Category Archives: Variety

China Box Office: ‘Pegasus 3’ Stays Ahead as ‘GOAT’ Debuts
Racing comedy "Pegasus 3" maintained its hold on the top spot at the China box office during the March 13-15 weekend, earning RMB77.7 million ($10.9 million) in its fourth weekend of release, accordin...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 15, 2026

Diane Warren Vows ‘I’ll Be Back’ at Oscars, While Boasting ‘I Set a New Record Tonight!’ — as Most Nominated Person to Not Win a Competitive Academy Award
Diane Warren is taking her latest Oscar loss in stride, posting on social media after the ceremony: “Well at least I’m consistent! And I set a new record tonite!! But U know me, I will be ...
Chris Willman Mar 15, 2026

Oscars Snubs and Surprises: Timothée Chalamet and ‘Marty Supreme’ Win Nothing, ‘Sinners’ Casting Director Misses and More
The 98th Academy Awards have wrapped, and like so many times during award season, there were moments that took both creatives and audiences by surprise. Read about the night’s biggest shocks bel...
William Earl Mar 15, 2026

Hwang Dong-hyuk on Burying ‘Squid Game’ for a Decade, Korea’s Global Rise and What He Owes Hong Kong Cinema at Asian Film Awards Masterclass
The best feedback Hwang Dong-hyuk received when he first pitched “Squid Game” in 2009 was someone asking him how he could possibly have come up with something so absurd. “That was th...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 15, 2026

Conan O’Brien Ends Oscars by Shouting ‘We Love You Martin Short!’ After Death of Comedian’s Daughter
Conan O’Brien wrapped up this year’s Oscars with a word of support to his pal Martin Short: “We Love You Martin Short!” he shouted from the Dolby Theatre stage as he signed off...
Varietyschneider Mar 15, 2026

SAG-AFTRA Wraps a Month of Studio Talks With No Deal, Will Resume in June
SAG-AFTRA has concluded a month of negotiations with the major studios without reaching a new contract, and will resume talks in June. The outcome was not unexpected, though negotiators had held out s...
Gmaddaus Mar 15, 2026

Michael B. Jordan Wins the Oscar and Shouts Out Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and More: ‘I Stand Here Because of the People Who Came Before Me’
Michael B. Jordan has won the first Oscar of his career, taking home the lead actor statue for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack in the supernatural thriller “Sinners.” His victory mak...
Rebecca Rubin Mar 15, 2026

Jessie Buckley Makes Oscars History as First Irish Best Actress Winner, Dedicates Win to the ‘Beautiful Chaos of a Mother’s Heart’
"Hamnet" star Jessie Buckley won the Oscar for best actress at Sunday night's Academy Awards, becoming the first Irish actress to win the prize. This was Buckley's second Oscar nomination; she was pre...
Angelique Jackson Mar 15, 2026

Javier Bardem Declares ‘No to War and Free Palestine’ at the Oscars, Earns Huge Round of Applause
While presenting the Oscar for best international film, Javier Bardem started his time at the poduium by saying “No to war and free Palestine,” which earned a big round of applause from th...
Arushi Jacob Mar 15, 2026

40 People Took 1% Odds on Kalshi on a Rare Oscars Tie for Live Action Short Film
On Kalshi, the biggest upset of Oscar night came in the short film category, where a tie was given a 1% of chance of paying off. But then “The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva" shared ...
Gmaddaus Mar 15, 2026