Category Archives: Variety

Venice Golden Lion Contender ‘Vermiglio’ Boarded by Anonymous Content, Charades (EXCLUSIVE)
Anonymous Content has partnered with Paris-based banner Charades to handle sales of “Vermiglio,” an Italian drama directed by Maura Delpero (“Maternal”) and set to compete at t...
Elskes Aug 21, 2024

Six Flags Fright Fest Unveils First Look at Wild New ‘Saw’ Maze, Where Visitors Face Scares Like ‘The Rack’ and ‘Eyeball Trap’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The studio behind “Saw” is celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary by scaring the hell out of fans in person. Six Flags, Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures shared the first images o...
William Earl Aug 21, 2024

Bob Iger Says Top Democrat Urged Him to Run for U.S. President Because ‘You Look the Part’: ‘Give Me a Break’
Talk of Bob Iger launching a bid for U.S. president has swirled for years — with the likes of Oprah Winfrey even publicly backing a potential run by the Disney CEO in 2020. Iger had previously s...
Todd Spangler Aug 21, 2024

Usher Dazzles With a Wild Career-Spanning Journey on Opening Night of His ‘Past Present Future’ Tour: Concert Review
The retrospective, career-spanning nature of Usher's "Past Present Future" tour is obvious enough from the title. So it was no surprise that the legendary showman brought his trademark moves and formi...
Jem Aswad Aug 21, 2024

‘One Piece’ Season 2 Casts Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
Katey Sagal and Mark Harelik have been cast in “One Piece” Season 2, Variety has learned. Netflix made the announcement on their social channels on Wednesday. Sagal will play Dr. Kureha, w...
Joseph Otterson Aug 21, 2024

Chinese Game ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Is an Instant Global Hit, Attracting Great Reviews, Praise at Home and Controversy Abroad
When was the last time a Chinese-developed video game created a global stir as boisterous as the launch of "Black Myth: Wukong"? The noise is mostly plaudits for the quality of the game's action, desi...
Patrick Frater Aug 21, 2024

Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment Names Jamila Jordan-Theus as Head of Development and Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment has hired Emmy-winning producer Jamila Jordan-Theus as head of development and production. In her new role, Jordan-Theus will oversee scripted series, featur...
Angelique Jackson Aug 21, 2024

Adam Sandler Says ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Starts Filming in ‘A Couple Weeks,’ Teases Travis Kelce Cameo and a ‘Juicy Part’ for Benny Safdie: ‘We’re Really Excited’
Adam Sandler confirmed on “The Tonight Show” that cameras are set to start rolling on “Happy Gilmore 2” in just a couple of weeks. The long-awaited sequel to the 1996 comedy cl...
Zack Sharf Aug 21, 2024

Just for Laughs Is Back: Comedy Festival Sets New Dates After Bankruptcy and Canceled 2024 Edition (EXCLUSIVE)
Who’s laughing now? After filing for bankruptcy and canceling its latest edition earlier in 2024, the revered international comedy festival Just for Laughs is making a comeback. The fest returns...
Ethan Shanfeld Aug 21, 2024

Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Employment Agreements, Calling It ‘Arbitrary and Capricious’
A federal judge shot down the FTC’s rule banning noncompete agreements, a setback for the agency’s effort to free workers from restrictive employment contract terms. The commission said it...
Todd Spangler Aug 21, 2024