Category Archives: Variety

Dropout Orders Culinary Competition ‘Gastronauts’ With Brennan Lee Mulligan, Sam Reich and More as Judges
Dropout has ordered culinary competition series “Gastronauts,” which will feature the streamer’s staple talent as judges, including CEO and “Game Changer” host Sam Reich ...
Jennifer Maas Aug 19, 2024

Emmy Predictions: Supporting Actress (Drama) — Could Leslie Manville Pull Off an Olivia Colman Surprise Win Over Her Co-Star Elizabeth Debicki?
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys,...
Clayton Davis Aug 19, 2024

With ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and ‘Alien: Romulus,’ Fox Movies Prove Value to Disney Beyond ‘Avatar’
When Disney acquired 20th Century Fox in 2019 in one of the biggest media takeovers of all time, the House of Mouse absorbed its film slate — and promptly had to slog through an endless series o...
Rebecca Rubin Aug 19, 2024

Jon Hamm on How He Tapped Into ‘The Morning Show’ and ‘Fargo’ Roles Simultaneously and the Rise of the Elon Musk Character
While filming a heavy project, some view the ride home from work as a way to decompress. During production of "Fargo," Jon Hamm used that one-hour commute in Calgary, Alberta for two things: ordering ...
Emily Longeretta Aug 19, 2024

Taylor Swift Meets With Families of Girls Caught Up in Southport Stabbing Attack
Taylor Swift has met with families of the London girls caught up in the Southport stabbing attack last month, welcoming them for backstage visits during her five-night stand at Wembley Stadium. One mo...
Chris Willman Aug 19, 2024

Quinta Brunson and Director Randall Einhorn on Choreographing That Kiss At the End of ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 3
“Abbott Elementary” ended its third season with a moment that fans of the show have been waiting for: After plenty of will-they-or-won’t-they, Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Ty...
Varietyschneider Aug 19, 2024

‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series at Peacock Taps Brad Caleb Kane as New Showrunner
The “Friday the 13th” prequel series “Crystal Lake” has brought on Brad Caleb Kane as the new creator, showrunner, and executive producer. The show hails from A24 and was order...
Joseph Otterson Aug 19, 2024

Producer Andrew Form Signs First Look Deal With Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems (EXCLUSIVE)
Veteran producer Andrew Form, who is behind hit film franchises “A Quiet Place” and “The Purge,” has signed a producing deal with Sony Pictures' Screen Gems. While Form canR...
Katcy Stephan Aug 19, 2024

Avicii’s Sneakers, Music Instruments and More Up for Auction to Benefit His Mental Health Foundation
Sneakers, clothes, musical instruments and other memorabilia from Tim 'Avicii' Bergling’s personal collection will be available to purchase as part of an auction supporting the late DJ's foundat...
Thania Garcia Aug 19, 2024

Amber Ruffin, Michael Ian Black to Join CNN Comedy-News Series ‘Have I Got News For You’
CNN is adding an array of humor specialists to its broad gallery of journalistic experts. Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black have been named to serve as captains on the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed o...
Brian Steinberg Aug 19, 2024