Category Archives: Variety

Patreon CEO Sounds Off on AI: ‘I’m Both Amazed and Furious’: As a Creator, ‘I’m Angry That We Aren’t Being Paid’ for Value of Contributing to AI Models
Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of creator-monetization platform Patreon, shared a lengthy rumination on artificial intelligence and the future of creative work in a new video. In the 43-minute video p...
Todd Spangler Mar 10, 2026

‘War Machine’ Debuts With 39.3 Million Views in Three Days on Netflix
“War Machine,” a new sci-fi action film starring Alan Ritchson, was the most-watched title on Netflix during the week of March 2-8, debuting with 39.3 million views in three days. Season 4...
Selome Hailu Mar 10, 2026

Fox Entertainment Hires Media Veteran Billy Parks to Lead Creator Studios Division
Fox Entertainment has a new driver at the wheel of its trek into creator-driven content: The company announced that it has recruited Billy Parks, a seasoned media and investment exec, as head of Fox C...
Todd Spangler Mar 10, 2026

‘Mariinka’ Review: A Haunting Chronicle of Young Lives Shattered by the War in Ukraine
In "Mariinka," Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue tells another story of the war in Ukraine — this time through the perspective of five young people. All of them were at a pivotal life mileston...
Murtada Elfadl Mar 10, 2026

‘One Piece’ Producers Tomorrow Studios to Adapt ‘Samurai Champloo’ With Creator Shinichirō Watanabe (EXCLUSIVE)
Tomorrow Studios is developing a live-action adaptation of the cult anime “Samurai Champloo,” with original series creator Shinichir Watanabe attached to the project, the studio’s ex...
Kennedy French Mar 10, 2026

Ran Tellem Exits The Mediapro Studio
Ran Tellem, an iconic figure in The Mediapro Studio's explosion on the international TV scene, is leaving the Madrid-based international film-TV giant where he served as its head of international cont...
John Hopewell Mar 10, 2026

Panama Open for Business as Location for International Co-Productions, Boasting Diverse Cultural History That Bridges Continents
Panama is eagerly positioning itself as an ideal international co-production hub for filmmakers looking to shoot in Latin America, with new incentives in the works. The country is being feted this yea...
Emeza805 Mar 10, 2026

Keith David Joins Jake Johnson in Private Investigator Comedy Pilot at NBC
Keith David has been cast in NBC’s private investigator comedy pilot written by Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. David will play Garner Taggert, whose official character description reads: “...
Selome Hailu Mar 10, 2026

Noah Kahan Defends Chappell Roan’s Right to Be Left Alone: ‘Eat F—ing Nails,’ He Tells ‘Scummy’ Professional Autograph ‘Scalpers’
Noah Kahan has stepped up with a spirited defense of Chappell Roan, after the “Pink Pony Club” singer went viral for tearing into paparazzi and professional autograph seekers that surround...
Chris Willman Mar 10, 2026

Jane Fonda to Salute Robert Redford as TCM Classic Film Festival Kicks Off With ‘Barefoot in the Park’ Gala Screening
The 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival will kick off with Jane Fonda leading a tribute to her late co-star Robert Redford prior to a gala opening-night screening of their 1967 pairing in “Barefoot i...
Chris Willman Mar 10, 2026