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Richard Gadd, change your flight plans. The creator and star of HBO Max’s “Half Man” wound up with the series’ only Emmy nomination this year — via his supporting actor in a limited/anthology series or movie nod. But as of last week, that category will no longer be presented during NBC’s Emmy telecast on Sept. […]
Attention, crawlers: Seth MacFarlane’s live-action “Dungeon Crawler Carl” TV series has found its Queen Anne Chonk. Jeff Hays, the narrator and producer behind all eight of the currently released “Dungeon Crawler Carl” books, has been cast as the voice of Princess Donut on the Peacock TV adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s best-selling LitRPG novels. For those […]
“The Big Bang Theory’s” Stuart Bloom may not have saved the universe, but he certainly saved San Diego Comic-Con. HBO Max’s upcoming spinoff “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” gave fans a sneak peak of the first episode ahead of its release Thursday night. Felicia Day hosted a panel with Kevin Sussman, who reprises his […]
Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday — in his full Ebenezer Scrooge regalia. Depp plays Scrooge in the upcoming Paramount movie, “Ebenezer,” which debuts in theaters this November. The actor appeared in outside of a shop called “Scrooge and Marley” in San Diego’s Gaslamp district around 2:30pm, but fans […]
In a sentence that would surely leave Homer dumbfounded, Odysseus has been Funko Pop-ed. The epic Greek hero has been miniaturized into the popular collectible following the blockbuster release of “The Odyssey.” The 5-inch figurine showcases a bearded Odysseus, played by Matt Damon in the Christopher Nolan adaptation, clad in a warrior helmet, cloak and […]
A federal judge on Thursday extended the order blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for an additional 14 days, meaning the deal cannot close before Aug. 18. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin is scheduled to hold a hearing on Aug. 3 on a request for a preliminary injunction that would block the deal indefinitely. Paramount is asking for […]
Sony Pictures has signed on as international distributor for “Ramayana,” the two-part Indian mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, covering all territories outside India. Indian distribution will be handled by media personality Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. The story follows the exiled prince Rama and his wife Sita, […]
“Avatar: Seven Havens” has an official premiere date at Paramount+. And what a date it is. The new entry in the “Avatar” franchise will debut on Oct. 9 on the streaming service. That date should stick out to fans, as it was originally the date set for the premiere of the movie “Avatar Aang: The […]
The Beach Boys’ endless summer has run into a hitch. The touring version of the group, led by sole remaining original member Mike Love, has called off six weeks’ worth of concerts scheduled for this summer, amounting to nearly 30 dates, citing the need to “recharge” before hitting the road again in the fall. The […]
Ireland’s ongoing artistic reckoning with the Catholic Church’s gross mistreatment of unmarried mothers and their children — as addressed in such films as “The Magdalene Sisters,” “Philomena” and “Small Things Like These” — continues in “The Lost Children of Tuam.” A restrained but deeply affecting drama that keeps the horrors of the past largely unseen, […]
David Ellison may have believed Paramount Skydance could have closed the $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by this point. The deal was blessed by the Justice Department in June (reportedly over the objections of staffers who were reviewing it). It has been officially cleared by the EU, with Paramount agreeing to the relatively […]
Karina Longworth’s podcast “You Must Remember This” returns for its latest season, “The Bisexuals,” on Sept. 15. Over eight episodes, creator and host Longworth will explore the history of bisexuals in the 1900s Hollywood sphere. Beginning with Libby Holman’s rise to stardom in 1920s New York, “The Bisexuals” will also cover her transition to infamy […]
Patreon, the creator-focused monetization platform, said on Thursday it was laying off 20% of its employees as it changed how its internal structure operates. The cuts will affect 93 Patreon employees, who will be given at least 16 weeks of severance payments. In a note to staff posted online, CEO Jack Conte said the company’s […]
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Angelique Jackson details her time spent with multihyphenate superstar Travis Scott, who comes off a record-setting music tour with a high-profile role in the movie of the moment, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Scott has emerged as a star in the new realm […]
Zosia Mamet has joined the upcoming fifth season of “Industry” at HBO, Variety has learned. As previously announced, Season 5 of the British finance industry drama will be its last. Mamet will play Carmen Dame, who is described as “a fitness influencer turned wellness tech founder and CEO.” The series’ cast also includes: Myha’la, Marisa […]
Los Angeles production volume fell slightly in the second quarter of 2026, as an increase in state tax incentives has failed to overcome industry headwinds. Shoot days for TV, film and commercials dropped by 3.1% compared to the previous quarter, according to FilmLA, which tracks location permit data for the L.A. region. Films and commercials […]
Farrar, Straus and Giroux has acquired “The Strange Architect,” a new four-book series by bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer, in a seven-figure deal. VanderMeer will launch his new series with the first book, “How to Be Free,” in the winter of 2029. This marks his first new book project since his “Southern Reach” series, which sold […]
Netflix has added ten new cast members to its “Myron Bolitar” series. Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens (“Romeo and Juliet” (Shakespeare in the Park)) has joined the show in a series regular role. In addition, the show has added nine recurring guest stars. They are: Isaiah Hill (“Swagger,” “One Spoon of Chocolate”), Amanda Warren (“East New York,” […]
Actor, director and producer Giancarlo Esposito has signed with United Talent Agency for representation in all areas. Esposito was previously repped by CAA. The prolific star will be seen in several projects in the next few months, including Noah Segan’s “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” in which he stars with John Turturro, Steve Buscemi […]
Venice Film Festival chief Alberto Barbera has pulled off a pretty impressive feat this year by assembling a buzzy lineup with boatloads of stars set to disembark on the Lido, despite having less movies from the U.S. studios and streamers at his disposal. They include new projects from top international directors, including Martin McDonagh, Florian […]
