Category Archives: Variety
Tinashe and Ricky Reed Unpack West Coast Influences, Hidden Ad-Libs on ‘Nasty’ for Variety’s Behind the Song
Long before Tinashe’s “Nasty” spawned the catch phrase of the summer, (“Is somebody gonna match my freak?”) the idea for earworm come through a freestyle on the way to a ...
Jul 01, 2024
Final Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win and Should Win at the Academy Awards
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,...
Jul 01, 2024
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Picture — Will ‘Anora’ Look Like ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ or ‘Rocky’ or Something More?
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,...
Jul 01, 2024
Kevin Costner Knew Before ‘Horizon’ Flopped at the Box Office That Putting ‘So Much Pressure’ on Opening Weekend Gross Would Lead to Disappointment
Kevin Costner’s “Horizon” got off to a dismal start at the box office with $11 million, an undisputed misfire considering the budget was in the $100 million range for Western epic. C...
Jul 01, 2024
Eurovision Song Contest Creates New Director Role, Beefs Up Rules and Considers Introducing Welfare Producer Following Independent Review (EXCLUSIVE)
The organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) have introduced a new director role following an independent report into this year's competition. It has also been recommended the contest, which is...
Jul 01, 2024
Sherri Papini to Speak Out for the First Time in ID Docuseries About Her Kidnapping Hoax
Investigation Discovery has landed the first interview with Sherri Papini, the woman at the center of a media uproar after she faked her kidnapping and later pled guilty to orchestrating the hoax. The...
Jul 01, 2024
‘Cobra Kai’ Final Season Part 1 Trailer: Worldwide Karate Showdown Awaits and Mr. Miyagi Leaves Behind One Last Secret
Netflix has debuted a trailer for the first part of the final season of “Cobra Kai,” premiering on July 18 on the streamer. The sixth and final season will be split in three parts, with ea...
Jul 01, 2024
Xochitl Gomez, Dolores Huerta and Jay Hernandez Talk Latino Resilience and the Continued Fight for Representation in Hollywood at NALIP’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) celebrated its 25th anniversary this weekend, bringing out heavyweight talent for a star-studded party on Friday. "[We are] celebrating...
Jul 01, 2024
TrustNordisk Sells ‘Loveable’ to Multiple Territories, While Director Urges People to Connect: ‘It’s Brave to Say: ‘I Need You” (EXCLUSIVE)
TrustNordisk has sold "Loveable" to Estin Film for Lithuania and Estonia, Cinemania Group for the former Yugoslavia and September Film for Benelux. The film, directed by Lilja Ingolfsdottir, making he...
Jul 01, 2024
Steve McQueen’s World War II Drama ‘Blitz’ to Open 68th BFI London Film Festival
Steve McQueen’s World War II drama “Blitz” will world premiere as the opening night gala of the 68th BFI London Film Festival (LFF). The Apple original film, directed, produced, and ...
Jul 01, 2024