Category Archives: Variety

‘The Walking Dead: Aftermath’ Free-to-Play Roguelite Game Launching From AMC, Ares Interactive (Gaming News Roundup)
Ares Interactive and AMC Networks have unveiled “The Walking Dead: Aftermath,” a new free-to-play roguelite set in the world of “The Walking Dead.” The game is slated to launch...
Kennedy French Apr 29, 2026

‘Power to the People: John & Yoko Live in NYC’ Review: Sizzling Concert Film of John Lennon’s Rockin’ 1972 Madison Square Garden Shows
In his Army jacket and lollipop-blue round sunglasses, with shaggy long sideburns, Lennon gives off a fascinating air of self-involved indifference, which is expressed in the fact that he's chewing gu...
Owen Gleiberman Apr 29, 2026

Newsboys File Lawsuit Against MercyMe, Christian Tour Promoters, World Vision Charity and Journalists Who Broke Michael Tait Sex Scandal
The Christian rock band the Newsboys and their co-founder Wes Campbell have filed a wide-ranging lawsuit in the wake of scandals that brought their career to a halt. The suit alleges a combination of ...
Chris Willman Apr 29, 2026

Netflix Orders Australian Animated Series ‘Dad’s House’ From Michael Cusack, Dario Russo, David Ashby
Netflix has ordered an adult animated series titled “Dad’s House,” Variety has learned. The show hails from showrunners and executive producers Michael Cusack (“Smiling Friends...
Joseph Otterson Apr 29, 2026

Mammoth Lakes Film Festival to Honor Marlee Matlin and Close With ‘Nuisance Bear’
The Mammoth Lakes Film Festival has announced the lineup for its 12th annual event, which runs May 20-24 in the California mountain resort town. The festival will open with the Sierra Spirit Award bei...
Pat Saperstein Apr 29, 2026

Emmys Surprise: ‘The Pitt’ Star Shawn Hatosy Switches to Supporting Category After Winning Guest for Season 1
Dr. Abbott wants the Emmys to support him as a supporting actor. “The Pitt” star Shawn Hatosy just delivered one of the Emmy season’s most notable curveballs, announcing that for his...
Clayton Davis Apr 29, 2026

Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick and Adam Aron to Be Honored at Museum of Moving Image Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick will be honored at the Museum of the Moving Image's Moving Image Awards, MoMI's Board of Trustees Co-Chairs Michael Barker and Ivan L. Lustig announced Wednesday. Adam Ar...
Payton Turkeltaub Apr 29, 2026

Kacey Musgraves’ Country Homecoming: The Singer on New Album ‘Middle of Nowhere,’ Ending Miranda Lambert Feud… and Embracing Self-Pleasure
It all comes out in the wash, as the saying goes, and that's the upshot of Kacey Musgraves' "Dry Spell," which may be the sexiest song ever written about sexlessness. When asked for her favorite lyric...
William Earl Apr 29, 2026

Canneseries Takeaways From Jisoo, Adam Scott and Richard Gadd to Powerhouse Speakers, This Year’s Big Winner and TV’s Pivot to IP and International
CANNES, France — When Cannes' MipTV disappeared in 2025, some pundits wondered if Canneseries, running parallel to MipTV, could now last as a go-it-alone event. One year later, Canneseries has d...
John Hopewell Apr 29, 2026

Box Office: ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Poised for Massive Debut Above $80 Million Domestically, $180 Million Globally
When “The Devil Wears Prada” was released in 2006, the biting comedy set in the world of fashion was scheduled as light counter-programming against a comic-book behemoth, “Superman R...
Rebecca Rubin Apr 29, 2026