Category Archives: Variety

Eddie Murphy Says He’s Already Recorded Some of ‘Shrek 5’ and ‘I Think It’s Coming Out in 2025,’ Plus a Donkey Spinoff Movie Is Next
Eddie Murphy revealed in a new interview with Collider that he has already begun voice recording for “Shrek 5” and will next do a Donkey spinoff movie. Variety reported in April 2023 that ...
Zack Sharf Jun 24, 2024

Neon Exec Says Independent Movies Need to Be Events, Claims Producing Arm Means Taking ‘Fewer Chances’ With Acquisitions
As distributors develop a more robust production arm, it means taking "fewer chances" with acquisitions, says Jeff Deutchman, president of acquisitions and production at Neon. Speaking at an ind...
John Hopewell Jun 24, 2024

‘The Challenge’ Season 40 to Feature All Vets: Meet the ‘Battle of the Eras’ Cast
The longest-running reality competition series is back with its monumental 40th season. “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras” will debut on MTV Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. The new season...
Emily Longeretta Jun 24, 2024

Carlos Saldanha’s Brazilian Survival Feature ‘100 Days’ to Start Filming July 15: Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu Joins Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
“100 Days,” a buzzy Brazilian project Variety first unveiled in 2021, will begin shooting next month, led by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Carlos Saldanha. Up-and-comer Filipe Bragana (“...
Jamie Lang Jun 24, 2024

Onza Distribution Takes Thibout Courtois Doc, Rolls Out ‘Young Addictions,’ ‘Real Madrid’ Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Onza Distribution, the international sales arm of Madrid and Miami-based Onza has added to its lineup of titles produced by Wakai for Prime Video Espaa, as it rolls out further sales on its banner non...
John Hopewell Jun 24, 2024

Emmys: Please Consider These 15 Latino Actors Before Voting, From Selena Gomez to Ricky Martin
Before you turn in your Emmy ballots, voters, please don’t forget about the Latinos… again. This year’s acting ballots show 1,957 actors were submitted in all the Emmy performer cate...
Clayton Davis Jun 24, 2024

Paramount+ Prices to Increase for Most Subscribers Starting This August
As Paramount Global looks to push its streaming business into the black, it’s hiking the prices for most Paramount+ plans later this summer. The price of the ad-free Paramount+ With Showtime pla...
Todd Spangler Jun 24, 2024

Emmys’ Confusing Nomination Formula No Longer Makes Sense Post-Peak TV
Math is hard. It's why some of us got into journalism, where we deal with words - not numbers. But covering the TV Academy and the Emmy Awards in recent years has become a bit of a test in complex cal...
Varietyschneider Jun 24, 2024

‘Nobody 2’ With Bob Odenkirk Lands ‘The Night Comes for Us’ Director Timo Tjahjanto, Filming to Start Late Summer
Bob Odenkirk is back for more “Nobody” - this time with a different director. The sequel to the 2021 action thriller will be helmed by Timo Tjahjanto, the Indonesian director known for ...
Ethan Shanfeld Jun 24, 2024

‘Freaky Friday 2’ Set for Theaters in 2025; Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Reunite in Behind-the-Scenes Look as Filming Kicks Off
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are finally back together on set as Disney has released a first behind-the-scenes look at the production of “Freaky Friday 2,” which is officially now fi...
Zack Sharf Jun 24, 2024