Category Archives: Variety
Music Industry Moves: Pink Named National Music Publishers’ Association’s 2026 Songwriter Icon
In advance of the National Music Publishers’ Association 2026 annual meeting, the organization has named Pink as winner of this year's Songwriter Icon Award. It has also named Julian Bunetta (so...
May 18, 2026
‘I Punched a Hole in the Box and Got Out’: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and a Tony-Nominated ‘Death of a Salesman’ Revival for the Ages
The best onstage production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" in a generation is also, conveniently, the one that settles two long-running perceptions of its two Tony-nominated thespians. The f...
May 18, 2026
Teyana Taylor to Host ‘Through Her Lens’ Conversation at 2026 Tribeca Festival – Film News in Brief
Oscar and Grammy-nominated performer Teyana Taylor is set to host a talk during the 2026 Tribeca Festival. Presented by the Through Her Lens: the Tribeca Chanel Women's Filmmaker Program, the talk is ...
May 18, 2026
Paramount+’s ‘The Madison’ Goes Market to Table in a Wide Mix of Themed FYC Promotions (EXCLUSIVE)
Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is May 18, 2026, which means it’s 24 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 35 days until nominations-round voting ends on June ...
May 18, 2026
‘Yokoso Scooby-Doo!’ Anime Series Lands at Tubi, Starring Matthew Lillard and Frank Welker in Main Voice Roles
Zoinks! “Scooby-Doo” is going anime. Tubi has acquired the new animated series “Yokoso Scooby-Doo!” - which means “Welcome Scooby-Doo” - which focuses on Scooby-Doo...
May 18, 2026
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Author on That ‘Sexy’ Ending to ‘A Parade of Horribles,’ What’s Coming in Final Two Books
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “A Parade of Horribles,” the eighth book in Matt Dinniman’s “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series. The “Dungeon Crawle...
May 18, 2026
‘Greyhound’ DP Shelly Johnson Elected President of American Society of Cinematographers
“Greyhound” and “Jurassic Park III” DP Shelly Johnson has been elected the 50th President of the American Society of Cinematographers. The ASC board of governors has annou...
May 18, 2026
‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Ordered to Series at FX
FX has given a series order to “Very Young Frankenstein.” The project was first announced with a pilot order in 2025. Exact plot details are still under wraps, aside from the fact it is in...
May 18, 2026
Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Shed Tears as Devastating Family Drama ‘Fjord’ Gets 10-Minute Cannes Premiere Standing Ovation
The Cannes Film Festival flipped for “Fjord” on Monday night, as Cristian Mungiu’s heart-wrenching family legal saga starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve brought searing drama ...
May 18, 2026
Joshua and Rebecca Tickell Win Golden Globes Prize for Documentary at Cannes Film Festival
Husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Joshua and Rebecca Tickell were jointly awarded the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary in Partnership With Artemis Rising Foundation during the 79th edition of the Can...
May 18, 2026