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As the 2026 Emmy nods rolled in this morning — bright and early at 8:30 a.m. for those on the West Coast — some of the nominated stars were overcome with emotion. Some were busy on set, only learning they’d been recognized after checking their phones in between scenes. Others were fast asleep. “I was […]
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It’s been a decade since Casey Bloys took over as head of HBO, and he had more reason to celebrate his successful tenure on Wednesday: an industry-leading 122 nominations for the HBO Max platform, including tremendous showings for “The Pitt” and “Hacks.” At the same time, that straight-A report card comes with uncertainty. With the […]
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Madonna’s 1985 ascent is getting a new close-up. Insight Editions is set to release “Madonna: Into the Groove: An Intimate Portrait of the Queen of Pop,” a new photo book built around the work of photographer Ken Regan, with text by Tomás Mier. The book focuses on a pivotal year in Madonna’s career, when “Like […]
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Hollywood, meet the King and Queen of Emmy self-submissions. When HBO Max notified “The Pitt” guest cast members Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober that they wouldn’t be part of the network’s official Emmy submissions, the actors and their teams went to bat for themselves, self-submitting their performances in the guest acting categories. Allen, recognized in […]
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Justin Bieber has been added as a performer to the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, joining the lineup as a co-headliner alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS. FIFA and Global Citizen are staging the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup history on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 11-minute spectacle will […]
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Amazon MGM Studios’ scripted TV department is getting another shakeup as chief Peter Friedlander has promoted Kara Smith to head of the drama division. In January, Friedlander revealed Amazon MGM Studios’ TV arm would transition from its previous model — split between wholly owned and co-productions — to one separated into drama & comedy, worldbuilding, […]
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UPDDATED: “The Cheetah Girls” are returning to the stage with a brand new movie for Disney Channel and Disney+. “The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen” has officially been greenlit, with original stars Raven-Symoné and Adrienne Bailon returning as Galleria and Chanel respectively. In addition, Sabrina Bryan will make a special appearance as Dorinda, while Lynn Whitfield and […]
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When Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller announced Apple TV’s “Your Friends & Neighbors” was a nominee for outstanding drama series, my Variety colleagues’ jaws hit the floor (with some on the internet agreeing). However, I, a champion of the Jonathan Tropper series starring Jon Hamm since its debut, felt a level of gloating […]
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The free and open internet faces threats from companies propagating walled gardens designed to control your data and the rise of black-box AI systems. To preserve the vitality of the digital commons, individuals must take action to support the principles behind open-source code. That’s the message from “Code for the People,” a short documentary film […]
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The producers recognized on Variety’s 10 Producers to Watch list offered a look at the changing film industry during a panel in partnership with the Bentonville Film Festival, where Variety’s Carole Horst led the discussion on the challenges of producing and how independent films are evolving. Producers don’t play just one role in the filmmaking […]
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John Lasker, who helped ESPN launch itself into the direct-to-consumer era, with oversight of an area that will likely grow in importance and more video consumers abandon cable for streaming, plans to leave the Disney sports-media giant in late September. The decision, according to a person familiar with the matter, is his. Lasker has worked […]
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Despite having retired from soccer years ago, David Beckham has noticeably been one of the most visible faces of this World Cup, fronting numerous commercials. That’s not set to change anytime soon, but his next corporate appearance during the tournament is a little different to promoting Lay’s, Home Depot or McDonald’s. “Street of Dreams” is […]
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