Category Archives: Variety

Political Thriller ‘Behind Closed Doors’ Sets Cast as Production Begins in Los Angeles (EXCLUSIVE)
Writer and director Joseph Sperber’s political murder mystery film “Behind Closed Doors” has announced its cast as it begins production in Los Angeles. Elijah Reed (“Doom Patro...
William Earl May 01, 2026

22 Best New Movies to Streaming in May: ‘Wuthering Heights, ‘Send Help,’ ‘The Moment,’ ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ and More
The summer movie season kicks off in theaters this month with major Hollywood studio fare such as “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” but it’s also...
Zack Sharf May 01, 2026

Magic: The Gathering Unveils First Look at New Marvel Super Heroes, ‘The Hobbit’ Crossover Sets
Magic: The Gathering maker Wizards of the Coast unveiled multiple new card sets during its first day of MagicCon 2026 in Las Vegas Friday, including collaborations with Marvel and J.R.R. Tolkien’...
Jennifer Maas May 01, 2026

PETA Debuts Playful ‘Devil Wears Prada’-Inspired Ad Protesting All Animal Skins in Fashion (EXCLUSIVE)
PETA has debuted a new "The Devil Wears Prada"-inspired ad calling for a ban on all animal skins in fashion. The spot, which will run for two weeks before showings of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in 100 ...
Marcmalkin May 01, 2026

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Moves to 2027 With Global Theatrical Release Before Netflix Debut
Greta Gerwig‘s "Narnia” movie will be getting a wide theatrical release in early 2027. Previously slated for a Thanksgiving 2026 release, the film is now set to open in theaters on Feb. 12...
Jazztangcay May 01, 2026

How ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Pulled Off Lady Gaga’s Cameo
SPOILER WARNING: This story discusses plot details for "The Devil Wears Prada 2," in theaters now. Last fall, Lady Gaga's fans worked themselves into a frenzy when they spotted her in Milan amid her s...
Jazztangcay May 01, 2026

Avi Nesher to Direct Adaptation of Best-Seller ‘Sons and Soldiers’ for Jagman Productions (EXCLUSIVE)
Jagman Productions and producer Josh Green have acquired the rights to adapt Bruce Henderson's “Sons and Soldiers,” with acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher set to direct. Henderson's b...
Varietybrentlang May 01, 2026

Megyn Kelly Bashes Trump’s Calls for Jimmy Kimmel to Be Fired: ‘It’s Very Inappropriate’
Jimmy Kimmel has another free-speech defender: Megyn Kelly, who sharply criticized Donald Trump's demands for Disney and ABC to fire the late-night host over Kimmel’s roast of Melania Trump as h...
Todd Spangler May 01, 2026

Jane Fonda Testifies to Robert Redford’s Irresistibility at TCM Film Festival — ‘I Asked Him, “Do You Ever Have Affairs?”‘ — and Says She Was Kidding About Wanting Streisand’s Oscars Slot
Jane Fonda was the main attraction on the opening night of the TCM Classic Film Festival, not counting the ostensible honoree of the evening, the late Robert Redford, who costarred with her in the fil...
Chris Willman May 01, 2026

‘Saros’ Star Rahul Kohli and Developer on How New PlayStation Game Connects to ‘Returnal,’ Gameplay Tips and Why Arjun’s Dialogue Was Re-Recorded
Sony’s PlayStation debuted “Saros,” its latest splashy AAA title for the PS5, this week to overwhelmingly positive reviews. But while critics have had advance time with single-player...
Jennifer Maas May 01, 2026