The 10 Most Timeless Classic Comedy Movies, Ranked
Among all film genres, comedy stands as one of the most unifying and influential, having entertained audiences since the early days of cinema. During the 1930s, the majority of American…
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Craig Robinson Isn’t Really Quitting Comedy — It’s Likely a Teaser for a New Marketing Campaign
The reports of Craig Robinson‘s retirement from comedy appear to have been greatly exaggerated. Turns out “The Office” star’s so-called “retirement” is believed to be part of a new brand…
Saudi Comedy ‘Alzarfa: Escape from Hanhounia Hell’ Beats Hollywood Blockbusters ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ and ‘F1: The Movie’ at Saudi Box Office
Saudi comedy “Alzarfa: Escape from Hanhounia Hell” dominated the weekend box office frame in Saudi Arabia, beating global blockbusters “Jurassic World Rebirth” and “F1: The Movie.” The…
Spain’s Atresmedia Cine, ITV’s Cattleya Producciones, La Canica Films Bet on Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Todos los colores’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish movie powerhouse Atresmedia Cine is partnering with ITV Studios’ Cattleya Producciones and indie outfit La Canica Films to co-produce coming-of-age comedy “Todos los colores,” the…
‘The Office’ Actor Craig Robinson Is ‘Officially Quitting Comedy’ to Focus on His ‘True Calling’: ‘I’m Following Something Bigger’
Craig Robinson is leaving comedy for good. In a recent video post on Instagram, “The Office” actor revealed that he is giving up comedy to focus on “something bigger.” In the caption of…
‘Digman’ Season 2 Release Date Pushed Back at Comedy Central Alongside ‘South Park’
The Comedy Central animated series “Digman!” is the latest show to shift its premiere at the basic cabler. The second season of “Digman!” was slated to debut on July 9, but it will now…
Shane Gillis Comedy ‘Tires’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix
Shane Gillis‘ comedy series “Tires” has been renewed for Season 3 at Netflix, Variety has learned. The news comes just under a month after the premiere of Season 2, which launched on…
‘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…
‘Rent Free’ Review: Couch Surfing Becomes an Endurance Test in Droll Cringe Comedy
Erase the word “Austin” from their content, and most people would have a hard time detecting any connective thread between Richard Linklater’s 1990 indie breakout “Slacker” and its distant…
‘Stealing Pulp Fiction’ Review: A Malformed Homage-Cum-Heist Comedy That Over-Relies on Reference
While upbeat at a distance, self-reflexive heist caper “Stealing Pulp Fiction” seldom translates its good nature through story or style. Danny Turkiewicz’s feature debut follows a pair of…
Rhiannon Giddens’ All-Star Roots Revue at the Bowl Has Steve Martin, Our Native Daughters and Others Covering the Full Banjo Spectrum, From Black Consciousness to Comedy: Concert Review
There was a good share of on-stage comedy happening at Rhiannon Giddens‘ all-star roots music night Wednesday at the Hollywood Bowl. That much was assured, with Ed Helms hosting the…
Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson Apple Comedy Series Pauses Production as Showrunner Exits
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson‘s Apple TV+ comedy series has paused production amid creative changes at the helm of the show. Variety has confirmed that the series, currently…
Amy Poehler Says ‘SNL’ Actors ‘All Played People We Should Not Have… I Misappropriated, I Appropriated’: Everything in Comedy Has an ‘Expiration Date’
Amy Poehler recently took accountability for her problematic “Saturday Night Live” characters while talking to former cast member Will Forte on her “Good Hang” podcast. Poehler said that…
Jeremy Allen White and Quinta Brunson: Who Is Leading in the Best Comedy Performance Emmy Races?
On the latest Variety Awards Circuit presented by Paramount+, Variety TV editors Emily Longeretta and Michael Schneider discussed the best comedy performance race for this year’s Emmys.…
BBC Blasts David Walliams for Making Nazi Salutes During Comedy Show Recording
The BBC has blasted David Walliams, the British comedian and children’s author, for making two Nazi salutes while recording the Christmas special of the comedy panel show ‘Would I Lie To…
Hulu Acquires Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone Drug Trip Comedy Written by BriTANicK
Hulu has picked up an untitled feature from comedy duo BriTANIcK, Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, that will be led by “Stranger Things” star Gaten Matarazzo and “The Goldbergs” breakout…
‘Deep Cover’ Review: Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed Mug Their Way Through a So-So Action Comedy
“Deep Cover” opens on a quote — the adage that in comedy, as in battle, you must be prepared to die if you want to kill — that is low-hanging fruit for any snarky critics seeking an easy…
Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed on Finding Comedy Gold in Crime Caper ‘Deep Cover’ at SXSW London Premiere
Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed brought their crime-comedy caper “Deep Cover” to life through genuine friendship and collaborative improvisation, the trio revealed…
Ryan Reynolds’ R-Rated, Live-Action/CGI Comedy ‘Animal Friends’ Moves to Summer 2026
Ryan Reynolds’ “Animal Friends” will release in theaters on May 1, 2026. Directed by Peter Atencio and written by Kevin Burrows & Matt Mider, “Animal Friends” was originally set to release…
NBC’s Native American Community Center Comedy Pilot Casts Jana Schmieding, Bobby Wilson, Wes Studi, Rachel Dratch (EXCLUSIVE)
NBC‘s comedy pilot set at a Native American community center in Oakland has found its first four cast members. Variety has learned exclusively that Jana Schmieding, Bobby Wilson, Wes…
Emmy Predictions: Comedy Series — ‘The Studio’ Has the Lead, But Does It Have the Last Laugh?
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,…
If You Love ‘Poker Face,’ Check Out This Underrated FX Crime Comedy Series
Poker Facehas proven to be one of the biggest originals in the history of the Peacock streaming service, as audiences clearly have been seeking an old-fashioned mystery series that…
This Can't-Miss American Black Comedy Stars the Likes of Tobey Maguire, Christina Ricci and Benicio del Toro
Some movies are just destined to become cult classics—while filming Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, there's no way Terry Gilliamever thought this hedonistic black comedy would be a…