Category Archives: Variety

Taylor Swift’s ‘Anthology’ Physical Release Puts ‘Tortured Poets’ Back at No. 1
Taylor Swift is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “The Tortured Poets Department” returning to the top of the albums chart for a 16th non-consecutive week. Though the album was relea...
Thania Garcia Dec 08, 2024

David Tennant to Return as BAFTA Film Awards Host
David Tennant is set to make a BAFTA double and return as host of the British Academy’s next film awards. After hosting the 77th BAFTAs earlier this year, the “Doctor Who” and “...
Alex Ritman Dec 08, 2024

‘Kneecap’ Dominates British Independent Film Awards With Seven Wins, Including Top Honor
"Kneecap," the hit Irish comedy biopic about the Belfast rap group of the same name, has landed the top honor at the British Independent Film Awards and a total of seven BIFA awards overall. Writer/di...
Alex Ritman Dec 08, 2024

Omnicom in Talks to Acquire Interpublic Group in Landmark Madison Avenue Deal
Omnicom Group is in advanced negotiations to acquire direct U.S. rival Interpublic Group in a deal that could merge two Madison Avenue giants and fundamentally recalibrate the advertising industry as ...
Brian Steinberg Dec 08, 2024

Finalists for Visual Effects Oscar Revealed Ahead of Shortlist Voting: ‘Wicked,’ ‘Dune 2,’ ‘Mufasa’ and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Update (Dec. 11): Variety has been able to confirm through multiple sources that Coralie Fargeat’s body-horror film “The Substance,” starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, has mad...
Clayton Davis Dec 08, 2024

Alisyn Camerota, ‘New Day’ Star, to Exit CNN
Alisyn Camerota, whose steadying presence on air helped make her a prominent face of CNN during the first Trump administration, is leaving the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet, she disclosed via s...
Brian Steinberg Dec 08, 2024

Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Thompson Are Going to Bat for Indie Docs
During the lead-up to the Academy Awards, it’s common for an A-list celebrity to join a feature documentary as an executive producer. The addition of a boldface name to a doc title creates buzz ...
Addie Morfoot Dec 08, 2024

Los Angeles Film Critics Awards Winners (UPDATING LIVE)
The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA), one of the most respected voices in cinematic recognition, is unveiling its selections for the best in film for 2024. LAFCA's picks often serve as a s...
Clayton Davis Dec 08, 2024

Selena Gomez Responds to Eugenio Derbez’s Criticism of Her ‘Emilia Pérez’ Performance: ‘I Did the Best I Could With the Time I Was Given’
Selena Gomez has responded to Eugenio Derbez after he criticized her “Emilia Prez” performance. While appearing on the Spanish language entertainment podcast “Hablando de Cine”...
Jack Dunn Dec 08, 2024

‘Moana 2’ Hits $600 Million at Global Box Office, ‘Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim’ Fizzles Overseas With $2 Million Debut
“Moana 2” has notched $600 million in global ticket sales, standing as the sixth-biggest movie of the year after just two weeks of release. Disney’s animated sequel, which was develo...
Rebecca Rubin Dec 08, 2024