Category Archives: News

Adam Friedland Signs With UTA (EXCLUSIVE)
Adam Friedland has signed with UTA. The comedian and podcaster best known for hosting “The Adam Friedland Show” will be represented by the agency in all areas, including film, television, ...
Ethan Shanfeld Nov 05, 2025

LISTEN: Cover Story: Tatiana Siegel on David Ellison’s America-First Overhaul of Paramount; Chris Willman on Palm Springs’ New Concert Hot Spot
On today's “Daily Variety” episode, in our Cover Story segment, Tatiana Siegel details Variety's investigative report that asks a straightforward question: What Does David Ellison Want? An...
Cynthia Littleton Nov 05, 2025

Sony and Pixomondo Unveil New Virtual Production Soundstage at Saudi Arabia’s Jax Film Studios
The Saudi Film Commission has unveiled a new a state-of-the-art virtual production soundstage at JAX Film Studios in Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh. The sprawling Jax Film Studios - locat...
Nvivarelli Nov 05, 2025

‘Wicked: For Good’ Star Ethan Slater Signs With Verve (EXCLUSIVE)
Ethan Slater has signed with Verve for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Slater continues to be repped by ATA Management, Jackoway Austen, and Jill Fritzo PR. News of the signing comes ...
Joseph Otterson Nov 05, 2025

Netflix, Seeking to Bolster Ad Reach, Changes Metric to Monthly Active Viewers, Versus Users
Netflix wants to throw another type of yardstick into the ever-evolving pile of audience-measurement tools. The streaming giant intends to institute a new measure for advertisers that tabulates how ma...
Brian Steinberg Nov 05, 2025

‘Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra’ Release Delayed Again by Skydance Games (Gaming News Roundup)
Skydance Games is once again pushing the release for the much-anticipated “Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra” video game. On Thursday, just after Take-Two Interactive’s Rockstar Games revea...
Leia Mendoza Nov 05, 2025

Paul McCartney once sent baby poo to lying music journalist after bad review: “It was the perfect response to a crude British pressman”
Paul McCartney once sent baby poo to a lying journalist to get back at him for writing a scathing review of Wings‘ live show. READ MORE: NME Big Read – Paul McCartney: “The Beatles w...
Liberty Dunworth Nov 05, 2025

Disneyland to Launch ‘Fortnite’ Island in Disney’s First Theme Park Experience for Game
Mouse ears are parachuting into Epic Game’s “Fortnite” in a limited-time experience — the first Disney theme park collaboration with the popular game. The new Disneyland Game R...
Todd Spangler Nov 05, 2025

Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone Developing ‘Miss Piggy’ Movie With ‘Oh, Mary’ Tony-Winner Cole Escola
Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone and Cole Escola are joining forces to give Miss Piggy the movie-star treatment. A film about the temperamental diva puppet is in early development at Disney, which owns t...
Rebecca Rubin Nov 05, 2025

Radiohead Returns After Seven Years: Here’s Every Song on the New Tour’s Opening Night Setlist
After seven silent years, Radiohead launched their tour last night at Madrid's Movistar Arena. Playing on a circular stage that wrapped the audience in every note, the three-time Grammy winners delive...
Thania Garcia Nov 05, 2025