Category Archives: Variety

DOJ Ousts Antitrust Chief Gail Slater, Who Was Reviewing Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger
The Department of Justice has ousted Gail Slater, the head of the antitrust division who was overseeing the review of Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. In a statement on X, formerly Twitter,...
gmaddaus Feb 12, 2026

Ubisoft Aims to Cut 200 Corporate Staffers Through ‘Voluntary Departure Plan’ Amid Studio Restructuring
Video game publishing giant Ubisoft has set a goal to cut the staff at its headquarters in France by 200 employees as it continues a larger reorganization of the company. “In line with the Group...
Jennifer Maas Feb 12, 2026

Charades, Mikrofilm and GKIDS Team on Animated Romantic Horror Film ‘Pesta’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Charades, Mikrofilm and Oscar-winning U.S. distributor GKids are joining forces on “Pesta,” an animated romantic horror film directed by Hanne Berkaak. Berkaak’s feature debut, ̶...
elskes Feb 12, 2026

‘Ghost in the Shell’ Anime, Gianna Jun Drama Head Prime Video’s 2026 Asian Slate
A new “Ghost in the Shell” anime and a Gianna Jun-led supernatural romance headline Prime Video’s 2026 Asian content lineup unveiled Thursday at the streamer’s inaugural Intern...
Naman Ramachandran Feb 12, 2026

‘The Beatles’ Movies Expands Cast With Lucy Boynton, Harry Lawtey, Morfydd Clark and Farhan Akhtar
Director Sam Mendes is rounding out the call sheet for “The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event,” his upcoming cinematic extravaganza about the wildly popular British band. “...
Rebecca Rubin Feb 12, 2026

Prime Video Unveils International Originals Slate Including Stanley Tucci-Starrer ‘Masterplan’ and Upcoming ‘Fist Of The North Star’ Adaptation
Prime Video offered a sneak peek at their expansive international slate on Thursday, with highlights including the reboot of hit Japanese manga series "Fist Of The North Star," the first U.S. adaptati...
K.J. Yossman Feb 12, 2026

Michaela Coel’s HBO, BBC Series ‘First Day on Earth’ Casts Thandiwe Newton, Ncuti Gatwa, Danny Sapani, Maxine Peake
Michaela Coel’s new series is setting up an all-star cast. “First Day on Earth,” an HBO and BBC co-production originally announced in August 2024, has cast the following actors: Than...
Joseph Otterson Feb 12, 2026

‘Citizen Kane,’ ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ and More Set for Rereleases in Fathom Entertainment’s Big Screen Classics Film Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Fathom Entertainment, a speciality distributor to theatrical partners worldwide, has announced its 2026 annual Big Screen Classics film series. The slate of movies set for rereleases this year include...
Arushi Jacob Feb 12, 2026

Franco Nero on His Storied Career, Finally Getting a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Directing Kevin Spacey: ‘I Believe That Everyone Deserves a Second Chance’
From working with directors like Quentin Tarantino, Sergio Corbucci and Luis Buuel to prominent creative collaborations with his Oscar-winning partner, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco Nero's career has taken...
carolehorst Feb 12, 2026

‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer: Nicolas Cage Is a Spider-Man Detective in Prime Video’s Black-and-White Series; May Release Date Set
Prime Video has released the first trailer for "Spider-Noir," the live-action series starring Nicolas Cage as the shadowy Spider-Man variant. "Spider-Noir" is set to release May 27. The trailer follow...
Kennedy French Feb 12, 2026