Category Archives: News
VFX Leaders Weigh Potential of Forming a Global Trade Association and Gauge Impact of AI on the Workforce
Asserting that visual effects companies are “still abused” and “taken advantage of,” industry luminary Scott Ross, whose four decades in the industry included co-founding Digit...
Carolyn Giardina May 12, 2025
How The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Combines Film, Music and Touring to Craft a New Playbook For Innovative Artistry
It's a busy month for Abel Tesfaye. Last week, the artist better known as The Weeknd kicked off the latest iteration of his sold-out "After Hours Til Dawn" Tour in Glendale, Ariz., while this Friday, ...
Katcy Stephan May 12, 2025
Fox Upfront: Jamie Foxx’s Trump Impression, Brendan Fraser and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s ‘Unhinged Bears,’ and Letterman Gets Picked Up by Michael Strahan
Fox Entertainment’s upfront presentation to advertisers was a star-studded affair that began with Jamie Foxx mocking Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, and ended with Joel McHale popping a bo...
Jennifer Maas May 12, 2025
Leonardo DiCaprio Will Present Robert De Niro With Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival Opening
Leonardo DiCaprio will present Robert De Niro with the honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement at the Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony on Tuesday evening, Variety has confirmed...
Pat Saperstein May 12, 2025
‘Creed’ Spinoff Series Set in Delphi Gym Ordered at Amazon
The world of “Creed” is officially expanding into television. Amazon Prime Video has ordered the drama series “Delphi,” which is set in the gym featured in the “CreedR...
Joseph Otterson May 12, 2025
MrBeast’s ‘Beast Games’ Renewed for Two More Seasons at Prime Video
MrBeast‘s reality competition series “Beast Games” has been renewed for Seasons 2 and 3 at Amazon's Prime Video. The wildly successful show became the streamer’s most-watc...
Jazztangcay May 12, 2025
‘Spider-Noir’ First Look: Nicolas Cage Suits Up as Live-Action ‘Spider-Verse’ Hero in Prime Video Series
After voicing the fan-favorite, black-and-white Spider-Man Noir in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Nicolas Cage is suiting up as the hero in the first look at Prime Video’s live...
Jordan Moreau May 12, 2025
‘Fallout’ Renewed for Season 3 Ahead of Season 2 Premiere in December
Grab your power armor because there’s more “Fallout” on the way. Prime Video has renewed the hit video game series for a Season 3 ahead of the Season 2 premiere this December. Season...
Jordan Moreau May 12, 2025
‘Barbershop’ TV Series Starring Jermaine Fowler Set at Amazon
A “Barbershop” TV series has been greenlit at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned. The show will connect to the universe of the “Barbershop” film franchise, with Jermaine F...
Joseph Otterson May 12, 2025
Diddy Trial: Male Escort Gives Graphic Testimony About Sexual Encounters With Sean Combs and Cassie, Says He Witnessed Beatings
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial escalated on Monday afternoon as Daniel Phillip, a 41-year-old male escort, was called to the witness stand. In an extremely graphic testimo...
Ethan Shanfeld May 12, 2025