Category Archives: Variety

Tiger Woods Says He’s ‘Stepping Away to Seek Treatment’ After Car Crash and DUI
Champion golfer Tiger Woods says he’s going to “step away” and seek treatment after being charged with driving under the influence in the aftermath of a rollover car accident in Flor...
Pat Saperstein Mar 31, 2026

‘Project Hail Mary’ Cinematographer Greig Fraser on How He Created the Sun Effect to Light the Tunnel Scene
Cinematographer Greig Fraser counts "The Batman," "Dune" and "Rogue One" among his credits. But his latest film, "Project Hail Mary," is what he calls his "most challenging film I’ve ever done, ...
Jazztangcay Mar 31, 2026

Is Joel McHale Quietly Becoming a Leading Man?
Veteran comic actor Joel McHale took a big swing this year, with a film role that showcased some incredible versatility. He played a doting dad, undercover lover, authority figure and action star all ...
Varietymattdonnelly Mar 31, 2026
‘Avatar’ Can ‘Take More Risks’ Than Marvel Movies Because Lack of Studio and Fan Pressure, Says Sam Worthington: ‘It’s Not Like We Have to Get Scenes Completed by Today’ or Execs Get Upset
“Avatar” star Sam Worthington recently spoke to The Independent and said James Cameron’s record-breaking movie series does not face the same studio pressures as other Hollywood mega-...
Zack Sharf Mar 31, 2026

Music Industry Moves: Hudson Stone Signs With Hollywood Records; BMAC Launches ‘Voices of Tomorrow’ Talent Search
Hudson Stone, who stars as Desi in the Disney Channel movie "Camp Rock 3," has signed an exclusive recording contract with Hollywood Records. The singer-actor, who turns 15 in November, will release h...
Jem Aswad Mar 31, 2026

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Review: Frenetic and Disappointing Sequel is a Threadbare Adventure That’s All Video-Game Easter Eggs
In “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” we meet Yoshi, a cuddly green dinosaur in pink boots who looks like a rubber bath toy (he's voiced in a babyish coo by Donald Glover). We also meet an ar...
Owen Gleiberman Mar 31, 2026

Judge Rules Trump’s Order to End Funding for PBS, NPR Was an Illegal First Amendment Violation
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order last year to end funding for PBS and NPR public media violated the First Amendment. In a ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge R...
Todd Spangler Mar 31, 2026

‘The Simpsons’ Bring the MLB to Springfield in Latest Lids Collaboration
The 2026 MLB season kicked off last week, and Lids is celebrating in Springfield through “The Simpsons” x MLB x New Era collection. Launching exclusively at Lids today, the collection feat...
Karla Cote Mar 31, 2026

Letterboxd and Black Bear Partner Up to Bring ‘Four Favorites’ Format to Theaters Nationwide
Independent distributor Black Bear is partnering with Letterboxd to bring the platform's popular "Four Favorites" format to audiences across the country. The collaboration is tied to the release of ...
Arushi Jacob Mar 31, 2026

Billboard and Fuse Media Launch Billboard Español TV, Covering Spanish-Language Music and Culture
Fuse Media and Billboard are teaming up to launch Billboard Espaol TV, a streaming channel that will highlight music and culture in Spanish for Latino audiences across the U.S. and beyond. Launching i...
Arushi Jacob Mar 31, 2026