Category Archives: Variety

‘After’ Author Anna Todd Talks Franchise’s 10th Anniversary, Adapting Her Books for Film — and Colleen Hoover’s, Too
What comes after “After”? That’s what author Anna Todd has been thinking about a lot lately amid the 10th anniversary of the debut of her popular romance book series. When “Aft...
Jennifer Maas Oct 08, 2024

Disney World, Universal Orlando Theme Park to Close as Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton
Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, two major theme parks in Orlando, are preparing to close as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton to hit as a major storm. Disney said it would shutter its theme...
Rebecca Rubin Oct 08, 2024

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’s’ Fatal Flaw Is Turning the Fans Into the Villains of the Sequel
SPOILER ALERT: The following essay discusses key plot points of "Joker: Folie Deux," including the ending. It is intended to be read after (rather than instead of) seeing the film. I hated Todd Philli...
Peter Debruge Oct 08, 2024

Limp Bizkit Sues Universal Music Group for $200 Million in Unpaid Royalties
Nu-metal group Limp Bizkit has filed a lawsuit against its label Universal Music Group, alleging that the company deliberately withheld at least $200 million in unpaid royalties. The suit, filed today...
Steven J. Horowitz Oct 08, 2024

‘Salem’s Lot’ Star Lewis Pullman Says ‘Thunderbolts’ Audition Was Like Joining the FBI: ‘There Were Shredders Everywhere’
Lewis Pullman stars in Max’s new film adaptation of Stephen King's second horror novel, "Salem's Lot." He plays Ben Mears, a writer who finds his quaint New England hometown has been invaded by ...
Marcmalkin Oct 08, 2024

Chris Pine Tells ‘Princess Diaries’ Fans to ‘Call Disney! Call Bob Iger!’ Over His Return in Third Movie Because ‘I Don’t Know Anything’
Chris Pine is clueless when it comes to “The Princess Diaries 3,” which Variety confirmed earlier this month is officially in development at Disney. The “Star Trek” favorite ma...
Zack Sharf Oct 08, 2024

Netflix Top 10: ‘Nobody Wants This’ Takes Over TV Chart With 15.9 Million Views as ‘Monsters’ Slips to No. 2
Apparently everybody wants “Nobody Wants This.” The Kristen Bell/Adam Brody comedy from creator Erin Foster has knocked out “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” to beco...
Varietyschneider Oct 08, 2024

Music Forward Foundation Brunch Honors Incubus, Lollapalooza, Brooklyn Bowl and Other Charitably Minded Industry Leaders
The Music Forward Foundation returned to hold its annual brunch celebrating music industry leaders who have paved the way for helping young people in the business, an event that honored the band Incub...
Chris Willman Oct 08, 2024

Variety’s Inaugural Content Meets Commerce Summit Explores the Future of Entertainment-Driven Shopping
On Monday, Variety unveiled its inaugural Content Meets Commerce Summit, presented by Kinesso, bringing together thought leaders to explore the dynamic fusion of entertainment and commerce. The half-d...
Meredith Woerner Oct 08, 2024

Kate Winslet on Producing Lee Miller Biopic ‘Lee’ Against the Odds: ‘She Wouldn’t Take No for an Answer, Which Is a Lot Like Me’
Kate Winslet is "very excited to be one year closer to 50," she said at the Zurich Film Festival. "It's a very thrilling time!" "I am not going anywhere, but I don't really think about legacy as much ...
Leo Barraclough Oct 08, 2024