUSIVE)
Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league that blends sports entertainment with anime and manga culture, has partnered with TikTok to create an immersive fan experience at Anime…
‘Project Hail Mary’ Trailer: Ryan Gosling Blasts Off Into Space to Save Earth in Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Sci-Fi Comedy
Ryan Gosling is heading to space in the first trailer for “Project Hail Mary.” The comedic sci-fi film from Amazon MGM Studios follows Gosling, whose character makes a leap from unassuming…
Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Races to No. 1 at Korean Box Office
Hollywood racing drama “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, debuted atop the South Korean box office for the June 27–29 weekend, grossing $2.8 million from 347,422 admissions across 1,584 screens.…
Richard Linklater on Overcoming Language Barrier to Direct ‘Nouvelle Vague’: ‘The Sound of Cinema to Me Is French Language With English Subtitles’
When Richard Linklater set off to direct “Nouvelle Vague,” a black-and-white tribute to Jean-Luc Godard that charts the making of his debut film “Breathless,” the Oscar-nominated American…
‘Parasite’ Producer CJ ENM Unveils AI Strategy With Debut of 100% AI-Generated Animation ‘Cat Biggie’
Korean entertainment powerhouse CJ ENM is betting big on artificial intelligence, unveiling a comprehensive AI content strategy alongside the premiere of its first fully AI-generated…
‘A Quiet Love,’ Documentary About Deaf Couples’ Love Stories, Picked Up by Taskovski Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Taskovski Films has picked up sales rights to Garry Keane’s “A Quiet Love,” which will have its world premiere at Doc Edge, an Oscar-qualifying documentary festival in New Zealand. In the…
Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Outraced by ‘Detective Conan’ at China Box Office
TMS Entertainment’s anime film “Detective Conan: One‑Eyed Flashback” debuted at the top of the China box office over the June 27–29 weekend, earning RMB153.1 million ($21.3 million) in its…
Canada Drops Digital Services Tax at 11th Hour, Backing Down After Trump Terminated Trade Talks Over the Issue
Just hours before Canada’s new Digital Services Tax was set to go into effect, the Canadian government announced that it rescinded the levy “in anticipation of a mutually beneficial…
10 Best Dysfunctional Family TV Drama Shows, Ranked
If there is one thing that TV does better than anything else, it is showing us that nobody's family is perfect, and the best dysfunctional TV dramas highlight this to perfection. Whether…
‘Squid Game’ Creator Says Show’s Evil VIPs ‘Kind of Resemble Elon Musk’: He’s ‘Everywhere These Days’
Netflix‘s “Squid Game” has come to a close, and now, series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is opening up about the real-life resemblances of his villains. During a recent discussion with Time,…
Benson Boone’s ‘American Heart’ Debuts at No. 2 on Albums Chart
Benson Boone‘s “American Heart” has made its debut on the Billboard 200 at No. 2 as the Grammy-nominated artist‘s second top 10 album. After conquering the charts with “Beautiful Things,”…
Elin Hilderbrand Gives Updates on Multiple Adaptations in the Works, ‘The Perfect Couple’ Season 2, and What Happened With ‘Summer of ’69’ and ‘The Identicals’ Series
Elin Hilderbrand is opening up about her many books that are being adapted for the small and big screen. At Nantucket Film Festival’s “Flipping the Script: Bestsellers to Screen” panel on…
Dick Van Dyke Drops Out of Fan Event, Wife Explains it Was ‘Not a Good Day For Him’
Dick Van Dyke dropped out of a public appearance on Saturday during the third edition of Vandy Camp, a fan event held at the Arlene & Dick Van Dyke Theater at Malibu High School. His wife,…
Ivan Cornejo Closes North American ‘Mirada’ Tour With Soulful Homecoming Show: Concert Review
There is a clear distinction between warm and cool in the world of Ivan Cornejo. Headlining the Kia Forum on the first of two sold out nights at the Los Angeles arena, the música mexicana…