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Oscars: Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Disney’s First Black Animator and Killer Films Founders Set for Honorary Prizes

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Honorary Oscars to veteran actress Glenn Close, legendary director Ridley Scott and Disney’s first Black animator Floyd Norman, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, longtime champions of independent film, will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, following a vote by its Board of […]

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Working From Home Has Never Been Easier Than With T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet

As remote work has become more ubiquitous over the past five years, the work-from-home setup has become its own kind of production: video calls, file uploads, streaming, group chats, smart-home devices and the occasional mid-day tech crisis, all running through the same internet connection. T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet is designed to make that setup simpler, […]

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Variety Virtuoso Honoree Katherine LaNasa on Her Skyrocketing Fame and How She Found the Key to ‘The Pitt’s’ Dana: ‘I Just Understood Her’

Charge nurse Dana Evans embodies the heart and soul of HBO’s “The Pitt.” She’s smart and reacts with her gut; she’s tough and empathetic, a fierce fighter for her patients and staff, but knows when not to pick a fight. Katherine LaNasa’s portrayal of this complicated woman has made her a fan favorite and earned […]

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Reality Exec Jeff Gaspin Departs Netflix VP Role, Will Return to Producing

Jeff Gaspin is exiting his role as Netflix’s VP of unscripted series after a little more than two years, Variety has confirmed. The former NBC Universal Television Entertainment chairman first took the job in February 2024, reporting to Netflix VP of nonfiction series Brandon Riegg. Gaspin is set to depart the position on July 1; […]

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Color TV, Morning News and Late-Night: NBC Has a History of Firsts in Broadcasting

The first-to-market advantage is built right into the name: the National Broadcasting Company. NBC was created a century ago amid the maelstrom of a mid-1920s gold rush that emerged around the cutting-edge technology of radio broadcasting. The pages of Variety in that era were filled with stories about new radio sta- tions signing on and […]

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Kristen Kish Shares Her ‘Top Chef’ Hosting Highlights, and Why the Family Reunion Episodes Always Bring Her to Tears

If there’s one thing Kristen Kish has brought to “Top Chef,” it’s her face card: tears and laughter. Since Kish returned to the Bravo show – she won season 10 – as host in 2024, watching Kish’s emotional responses has become as rewarding and heartwarming as seeing the chefs rise to their cooking challenges. Speaking […]

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Bentonville Film Festival Embraces Fresh Voices and Regional Talent Drawing From Thriving Cinematic Community

Bentonville, Ark., may seem out of the way for a film festival, but it’s a place where cinema and artists thrive. Launched by actress Geena Davis to give a voice to underrepresented filmmakers, the heartland event sees its 12th year unspool June 15-21. “Geena Davis has never been interested in simply talking about making change, […]

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Havas Acquires Culture and Sports Marketing Agency Archrival

Advertising giant Havas acquired a majority stake in Archrival, a U.S.-based youth-culture and experiential activation agency, aiming to augment the capabilities of its Havas Play branded content and experiential marketing unit. The company said the Archrival acquisition expands Havas Play’s offering across sports marketing, live experiences, branded partnerships, creator engagement and experiential activation. Archrival’s clients […]

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‘Project Hail Mary’ Sets Streaming Release Date

“Project Hail Mary,” the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling novel, is finally coming to streaming. It will release on MGM+ on June 18. The most affordable way to stream the film is through Prime Video’s MGM+ add-on, with a free trial. Creative duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, whose previous films include “The Lego […]

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Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe, Ellen Barkin and Homer Gere Join Oliver Stone’s ‘White Lies’

Homer Gere, Ellen Barkin, Willem Dafoe and Michael Douglas have joined the cast of Oliver Stone’s “White Lies.” It marks a reunion between Douglas and Stone, who collaborated on “Wall Street,” as well as between Dafoe and Stone, who worked together on “Platoon” and “Born on the Fourth of July.” Yvonne Chapman will also be […]

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‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Making a Scene: Behind That ‘F—ing Awesome’ Episode 4 Speech

It’s a scene that launched a thousand memes, and gave goosebumps to even the most casual “Game of Thrones” fans. “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” Episode 4, “Seven.” Ser Duncan the Tall, played by Peter Claffey, sits atop a horse as the lords of Westeros look down at him. One knight short for the […]

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Variety’s 10 Producers to Watch: Class of 2026

These up-and-coming producers champion diverse talents and storytellers, and will be recognized at the Bentonville Film Festival. The 12th edition of the festival runs June 15-21 in Bentonville, Ark. with founding partner Walmart, presenting partner Coca-Cola and a partnership with Variety’s Producers to Watch. While it seems like the current conversation around theatrical films is doom […]

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