Category Archives: News
‘Peanuts’ to Stay on Apple TV+ Until 2030 Under New Deal Extension
The “Peanuts” gang is staying put at Apple TV+, with the streamer inking a five-year deal extension to keep Charlie Brown and friends on the service until 2030. Apple originally started pr...
Joseph Otterson Oct 01, 2025
After Disney Cease-and-Desist Letter, Character.AI Says It Removed Media Company’s Characters From Its AI Chatbot Platform
Disney’s lawyers sent a cease-and-desist letter to Character.AI demanding the AI chatbot company remove numerous characters owned by the Mouse House — and accusing the startup of “bl...
Todd Spangler Oct 01, 2025
‘Silicon Valley’ Showrunner John Altschuler on the Real Silicon Valley: ‘They’re Greedy, Ravenous, Terrible People’
Delivering a keynote address at the Iberseries & Platino Industria in Madrid, "Silicon Valley" showrunner John Altschuler did not mince words when giving his opinion of the tech people inhabiting ...
Anna Marie de la Fuente Oct 01, 2025
‘Ghosts’ Star Utkarsh Ambudkar to Direct Episode for the First Time This Season (EXCLUSIVE)
“Ghosts” star Utkarsh Ambudkar is climbing behind the camera. Ambudkar, who has played Jay on the hit CBS comedy since its premiere in 2021, is set to direct an episode of “Ghos...
Varietyschneider Oct 01, 2025
Xbox Game Pass just got a lot more expensive
Microsoft has announced that Xbox Game Pass is about to get a lot more expensive with three reworked subscription tiers. READ MORE: Xbox Game Pass 2025: what’s new and what’s worth playing...
Ali Shutler Oct 01, 2025
Claudia and Jackie Oshry’s Podcast ‘The Toast’ Lands Massive Three-Year Deal to Stay at Dear Media (EXCLUSIVE)
Following a heated bidding war, Dear Media prevailed in keeping Claudia and Jackie Oshry’s juggernaut podcast “The Toast” in its fold. Sources say the sisters scored a massive t...
Tatiana Siegel Oct 01, 2025
Jane Fonda Relaunches Committee for the First Amendment With Support of 550 Celebrities Including Pedro Pascal, Viola Davis and More
Jane Fonda has relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment, a McCarthy-era initiative founded in the 1940s by her father, Henry Fonda, to protect against attacks on free speech. The Committee has...
Jack Dunn Oct 01, 2025
Mattel, Amazon Team on Shani Live-Action TV Series, Janine Nabers Set as Showrunner (EXCLUSIVE)
The Shani doll could soon get another moment in the spotlight. Variety has learned exclusively that Mattel has teamed with Amazon MGM Studios to develop a live-action series based on the Shani doll li...
Joseph Otterson Oct 01, 2025
Alexander Skarsgard, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki Join Olivia Colman in Twisted Romance ‘Wicker’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Alexander Skarsgard has added another unorthodox romance to his resume. The actor - soon to be seen in A24’s BDSM rom-com “Pillion” (playing the dom to Harry Melling’s sub), wh...
Alex Ritman Oct 01, 2025
Doja Cat to Perform at LACMA Art+Film
Doja Cat will perform at this year's LACMA Art+Film Gala. The annual museum fundraiser is set to honor filmmaker Ryan Coogler and visual artist Mary Corse. "The Art+Film Gala has hosted an incredible ...
Marcmalkin Oct 01, 2025