Category Archives: Variety

‘Sebastian’ Review: An Aspiring Queer Novelist Loses, Then Rediscovers Himself Through a Double-Life in Sex Work
Write what you know, as the saying goes - so if you don't know it, do the research. A young Londoner takes on that task and goes through the digital looking glass in Finnish-British writer-director Mi...
J. Kim Murphy Aug 02, 2024

Marvel Removes 2026 Title, Searchlight’s ‘A Real Pain’ Moves to November in Major Disney Release Date Update
Disney released a sizable update to its film release calendar on Friday that staked claim to 11 release dates in 2027 for untitled projects from the main studio as well as Marvel, Pixar and Disney Ani...
Adam B. Vary Aug 02, 2024

‘The Queen of Versailles’ Review: Kristin Chenoweth Shines in a Lavish New Musical With a Social Satire Bite
"The Queen of Versailles," the much-anticipated reunion of "Wicked" collaborators Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz, offers the diva her richest opportunity to date to flex her dramatic muscles, ...
Gordon Cox Aug 02, 2024

Justin Timberlake Pleads Not Guilty, License Suspended During DWI Arrest Hearing
Justin Timberlake has pleaded not guilty and his license was suspended earlier today after a virtual hearing related to his DWI charge in June. The pop singer, who's currently on his Forget Tomorrow w...
Steven J. Horowitz Aug 02, 2024

Game Informer Magazine Shuts Down After 33 Years
Game Informer, the popular video game magazine and website, announced Friday that it will be shutting down after 33 years. The GameStop-owned magazine published a memo Friday morning titled, “Th...
Jordan Moreau Aug 02, 2024

Elon Musk Responds to Don Lemon Lawsuit, Claiming Journalist Made a ‘Series of Impressively Insane Demands’
Elon Musk claims he nixed a content partnership with Don Lemon because the ex-CNN journalist “made a series of impressively insane demands.” The tech billionaire’s comments came a da...
Todd Spangler Aug 02, 2024

‘Man on Fire’ Series at Netflix Casts Bobby Cannavale (EXCLUSIVE)
Bobby Cannavale will appear in a guest star role in the upcoming “Man on Fire” series adaptation at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively. The eight-episode series is based on the A.J. ...
Joseph Otterson Aug 02, 2024

‘Valorant’ Gets Console Launch Across Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 5
Riot Games’ popular free-to-play tactical shooter “Valorant” is no longer a PC-only game. As of Friday, the title has officially launched across Xbox Series X and S consoles and Play...
Jennifer Maas Aug 02, 2024

Olympic Committee Addresses Women’s Boxing Controversy: ‘This Is Not a Transgender Case’
The International Olympic Committee has spoken out following one of the biggest controversies of the Paris games so far, one that has sparked widespread debate around the globe. Earlier this week, a r...
Alex Ritman Aug 02, 2024

Google Pulls Controversial ‘Dear Sydney’ Gemini AI Ad From NBC Olympics Rotation After Backlash: ‘Who Wants an AI-Written Fan Letter??’
Google has yanked an ad from NBC’s Olympics broadcasts meant to highlight the power of its Gemini AI tool — but which critics blasted as bizarrely tone-deaf. In the 60-second ad, "Dear Syd...
Todd Spangler Aug 02, 2024