Category Archives: Variety

‘Black Diamond’ Comic to Be Adapted Into Folk Horror Feature With Ernest Dickerson Directing (EXCLUSIVE)
The folk horror comic book series “Black Diamond” is officially being adapted into a feature film from Fangoria Studios and Panick Studios, Variety has exclusively learned. Ernest Dickerso...
Matthew Minton Jun 16, 2026

Millicent Simmonds to Co-Write and Star in Crime Thriller ‘Grace,’ Inevitable Studios’ First Film
“A Quiet Place” and “Pretty Lethal” actress Millicent Simmonds is set to co-write and star in the crime thriller, “Grace,” which marks the first film from Inevitabl...
Angelique Jackson Jun 16, 2026

How Animation Shingle Viva Disrupts Distribution Model and Uses AI to Analyze Projects for Success
As many industry insiders struggle to find a path forward through the changing entertainment landscape, Victor Elizalde, founder of Viva Pictures, has his own approach to bringing family animation to ...
Carolehorst Jun 16, 2026

Louis C.K.’s New Netflix Special Sets June Release Date
Louis C.K.’s next comedy special “Ridiculous” will debut on Netflix on June 30. In a trailer released by the streamer, the comic tells the story of admitting his elderly father into ...
Ethan Shanfeld Jun 16, 2026

WIF and ReFrame Release Emmys ‘Who to Watch’ FYC Guide Highlighting Women, Nonbinary and Trans Individuals in the Least Gender-Diverse Categories (EXCLUSIVE)
WIF (Women in Film) and ReFrame have partnered to release a ‘Who to Watch’ TV FYC guide spotlighting the contributions of women, nonbinary, and trans individuals in the least gender-divers...
Jazztangcay Jun 16, 2026

Inside ESPN’s Big Bet on Women’s Sports for Sunday Nights (When Baseball Once Ruled)
Plenty of media companies are filling their schedules with all kinds of women’s sports, ranging from WNBA games to League One Volleyball match-ups. ESPN wants to do them one better. When the Dis...
Brian Steinberg Jun 16, 2026

‘Fallout’ Cast on Filming Season 2 in Los Angeles and Bringing the Video Game World to Life: ‘I Still Can’t Believe Amazon’s Letting Us Make This Show’
As “Fallout” Season 2 transitions the show to the Mojave Wasteland and New Vegas, the creative team also moved filming from New York to Los Angeles during a period of record-low production...
Matthew Minton Jun 16, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Apologizes for Refusing to Allow His Song in Bono’s Gap Commercial, Tells U2 Frontman: ‘I Should Have F—ing Done It!’
Bono gave Bruce Springsteen a hard time for refusing to license his song “Girls in Their Summer Clothes” for a commercial for the clothing brand Gap in partnership with Bono’s AIDS f...
Ethan Shanfeld Jun 13, 2026

Amy Adams Shut Down a ‘Graphic’ Sketch Idea While Hosting ‘SNL’ to Protect ‘Young Girls That Were Watching “Enchanted”‘
Amy Adams said during a recent appearance on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" that while hosting "Saturday Night Live" in 2008, she turned down a "graphic" sketch idea from Andy Samberg to protect the yo...
Jack Dunn Jun 13, 2026

Here’s Where to Watch Jesse Rodriguez vs. Antonio Vargas Boxing Live Online
In a title bout for the championship, San Antonio-native Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez takes on Houstonian boxer Antonio Vargas in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Vargas’ WBA ban...
Rudie Obias Jun 13, 2026