Category Archives: Variety

Sky Ferreira on How Writing a Song for ‘Babygirl’ Liberated Her After Label Split: ‘It Felt Like One Step Closer to Freedom Within Myself and My Career’
When Sky Ferreira was first approached to write a song for “Babygirl,” A24’s new erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, she was taken by surprise. “I was ...
Ellise Shafer Dec 05, 2024

‘The Rookie’ Spinoff in Early Development at ABC
A new spinoff of “The Rookie” is in the works at ABC, Variety has confirmed. The untitled project hails from “The Rookie” creator Alexi Hawley. Per the official description, th...
Joseph Otterson Dec 05, 2024

Digitoonz, Citrus Ink Studios Launch DGX, a New VFX, Animation and Gaming Hub in Noida, India
Digitoonz Media & Entertainment and Citrus Ink Studios have launched DGX, a cutting-edge VFX hub based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Digitoonz founder and CEO Vikas Kumar Citrus Ink Studios CEO Vrinda ...
Jamie Lang Dec 05, 2024

‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’: How Shaboozey Improvised the Year’s Biggest Hit, Which Even Caught Beyoncé’s Attention
With nearly 20 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and a quintuple-platinum certification in the U.S. alone, Shaboozey's genre-blurring "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" is the biggest hit of 2024. It's a monu...
William Earl Dec 05, 2024

Disney+’s ‘Out of My Mind,’ Bleecker Street’s ‘Ezra’ Among Honorees for Authentic Portrayals of Disabled Communities
The coming-of-age drama "Out of My Mind" from Disney+ and Bleecker Street’s dramedy “Ezra” are among the films recognized by the Ruderman Family Foundation for their "groundbreaking ...
Emiliana Betancourt Dec 05, 2024

Bungalow Media Chief Robert Friedman on True Crime Programming, Media Consolidation and His New Show About Hawaiian Tropic Founder Ron Rice
Robert Friedman has been in the media space for decades, helping lead established companies like New Line and MTV, back when movies and television were the only game in town. The media landscape has f...
Varietybrentlang Dec 05, 2024

10 Michelin Star-Worthy Gifts for Foodies: From an Ooni Pizza Oven to Personalized Aprons
There are many ways to get creative when it comes to picking a Michelin star worthy gift for the foodie in your life this holiday season. Whether it’s for a master chef, a novice home cook, or s...
Atingley4 Dec 05, 2024

Paul Walter Hauser Gives His Own Movie 3.5 Stars on Letterboxd: ‘What’s Wrong With Giving an Honest Rating?’
Paul Walter Hauser is an active Letterboxd user - sometimes even critiquing his own movies. On Wednesday night, the actor took to X to respond to a post that reads, “Paul Walter Hauser giving Ri...
Ethan Shanfeld Dec 05, 2024

Patty Jenkins Boards Michael Gandolfini-Starring Short ‘Tea’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
“Wonder Woman” and “Monster” director Patty Jenkins is lending her cache to the team behind “Tea,” an offbeat comedy about loneliness starring Michael Gandolfini (&...
Angelique Jackson Dec 05, 2024

Country Superstar Lainey Wilson on Wanting to Be Not Just an Entertainer but a Storyteller — and With ‘Stories That Outlive Me’
Lainey Wilson already had plenty of trophies and accolades before being named Variety's Storyteller of the Year - like winning the CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year, generally considered coun...
Chris Willman Dec 05, 2024