Category Archives: Variety
‘Percy Jackson’ Casts Courtney B. Vance as Zeus Following Lance Reddick’s Death: ‘I’ll Be Giving My Brother a Heavenly Hug’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Courtney B. Vance has joined the cast of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” as Zeus. The role was originally played by Lance Reddick, who died at age 60 shortly after production wrapped on ...
Nov 25, 2024
Yoshiki to Be Presented With Variety’s International Achievement in Music Honor
Yoshiki will be presented with Variety‘s 2024 International Achievement in Music honor. The presentation will take place at the eighth annual Hitmakers celebration on Dec. 7 in Los Angeles, pres...
Nov 25, 2024
Sterling K. Brown to Star in ‘Voltron’ at Amazon MGM
Sterling K. Brown will star in the live-action "Voltron" film for Amazon MGM Studios. Brown will join previously announced cast members Henry Cavill (“Man of Steel”) and Daniel Quinn-Toye,...
Nov 25, 2024
AMC Networks Celebrates Native American Heritage Month With Launch of ‘Indigenous Rising Stars’ Short Films Series
AMC Networks is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with the launch of its Indigenous Stories collection and short films series. The collection highlights television and film content created by...
Nov 25, 2024
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Teaser: Disney Unveils First Footage of Stitch Causing Live-Action Mayhem
Stitch returns! Disney unveiled the first look at its live-action “Lilo & Stitch,” in which the adorable blue extraterrestrial creature terrorizes an impressively constructed sandcastl...
Nov 25, 2024
‘Smile 2’ Sets Streaming Release Date on Paramount+
Two months following its October theatrical release, where it took home $132 million at the worldwide box office, “Smile 2” is now available to stream from home “Smile 2” will ...
Nov 25, 2024
Dan Schneider Allowed to Pursue Defamation Suit Over ‘Quiet on Set’ Documentary
A judge has allowed showrunner Dan Schneider to proceed with his defamation lawsuit over the documentary “Quiet on Set,” which delved into sexual misconduct at Nickelodeon. Schneider, the ...
Nov 25, 2024
‘The Way Home’ Moves to Hallmark+ for Season 3, Adds New Cast Members Ahead of January Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Way Home” is traveling again - this time from Hallmark Channel to the streamer, Hallmark+, Variety can exclusively announce. Season 3 will debut on January 2, 2025. The season wi...
Nov 25, 2024
Alec Baldwin Doesn’t Want to See ‘Rust’ Final Cut, but Hopes the Movie Gets Released: ‘This Is Obviously the Most Difficult Thing I’ve Ever Dealt With’
More than three years after the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his Western “Rust,” Alec Baldwin is hoping to finally put it behind him. “This is ob...
Nov 25, 2024
Linkin Park’s ‘From Zero’ Debuts at No. 2 on Albums Chart; Ateez Leads and Jin Lands His First Top 10
Linkin Park returns to the top of the charts with “From Zero,” the six-piece rock band’s first new studio album in seven years. The 11-song LP is their first with new vocalist Emily ...
Nov 25, 2024