Category Archives: Variety

Oscars: Why the Sound Nod for ‘The Wild Robot’ Is Such an Unusual Nomination
It's not completely unusual to see animated contenders in the Academy Awards sound race–Guillermo del Toro's 2022 retelling of "Pinocchio" was the last to make the short list and Pixar's 2020 fi...
Carolyn Giardina Feb 05, 2025

Quvenzhané Wallis Signs With Gersh (EXCLUSIVE)
Quvenzhan Wallis has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas. Wallis in 2013 was nominated for Best Actress at the 2013 Academy Awards for her lead role as Hushpuppy in the acclaimed film ...
Katcy Stephan Feb 05, 2025

PGA Honorees Taika Waititi, Paula Weinstein, Lynda Obst, Dana Walden and Chris Meledandri Called ‘a Genius,’ ‘Trailblazers,’ ‘Phenomenal’ and ‘a Pioneer’
Taika WaititiNorman Lear Achievement AwardSizing up Taika Waititi's impressive body of work that includes "What We Do in the Shadows," "Our Flag Means Death" and "Reservation Dogs," PGA...
Rosemary Rossi Feb 05, 2025

Elton John and Brandi Carlile Announce a Collaborative Album, ‘Who Believes in Angels?,’ With Title Track Out Now
Elton John and Brandi Carlile didn’t just record the currently Oscar-nominated song “Never Too Late” together but, as rumored, an entire album together. That 10-song set, “Who ...
Chris Willman Feb 05, 2025

DeWanda Wise Starring in ‘Killer Bee,’ Adaptation of David Crownson Graphic Novel, for Tommy Oliver’s Confluential Films (EXCLUSIVE)
DeWanda Wise will star in “Killer Bee,” an adaptation of the upcoming graphic novel from David Crownson that Tommy Oliver's Confluential Films will produce for the screen. Confluential, an...
Varietybrentlang Feb 05, 2025

‘Spring of the Vanishing’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Santa Barbara Film Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Investigative reporter Andrew Glazer's documentary “Spring of the Vanishing” has unveiled its first trailer. The film will make its world premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on Feb...
Katcy Stephan Feb 05, 2025

True/False Film Fest Unveils 2025 Lineup Including Eight Sundance Docus (EXCLUSIVE)
The 22nd edition of the True/False Film Fest, kicking off Feb. 27, will feature a lineup of 30 feature documentaries and 24 short docs. The Columbia, Missouri-based four-day doc film festival will sho...
Addie Morfoot Feb 05, 2025

Harrison Ford Says ‘S— Happens’ Over ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Flop, Joined the MCU With ‘No Script’ Because He Saw Actors ‘Having a Good Time’ in Marvel Movies
Harrison Ford is not too upset over “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” flopping at the box office. His fifth and final turn as the iconic archeologist opened in theaters in summer 202...
Zack Sharf Feb 05, 2025

Ahead of PGA Awards, Guild Says Fighting Runaway Production Is Top Priority: ‘We Have to Stand Up and Fight for Los Angeles’
Never before has Hollywood been hit with so many challenges all at once: the perceived threat of AI replacing human creatives, production leaving California for less costly venues, devastating fires t...
Rosemary Rossi Feb 05, 2025

‘Fed Up With Fake News’: CNN Juror Would Have Awarded Up to $100 Million in Punitive Damages
In a Florida courtroom last month, a plaintiff’s attorney asked jurors to “send a message” by holding CNN accountable for defaming security contractor Zachary Young. The jury respond...
Gmaddaus Feb 05, 2025