Category Archives: News
Inside the ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Crossover: Easter Eggs, Character Pairings and Unleashing Five Sociopaths on the School
This week's "Abbott Elementary" episode is just half of the story. "Volunteers" featured the long-awaited crossover with FX's long-running "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," as told from the vantage...
Varietyschneider Jan 08, 2025
Will.i.am Shares Passion for AI at Variety Summit at CES 2025
Will.i.am has a long list of accomplishments as a member of the mega-platinum hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas ("Imma Be," "Boom Boom Pow," "I Gotta Feeling") and a songwriter and producer for superstars...
Todd Longwell Jan 08, 2025
WGA Awards Nominations Postponed to Jan. 13 Amid L.A. Fires
The Writers Guild of America Awards nominations have been postponed to Monday, Jan. 13, due to the ongoing Southern California wildfires. In a joint statement provided to Variety, WGA West and WGA Eas...
Clayton Davis Jan 08, 2025
Peacock President Kelly Campbell to Exit
Kelly Campbell is stepping down from her role as president of Peacock and direct-to-consumer at NBCUniversal, Variety has confirmed with sources. Campbell was first named the head of the streamer in 2...
Joseph Otterson Jan 08, 2025
‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu Defends ‘For Good’ Sequel Title: ‘Who Wants a Movie Called “Wicked: Part Two”?’
“Wicked: Part Two’s” official title, “Wicked: For Good,” prompted some mixed reactions online when it was first revealed in December. Director Jon M. Chu, however, believ...
Michaela Zee Jan 08, 2025
Oscar Nominations Pushed to Jan. 19, Voting Extended by 2 Days Due to L.A. Fires
The deadline for Oscar nomination voting has been extended two days due to the Southern California fires. Voting for the nearly 10,000 Academy members opened Jan. 8 and was originally set to close on ...
Marcmalkin Jan 08, 2025
Sony Pictures CEO on Cost-Plus Deals and Harvesting Video Game IP at Variety CES Summit
Mother Nature threw Ravi Ahuja a curve ball for his first interview since taking the reins as president and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), conducted at the Variety Summit at CES today at th...
Todd Longwell Jan 08, 2025
NXT’s ‘New Year’s Evil’ Draws Show’s Biggest Viewership in Five Years
The NXT “New Year’s Evil” event on Jan. 7 drew the WWE developmental brand’s biggest TV viewership in over five years. According to Nielsen data, “New Year’s Evil...
Joseph Otterson Jan 08, 2025
The Traitors fans disappointed as contestant leaves during mission: “I’m sorry they failed you”
Warning: The Traitors Season 3 Episode 4 spoilers ahead. Some fans of The Traitors were left disappointed tonight (January 8) when one of the contestants left the game during a mission with a surprise...
Sophie Butcher Jan 08, 2025
James Mangold’s ‘Star Wars’ Movie Is Set 25,000 Years Before ‘Phantom Menace’ So That It’s Not ‘Handcuffed by Lore’: Then ‘You Can’t Please Anybody’
James Mangold, who just picked up a Directors Guild of America nomination for “A Complete Unknown,” recently told MovieWeb that his upcoming “Star Wars” movie is deliberately s...
Zack Sharf Jan 08, 2025