Category Archives: Variety

‘I Was Thrown Straight Into the Fire’: ‘SNL’ Freshmen on Crazy Auditions, Hate Comments and Advice From Lorne Michaels
Like any freshman year, one’s first season on “Saturday Night Live” is full of new friends, late nights and nervous poops. At least, that's according to the five new cast members of ...
William Earl May 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia Raises Film and TV Production Rebate to a Whopping 60% and Streamlines Red Tape
Saudi Arabia has raised its rebate for film and TV productions from 40% to a whopping 60% in a clear signal that the kingdom is keen to keep driving its nascent industry after the removal of its relig...
Nvivarelli May 15, 2026

LISTEN: Did OpenAI Kill What Disney’s ‘Super App’ Needs Most?
With all the bells and whistles rumored to be a part of Disney’s “super app” plans, there’s one feature that can be ruled out at this time: the AI magic the company had been co...
Cynthia Littleton May 15, 2026

European Commission EVP Henna Virkkunen on Film Funding Overhaul and Paramount-WBD Merger: It ‘Might Have to Be Reviewed Under Several EU Regulatory Frameworks’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Henna Virkkunen, EVP of the European Commission responsible for tech sovereignty, security and democracy, made the trek to the Cannes Film Festival on Friday for the first time, just as Europe’s...
Nvivarelli May 15, 2026

Jordan Firstman Sobs and Kisses Co-Star Diego Calva ‘Club Kid’ Becomes Cannes’ First Breakout Hit of 2026 and Earns a 6-Minute Standing Ovation
Jordan Firstman whipped out something unexpected at the Cannes Film Festival — pure sincerity, with his triumphant directorial debut “Club Kid.” The movie premiered to instant acclai...
Ellise Shafer May 15, 2026

Prime Video’s Faith-Based Family Drama ‘It’s Not Like That’ Is Refreshingly Raw: TV Review
Following the success of its faith-based successes "The Chosen" and "House of David," Amazon Prime is expanding in the genre with "It's Not Like That,” from creators Ian Deitchman and Kristin Ro...
Aramide Tinubu May 15, 2026

‘The Napa Boys’ Heads to Cannes Film Market as Mise-En-Scène Company Launches International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
London-based sales outfit The Mise-En-Scne Company is launching international rights to “The Napa Boys,” an ensemble comedy, at the Cannes Film Market, with the acquisition struck through ...
Naman Ramachandran May 15, 2026

Ukrainian War Thriller ‘Honeymoon’ Wins Mediawan, BYD Backed Build Your Dream Prize in Cannes
Ukrainian filmmaker Zhanna Ozirna's claustrophobic marital drama “Honeymoon” won the inaugural Build Your Dream award at a chic Cannes ceremony atop the JW Marriott on May 14. Set at the s...
Becroll May 15, 2026

Jordana Brewster Wants More Practical Action Scenes and ‘Agency’ in Last ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie, Says Mia Became ‘More Passive’ as Franchise Went On
Jordana Brewster helped electrify Cannes during the 25th anniversary screening of “The Fast and the Furious,” which she attended alongside original cast members Vin Diesel and Michelle Rod...
Zack Sharf May 15, 2026

Fantastic Lab Central America & Caribbean Unveils Winners at Cannes Fantastic Pavilion (EXCLUSIVE)
The winners are in. Fantastic Lab Central America & Caribbean has unveiled six finalists and one grand prize at the Cannes Fantastic Pavilion. Presented by Baby Atmica, one of Fantastic Lab's part...
Anna Marie de la Fuente May 15, 2026