Category Archives: News
Seth Meyers on Why There Won’t Be New Late-Night Hosts, ‘SNL’ U.K. and His Axed NSFW ‘Weekend Update’ Joke
"My wife and I are both very cognizant of the fact that we don't want our kids to have trauma based on what I'm doing on stage," says Seth Meyers, whose latest stand-up special, "Dad Man Walking," foc...
Ethan Shanfeld Jun 18, 2025
Pedro Pascal or Adam Scott? Kathy Bates or Elisabeth Moss? Breaking Down the Top Emmy Contending Drama Performers
On the latest Variety Award Circuit presented by Paramount+, Variety TV editors Michael Schneider and Emily Longeretta discuss the top drama performers race - both lead and supporting actor and actres...
Emily Longeretta Jun 18, 2025
Mattel and Mastercard Execs on Building Brand Trust and How Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Broadened Appeal
Mattel’s chief brand officer Lisa McKnight and Mastercard’s CMO’s Raja Rajamannar shared insight on how they’re building brand trust, addressing young consumers and using AI du...
Ellise Shafer Jun 18, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter is thinking about banning phones from her gigs: “This will honestly piss off my fans”
Sabrina Carpenter has contemplated implementing a phone ban at her shows, even though it will “honestly piss off” her fans. READ MORE: Why is Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso...
Emma Wilkes Jun 18, 2025
‘Disclaimer’ Editor Adam Gough on His Shorthand With Alfonso Cuarón: ‘We Don’t Need to Talk Much’
When Alfonso Cuarn stepped into the world of series to direct AppleTV+'s "Disclaimer," he called on Adam Gough to assemble and cut the series. The two had previously worked together on "Children of Me...
Jazztangcay Jun 18, 2025
Film Academy Board Adds Focus Features Chairman Peter Kujawski, Composer Carter Burwell and More
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced its newly elected 2025-2026 Board of Governors, with a mix of returning incumbents, first-timers and familiar names returning after a hiat...
Clayton Davis Jun 18, 2025
From Trading Cards to Limited-Edition Hoodies, F1 Movie Inspires New Lap of Collectible Merch
Anticipation for the F1 movie is building, as Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and co. speed into theaters June 27. Opening in the midst of a thrilling Formula 1 season that’s featured four different win...
Tim Chan Jun 18, 2025
Village Roadshow Entertainment Group Library, Including ‘Matrix,’ ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Movies, Acquired by Alcon
Alcon Media Group has won its $417.5 million bid to acquire the film library of Village Roadshow Entertainment Group. The spans 108 films, including the dozens of pictures the company co-produced and ...
Varietybrentlang Jun 18, 2025
Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’ to Close in October With Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace as Emcee and Sally Bowles
Put down the knitting, the book and the broom before “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club” closes on Broadway in the fall. The revival will play its final performance on Oct. 19 after a 14-month r...
Rebecca Rubin Jun 18, 2025
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 17 Trailer Teases ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Golden Bachelor’ Crossovers
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is back for Season 17 and the trailer is promising all manner of insanity. As previously announced, the new season of the hit comedy will feature ...
Joseph Otterson Jun 18, 2025