Category Archives: Variety

Netflix Lost Margot Robbie’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ to Warner Bros. Despite $150 Million Offer — Has the Streamer Lost Its Dealmaking Mojo?
It turns out money can't buy everything. Take the case of the red-hot "Wuthering Heights" package. The Emerald Fennell-directed film, which will star Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, sparked a bidding ...
Tatiana Siegel Nov 06, 2024

Genre Pics, Thrillers Lead Sales Slew for Latido Films But Crowdpleasers, Standout Drama Also Break Out to Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
Latido Films, the sales company on Rodrigo Sorogoyen's "The Beasts" and "The Platform," has unveiled a slew of over 30 sales deals on a wide-ranging slate of titles, led by a U.S. pick-up on "All the ...
John Hopewell Nov 06, 2024

Why Celebrity Docs on Christopher Reeve, Elton John and Celine Dion Could Keep Politically Driven Films Out of the Oscar Race
For nearly two decades, being nominated for an Academy Award in the documentary feature category required not only a beautifully crafted film constructed by a talented director and crew, but also a hi...
Rosemary Rossi Nov 06, 2024

Maria Bakalova and Peter Mullan to Star in Thriller ‘No Way Off’ From ‘Downton Abbey’ Director
Maria Bakalova, who last played Ivana Trump in “The Apprentice,” will star opposite Peter Mullan in “No Way Off,” a suspense thriller which Altitude is presenting to internatio...
Elskes Nov 06, 2024

‘Dune: Part Two’ Score Submitted for Oscars Despite Not Meeting Eligibility Requirements; ‘I Don’t Think This Is Over Yet,’ Says Denis Villeneuve (EXCLUSIVE)
Warner Bros. and the “Dune: Part Two” team are not backing down from their Oscar ambitions, still hoping for recognition for Hans Zimmer's powerful score. As first reported by Variety in O...
Clayton Davis Nov 06, 2024

Cardi B Praises Kamala Harris Following Donald Trump’s Presidential Victory: ‘Thank You for Being an Example’
Following Donald Trump's presidential victory last night, Cardi B has released a statement in support of Kamala Harris, who she joined on the campaign trail during the run-up to the election. In a mes...
Steven J. Horowitz Nov 06, 2024

Ashley Gorley Donates His Royalties From Jelly Roll’s ‘I Am Not Okay’ to Wellness Group for Songwriting Community
Ashley Gorley, Variety's Hitmakers Songwriter of the Year for 2023, will donate his royalties from his 80 th country No. 1 single, Jelly Roll's "I Am Not Okay," to the Onsite Foundation: Creatives Sup...
Jem Aswad Nov 06, 2024

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’s’ Dafne Keen Stars With Samantha Lorraine in ‘Night Comes’: See First Look at Thriller Launching Sales at AFM (EXCLUSIVE)
Dafne Keen and Samantha Lorraine star in "Night Comes," which is launching sales at AFM. Variety can unveil an exclusive first look of the film, above. Actor Jay Hernandez ("Suicide Squad," "Magnum PI...
Carolehorst Nov 06, 2024

‘Squid Game’ Breakout Hoyeon Joins Theo James in ‘The Hole’ (EXCLUSIVE)
SAG Award winner and Emmy nominee Hoyeon ("Squid Game," "Disclaimer") will star opposite Theo James in Kim Jee-woon's “The Hole.” The Veterans is representing international rights on the f...
Alex Ritman Nov 06, 2024

Whoopi Goldberg Refuses to Say Trump’s Name on ‘The View’ After He’s Reelected President; Sunny Hostin Is ‘Profoundly Disturbed’ by Trump’s Win
“The View” hosts - Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, Joy Behar and Alyssa Farah Griffin - came together on the Nov. 6 episode of the ABC talk show to ...
Zack Sharf Nov 06, 2024