Category Archives: Variety

‘007 First Light’ Studio Chief on Future Bond Games With Amazon, Adding New Free Missions and Isola’s Backstory
While the overall future of the James Bond video game franchise is up in the air, the next 12 months have been laid out for the IO Interactive-published “007 First Light.” With more than 2...
Jennifer Maas Jun 10, 2026

How ‘Bridgerton’ Star Yerin Ha Raised the Show’s Acting Bar in Season 4
The fourth season of "Bridgerton" could have easily been a filler season if it weren't for Yerin Ha. The "Cinderella"-themed season focused on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the spare to heir An...
Jennifer Maas Jun 10, 2026

Feel-Good Digital Publisher Upworthy Gets New CEO: Amanda Farrand, Alum of Imagine Entertainment and Hello Sunshine
Entertainment veteran Amanda Farrand has a new gig — where she’s in charge of sparking joy on the internet, and, ideally, making some money from it. Upworthy, a digital aggregator and prod...
Todd Spangler Jun 10, 2026

‘I Negotiate With Hugging’: Nick Offerman Sounds Off on Toxic Masculinity, Turning Down Ron Swanson Roles and ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’
Nick Offerman has a strong work ethic. When he signed up to play former pro wrestler James "Jinx" Millet in "Margo's Got Money Troubles," he worried he'd have to train as hard as other Hollywood gym r...
William Earl Jun 10, 2026

Comedian Adam Friedland to Relaunch Podcast on Spotify, Plus New World Cup-Focused Series With Ringer
Comedian Adam Friedland is set to bring his podcast, "The Adam Friedland Show," to Spotify in July. The podcast will relaunch with its third season and partner with the streaming service for ad sales ...
Arushi Jacob Jun 10, 2026

‘The Morning Show’ Director Mimi Leder on Tackling Everything From Deepfakes to AI Doubling as Therapists: ‘This Show Is About The Moment We’re Living in’
“The Morning Show” Season 4 tackled everything from deepfakes, Olympic doping scandals, media mergers to AI doubling as people’s therapists. For director and executive producer Mimi ...
Matthew Minton Jun 10, 2026

‘Every Year After’ Author Carley Fortune on TV Adaptation’s Title Change, Sequel Books and Why She’s Not Worried About ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Comparisons
On the heels of a massively successful launch for “Off Campus” last month, Amazon is set to debut “Every Year After,” its next big YA series, on June 10. Along with being anoth...
Jennifer Maas Jun 10, 2026

CAA, TPG Form $250 Million Holding Company to Acquire Businesses Led by YouTubers and Other Creators
CAA is back in business with its former majority owner, private-equity giant TPG — with the two companies teaming up on plans to buy creator-led companies. CAA and TPG’s Integrated Media C...
Todd Spangler Jun 10, 2026

Oscars: Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Disney’s First Black Animator and Killer Films Founders Set for Honorary Prizes
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present Honorary Oscars to veteran actress Glenn Close, legendary director Ridley Scott and Disney’s first Black animator Floyd Norman, while...
Clayton Davis Jun 10, 2026

Working From Home Has Never Been Easier Than With T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet
As remote work has become more ubiquitous over the past five years, the work-from-home setup has become its own kind of production: video calls, file uploads, streaming, group chats, smart-home device...
Atingley4 Jun 10, 2026