Category Archives: Variety

Frank Fritz, ‘American Pickers’ Co-Host, Dies at 60
Frank Fritz, the longtime “American Pickers” host, died on Monday, Sept. 30. He was 60. The news was announced on social media by his friend and co-host Mike Wolfe. The duo appeared togeth...
Zack Sharf Oct 01, 2024

Frankie Valli Speaks Out Amid Fan Concern and Elder Abuse Worry: Nobody Is ‘Forcing Me to Go on Stage’ and ‘I Plan to Be Doing Shows as Long as I Can’
Frankie Valli is speaking out amid concerns over his health, telling fans that nobody is forcing him to perform against his will. Videos of the 90-year-old Four Seasons frontman have gone viral on soc...
Zack Sharf Oct 01, 2024

‘A Real Pain,’ ‘Room Next Door,’ ‘The Brutalist’ Among Miami Film Festival Gems Lineup
"The Room Next Door,” "Emilia Prez,” "Maria" and "The Brutalist” and "A Real Pain” are among the films featuring at the 11th Miami Film Festival GEMS. The Festival's fall midse...
Jazztangcay Oct 01, 2024

Apocalyptic Drama ‘Earth Abides,’ ‘Gladiators’ Format Among Mipcom Slate From Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios Distribution heads to content market Mipcom, Oct. 24-27, with a lengthy slate of series and films. Series include apocalyptic drama “Earth Abides,” the final season of &...
Leo Barraclough Oct 01, 2024

MIA Director Gaia Tridente Reveals Sony Pictures TV Exec Katherine Pope Among Keynote Speakers as Rome Market Projects Are Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Italy's MIA market — dedicated to international TV series, animation, feature films and documentaries — is set for its 10th edition with 60 projects from 90 countries ready to be unveiled ...
Nvivarelli Oct 01, 2024

Spirit Halloween Playfully Roasts ‘SNL’ After Fake Ad Sketch by Calling It an ‘Irrelevant 50-Year-Old Show’ With ‘Shrinking Ratings’ and ‘Unknown Cast’
Spirit Halloween is kicking off spooky season by trolling “Saturday Night Live” after the NBC sketch comedy series aired a Spirit Halloween parody during the Season 50 premiere. The fake c...
Zack Sharf Oct 01, 2024

‘Babygirl’ Trailer: Nicole Kidman Succumbs to Her Desire in A24’s Sexy and Dangerous Erotic Thriller
A24 has released the trailer for its new erotic thriller “Babygirl,” which debuted in competition at the 81st Venice Film Festival on Aug. 30 and will open in theaters nationwide on Christ...
Jack Dunn Oct 01, 2024

Charles Barkley Teams With EverWonder Studios, Jeff Zucker’s RedBird IMI in Production Deal
Charles Barkley is getting ready to take on a brand new game. The basketball great, whose talent on the court and behind the camera was established during 16 seasons in the NBA and nearly a quarter-ce...
Brian Steinberg Oct 01, 2024

Unbridled Management Founder Jason Davis Joins 5X Media (EXCLUSIVE)
Jason Davis, founder of Australian talent firm Unbridled Management, has joined Los Angeles-based management company 5X Media as a partner and manager. Before joining 5X, Davis sold Unbridled in 2018 ...
Jack Dunn Oct 01, 2024

CNN.com Subscription Plans Unveiled: Access for Premium Features Costs $3.99/Month, $29.99/Year (EXCLUSIVE)
CNN on Tuesday morning will take its second swing at trying to boost revenue from streaming video and digital content. Most users of CNN.com will likely see no change in the experience they have each ...
Brian Steinberg Oct 01, 2024