Category Archives: Variety

‘The Alto Knights’ Trailer: Robert De Niro Plays Two Mafia Bosses in Barry Levinson’s Crime Thriller
Robert De Niro is a two-hit wonder in the trailer for the upcoming gangster film "The Alto Knights" from Barry Levinson. De Niro stars in a double role as both mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Coste...
Sophia Scorziello Jan 14, 2025

Bill Burr on Adapting His ‘A–hole Vibe,’ Wanting a ‘Hostile Crowd’ for New Hulu Special and How a Rabbi Changed His Perspective on Censorship (EXCLUSIVE)
With his bald head, orange beard and harsh accent, Bill Burr is the quintessential Boston comic. However, Burr has proudly lived in Los Angeles for some 30 years. "I'm feeling pretty lucky," he tells ...
Ethan Shanfeld Jan 14, 2025

Stephen Schwartz to Receive Icon Award From Guild of Music Supervisors
“Wicked” composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz is set to receive the Icon Award from the Guild of Music Supervisors. Schwartz musical credits include “Enchanted,” “Godsp...
Jazztangcay Jan 14, 2025

Warner Music, Sony Music, BMG Cancel Grammy Week Events Due to Los Angeles Wildfires
Warner Music Group, Sony Music and BMG have confirmed that they are canceling their Grammy Week events due to the wildfires still raging in Los Angeles, a rep for the company confirms to Variety. The ...
Jem Aswad Jan 14, 2025

‘Stranger Things’ Creators the Duffer Brothers to Receive Variety’s Showrunner Award at 2025 SCAD TVfest
The Duffer Brothers, creators of Netflix’s hit "Stranger Things," will receive the Variety Showrunner Award on the opening night of the 13th annual SCAD TVfest. The festival returns in Atlanta f...
Jordan Moreau Jan 14, 2025

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Stays Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office in Fourth Week
The U.K. and Ireland box office saw Disney's “Mufasa: The Lion King” stay at the top in its fourth week, roaring to 2.2 million ($2.6 million) over the weekend and bringing its cumulative ...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 14, 2025

‘Winx Club’ Creator Rainbow Group Looks to Expand With Multimillion Cash Injection From Investors
Italy's Rainbow Group, the company led by Iginio Straffi — creator of the hit "Winx Club" animation franchise — has announced a partnership with a group of Italian equity investors that ar...
Nvivarelli Jan 14, 2025

Ms. Rachel Sets Netflix Debut: Four Episodes to Stream in January
Who’s ready to learn, sing and play with Ms. Rachel on Netflix? YouTuber and educator Rachel Accurso, aka Ms. Rachel, is set to make her Netflix debut in January. Four 30- to 60-minute episodes ...
Michaela Zee Jan 14, 2025

‘Dune 2,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ ‘Better Man’ Among Visual Effects Society Feature Noms
“Dune: Part 2” leads the 23rd Visual Effects Society Awards feature competition with seven nominations including outstanding VFX in a photoreal feature. It’s followed by “Kingd...
Carolyn Giardina Jan 14, 2025

Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, Hozier to Headline Governors Ball 2025 Festival
Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier will headline the 2025 edition of Governors Ball, New York City's biggest music festival. Gov Ball - which featured an iconic performance from Chappell Ro...
Jem Aswad Jan 14, 2025