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PlayStation CEOs Hideaki Nishino and Hermen Hulst Reveal How New Two-Business Strategy Impacts Studio, Console Plans (EXCLUSIVE)
(Editor’s note: Variety’s interview with Sony Interactive Entertainment CEOs Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino occurred on Oct. 16, prior to PlayStation’s Tuesday announcement it is s...
Jennifer Maas Oct 31, 2024
‘The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror Opening Gets a Bloody Dia De Los Muertos and Lucha Libre-Style Makeover (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Book of Life” writer/director/animator/actor Jorge Gutierrez is putting his spin on the opening to this Sunday’s annual “Treehouse of Horror” edition of “The S...
Varietyschneider Oct 31, 2024
‘Black Mirror’ Star Samuel Blenkin, ‘House of the Dragon’s’ Emily Carey to Lead Indie Feature ‘Misper’ (EXCLUSIVE)
"Black Mirror’s" Samuel Blenkin and "House of the Dragon" star Emily Carey have been cast as the leads in upcoming indie feature "Misper." A darkly comic film, “Misper” follows Leona...
K.J. Yossman Oct 31, 2024
Ticketmaster and Oasis bonfire effigy revealed in Edenbridge after dynamic ticket pricing controversy
Edenbridge Bonfire Society has revealed that this year’s effigy for the 2025 event will be based on the Ticketmaster Oasis fiasco. READ MORE: Stand by me: all the players who could be in the Oas...
Anagricel Duran Oct 31, 2024
‘1883’ Star Isabel May in Talks to Lead Revenge Thriller ‘Wild World,’ Cornerstone Selling at AFM (EXCLUSIVE)
Isabel May, best known for Taylor Sheridan’s “1883,” is in final discussions to star in “Wild World,” the upcoming revenge thriller from Emmy-nominated husband and wife d...
Alex Ritman Oct 31, 2024
‘About a Hero,’ AI-Driven Murder Mystery Inspired by Werner Herzog’s Films, Boarded by Film Constellation as Teaser Launches (EXCLUSIVE)
Film Constellation is launching international sales on “About a Hero,” directed by Piotr Winiewicz, an AI-driven murder mystery set to open the International Documentary Film Festival Amst...
Leo Barraclough Oct 31, 2024
‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ includes a cutscene about pronouns and press-ups
Dragon Age: The Veilguard carries on the series’ legacy of queer inclusivity with an unorthodox apology when one character misgenders another. READ MORE: ‘Mario & Luigi: Brothersh...
Issy van der Velde Oct 31, 2024
Bill Burr, Charli XCX to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in November
Bill Burr and Charli XCX are set as hosts of “Saturday Night Live” going into November. Burr will host the long-running NBC sketch comedy series on Nov. 9, the first “SNL” to a...
Joseph Otterson Oct 31, 2024
Elton John’s early career came at “a dark time”, says new doc director: “The Beatles had broken up, the Stones weren’t touring. Jimmy was dead. Janice was dead”
The director of the forthcoming Elton John documentary has spoken about how the early part of his career came at a “dark time”. The Disney+ film Elton John: Never Too Late follows the musi...
Damian Jones Oct 31, 2024
Russo Bros.’ AGBO Hires Apple Veteran Dominic Hughes to Develop ‘AI-Enabled Solutions’ for Filmmakers
AGBO, the media company led by filmmakers Anthony and Joe Russo of Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame" fame, has hired AI expert Dominic Hughes as its first chief scientific officer. Hughes, in the newly cre...
Todd Spangler Oct 31, 2024