Category Archives: News

Mipcom 2025: Sunny But Sobering, Galvanised by the Rise of YouTube and the Creator Economy as the TV Industry Shifts Focus Once More
CANNES, FRANCE — Mipcom 2025 played out in glorious sunshine, proving, however, in many ways a sobering affair. Since 2022-23 when Netflix first announced a subs decline and then Hollywood's dou...
John Hopewell Oct 16, 2025

‘The Idea of You’ Author Robinne Lee Sets Second Novel ‘Crash Into Me’ for Summer 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)
Robinne Lee, author of the bestselling romance novel “The Idea of You,” will publish her second book, “Crash Into Me,” next summer. Lee’s debut, 2017’s “The I...
Angelique Jackson Oct 16, 2025

‘Roofman’ and Channing Tatum to Compete in Golden Globes Comedy Categories (EXCLUSIVE)
“Roofman” is leaning into the laughs. Paramount Pictures will submit the crowd-pleasing crime film "Roofman" for consideration in the best motion picture - musical or comedy category at th...
Clayton Davis Oct 16, 2025

Golden Globes to Host Tribute Event in Brazil in 2026
The Golden Globes is putting a spotlight on Brazilian entertainment with a new celebration set for March in Rio de Janeiro. The event, produced in partnership with Urland Ventures, will recognize both...
Pat Saperstein Oct 16, 2025

Kristoffer Polaha’s Directorial Debut ‘Mimics’ Acquired by Panoramic Pictures, Sets February Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Kristoffer Polaha’s “Mimics” has been acquired by Panoramic Pictures, Variety can exclusively share. The film, which marks Polaha’s directorial debut, will be released February...
Emily Longeretta Oct 16, 2025

Claes Bang Stars as Himmler’s Masseur in ‘I Is Another,’ With Beta Cinema Selling at AFM
Beta Cinema has boarded international sales for "I Is Another," about Nazi henchman Heinrich Himmler's masseur, starring Claes Bang and Valerie Pachner. The film, directed by Felix Randau ("Iceman"), ...
Leo Barraclough Oct 16, 2025

Shae Cornette Joins ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Molly Qerim Exit
Shae Cornette gets the hot seat at ESPN. The “SportsCenter” anchor will take on hosting duties on “First Take,” the hot-talk sports program built around the oratory and opinion...
Brian Steinberg Oct 16, 2025

Moroccan Oscar Entry ‘Calle Malaga’ Secures North American Distribution With Strand Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)
Maryam Touzani's Venice prizewinning film “Calle Malaga” has been acquired by Strand Releasing for North American distribution. “Calle Malaga” stars Carmen Maura, the Goya- and...
Elskes Oct 16, 2025

Joji returns with gritty new song ‘PIXELATED KISSES’
Joji has returned with his first new music in three years, the gritty new single ‘PIXELATED KISSES’. READ MORE: The rise of creative titans 88rising: “Asian people have wanted t...
Alex Rigotti Oct 16, 2025

Apple’s Steve Jobs to Appear on $1 U.S. Coin: ‘Make Something Wonderful’
Steve Jobs, the legendary co-founder and CEO of Apple, will be honored with a special 2026 commemorative $1 coin from the U.S. Mint. The $1 Jobs coin — which will cost $13.25 when it goes on sal...
Todd Spangler Oct 16, 2025