Category Archives: Variety

Cooper Hoffman to Lead as Burnt-Out Snowboarding Star in Hulu Drama Pilot ‘Durango’
Cooper Hoffman is set to play a never-was snowboarding star looking to make a quick buck in "Durango," a new Hulu drama pilot. The logline for "Durango" reads, "Mikey is a ski bum townie chasing a buz...
Jack Dunn May 26, 2026

Kevin Hart Says Tony Hinchcliffe ‘Arguably Had the Best Set’ at His Netflix Roast Despite Backlash: ‘I Don’t Expect Less. I Don’t Expect More’
Kevin Hart is speaking out about Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial set at his Netflix roast. "Yeah, the George Floyd joke, it wasn't a tasteful joke to our culture, to our audience, but our audience th...
Jack Dunn May 26, 2026

How to Watch the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee Online for Free
One of the oldest and most beloved traditions in the U.S. is taking place this week, with the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee competition. The annual event, which has been held since 1925, brings t...
Tim Chan May 26, 2026

‘Summer House’ Reunion Recap: Ciara Miller Reads Amanda Batula and West Wilson for Filth (With a Little Help From Lindsay Hubbard)
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Part 1 of the Season 10 "Summer House" reunion, streaming on Peacock as of May 27. What a week for New Yorkers. On Monday night, the New Yor...
Marlow Stern May 26, 2026

‘Pressure’ Review: Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser Go Toe-to-Toe in an Absorbing Tale of How the Weather Won the War
The British obsession with the weather goes from an easily mocked national quirk to a world-beating point of pride in “Pressure,” a handsome, efficient WWII drama that doesn’t go qui...
Guy Lodge May 26, 2026

Yoshihiro Nishimura, ‘Tokyo Gore Police’ and ‘Welcome to Japan’ Director, Dies at 59
Yoshihiro Nishimura, the director behind films like "Tokyo Gore Police" and "Welcome to Japan," died Monday in Tokyo following a nearly two-week hospital stay for liver disease. He was 59. Nishimura's...
Payton Turkeltaub May 26, 2026

‘Chess’ to Close Early on Broadway, Timed to Lea Michele’s Exit in June
“Chess” will close early on Broadway, with the buzzy revival ending its run on June 21. Although Lea Michele was scheduled to depart the production in late June, the musical had intended t...
Rebecca Rubin May 26, 2026

LISTEN: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and a Magnificent ‘Obsession’ Drive the Box Office
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our box office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin carefully measures the turnout over the Memorial Day weekend holiday for Disne...
Cynthia Littleton May 26, 2026

‘Backrooms’ Star Mark Duplass Slams Rumor That Kane Parsons Didn’t Actually Direct Horror Movie: ‘Kane Was 100% in Control’
"Backrooms" star Mark Duplass took to X on Tuesday to defend Kane Parsons from rumors that the 20-year-old filmmaker didn't actually direct the upcoming horror film. Responding to an X user who claime...
Jack Dunn May 26, 2026

Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden Concert Film Sets Blu-ray Release
Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden concert special is getting a physical release. “Billy Joel: The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden — The Complete Concert” is now available...
Atingley4 May 26, 2026