Category Archives: Variety

Fremantle Seals Production, Distribution on Wacky Comedy Competition ‘Special Delivery’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Global colossus Fremantle has added to its vast entertainment portfolio, securing worldwide production, development and distribution rights outside Japan to "Special Delivery," a whacky fun comedy gam...
John Hopewell Feb 24, 2026

Australia’s Filmbarr Formally Launches With Pair of SXSW Titles, Unveils Slate Including FrightFest Horror and Venice-Linked True Crime Drama (EXCLUSIVE)
Newly formed Australian independent production banner Filmbarr is making its formal debut at SXSW 2026 with two films in the festival’s lineup, anchored by the world premiere of psychological th...
Naman Ramachandran Feb 24, 2026

ZDF Studios Snags ‘Ancient Superstructures’ Season 4 Rights, Featuring the Completion of Iconic Barcelona Landmark, the Sagrada Familia (EXCLUSIVE)
ZDF Studios has taken international distribution rights to Season 4 of premium factual series "Ancient Superstructures," a new run that will prominently feature Barcelona's Sagrada Familia as it heads...
John Hopewell Feb 24, 2026

How Reality Shows Like ‘Fear Factor’ Are Embracing Story Arcs to Encourage Binge Viewing
What's old is new again. One of the headliners on Banijay Entertainment's formats slate at London TV Screenings this week is a rebooted returning show, "Fear Factor: House of Fear," Lucas Green, Banij...
Leo Barraclough Feb 24, 2026

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Star, Dies at 71
Robert Carradine, an American actor best known for his roles in the 1984 comedy film “Revenge of the Nerds” and the 2001 Disney Channel original series “Lizzie McGuire,” has di...
Jack Dunn Feb 24, 2026

Jon Stewart Calls FBI Director Kash Patel a ‘Make-a-Wish Man’ for Celebrating Gold Medal Win With USA Hockey Team
On this week's episode of "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart covered the Right's enthusiastic response to the United States’ hockey victory over Canada at the Olympics and poked fun at FBI Director K...
Jack Dunn Feb 23, 2026

U.S. Olympic Hockey Heroics Spurring Tickets Sales for NHL Games Online
There was more than a gold medal on the line following Team USA’s overtime win over Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics hockey final: new data shows the U.S.’ historic hockey victory also l...
Tim Chan Feb 23, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery Likely to Take New Paramount Skydance Offer Under Review While Still Recommending Netflix Pact to Shareholders
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance leaders spent a busy week in negotiations, and now the WBD board is likely to tell shareholders before the market opens on Tuesday that it is taking the b...
Todd Spangler Feb 23, 2026

Adam Pally to Star as ‘Eccentric American Billionaire’ in New Zealand-Based Comedy Series ‘The Sanctuary’
“Happy Endings” and “The Mindy Project” star Adam Pally has been cast as the lead in “The Sanctuary,” an upcoming comedy series from New Zealand’s Kevin &...
varietyschneider Feb 23, 2026

Milan Cortina Olympics Attracts 23.5 Million Viewers Across NBCUniversal and Versant Outlets, Best Winter Games Since 2014
As Team USA ended the Milan Cortina Olympics with 12 gold medals - the best performance ever at a Winter Games - NBCUniversal is also touting a shiny performance for its coverage of the 17-day event. ...
varietyschneider Feb 23, 2026