Category Archives: Variety

Matt Damon ‘Can’t Imagine Living Under’ the Same Press Scrutiny as Ben Affleck: ‘We’ve Had Parallel Careers’ but ‘I’m Fortunate’ to Be Excused From That
Matt Damon recently said on the “Radio Times Podcast” (via People) that he “can’t imagine” having to deal with the scrutiny from the press that his friend and longtime co...
Zack Sharf Aug 13, 2024

Emmys Announce Official Series Nominees Including Surprise Nods for Brad Pitt, Rosamund Pike and a History-Making Hat Trick for Garrett Basch
The Emmys have officially announced the nominated producers for the drama, comedy, and limited series categories, revealing some exciting surprises that many viewers - and even industry professionals ...
Clayton Davis Aug 13, 2024

‘Bosch’ Renee Ballard Spinoff Adds Amy Hill, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles to Cast
The “Bosch” spinoff centered on cold case detective Renee Ballard is rounding out its main cast. Michael Mosley (“The Calling,” “Signing Day”), Rebecca Field (̶...
Joseph Otterson Aug 13, 2024

Nick Carter Countersues Sexual Assault Accuser for $2.5 Million
Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter has filed a countersuit against his sexual assault accuser Melissa Schuman, denying her allegations and demanding $2.5 million in damages. The cross-complaint, filed...
Steven J. Horowitz Aug 13, 2024

TV Academy Voters, Take Note! Kaitlin Olson of ‘Hacks’ Is a Mixed Bag of Funny and Ferocious
It takes a very special acting skill to match Jean Smart's snarkiness as Deborah Vance on "Hacks" - and Kaitlin Olson is just that kind of talent. She vividly exposes the connective tissue between Ols...
Rosemary Rossi Aug 13, 2024

Hulu Orders Multi-Cam Comedy ‘Mid-Century Modern’ With Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, Linda Lavin
Hulu has given a series order to the comedy “Mid-Century Modern,” Variety has learned. The multi-cam was first reported to be in the works at the streamer in June. Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer,...
Joseph Otterson Aug 13, 2024

Sony Pictures Entertainment Chief Tony Vinciquerra to Receive the Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom
Sony Pictures Entertainment chairman-CEO Tony Vinciquerra has been selected to receive the Variety Vanguard Award, which will be presented in October at the Mipcom global content market in Cannes. The...
Cynthia Littleton Aug 13, 2024

Swiss Funding Bodies ‘Talk Money’ and Co-Financing Opportunities at Locarno: ‘We Create a Space Where Stories Take Shape’
For Switzerland’s SRG SSR, the main goal is keeping co-producers “happy,” said Gregory Catella at Locarno. “We profit from this success and visibility. Our financial participat...
Jamie Lang Aug 13, 2024

Annecy Title ‘Panda Bear in Africa’ North American Rights Acquired by Shout! Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
Shout! Studios has secured North American rights to the animated feature “Panda Bear in Africa” from Cinema Management Group (CMG). “Panda Bear in Africa” tells the story of Pa...
Naman Ramachandran Aug 13, 2024

Attorney Camille Vasquez, Who Worked on Johnny Depp Trial, Joins Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
Camille Vasquez, one of the attorneys who worked for Johnny Depp during his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, has joined the Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP Business Trial pract...
Selena Kuznikov Aug 13, 2024