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As HBO Max goes live today in eight new European countries — including Germany, Italy and Austria — the streamer has announced a new bundling deal with Prime Video in those territories…
HBO Max launches today in Italy with several Italian originals to follow soon, the standout one being Marco Bellocchio’s limited series “Portobello” that reconstructs one of the country’s…
The BBC will file a motion to dismiss President Donald Trump‘s $10 billion defamation lawsuit, challenging the case on jurisdictional grounds and disputing claims the broadcaster acted…
Who knew high school would be so dramatic? Teen dramas are one of television's most recognizable staples. No matter the era, the setting, or the school itself, these shows share a…
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the whirlwind of stories from over the weekend, which included Donald Trump’s handling of Venezuela after the capture of…
Philippine theater actor Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan has secured the title role in director Sonny Calvento‘s “Mother Maybe,” joining previously announced star Anthony Jennings, Southern Lantern…
Fans of chef René Redzepi and his groundbreaking Noma restaurant can start getting in line on Monday, Jan. 26 for the Los Angeles residency this spring. Well, not literally in line, since…
You may be a global comedy superstar, but that doesn’t get you out of spousal support duties at the Golden Globe Awards. Kevin Hart exited the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom on…
NBC will no longer air an upcoming episode of “Law & Order: SVU” in which Timothy Busfield appears in a guest star role. Variety has confirmed that the broadcast network has shelved the…
Elliot Page and Naomi Watts are among the bold-faced names starring a new American Civil Liberties Union public awareness campaign in support of transgender youth. Launching Monday ahead…
Welcome to Variety Awards HQ — your weekly command center for the Oscars race. It’s January 12, 2026, and Oscar nomination voting is officially underway. After a quiet holiday break, the…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Will Smith is bravely going where few actors have…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Although it’s been just about 10 years since the…
Is Elijah Wood returning as Frodo in the new “Lord of the Rings” movie “The Hunt for Gollum”? Don’t ask Elijah Wood, even though his co-star Ian McKellen let it slip last year that Frodo…
The best movie songs are the ones that illuminate character, summarize the story or otherwise add a new dimension to the film experience. More than in most years, in 2025 there was a…
It was a packed weekend leading up to Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony, and among the events kicking off Saturday morning was A Celebration with Stephen Schwartz. Schwartz, who has spent…
During the Variety Streaming Room presented by Dharma Productions, director Neeraj Ghaywan discussed the origins and production of “Homebound,” India’s Oscar-shortlisted international…
“Die My Love” (Seamus McGarvey),” “Marty Supreme” (Darius Khondji) and “Sinners” (Autumn Arkapaw Arkapaw) were among the British Society of Cinematographers feature film nominees. Rounding…
“UpDating” is getting a glow up. The creators behind the live comedic dating show, which has become a viral sensation via social media sites like YouTube, have partnered with ITV America…
German-born British composer Max Richter, who recently collaborated with Chloé Zhao on her Golden Globe-winning “Hamnet,” will be celebrated by the Berlin Film Festival with its Berlinale…
John Mayer paid tribute to Bob Weir, Grateful Dead cofounder and his bandmate for a decade in Dead and Co., in a short but heartfelt tribute posted late Sunday. “Okay Bob. I’ll do it your…
Paradise City Sales is set to represent internationally “We Are All Strangers,” Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen‘s third and final film in his acclaimed “Growing Up” trilogy. The film is…
Britain’s media regulator Ofcom launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk‘s X on Monday to determine whether the social media platform has complied with its duties to protect U.K.…
“Conclave” producer Juliette Howell has been named CEO of Lookout Point, the BBC Studios label behind “Happy Valley” and “Gentleman Jack.” Lookout Point’s previous co-CEOs Laura Lankester…
