Category Archives: Variety

Elon Musk Says ‘Blade Runner 2049’ ‘Sucked’ After Production Company Sues Him
Elon Musk, named as a defendant in a copyright-infringement lawsuit filed by the production company behind sci-fi movie “Blade Runner 2049,” had a three-word response to the litigation. ...
Todd Spangler Oct 22, 2024

Zoe Saldaña to Be Honored With the American Riviera Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Zoe Saldaa is to be honored at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival with the American Riviera Award. The ceremony will include a conversation with Saldaa about her career and her ...
Emiliana Betancourt Oct 22, 2024

Scandinavian Streamer Viaplay Launches on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels in Germany – Mipcom Bulletin
Viaplay Lands in Germany Viaplay Content Distribution has launched its Viaplay channel as an add-on subscription to Prime Video via Prime Video Channels in Germany. Prime Video Channel subscribers can...
Jamie Lang Oct 22, 2024

Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Removed From Release Calendar
The Daywalker will have to wait a bit longer to have his time in the sun. Marvel Studios has removed its reboot of “Blade” - starring Mahershala Ali as the titular half-vampire - from the ...
Adam B. Vary Oct 22, 2024

Netflix Shuts Down AAA Video Game Studio in Southern California
Netflix has shut down its Southern California-based video game studio, referred to internally as “Team Blue,” which had a specific focus on producing AAA games. The studio, one of several ...
Jennifer Maas Oct 22, 2024

‘Shogun’ Co-Creator Justin Marks Inks New Overall Deal at FX
Justin Marks is staying in business with FX, with the “Shogun” co-creator signing a new TV overall deal with FX Productions. Under the deal, Marks will develop new projects for FX, includi...
Joseph Otterson Oct 22, 2024

Bethany Joy Lenz on Escaping a Cult, Losing All Her ‘One Tree Hill’ Money and Fighting to Keep Her Daughter From That Life
Fifteen months ago, during a recap episode of the “Drama Queens” podcast, guest Michaela McManus asked co-hosts Bethany Joy Lenz and Sophia Bush whether they’d ever write a book. Len...
Emily Longeretta Oct 22, 2024

Anna Kendrick Says Directing ‘Woman of the Hour’ Required More Vulnerability Than Releasing Her Memoir: ‘I’m Revealing Something About Myself in Every Frame’
Anna Kendrick and I are discussing soundbite culture. She's winding down after a day of interviews for her directorial debut, "Woman of the Hour," where she's been navigating the tricky business of ge...
Angelique Jackson Oct 22, 2024

‘Conclave’ and ‘September 5’ Share Win for Audience Award at Middleburg Film Festival
Two films captivated audiences at the Middleburg Film Festival, resulting in a tie for the coveted audience award. Edward Berger's religious thriller “Conclave” and Tim Fehlbaum's historic...
Clayton Davis Oct 22, 2024

Bad Bunny Teams Up With Lionel Messi on Limited-Edition Adidas Drop: ‘I Feel So Grateful to Celebrate Our Culture With the GOAT’
Two legends in their own right, soccer star Lionel Messi and global popstar Bad Bunny, have teamed up on a limited-edition Adidas drop, and it might just be one of the best celeb launches in a long wh...
Atingley4 Oct 22, 2024