AOL to Be Acquired by Italy’s Bending Spoons
You’ve got… a new owner! AOL, the trailblazing internet company, is being acquired by Italian tech roll-up company Bending Spoons. Bending Spoons is buying AOL from private equity firm…
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DreamWorks Animation Sets ‘Forgotten Island’ Voice Cast With H.E.R., Dave Franco, Jenny Slate and More
DreamWorks Animation has assembled a buzzy voice cast for “Forgotten Island,” an animated adventure that’s set to release in 2026. Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto,…
Drake Files Notice of Appeal in Defamation Case Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
As expected, Drake has filed a notice of appeal in his defamation case against Universal Music Group over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us.” In a filing on Wednesday morning,…
Mia Goth, Zach Galifianakis and Dan Stevens to Star in HanWay Films’ ‘Hey Bear,’ ‘Portlandia’ Co-Creator Jonathan Krisel’s Feature Debut
“Portlandia” co-creator Jonathan Krisel is making his feature debut with “Hey Bear,” a bold revenge comedy that will star Mia Goth (“Frankenstein”), Zach Galifianakis (“The Hangover…
Crunchyroll 24/7 Channel Launches on Samsung Smart TVs (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony-owned anime streamer Crunchyroll is debuting a 24/7 channel of curated fan-favorite series across Samsung Smart TVs beginning Wednesday. At launch, Samsung’s Crunchyroll Channel will…
Emma Thompson Gets in the ‘Slow Horses’ Spirit With Mick Herron Adaptation ‘Down Cemetery Road’: TV Review
“Slow Horses” is the unlikely seed of a franchise. Now in its fifth season, the Apple TV drama follows a gang of screw-up spies who are nobody’s idea of the Avengers, led by Gary Oldman’s…
A Contracorriente Picks Up for Spain Cohn and Duprat’s ‘Homo Sapiens?’ Sold by Latido, Setting a Dec. 25 Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Leading Spanish indie distributor A Contracorriente Films has acquired “Homo Sapiens?” (“Homo Argentum”), the black-comedy anthology from Argentina’s Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn…
Paramount Layoffs Underway: CEO David Ellison Says Cuts Are ‘Necessary’ for Company’s Long-Term Success
Paramount Skydance, aiming to get leaner and meaner, today is laying off about 1,000 employees, mostly in the U.S. David Ellison, chairman and CEO of Paramount, sent employees a memo about…
Jim Carrey, Janelle Monáe, Nathaniel Rateliff Among 17 Added Guests Announced for Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony
The lineup for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles Nov. 8 is beginning to look stuffed nearly to the gills, with 17 more performers or presenters officially added Tuesday…
‘Shogun’ Future Seasons Could Film in Japan as Producer Eyes Homeland Return
Future seasons of the Emmy-winning “Shogun” could finally film in Japan if the country addresses critical infrastructure and incentive gaps, Emmy-winning producer Miyagawa Eriko indicated…
'Star Wars: Visions' Season 3 Review: Lightsaber Duels Haven't Looked This Good Since the Prequel Trilogy
Much like the entire Star Warsfranchise as a whole, the most popular sci-fi IP of all time's track record on Disney+ has had highs and lows. For every hit, like the masterfully crafted…
‘ChaO’ Review: Mermaids and Humans Try to Coexist in Singularly Stylized Anime Romantic Comedy
Without having to give up her voice to a sea witch, the titular mermaid princess in the Japanese animated dramedy “ChaO” gets the husband of her dreams. Still, their seemingly fated bond…
Ayushmann Khurrana Celebrates Box Office Triumph of Maddock Horror Comedy Universe Film ‘Thamma’: ‘All My Dreams Come True as an Entertainer’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has scored his fifth century at the Indian box office with the Diwali blockbuster “Thamma,” which has crossed the INR100 crore mark ($11.3 million) and is…
Ben Stiller Says the Term ‘Nepo Baby’ Is a ‘Selling Point’: ‘Kind of Like That Brat Pack Thing’
During a recent appearance on “The Howard Stern Show,” Ben Stiller gave his thoughts on the term “nepo baby,” which describes children of celebrity parents who become famous themselves.…
Psychological Thriller ‘The Sleepless Girl’ Bows at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
Producer Patrick Mao Huang (Cannes winner “Tiger Stripes”) of Taiwan’s Flash Forward Entertainment is presenting psychological thriller “The Sleepless Girl” at the Tokyo Gap-Financing…
Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim Discuss ‘Challenging’ Environment at ‘SNL’ After Exiting Show: ‘Not the Easiest Place to Work’
After leaving “Saturday Night Live” before Season 51, Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim got candid about the work culture at the iconic late-night sketch show. While hosting Gardner on her…
‘Konbini’ Bridges Cultures at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
A Spanish director is bringing a distinctly Japanese story to the screen with “Konbini,” a humanistic drama about an elderly man who deliberately shoplifts to get arrested and the…
‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ Sequel Sets 2026 Shoot, Director Soi Cheang Reveals in Tokyo
The sequel to hit Hong Kong period action film “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” will start shooting in March next year, revealed its director Soi Cheang at the Tokyo International…
Frankie Muniz Hasn’t Spoken to Hilary Duff in 22 Years, Says Her Mom Interfered in ‘Agent Cody Banks’ Casting and ‘It Pissed Me Off’: ‘I Regret Not’ Staying Friends With Her
Frankie Muniz revealed during an episode of “The Joe Vulpis Podcast” last month that he not spoken to Hilary Duff in the 22 years since they starred in “Agent Cody Banks” together (via…
Paramount Signs 10-Year Lease With 1888 Studios For New Jersey Production Campus
Paramount has signed a minimum 10-year lease agreement with 1888 Studios to occupy more than 285,000 square feet of the production company in Bayonne, N.J. as a way to capitalize on…
Tokyo Market Chief Shiina Yasushi Charts Path to Co-Production Hub as TIFFCOM Hits Record Growth
TIFFCOM, Tokyo International Film Festival‘s market arm, is riding a wave of international momentum, with CEO Shiina Yasushi pointing to strong year-on-year growth as evidence the market…
John Williams to Score Steven Spielberg’s UFO Movie, Marking the Duo’s 30th Film Together
John Williams is confirmed to be scoring the next film from Steven Spielberg, marking the 30th cinematic collaboration between the Oscar-winning composer and legendary filmmaker. Almost…
The 45+ Gifts for Every Type of Woman: From Gucci Perfume to a Compost Caddy
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Choosing the right gift for the leading lady (or…
How Glen Powell Felt When 92,000 Georgia Football Fans Booed Him for ‘Chad Powers’: ‘I Don’t Know If I’ve Ever Been So Ready to Run Through a Wall’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Chad Powers” episode 6, titled “6th Quarter,” now streaming on Hulu. Glen Powell and Michael Waldron’s journey to create the college…