Category Archives: Variety

Documentary on Gerry Goffin, Carole King’s Songwriting Partner and Ex-Husband, in Production (EXCLUSIVE)
It is a plight common to most professional songwriters: Everyone knows their songs, but few people know who they are. And it's hard to think of a more vivid example of that syndrome than Gerry Goffin,...
Jem Aswad Jun 25, 2024

Rob Stone, Co-Founder of Cornerstone Agency and the Fader Magazine, Dies at 55
Rob Stone, who co-founded the influential music marketing company Cornerstone Agency and its magazine the Fader, died Monday after a battle with cancer, according to social media posts from his family...
Jem Aswad Jun 25, 2024

Rapman on Netflix’s ‘Groundbreaking’ All-Black Sci-Fi Series ‘Supacell’: ‘I Couldn’t Believe They Were Actually Going to Let Me Make It’
Back in early 2020, the British musician turned filmmaker Andrew Onwubolu - better known by his stage name Rapman - was readying for the release of his feature directorial debut “Blue Story̶...
Alex Ritman Jun 25, 2024

‘Inside Out 2’ Stays Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘The Bikeriders’ Makes Strong Debut
Disney’s “Inside Out 2” added a further 7.7 million ($9.8 million) in its second weekend at the U.K. and Ireland box office, remaining in pole position, according to numbers from Com...
Naman Ramachandran Jun 25, 2024

John Lithgow as Roald Dahl Joined by Romola Garai, Tessa Bonham Jones in ‘Giant’ Play About Author’s Antisemitic Comments
The Royal Court Theatre has unveiled the full cast and creative team for “Giant,” a new play by Mark Rosenblatt exploring a pivotal moment in Roald Dahl’s career, directed by Nichola...
Naman Ramachandran Jun 25, 2024

‘House of the Dragon’-Inspired Menu Launches at Starbucks in Europe Asking Customers to Pledge Allegiance to Black or Green
Starbucks and Warner Bros. Discovery have teamed up on a new European "House of the Dragon" partnership inviting customers to "pledge allegiance" to Team Black or Team Green. The new “Max Nights...
K.J. Yossman Jun 25, 2024

Mackenzie Crook Directs ‘The Change’ Season 2
"Pirates of the Caribbean" star Mackenzie Crook is taking to the director's chair for his next project. Crook, who also appeared in and directed "Detectorists," is set to direct the second season of B...
K.J. Yossman Jun 25, 2024

Jeremy Renner Says ‘I Just Don’t Have the Energy’ or ‘the Fuel’ to Play ‘Challenging’ Characters After Snow Plow Accident
Jeremy Renner admitted in a recent “Smartless” podcast interview that he doesn’t “have the energy” to take on more demanding roles as he continues his recovery from his n...
Michaela Zee Jun 25, 2024

‘Babylon Berlin’ Gets Green Light for Fifth and Final Season
The fifth and final season of the global hit series “Babylon Berlin” has received an official green light, and eight new episodes will be shot this fall. “Babylon Berlin” is pr...
Jamie Lang Jun 25, 2024

Adrien Brody to Make London Stage Debut in ‘The Fear of 13’ at Donmar Warehouse
Tim Sheader, the new artistic director of London’s Donmar Warehouse, has announced his inaugural season, featuring two world premieres, a U.K. premiere and a revival. The season opens with ̶...
Naman Ramachandran Jun 25, 2024