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Keanu Reeves-Voiced Stop-Motion Samurai Animation ‘Hidari’ Steals the Show at Annecy: ‘Imagine ‘John Wick’ Set in Feudal Japan and Performed by Wooden Puppets on Steroids’
Keanu Reeves thrilled fans at Annecy, sending a video message to confirm his participation in samurai stop-motion project "Hidari." "I think that the stop-motion and what they've done, their hope and ...
Marta Balaga Jun 25, 2026

‘Shrek’ Spinoff ‘Donkey’ Sets 2028 Release Date
Donkey! Shrek’s chatty, deeply needy sidekick is taking the spotlight in “Donkey,” a spinoff in the beloved animated series. Universal and DreamWorks have slated “Donkey”...
Rebecca Rubin Jun 25, 2026

François Arnaud, David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski Starring in Broadway Revival of ‘Three Days of Rain’
“Heated Rivalry” star Franois Arnaud, “Superman” actor David Corenswet and Yvonne Strahovski of "The Handmaid's Tale" will star in a new production of Richard Greenberg's ̶...
Varietybrentlang Jun 25, 2026

Out in Hollywood Reveals 2026 Out Loud List of Best Un-Produced Queer TV Pilots
Out in Hollywood has unveiled the 2026 Out Loud list, featuring the best un-produced queer-focused pilot scripts from the past year. This year marks the sixth installment of the list, with Out in Holl...
Joseph Otterson Jun 25, 2026

Digital Domain Appoints Patrick Davenport as Executive Vice President of Operations (EXCLUSIVE)
Digital Domain has appointed Patrick Davenport as Executive Vice President of Operations. Davenport will lead the company's global operations strategy and support its next phase of growth. His appoint...
Jazztangcay Jun 25, 2026

It’s time to celebrate the first Global Beatles Day
Fans of The Beatles around the world are celebrating the first ever official Global Beatles Day. READ MORE: Paul McCartney: “Writing a song is still a magic feeling for me, and ho...
Max Pilley Jun 25, 2026

Cannes Lions: Movers and Shakers Tackle Trends in Marketing, AI, Advertising, Content and Ranch Dressing
From AI insights to IRL experiential marketing, the crosscurrents of discussion at Cannes Lions were reflected Tuesday by top movers and shakers in marketing and media who joined Variety in the C-Suit...
Cynthia Littleton Jun 25, 2026

Wonder Project Greenlights Two Seasons of ‘Fluff Piece’ in Move Into Kids’ Programming (EXCLUSIVE)
Wonder Project is expanding into children’s programming with a two-season pickup for the new series “Fluff Piece,” Variety has learned exclusively. “Fluff Piece” hails fr...
Joseph Otterson Jun 25, 2026

Bring Me The Horizon share vicious new song ‘Dehumanized’ ahead of ‘Count Your Blessings: Repented’
Bring Me The Horizon have shared a new song, ‘Dehumanized’, taken from their upcoming re-recording of ‘Count Your Blessings’. Listen below. The Sheffield band have revisited an...
Tom Skinner Jun 25, 2026

Jay-Z Documentary Series Set at HBO
Jay-Z is set to sit down with Rick Rubin for the eight-part documentary series “Jay-Z in 8,” debuting on HBO this fall. Rubin is directing the series and will interview the rapper about hi...
Steven J. Horowitz Jun 25, 2026