Category Archives: Variety

Netflix and Spotify Acquire Video Rights to Jay Shetty’s ‘On Purpose’ Podcast in Deal Said to Be Worth up to $100 Million
The video version of Jay Shetty’s popular motivational podcast “On Purpose” is moving exclusively to Netflix and Spotify — making him the latest big-name podcaster to land a bi...
Todd Spangler May 27, 2026

‘Test’ Trailer Shows Bodybuilder Exploring Same-Sex Attraction While Confronting Substance Abuse and Religious Upbringing (EXCLUSIVE)
In director Sam McConnell's new feature "Test," Brock Yurich stars as Eddie, a competitive bodybuilder who suddenly finds himself attracted to his new coach (Mike Edward). In an exclusive first look a...
Marcmalkin May 27, 2026

Spencer Pratt Uses Us Weekly Cover to Campaign for LA Mayor: ‘The Personality I Created on “The Hills” Was Strategic’
Reality TV alum Spencer Pratt has been running a mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, and he took to the cover of Us Weekly to speak more about his campaign and distance himself from the persona he cultiv...
William Earl May 27, 2026

‘Emily in Paris’ Actor Pierre Deny Dies at 69
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” died on Monday from ALS-related complications. He was 69. Deny played Louis de Lon - the CEO of lux...
Ellise Shafer May 27, 2026

DIRECTV’s MyNews Genre Pack Is One of the Best Ways to Watch Live News Without Cable
When it comes to the vast TV programming available in today's streaming landscape, it can still feel difficult to access live news coverage without cable. DIRECTV offers an answer to that confusion wi...
Atingley4 May 27, 2026

Tribeca Festival Sets First Premiere of Fully AI-Generated Film, ‘Dreams of Violets’
The 2026 Tribeca Festival has set the world premiere of "Dreams of Violets," a fully AI-generated film produced by studio Fountain 0 aimed at showcasing Iranian civilian resistance. The film's premier...
Corbin Bolies May 27, 2026

‘007 First Light’: Here’s Where to Buy the New James Bond Game Online
After nearly a 15-year hiatus, James Bond is back with a new home console video game with “007 First Light.” If you’re a gamer who likes action-adventure games with in-depth storylin...
Rudie Obias May 27, 2026

HamptonsFilm Unveils 2026 SummerDocs Series Lineup, Featuring Films on Salman Rushdie, K2 and Jocelyne Wildenstein (EXCLUSIVE)
HamptonsFilm has unveiled its annual SummerDocs series with a lineup that includes Alex Gibney’s “Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie” and Amir Bar-Lev’s “The L...
Varietybrentlang May 27, 2026

‘Wild Inside,’ Penny Lane’s Documentary About Flaco the Owl, Premiering in Central Park Before July Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Penny Lane's latest feature documentary “Wild Inside,” about the Eurasian Eagle-Owl named Flaco who escaped from the Central Park Zoo, generating a global following and launching a million...
Varietybrentlang May 27, 2026

Roku Unveils Biggest Home Screen Overhaul in More Than a Decade
Roku’s more than 100 million streaming households already watch billions of hours of content every month. But the company wants to get those numbers even higher. On Wednesday, Roku took the wrap...
Todd Spangler May 27, 2026