Category Archives: News
‘Last of Us’ Shocker: Neil Druckmann Exits HBO Series Ahead of Season 3
UPDATED: Neil Druckmann has announced he is stepping away from “The Last of Us” TV series at HBO. “I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in...
Joseph Otterson Jul 02, 2025
The CBS News Settlement Proves Trump Is Winning His War on the Press
The $16 million settlement agreed to by CBS News and President Donald Trump is not as troubling as it might, in the most extreme case, have been: It did not include an apology. That is, perhaps, the o...
Danvariety Jul 02, 2025
Video Game Publication Kotaku Acquired by Gizmodo Owner Keleops
Popular video game publication Kotaku has been acquired by Gizmodo owner Keleops from G/O Media in an all-cash deal that closed Wednesday. Founded in 2004, Kotaku reaches 3 million monthly users in th...
Jennifer Maas Jul 02, 2025
Ashley Benson, Emily Alyn Lind, Madelaine Petsch and Sadie Stanley Set for Indie Drama ‘Pretty Babies’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Ashley Benson, Emily Alyn Lind, Madelaine Petsch and Sadie Stanley have been tapped for the lead roles in “Pretty Babies,” an indie female friendship drama written and directed by Tyler-Ma...
Katcy Stephan Jul 02, 2025
Golf Trip on the Calendar? Hilton Has You Covered – From PGA Tour Stops to Hidden Gems Across the U.S.
For golf lovers, travel plans often revolve around two things: world-class courses and well-located accommodations. Whether you're chasing the excitement of a PGA Tour event or simply seeking a memora...
Katie Ann Lehman Jul 02, 2025
Microsoft Scraps ‘Perfect Dark’ Reboot, ‘Everwild’ and Other Games, Closes Studio The Initiative
Microsoft is scrapping two upcoming video games, a reboot of “Perfect Dark” and the fantasy title “Everwild,” in addition to ending development on several unannounced projects....
Jennifer Maas Jul 02, 2025
‘Big Brother’ Season 27 Theme and First Look House Photos Revealed
A new “Big Brother” theme will roll out when Season 27 airs with a 90-minute premiere on July 10, starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT, followed by another 90-minute Sunday episode on July 13. While C...
Giana Levy Jul 02, 2025
‘Five-Star Weekend’ Peacock Series Casts Judy Greer, West Duchovny, Tory Devon Smith (EXCLUSIVE)
Peacock’s upcoming series adaptation of the Elin Hilderbrand novel “The Five-Star Weekend” has added three recurring cast members, Variety has learned exclusively. Judy Greer (“...
Joseph Otterson Jul 02, 2025
Financing Film and TV Isn’t What It Used to Be
The financing of film and TV production has changed dramatically compared with how it was in previous decades. And no one knows that better than Daisy Stall, EVP & group head of entertainment fina...
Andrew Wallenstein Jul 02, 2025
In Defense of Rachel Zegler and Jamie Lloyd’s Controversial ‘Evita’ Balcony Scene: It Gets to the Heart of What the Musical Is Really About
Rachel Zegler is perched on a balcony, looking down graciously at a crowd of her adoring supporters. No, this isn’t a meet-and-greet for the “Snow White” and “West Side Story...
Ellise Shafer Jul 02, 2025