Category Archives: Variety

Wheelhouse Entertainment Promotes Courtney White to President, Glenn Hugill to Chief Creative Officer and Head of Wheelhouse Studios
Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse Entertainment has promoted Courtney White to president and Glenn Hugill to chief creative officer of the company and president of Wheelhouse Studios. In addition to...
Jennifer Maas Jan 30, 2025

Super Bowl Trailers Set for ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ and ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,’ but No ‘Wicked 2’ Spot
Ethan Hunt, M3GAN, and some hungry dinosaurs are about to crash the big game, but Elphaba and Glinda are sitting the Super Bowl out. The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb....
Varietybrentlang Jan 30, 2025

Isabelle Fuhrman, Ben Hardy, Scoot McNairy to Lead Dystopian Thriller ‘Die by Night,’ Protagonist Launching in Berlin (EXCLUSIVE)
Isabelle Fuhrman (“Orphan,” “Horizon: An American Saga”), Ben Hardy (“Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Unicorns”) and Scoot McNairy (“A Complete Unknown,̶...
Alex Ritman Jan 30, 2025

‘Running Point’ Trailer: Kate Hudson Leads a Basketball Team in Netflix Comedy
Kate Hudson is facing the pressure in the first trailer for Netflix's new show "Running Point, which will premiere on Feb. 27. After a scandal leads to her brother's forced resignation, Isla Gordon (H...
Matthew Minton Jan 30, 2025

Will Smith Finally Plays Neo After Turning Down ‘The Matrix’ in New Music Video, Announces Solo Album ‘Based on a True Story’
Will Smith is stepping into the Matrix. Smith and rapper Big Sean have released the song “Beautiful Scars,” featuring OBanga, along with a “Matrix”-inspired music video. The ac...
Michaela Zee Jan 30, 2025

UTA Signs ‘The Telepathy Tapes’ Podcast and Host/Creator Ky Dickens (EXCLUSIVE)
UTA has signed the viral podcast “The Telepathy Tapes,” and its host and creator Ky Dickens, for global representation in all areas. The agency will also represent Dickens’ forthcomi...
Katcy Stephan Jan 30, 2025

Peacock Orders Crime Drama From ‘Beef’ Writer, Josh & Benny Safdie, A24
Peacock has given out a series order to a crime drama currently titled “Superfakes,” Variety has learned. The series hails from creator Alice Ju, who will serve as writer, executive produc...
Joseph Otterson Jan 30, 2025

Netflix Buys Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones Sundance Drama ‘Train Dreams’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Train Dreams,” a lyrical drama about a logger whose work developing America’s railroad keeps him laboring in isolation, has sold to Netflix. The film earned rave reviews after debut...
Varietybrentlang Jan 30, 2025

Jet Li Hong Kong Action Classics to Get 4K Digital Release Through Shout! Studios Deal
In a major digital restoration initiative, Shout! Studios is bringing five seminal Jet Li martial arts classics to 4K resolution, marking a significant moment for fans of Hong Kong action cinema. The ...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 30, 2025

Kelly Mullen Joins Pantheon Media Group as Head of Brands (EXCLUSIVE)
Pantheon Media Group, the studio formerly known as Asylum Entertainment Group, has tapped producer and marketing vet Kelly Mullen to serve as its head of brands. Mullen will report to Pantheon Media G...
Varietyschneider Jan 30, 2025