Category Archives: Variety

‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’: Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff Set to Appear in RiffTrax Revival
It’s official. The Mads are back. Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff are set to appear in the upcoming revival of “Mystery Science Theater 3000” that hails from fellow original series ...
Joseph Otterson Feb 10, 2026

Rhys Darby to Star in CBS Comedy Pilot ‘Regency’
Rhys Darby is set for a lead role in the CBS comedy pilot “Regency,” Variety has learned. The multi-cam comedy pilot was originally ordered back in December. The official logline describes...
Joseph Otterson Feb 10, 2026

More Than Just a Restoration, ‘Mysterious Skin’ Gets a Full-Blown Rejuvenation, Which Allowed Gregg Araki to Perfect the Queer Classic
It's been 21 years since Gregg Araki debuted his masterpiece, "Mysterious Skin." That's older than the apocalypse-defying adolescent characters in nearly every one of his movies - and ample time for A...
Peter Debruge Feb 10, 2026

Crunchyroll’s Warehouse Sale 2026: Save up to 70% off Collectibles and Apparel Online, Including One Piece, Bleach, Neon Genesis Evangelion and More
With anime and pop culture fans gearing up for the new year of new movie and series releases (even original video games), Crunchyroll just kicked off its annual Warehouse Sale to stock up on exclusive...
Rudie Obias Feb 10, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery Says Its Board Will Review Paramount’s Upgraded Hostile Takeover Offer
Warner Bros. Discovery said its board will review Paramount Skydance’s latest hostile takeover offer — which includes some new financial guarantees — before it officially accepts or ...
Todd Spangler Feb 10, 2026

‘Chicken Shop Date’ Creator Amelia Dimoldenberg to Star in and Produce Romantic Comedy About Celebrity Interviewer for Orion Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
"Chicken Shop Date" creator and host Amelia Dimoldenberg is developing a romantic comedy for Amazon MGM Studios' Orion Pictures. Dimoldenberg will star as a by-the-book journalist whose carefully plan...
Varietybrentlang Feb 10, 2026

Ariela Barer to Replace Odessa A’Zion in A24’s ‘Deep Cuts’ After Whitewashing Controversy
“The Last of Us” actor Ariela Barer will star in A24’s “Deep Cuts,” replacing Odessa A'zion after she dropped out of the film due to controversy over her casting. “...
Rebecca Rubin Feb 10, 2026

Chris Fleming Sets HBO Comedy Special in February
Chris Fleming is making his HBO comedy special debut. His next stand-up hour, “Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace,” will debut on the cabler and HBO Max on Feb. 27 at 10 p.m. The special, t...
Ethan Shanfeld Feb 10, 2026

NBA Turns All-Star Weekend Activities into a Content Factory for 200-Plus Creators Who are Converging on Los Angeles
The NBA is turning its All-Star weekend events into a content factory for more than 200 top creators who are gathering in Los Angeles this week. The league has hand-picked a small army of top creators...
Cynthia Littleton Feb 10, 2026

‘SNL’ Veteran Rhys Thomas Tapped to Direct ‘Anomaly’ for Searchlight Pictures, Andrew Nunnelly Co-Writing Script (EXCLUSIVE)
Rhys Thomas, best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live,” has been tapped to direct “Anomaly” for Searchlight Pictures. In addition, Thomas and Andrew Nunnelly are adaptin...
Varietybrentlang Feb 10, 2026