Category Archives: News
‘Murder in a Small Town’ Season 2 Casts Bethany Brown, Marci T. House, Joshua Close (EXCLUSIVE)
Season 2 of “Murder in a Small Town” has added three new actors to its cast. Variety has learned that Bethany Brown (“F Marry Kill,” “Watson”), Marci T. House (R...
Joseph Otterson Jul 31, 2025
‘Hostel’ TV Series From Eli Roth and Starring Paul Giamatti Lands at Peacock for Development (EXCLUSIVE)
The “Hostel” TV series has found a home at Peacock. Variety has learned exclusively that the TV extension of the horror film franchise is currently in development at the NBCUniversal strea...
Joseph Otterson Jul 31, 2025
Banijay Entertainment Posts $1.6 Billion Half-Year Revenue, Driven by Streaming and Live Experiences
Banijay Entertainment, the European production-distribution giant behind “Peaky Blinders” and “Big Brother,” has posted half-year revenue of 1.42 billion ($1.6 billion), up 3% ...
Elskes Jul 31, 2025
Hayley Williams’ new album ‘Ego’ sparks fears of Paramore split
While Hayley Williams‘ new album has been massively well-received by fans, it’s also sparked fears of a Paramore split. READ MORE: On The Cover – Hayley Williams: “Women&r...
Poppy Burton Jul 31, 2025
With the Media, the Arts and Los Angeles Under Direct Attack, Here’s What the Emmys Should Do
Remember your old history textbooks, when you'd read a chapter about a dark or difficult period in the past and wonder, "How did people handle living through that?" In the 20th century, that meant the...
Varietyschneider Jul 31, 2025
Take That were turned down by Stock Aitken Waterman: “We didn’t really see that for what it was”
Stock Aitken Waterman have shared that they turned down the chance to work with Take That, because the three of them “didn’t really see that for what it was”. READ MORE: Does Rock &l...
Liberty Dunworth Jul 31, 2025
Starbucks Partners With ‘The Shop’ for Season 8 (EXCLUSIVE)
Fulwell Entertainment’s “The Shop” returns to YouTube for its eighth season on July 31, with Starbucks serving as the series’ new presenting sponsor. Originally airing on HBO a...
Andrew McGowan Jul 31, 2025
Disney Products Generated $63 Billion in Sales in 2024, as Mouse House Again Tops Global Licensing Leaderboard
Sales of licensed products in 2024 broke the $300 billion mark — with Disney representing a little over 20% of the market, according to a new report. The 2025 Top Global Licensors report, releas...
Todd Spangler Jul 31, 2025
Shout! Studios Acquires English-Language Territories to Steven Kostanski’s ‘Deathstalker,’ a Reboot of Roger Corman’s Cult Favorite (EXCLUSIVE)
In one of the widest-ranging deals to close in the runup to next week's 78th Locarno Film Festival, Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment company, has acquired exclusive distribution rights in Englis...
John Hopewell Jul 31, 2025
Elton John celebrates 35 years of sobriety: “Grateful for all the love”
Elton John has marked 35 years of sobriety, telling fans he is “grateful for all the love” after reaching the milestone. READ MORE: Elton John: “I’m not interested in the past ...
Poppy Burton Jul 31, 2025