Category Archives: Variety

‘Altered Perceptions’ Review: DIY Sci-Fi Gets Lost in Its Repetitive Message
One might think, upon watching Jorge Ameer’s “Altered Perceptions,” that it’s the work of a novice filmmaker who hasn’t quite figured out the basics. In reality, the shoe...
Siddhant Adlakha Jul 11, 2024

Variety and Rolling Stone Announce Truth Seekers Summit Programming
Variety and Rolling Stone today announced that the iconic brands will be hosting the fourth annual Truth Seekers Summit presented by Paramount+. The invitation-only event will take place in New York C...
Wcinkala Jul 11, 2024

Comic-Con 2024 Schedule: Marvel Studios, ‘Star Trek,’ ‘The Penguin,’ ‘The Walking Dead’ Franchise and More to Headline Annual Fan Convention
San Diego Comic-Con has rolled out its schedule for the 2024 convention this week, which runs from July 25-28. For the first time since 2019, SDCC will unfold without a virtual event, pandemic protoco...
Adam B. Vary Jul 11, 2024

‘Minions 3’ Set for 2027 as ‘Despicable Me’ Franchise Nears $5 Billion at Box Office
After “Despicable Me 4” topped the July 4 holiday with a $230 million debut at the global box office, Universal and Illumination have announced “Minions 3” as the next chapter ...
Angelique Jackson Jul 11, 2024

VFX House DNEG Acquires AI-Company Prime Focus Technologies — Film News in Brief
DNEG Group, a visual effects studio and entertainment services technology company known for its work on “Dune” and “Oppenheimer,” has acquired Prime Focus Technologies, an AI-p...
Diego Ramos Bechara Jul 11, 2024

‘The Bikeriders’ Sets Peacock Streaming Release
After hitting theaters in June, “The Bikeriders” will be available to stream on Peacock starting Aug. 9. The film, starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer, will also release on B...
Rudie Obias Jul 11, 2024

Dax Shepard Inks $80 Million Exclusive Podcast Pact With Amazon’s Wondery, Which Encompasses New Shows, Merchandise and More
Amazon's Wondery podcast division landed an exclusive distribution and ad-sales deal with Dax Shepard for his popular “Armchair Expert” podcast — which also covers new shows, merchan...
Todd Spangler Jul 11, 2024

Joy Behar Is ‘Mad at George Clooney’ for Telling Biden to Drop Out in Op-Ed; Sunny Hostin Agrees: ‘I Don’t Like He Aired This Dirty Laundry to the World’
“The View” co-host Joy Behar has a bone to pick with George Clooney, who made national headlines this week after publishing an op-ed for The New York Times in which he urged Joe Biden to d...
Zack Sharf Jul 11, 2024

‘Hacks,’ ‘The Sympathizer,’ ‘The Crown’ Among Humanitas Prize 2024 Nominees (EXCLUSIVE)
Humanitas has announced nominations for the 2024 Humanitas Prize in nine juried categories, including TV, film and documentary fields. Noms in the comedy field include “Hacks,” “The ...
Varietyschneider Jul 11, 2024

Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson’s Color Force Signs Overall Film Deal With Sony
“The Hunger Games” and “American Crime Story” producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson have inked an overall film deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment under their Color Force ...
Angelique Jackson Jul 11, 2024