Category Archives: Variety

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ First Look: Tom Holland’s Web-Slinger Saves a Life as New Movie Promises a ‘Rebirth’
Tom Holland is back in superhero mode in the first look at “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” in theaters July 31 from Sony Pictures. Holland announced on Instagram the comic book tentpole’...
Zack Sharf Mar 17, 2026

Gap Debuts Limited-Edition Coachella Hoodie as Festival’s Exclusive Apparel and Merch Sponsor
Gap is heading to the desert. The American retailer has signed on as the exclusive clothing sponsor and official merch partner for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, marking its first offic...
Atingley4 Mar 17, 2026

Coca-Cola Hopes Beverages Make Splash in ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’
Coca-Cola is serving up Diet Coke and SmartWater in what has become an unusual place for the company in recent years: a big Hollywood film. The beverage giant’s many products often appear in mov...
Brian Steinberg Mar 17, 2026

Zendaya Responds to AI Tom Holland Wedding Photos: ‘Many People Have Been Fooled by Them’
Zendaya has addressed the AI wedding photos of her and Tom Holland that went viral after her stylist, Law Roach, said earlier this month that the two had tied the knot. The “Euphoria” and ...
Ellise Shafer Mar 17, 2026

After ‘Weak’ Live Nation-DOJ Settlement, Senator Amy Klobuchar Introduces Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act
Barely a week after the surprise settlement of the antitrust case leveled by the Department of Justice that threatened to separate Live Nation from its Ticketmaster division, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-...
Jem Aswad Mar 17, 2026

‘Hoppers’ Holds No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Reminders of Him’ Debuts at No. 2
Disney's "Hoppers" held the No. 1 position at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, adding 2.3 million ($3.1 million) and bringing its total to 7.7 million ($10.3 million), according t...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 17, 2026

Linmon Media Unveils 2026–2027 Slate and Microdrama Expansion at FilMart Hong Kong
In an industry increasingly defined by borderless storytelling and bite-sized consumption, Chinese production powerhouse Linmon Media is making a calculated - and ambitious - bet on both. At its 2026-...
Carolehorst Mar 17, 2026

AI, Cross-Border Collaboration and Global Content Strategies Explored at FilMart Forum: ‘As Long as the Story Is Strong, AI Can Support Creators in Connecting With Audiences’
Industry executives and producers gathered at Hong Kong FilMart for a Forum on International Communication Cooperation and Innovation for a New Vision, held on the market's opening day. Organized by t...
Carolehorst Mar 17, 2026

Applause Entertainment, Story TV Team for Premium Microdrama Slate in India (EXCLUSIVE)
Applause Entertainment, the Aditya Birla Group content studio behind “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story” and “Criminal Justice,” has struck an exclusive partnership with India...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 17, 2026

Malaysia’s FINAS Unveils $76 Million Rebate Renewal at FilMart, Targets Role as Southeast Asia Production Hub
Malaysia’s National Film Development Corporation, known as FINAS, used a showcase session at Hong Kong FilMart on Tuesday to announce that the Malaysian government has approved a RM300 million (...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 17, 2026