Category Archives: Variety

Russia-Ukraine War Thriller ‘Nightingale’ Casts LaMonica Garrett, Jason Patric, Andrew Howard and Daniel Bernhardt (EXCLUSIVE)
“Nightingale,” an action thriller set against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has pulled the curtain back on its ensemble, casting “Special Ops: Lioness” an...
J. Kim Murphy Nov 12, 2024

Colin Farrell on Filming [SPOILER]’s Death in ‘The Penguin’ Finale: ‘There Was a Dark Energy That Night’
SPOILER ALERT: This story includes major plot details from the finale of HBO’s “The Penguin,” now streaming on Max. It was a dark night on set. At a Q&A following a screening of ...
Andrés Buenahora Nov 12, 2024

Paramount Shareholder Mario Gabelli Is Still Mulling Lawsuit Over Skydance Deal
Billionaire investor Mario Gabelli still has not decided whether he’ll mount a legal challenge to Skydance Media’s merger with Paramount Global. In an FCC filing, a lawyer representing the...
Todd Spangler Nov 12, 2024

Streamers’ Ad-Tier Offerings See Subscriber Increase in U.K., According to Latest Ratings Report
It looks like the industry pivot back towards ads is paying off for streaming platformers, at least in the U.K. According to a report from U.K. ratings body Barb, Netflix and Disney+ both increased th...
K.J. Yossman Nov 12, 2024

‘Hot Frosty’ Review: Lacey Chabert Trades Fruitcake for Beefcake in Netflix’s Heartwarming Holiday Romp
Shaking up holiday traditions in irreverently welcome ways, director Jerry Ciccoritti and writer Russell Hainline's "Hot Frosty" redesigns the look and feel of the familiar snow-made showcase. Their s...
Courtney Howard Nov 12, 2024

‘Heartbreak Is the National Anthem’ Author Rob Sheffield on Taylor Swift’s Growth From Teen Prodigy to Transformative Figure — and Why Even Fans Love Arguing About Her
In hoping to write entertainingly about Taylor Swift, sometimes it seems like the best option is just to quote her lyrics at length and then hope some of the filler in-between benefits from some refle...
Chris Willman Nov 12, 2024

Amazon Is Shutting Down Freevee, Its Ad-Supported Video Streamer
RIP, Freevee. Amazon is officially shutting down Freevee, its free, ad-supported video streaming service originally launched under the IMDb brand nearly five years ago. Freevee will be phased out over...
Todd Spangler Nov 12, 2024

‘The View’ Scored Its Highest Viewership in a Decade With Intense Post-Election Episode (EXCLUSIVE)
The election results weighed heavily last week on “The View” hosts - and perhaps its viewers as well, as they tuned in en masse to give the daytime talker its best week-long ratings in mor...
Varietyschneider Nov 12, 2024

Is an ‘iCarly’ Movie Coming? Miranda Cosgrove Says New Project Will ‘Wrap Up’ Cliffhangers After Revival’s Cancelation
Miranda Cosgrove discussed a possible "iCarly" movie on her latest appearance on the daytime show “The Talk.” The actress told hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Sheryl Underwood and Natalie Morale...
Emiliana Betancourt Nov 12, 2024

Margot Robbie Listened to ‘Titanic’ Music to Cry on ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Set — Then Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio Walked By: ‘It Was Very Surreal’
How does Margot Robbie turn on the waterworks when preparing for a big scene? “I can even just hear the theme music of ‘Titanic,’ and I’ll be bawling,” Robbie said in an ...
Ethan Shanfeld Nov 12, 2024