Category Archives: Variety

London TV Screenings 2026: 10 Takeaways From Buzz Titles Such as ‘Baywatch’ to U.S. Deals, Asia’s Taking Center Stage and More Startling Facts About Microdramas
Boasting series with stars such as Bella Ramsey, Brenda Blethyn, Shemar Moore and Catherine Zeta Jones and the latest titles from the creators of "Adolescence," "Lupin," "Narcos" and "Ozark," the Lond...
John Hopewell Feb 27, 2026

Jessie Mei Li, Karena Lam, Celina Jade, Toby Stephens Hong Kong Drama ‘The Season’ Unveils First Looks Ahead of Viu, Hulu Summer Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
Fremantle has unveiled first look images of “The Season,” a glossy Hong Kong-set drama that PCCW Media has produced alongside SK Global, the outfit behind “Crazy Rich Asians,” ...
Naman Ramachandran Feb 27, 2026

PBS Distribution Acquires U.S. Rights to ‘Trespasses’ and ‘I Fought the Law’ (EXCLUSIVE)
PBS Distribution has acquired U.S. rights to Wildgaze Films' love story "Trespasses" and Hera Pictures' factual drama "I Fought the Law" from All3Media Intl. "Trespasses" stars Lola Petticrew ("Say No...
Leo Barraclough Feb 27, 2026

Series Mania Announces Co-Pro Projects Taking on Mysteries, ‘Womanhood Without Shame’ and ‘Wickedly Fun’ Experiences of the Former First Lady of Iceland
Series Mania unveiled 15 new projects selected for its Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, which will take place on March 24 as part of the Series Mania Forum (March 24-26). The winner will be awarded 50,000 ($...
Marta Balaga Feb 27, 2026

Vietnamese Hit ‘Fish, Fists and Ambergris’ Gets Global Theatrical Rollout, Netflix Southeast Asia Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Vietnam’s “Fish, Fists and Ambergris” (original title: “Long Din Hng”) is heading to international screens, with Southeast Asia-based distributor Mockingbird Pictures ste...
Naman Ramachandran Feb 27, 2026

‘Sinners’ and ‘The Pitt’ Casting Directors Among Artios Award Winners
Casting directors Francine Maisler (“Sinners”) and Nina Gold and Douglas Aibel (“Jay Kelly”) were among the film winners at the 41st annual Casting Society Arti...
jazztangcay Feb 27, 2026

‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ Win Early PGA Awards
“Sesame Street,” “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” and “Adolescence: The Making of Adolescence” are among early winners as the Producers Guild of America held its west ...
varietyschneider Feb 26, 2026

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Airs McSteamy Tribute After Eric Dane’s Death; Emotional Video Montage Is Set to ‘Chasing Cars’
Former “Grey’s Anatomy” star Eric Dane died on Feb. 19, one week ago - and in Thurday’s episode of the long-running ABC drama, the show paid tribute to him and to his char...
Kate Aurthur Feb 26, 2026

California Attorney General Warns Paramount That Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition is ‘Not a Done Deal’
Rob Bonta, California’s Attorney General, is promising to conduct a “vigorous” review of Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery as he warned the companies n...
Cynthia Littleton Feb 26, 2026

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Star LeAnn Rimes Talks Don-Dixie-Blythe Backstory, Singing as Her 20-Year-Younger Self for Flashback Episode
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major plot details for Thursday's episode of ABC's "9-1-1: Nashville." It’s the moment all “9-1-1: Nashville” fans have been waiting for: the origi...
Jennifer Maas Feb 26, 2026