Category Archives: News
Drake Files Notice of Appeal in Defamation Case Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
As expected, Drake has filed a notice of appeal in his defamation case against Universal Music Group over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” In a filing on Wednesday mo...
Steven J. Horowitz Oct 29, 2025
‘BMF’ Canceled at Starz After Four Seasons
“BMF” has been canceled at Starz, Variety has learned. The crime drama aired for four seasons at the premium cabler, with the Season 4 finale airing back in August. The show originally deb...
Joseph Otterson Oct 29, 2025
Pete Davidson and David Leitch Team for Stunt Design Showdown: ‘People Really Don’t Understand How Hard These Guys Work’
87North, the production company behind films such as “The Fall Guy,” “Nobody” and the John Wick franchise is back for the Stunt Design Showdown. Now in its second year, the sho...
Leia Mendoza Oct 29, 2025
‘America’ Star Luca Castellani on Gaining U.S. Citizenship After Making Aly Muritiba’s Short Film: ‘I Look Back and I Don’t Recognize the Country’
Shortly after wrapping the short film “America,” Luca Castellani achieved American citizenship, an accomplishment that the Brazilian-born actor describes as “bittersweet.” R...
Andrew McGowan Oct 29, 2025
Hidden Empire Film Group Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Hidden Empire Film Group, the independent studio behind films such as “Fatale” and “Meet the Blacks,” has signed with CAA for representation. Founded by director Deon Taylor an...
Ethan Shanfeld Oct 29, 2025
Aly Raisman on Advocating for Survivors of Abuse and Their Pets Ahead of Receiving Purina Purple Leash Project Honor at Variety’s Power of Women
Aly Raisman is a champion. And a survivor. And she knows it takes a village to help heal. The Olympic gold medalist gymnast was used to performing at the absolute highest level, both physical and ment...
Rosemary Rossi Oct 29, 2025
Mia Goth, Zach Galifianakis and Dan Stevens to Star in HanWay Films’ ‘Hey Bear,’ ‘Portlandia’ Co-Creator Jonathan Krisel’s Feature Debut
“Portlandia” co-creator Jonathan Krisel is making his feature debut with “Hey Bear,” a bold revenge comedy that will star Mia Goth (“Frankenstein”), Zach Galifianak...
Elskes Oct 29, 2025
Griffin Newman Tries Really Hard Not to Throw Up in Nebula’s First Trailer for Patrick Willems Short Film ‘The Dinner Plan’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Apologies to all those with emetophobia: indie streamer Nebula is debuting director Patrick Willems’ short film “The Dinner Plan” next month, the story of a man (played by Griffin Ne...
Jennifer Maas Oct 29, 2025
John Malone to Step Down as Chairman of Liberty Media and Liberty Global
John Malone, the executive and investor who has had a significant hand in shaping the cable TV, media and broadband sectors for more than five decades, is stepping down as chairman of his Liberty Medi...
Todd Spangler Oct 29, 2025
‘South Park’ are releasing a special Halloween episode this week
South Park are releasing a new Halloween special episode this week – check out all the details below. The long-running animated show, which is now in its 28th season, will break from its usual r...
Elizabeth Aubrey Oct 29, 2025