Category Archives: News

Max Extends Criterion Collection Deal, Adds Three ‘Godzilla’ Films and Other Titles (EXCLUSIVE)
Max and HBO have announced a multi-year deal extension with The Criterion Collection to continue bringing its catalog of films to streaming. As part of the deal extension, a handful of films will also...
Ethan Shanfeld Nov 19, 2024

My Chemical Romance 2025 North American stadium tour sells out in hours, with 365,000 tickets sold
My Chemical Romance have sold out their entire 2025 North American tour – a total of 365,000 tickets – within hours of their release. READ MORE: My Chemical Romance’s ‘The Foun...
Anagricel Duran Nov 19, 2024

Louisiana Senate Committee Votes to Keep Film Tax Credit While Lowering Cap to $125 Million
A committee of the Louisiana Senate voted on Tuesday to retain the state’s tax incentive for film production, while reducing the cap on the program from $150 million to $125 million. Last week, ...
Gmaddaus Nov 19, 2024

Rita Moreno’s Official Barbie Doll Gets Re-Release for Hispanic Heritage Month
The EGOT-winning legend Rita Moreno may have garnered dozens of awards throughout her 40 year-plus career, but she received one more honor ahead of her 93rd birthday last year: a Barbie doll in her li...
Atingley4 Nov 19, 2024

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Trailer: Hiccup and Toothless Come to Life After Hit Animated Trilogy
Hiccup and Toothless are finally in live-action for the first time ever. Universal Studios has released the first trailer for its live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon,” afte...
Emiliana Betancourt Nov 19, 2024

Architects tell us about ‘Whiplash’ and new album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’: “If we’re not going to fulfil our potential now, when are we?”
Architects have announced their new album ‘The Sky, The Earth & All Between’ with rampant new single ‘Whiplash’. Check it out below along with our exclusive interview with ...
Rishi Shah Nov 19, 2024

Variety Announces Lineup for ‘A Night in the Writers’ Room: Awards Edition’
Variety's "A Night in the Writers' Room" returns for a special Awards Edition on December 5 in Los Angeles, featuring three panels moderated by Variety's Michael Schneider, Jazz Tangcay, and Clayton D...
Wcinkala Nov 19, 2024

“Loving and encouraging” Ariana Grande convinced Michelle Yeoh to take ‘Wicked’ role
Michelle Yeoh has praised Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo for convincing her to take a role in Wicked. READ MORE: ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ ending explained: Does Evely...
Damian Jones Nov 19, 2024
Warner Bros. Strikes Deal With ‘Parasite’ Producer CJ to Develop English and Korean Language Remakes
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group has struck a deal with CJ ENM, the backers of Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite” and Celine Song’s acclaimed “Past Lives,” to...
Rebecca Rubin Nov 19, 2024

‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series: ‘Batwoman’ Alum Caroline Dries Serving as Co-Showrunner (EXCLUSIVE)
Caroline Dries is serving as the co-showrunner on the “Legally Blonde” prequel series “Elle” at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned exclusively. The show was formally green...
Joseph Otterson Nov 19, 2024