Category Archives: News
Paramount Global, Swinging to Q1 Profit, Maintains Skydance Deal Will Close by June
Paramount Global, under scrutiny as it works to complete a deal that will have it acquired by Skydance Media, said it swung to a profit in its fiscal first quarter, boosted by revenue increases from i...
Brian Steinberg May 08, 2025
‘Fang Fiction’ TV Series in the Works at Madison Wells From Kate Stayman-London, Diablo Cody (EXCLUSIVE)
A TV adaptation of the Kate Stayman-London novel “Fang Fiction” is in the works at Madison Wells (MW) with Diablo Cody onboard to executive produce, Variety has learned exclusively. "̵...
Joseph Otterson May 08, 2025
Concord Buys Broadway Licensing Global (EXCLUSIVE)
Concord has acquired Broadway Licensing Global. As part of the deal, BLG's family of imprints — Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts and Stage Rights — will now become ...
Varietybrentlang May 08, 2025
James Foley, ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ ‘House of Cards’ Director, Dies at 71
James Foley, director of films including “Glengarry Glen Ross,” “At Close Range” and “Fear,” died earlier this week. A rep told the Hollywood Reporter he had died o...
Pat Saperstein May 08, 2025
‘Return to Silent Hill’ Set for Wide Theatrical Release From Cineverse, Promises to Be a ‘Faithful Adaptation’ of ‘Silent Hill 2’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The newest “Silent Hill” adaptation is headed to the big screen. Cineverse announced the acquisition of U.S. rights for “Return to Silent Hill,” the newest chapter in the film ...
William Earl May 08, 2025
‘Ransom Canyon’ Is The Latest Netflix Hit to Start on BookTok: Here’s Where to Buy the Country Romance Novel Online
“Ransom Canyon,” a new modern western drama series starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly, is currently the No. 1 most-streamed show on Netflix. If you’ve already binged your way...
Atingley4 May 08, 2025
Steve Irwin’s son weighs in on viral 100 men vs. gorilla debate: “I’m being asked about this on the street”
Steve Irwin’s son Robert has weighed in on the 100 men vs. one gorilla debate after saying he is “being asked about it” by people on the street. Robert, 21, is the son of the late Au...
Max Pilley May 08, 2025
Sebastian Stan and Leo Woodall to Play Gay Cannabis Activists in Justin Kurzel’s ‘Burning Rainbow Farm’ About Infamous 2001 Police Siege
Justin Kurzel has officially lined up his next film based on a deadly real-life incident and cast two of the hottest stars of the moment to lead the project. Sebastian Stan and Leo Woodall are set to ...
Alex Ritman May 08, 2025
‘Jerry Maguire’ and ‘Stuart Little’ Child Star Jonathan Lipnicki Says ‘I’m Not Where I Want to Be Career-Wise’ as an Adult: ‘I Want to Turn This Ship Around’
Jonathan Lipnicki said in a recent interview with People magazine that he is trying to turn his acting career around after it more or less sputtered following his iconic run as a child actor in t...
Zack Sharf May 08, 2025
Variety, Golden Globes and Bulova to Host Exclusive Cannes Film Festival Screening of ‘America Telling Time: 150 Years of Bulova’
Variety and the Golden Globes will partner with Bulova to host a special screening event during the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, presenting the brand's milestone documentary film, “America Te...
Wcinkala May 08, 2025