Category Archives: Variety

AMC Orders Silicon Valley Drama From ‘Succession’ Writer Jonathan Glatzer
AMC is heading back to Silicon Valley, this time via an untitled drama series from “Succession” and “Bad Sisters” writer Jonathan Glatzer. The project, from AMC Studios, has be...
Varietyschneider Jun 27, 2024

Netflix Unveils Expanded Albuquerque Studios Facilities Spanning More Than 100 Acres in the New Mexico Desert
Netflix cut the ribbon on its newly expanded studios facility in Albuquerque at a grand-opening event Thursday in New Mexico. Netflix acquired ABQ Studios in 2018 for a relative steal in a deal worth ...
Todd Spangler Jun 27, 2024

The Disappearance of MTV News’ Online Archive Is a Tragedy: Guest Post by the Website’s Founding Editor
Michael Alex joined MTV News in 1989, where he produced hundreds of segments of "The Week in Rock," the Peabody-winning "Choose or Lose" series, documentaries and over a thousand daily news television...
Jem Aswad Jun 27, 2024

Christy Hall Shares How Dakota Johnson Helped Snag Sean Penn for Her Filmmaking Debut ‘Daddio’
Christy Hall was a playwright living in New York City - which means she had several side jobs, including walking dogs and bartending. "There's a great quote saying, 'you can make a killing in theater,...
Jenelleriley2 Jun 27, 2024

Elton John’s Legendary Wardrobe Is Now Available to Shop on eBay: From Bespoke Gucci Jackets to Custom Prada Loafers
A Saint Laurent leapard print knee-length coat; An electric blue two-piece suit; Gucci loafers bedazzled with the words “Suck Me”; a royal blue Versace tracksuit — these are just som...
Atingley4 Jun 27, 2024

SAG-AFTRA Proposes Expanding Video Game Contract to Cover $15M-$30M Indie Projects
SAG-AFTRA is launching a fourth tier of its proposed indie video game contract that covers game developers’ projects in the $15 million to $30 million budget range. The news comes amid ongoing n...
Jennifer Maas Jun 27, 2024

How the Cast of ‘The Acolyte’ Trained to Become Jedi Masters: ‘We Had to Run Them Through the Gamut’
When assistant fight coordinator Lu Junchang conducted lightsaber training for “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” the actors often demanded “more danger” from the stunt team, urging the...
Jack Dunn Jun 27, 2024

‘Clipped’ Star Cleopatra Coleman on Recreating V. Stiviano’s Barbara Walters Interview and Her ‘Earnest’ Desire for Fame: ‘If She Had a Kris Jenner, She’d Become Kardashian’
On April 25, 2014, TMZ released recordings of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling criticizing his assistant V. Stiviano for “associating with Black people.” The following week, Stiv...
Selome Hailu Jun 27, 2024

Cannes Lions: Marketing Mavens Talk AI, Industry Headwinds, the Allure of ‘Cultural Moments’ and America’s Armpits
“Data does not make a marketer great. Data is ingredients. Marketers are the chefs.” So said Patrizio Spagnoletto, Warner Bros. Discovery’s global chief marketing officer for direct ...
Cynthia Littleton Jun 27, 2024

Austin Butler: ‘I Auditioned’ for ‘The Hunger Games’ to Play Peeta and ‘I Don’t Even Think I Got a Call Back’
Austin Butler revealed in a video interview with BuzzFeed that he unsuccessfully auditioned to play Peeta in “The Hunger Games” franchise. The role ultimately went to Josh Hutcherson, who ...
Zack Sharf Jun 27, 2024