Category Archives: Variety
LISTEN: Box Office: ‘Reminders of Him’ Expands the Hoover-verse; ‘Hoppers’ Hangs Tough
On today's episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety's Rebecca Rubin unpacks the rise of the Hoover-verse as author Colleen Hoover's latest film adaptation, Un...
Mar 16, 2026
Marion Cotillard and Walton Goggins to Star in ‘Job,’ Reimagining the Biblical Book (EXCLUSIVE)
Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard and Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Walton Goggins will star in “Job,” a provocative adaptation of the biblical Book of Job. In the film, from writer-di...
Mar 16, 2026
Paramount’s Jeff Shell Fires Back: Exec Says Allegation He Leaked Private Corporate Info Is ‘Utterly False Tale’ Created in a ‘Shakedown’ Attempt
Jeff Shell, president of Paramount Skydance, is accusing a “fixer” who has demanded $150 million from Shell over a purported deal for crisis communications consulting of trying to extort a...
Mar 16, 2026
Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed Set to Host First Three Episodes of ‘Saturday Night Live’ U.K.
"Saturday Night Live" alum Tina Fey is set to pass the baton across the pond as she returns to the franchise to host the very first episode of the show's U.K. version, "Saturday Night Live U.K." She w...
Mar 16, 2026
Inside the Oscars: Execs Explain In Memoriam Omissions, Playing Off ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Winners and Bringing Back Conan O’Brien as Host
They weren’t kidding at the end of last night’s Oscars: Conan O’Brien, if you want it, the Academy Awards “host for life” job is yours - well, at least for the final two ...
Mar 16, 2026
Bert Kreischer’s Netflix Comedy ‘Free Bert’ Gets Season 2 Renewal
This feels like a good occasion for Bert Kreischer to rip his shirt off and celebrate: Netflix has given the stand-up comedian’s scripted sitcom “Free Bert” a Season 2 renewal. The r...
Mar 16, 2026
On Hollywood’s Biggest Night, Why Were the Movie Stars in Hiding?
Two months ago, Julia Roberts held the Golden Globes audience captive as she presented the best musical or comedy trophy. In a couple of minutes of screen time, Roberts accepted the audience's spontan...
Mar 16, 2026
Fremantle Promotes Jimmy Fox to President, Content and Strategy
Fremantle, the company behind “American Idol” and the upcoming “Baywatch” reboot, has promoted Jimmy Fox to president, content and strategy, where he will oversee development a...
Mar 16, 2026
‘A Quiet Place 3’ Sets Cast With Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy Returning, Plus Jack O’Connell and More Joining
“A Quiet Place” director John Krasinski announced Jack O’Connell, Jason Clarke and Katy O’Brian will join returning stars Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds and No...
Mar 16, 2026
Sean Penn Skipped the Oscars to Meet With President Zelenskyy in Ukraine, Who Thanks Him as a ‘True Friend’ to the Country
Sean Penn won his third Oscar Sunday night for supporting actor for his role as Colonel Lockjaw in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another,” but he was missing from the awards show. Pen...
Mar 16, 2026