Category Archives: Variety

‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua Questions Some Michael Jackson Allegations: ‘Sometimes People Do Nasty Things for Some Money’
“Michael” director Antoine Fuqua opened up for the first time about the movie’s dramatic reshoots in a new interview with The New Yorker. As Variety reported ahead of the biopic̵...
Zack Sharf Apr 20, 2026

Ron Frierson Named President and CEO of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has installed new leadership with veteran business and policy executive Ron Frierson signing on as president and CEO. The chamber has also tapped Dan Halden to serve ...
Cynthia Littleton Apr 20, 2026

‘Everyone Is Lying to You for Money’ Review: Ben McKenzie’s Knife-Sharp Documentary Takedown of Cryptocurrency
In "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money," McKenzie cuts through reams of misinformation and conducts unshowy but confrontational interviews with finance players who are famous and powerful. (He also ta...
Owen Gleiberman Apr 20, 2026

Marvel’s Visual Department Director Andy Park Exits After 16 Years Amid Disney Layoffs: ‘I Couldn’t Be Prouder of the History We Made’
Andy Park, Marvel’s director of visual development, has left the studio after 16 years as part of Disney’s layoffs. Park took to social media to announce his departure. He wrote, “Ma...
Jazztangcay Apr 20, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says AI in Hollywood Will Get People to ‘Care More About Human Creators, Not Less’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes AI is a good thing for Hollywood and will not hurt the industry as much as critics of the technology may be worried about. "I think people really care about other people...
Marcmalkin Apr 20, 2026

Music Industry Moves: Miranda Lambert Joins MCA Records
MCA Records has announced that three-time Grammy winner Miranda Lambert will release future music with the label, which was formerly known as Universal Music Nashville. "Throughout my life and career,...
Jem Aswad Apr 20, 2026

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Season 2 Casts Ryan Phillippe
Ryan Phillippe has joined the cast of “9-1-1: Nashville” for the show’s upcoming second season, Variety has confirmed. Season 1 of the “9-1-1” spinoff is currently airing...
Joseph Otterson Apr 20, 2026

Disney+ Signs Multi-Year Co-Development Deal With Japan’s The Seven
Disney+ Japan has struck a multi-year co-development agreement with The Seven, Inc. to produce Japanese-language live-action series exclusively for the platform, with titles destined for audiences in ...
Naman Ramachandran Apr 20, 2026

Tim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO, to Be Succeeded by John Ternus at Tech Giant
Tim Cook is set to exit as Apple’s CEO after 15 years. John Ternus, senior VP of hardware engineering, will become Apple's next chief executive officer, the company announced. Cook will become e...
Todd Spangler Apr 20, 2026

‘Super Troopers 3’ Trailer: Broken Lizard Reunites for Raunchy Comedy Filled With High-Speed Chases, a Wedding Gone Wrong and More
Searchlight Pictures has released the first trailer for "Super Troopers 3," the latest installment of the cult classic "Super Troopers" franchise. The film is set to hit theaters on August 7. Th...
Payton Turkeltaub Apr 20, 2026