Category Archives: Variety
LISTEN: Writer Aaron Tracy Explores the Life of the Author Who Excited Children’s Imaginations With ‘The Secret World of Roald Dahl’
On today's episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, writer-producer Aaron Tracy discusses his hugely popular Imagine/iHeart Media podcast "The Secret World of Roald Dahl." The author of "Charli...
Apr 28, 2026
Fernando Mendoza Merch Selling for Thousands Online As NFL’s Top Draft Pick Heads to Las Vegas
Fernando Mendoza is already making his mark on the NFL even before he plays his first game. The Indiana Hoosiers quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner was the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft ...
Apr 28, 2026
Forced Perspective and The Boldest Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Film and TV IP
Production companies Forced Perspective and The Boldest have formed a strategic partnership to develop scalable, franchise-ready IP across film and television. The partnership brings together Forced P...
Apr 28, 2026
YouTube TV Launches Customized Multiview Across the Full Channel Lineup
After years in development, YouTube TV is finally rolling out a customizable multiview feature for subscribers, letting you view up to four channels on one screen. Previously, YouTube TV’s multi...
Apr 28, 2026
‘A Prophet’ Producer Marco Cherqui Sets French Crime Drama ‘La Petite’ With ‘Vendetta’ Writer, ‘Call My Agent!’ Director (EXCLUSIVE)
Veteran French producer Marco Cherqui, best known for Jacques Audiard’s Oscar-nominated film “A Prophet,” will next produce “La Petite,” a four-part drama commissioned by...
Apr 28, 2026
Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay’s Murder
Nearly 24 years after the murder of Jam Master Jay, another conviction in the case has landed. Jay Bryant, a 52-year-old resident of Far Rockaway, Queens, pleaded guilty yesterday to providing access ...
Apr 28, 2026
Dave Chappelle Re-Teams With Netflix for Three Comedy Shows During Netflix Is a Joke Fest
Dave Chappelle is joining Netflix Is a Joke 2026 with three nights of shows at the Hollywood Palladium. The streaming giant has announced that Chappelle will take over the iconic venue from May 7-9 wi...
Apr 28, 2026
Andy Cohen to Receive Variety’s Inaugural Creative Impact in Television Award at Newport Beach TV Fest
Andy Cohenwill be honored with the Variety Creative Impact in Television Award at the Newport Beach TV Feston Friday, June 5. The award is to recognize individuals who have made indelible contribution...
Apr 28, 2026
‘Pluribus,’ ‘Beef,’ ‘I Love LA,’ ‘Big Mistakes,’ ‘Death By Lightning’ Among This Year’s Gotham TV Awards Nominees
Netflix’s ‘Big Mistakes” and “Death By Lightning” led the nominations for this year’s Gotham Television Awards, as announced Tuesday by the Gotham Film & Media ...
Apr 28, 2026
BAFTA-Winning ‘Under the Shadow’ Filmmaker Babak Anvari and Production Company Two & Two Pictures Sign With Range (EXCLUSIVE)
Range has signed BAFTA-winning filmmaker Babak Anvari and his production company Two & Two Pictures. The London-based, Iranian-born filmmaker’s feature directorial debut “Under the Sha...
Apr 28, 2026