Category Archives: Variety

Ken Jeong Set to Appear on Fox’s Legal Anthology ‘Accused’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Ken Jeong is expanding his Fox footprint. “The Masked Singer” panelist and “I Can See Your Voice” host will also be seen on an episode next season of the network’s crime ...
Varietyschneider Aug 05, 2024

‘Beetlejuice 2’ Virtual Box Office Launches in Roblox to Sell Real Movie Tickets in Game
Warner Bros., Roblox and Fandango have teamed up to launch a virtual box office for Tim Burton’s upcoming “Beetlejuice” sequel inside of the online gaming platform. Beginning Monday,...
Jennifer Maas Aug 05, 2024

Music Industry Moves: Alix Kram Named Head of Marketing for Universal Music Publishing; Sammy SoSo Inks Deal With Concord
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has named Alix Kram its head of marketing, a newly-created global role. Based in New York, she will report to UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson, and UMPG COO Ma...
Jem Aswad Aug 05, 2024

Jesse Uram Joins Ventureland as VP of Strategic Partnerships (EXCLUSIVE)
Jesse Uram has joined Ventureland, the creative studio behind “Bobi Wine: The People's President” and “Beckham,” as vice president of strategic partnerships. He will be based i...
Varietybrentlang Aug 05, 2024

‘Beetlejuice 2’s’ Fashion Line From Colleen Atwood Includes Iconic Striped Suit and Red Wedding Dress (EXCLUSIVE)
Finally, fashion for the strange and unusual. Warner Bros. is pulling out all the stops for the release of their “Beetlejuice” sequel, “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,” which will op...
Meredith Woerner Aug 05, 2024

Shawn Levy Unpacks ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Cameos and Spoilers: Channing Tatum’s Gambit, Jennifer Garner’s Ben Affleck Divorce Joke, Henry Cavill’s Wolverine and More
It started with a text. Or, really, several texts. That’s how director Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds convinced Chris Evans, Jennifer Garner, Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum and more major stars to ...
Rebecca Rubin Aug 05, 2024

David Lynch Reveals Emphysema Diagnosis, Can’t ‘Leave the House’ or Direct in Person: ‘I Would Do It Remotely if It Comes to It’
David Lynch revealed in a new interview that he was diagnosed with emphysema and can no longer “leave the house” due to fears of getting COVID. “I've gotten emphysema from smoking fo...
Ethan Shanfeld Aug 05, 2024

George Schenck, ‘NCIS’ Showrunner, Dies at 82
George Schenck, a TV writer, producer and showrunner on CBS’ police procedural “NCIS,” died at his home in Brentwood, Calif., on Aug. 3. He was 82. Born on February 12, 1942, Schenck...
Jordan Moreau Aug 05, 2024

Music Box’s Doppenganger Acquires North American Rights to Comedy ‘Heavier Trip,’ About Heavy Metal Band Impaled Rektum (EXCLUSIVE)
Music Box Films' genre label Doppelgnger Releasing has acquired North American distribution rights to the rowdy, offbeat Finnish comedy “Heavier Trip” by directors Juuso Laatio and Jukka V...
Leo Barraclough Aug 05, 2024

Artist for Action to Prevent Gun Violence Launches Trump-Referencing New Campaign
In observance of the start of the 2024-25 school year, the anti-gun-violence nonprofit Artist For Action has launched launches a new campaign entitled, "Not So Lucky" in partnership with NEON and IPG ...
Jem Aswad Aug 05, 2024