Category Archives: Variety

Andrew Santino Sets New Comedy Special at Hulu
Andrew Santino - the comedian, actor and host of podcasts “Whiskey Ginger” and “Bad Friends” with Bobby Lee - has set his next stand-up special at Hulu. The comedy hour will be...
Ethan Shanfeld Oct 31, 2024

Jake Paul Endorses Donald Trump, Compares Former President’s Felony Conviction to America’s Founding Fathers
Jake Paul, the widely followed social media star who’s become a professional boxer, has endorsed Donald Trump and is urging his followers to vote for the candidate — even though he himself...
Todd Spangler Oct 31, 2024
Fox News Bets Lawrence Jones Can Win New Viewers from Surprising Places
Not many people who work at Fox News Channel get to push back at Sean Hannity. Lawrence Jones is one of them. When Jones was just getting started at the Fox Corp.-backed conservative-news outlet, Hann...
Brian Steinberg Oct 31, 2024

Universal Music Reports 4.3% Revenue Growth for Third Quarter, Despite Streaming Decline
Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, reported revenue of 2,870 million for the third quarter - an increase of 4.3% year-over-year, or 4.9% in constant currency, although it noted ...
Jem Aswad Oct 31, 2024

The Indie Film Business Tries on New and Old Business Models as Uncertain AFM Hits Las Vegas
In recent years, the film and TV business has been living under an ever-mutating version of the apocryphal Chinese curse "May you live in interesting times," and the American Film Market - which runs ...
Rosemary Rossi Oct 31, 2024

‘The Piano Lesson’ and ‘The Last Journey’ Land Top Audience Prizes at Newport Beach Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Piano Lesson” and “The Last Journey” took home top audience awards at the 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival. The 25th edition of the festival was held from Oct. 17-24, 2024...
Katcy Stephan Oct 31, 2024

NBCU’s Jennifer Geisser Honored at NephCure Gala
Jennifer Geisser - NBCUniversal's executive vice president, unscripted communications and talent relations - was honored Wednesday night in New York City at NephCure's "Countdown to a Cure" ...
Kate Aurthur Oct 31, 2024

Adam Schiff Urges Federal Incentive to Keep Film and TV Production in U.S.
Rep. Adam Schiff signaled support on Thursday for a federal incentive to keep film and TV production from fleeing to other countries. Schiff, who is poised to become a California senator, sent a lette...
Gmaddaus Oct 31, 2024

Oscar-Worthy 2024 Horror Performances: Hugh Grant, Margaret Qualley and More
Every year, there are outstanding performances that horror fans have come to accept probably won't get the awards recognition they deserve due to their genre. Obviously, there are notable exceptions; ...
Jenelleriley2 Oct 31, 2024

Palestinian Director Laila Abbas on Making a Comedy About Sharia Law With ‘Thanks for Banking With Us!’
Throughout the history of cinema, comedy has long proven fertile territory for filmmakers to explore sensitive issues. With "Thanks for Banking With Us!," playing as part of the Meet the Neighbors com...
Leo Barraclough Oct 31, 2024