Category Archives: Variety

Shay Mitchell on BÉIS Collaborations, New Role as Capital One Travel Ambassador: ‘I Want Things to Feel Premium… Not Intimidating’
Shay Mitchell‘s first major role in Hollywood was in “Pretty Little Liars” as Emily Fields. In 2018, she starred in the first season of Netflix’s “YOU” as Peach Sal...
Karla Cote Feb 13, 2026

Should BAFTA Fly the British Flag a Little Higher?
The common layman's shorthand for the BAFTA Awards is that they're the "British Oscars," in the way that the Csar Awards are the French Oscars or the Goya Awards are the Spanish Oscars. Yet the compar...
Leo Barraclough Feb 13, 2026

‘Love Story’ Creator Defends Not Consulting the Kennedy Family: ‘It Allows You to Be a Lot More Objective’
"Love Story" showrunner Connor Hines is defending the decision not to consult the Kennedy family for the latest installment of Ryan Murphy's anthology series, which explores the marriage of John F. Ke...
Antonio Ferme Feb 13, 2026

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas Talks ‘Sentimental Value,’ Bad Bunny’s ‘Moving’ Super Bowl Moment and the ‘Constructed Reality’ of Awards Season
There are different ways to say "I love you" in Norwegian and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas is teaching us. It wasn't in the script for her to say it to her co-star Renate Reinsve in one of the most pivotal...
Clayton Davis Feb 13, 2026

Shooting Stars Showcase Shines Light on 10 Rising European Actors at the Berlinale
Now in its 29th edition, the European Shooting Stars platform, run by European Film Promotion and supported by Creative Europe's Media Programme, brings another 10 promising European acting talents to...
Leo Barraclough Feb 13, 2026

Shelly Desai, Character Actor on ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ and ‘Men of a Certain Age,’ Dies at 90
Shelly Desai, a character actor whose work spanned generations of television and film, died Feb. 10 in Los Angeles. He was 90. His family announced the death but did not disclose a cause. Desai built ...
Kennedy French Feb 13, 2026

‘Muppet Show’ Revival Special Draws 7.58 Million Viewers in First 8 Days on Disney+, ABC
It’s time to raise a glass to the Disney+ “Muppet Show” special. Per the Mouse House, the revival of the beloved variety series has delivered 7.58 million multiplatform viewers acros...
Joseph Otterson Feb 13, 2026

HBO’s Josh Safdie-Produced Docuseries ‘Neighbors’ Is Nextdoor Brought to Life by Way of ‘Uncut Gems’: TV Review
Every episode of the HBO docuseries "Neighbors" begins with the camera zooming in from outer space. But before the action alights in the location of the latest dispute between adjacent property owners...
alisoncolleherman Feb 13, 2026

Zazie Beetz Says ‘We Need to Rally the Troops’ Against AI: ‘Get People Mad About It and Do Something’
Zazie Beetz spoke out against the proliferation of AI at the Berlin Film Festival press conference for Gore Verbinski’s new film “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die,” which tackles...
Ellise Shafer Feb 13, 2026

Lorne Michaels Documentary From ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ Director Morgan Neville Sets April Release Date
Lorne Michaels, the legendary creator of “Saturday Night Live,” has allowed Morgan Neville behind-the-scenes of his television empire. The resulting film, “Lorne,” is getting r...
varietybrentlang Feb 13, 2026