Category Archives: Variety

‘Harry Potter’ First Look: The Wizarding World of Hogwarts Is Revealed
Welcome to Hogwarts! A first look at the fictional school of witchcraft and wizardry from HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series has finally been unveiled. The photo, posted to the sho...
Jazztangcay Mar 24, 2026

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Returns for 2026 to a Scaled-Back 12 Cities, With Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Wilco, Stephen Wilson Jr. Among Openers
Willie Nelsons Outlaw Music Festival will return for an 11th anniversary tour in summer 2026, it was announced Tuesday. But for some fans of these Americana extravaganzas, it may require a bit more tr...
Chris Willman Mar 24, 2026

AI Platform Wrapbook Launches $800,000 Grant Program to Support U.S. Film and Television Productions
Wrapbook, an AI platform for managing production payroll, spend, and accounting, has unveiled a program offering up to four grants of $200,000 each, totaling $800,000, to qualified film and television...
Varietybrentlang Mar 24, 2026

‘For All Mankind’ to End With Season 6 at Apple TV; Creators Explain Why and What to Expect
Hi, Bob! In advance of its long-awaited Season 5 return, Apple TV’s “For All Mankind” has been renewed for a sixth and final season. The news also comes in advance of the premiere of...
Varietyschneider Mar 24, 2026

‘Hello Kitty Island Adventure’ to Launch ‘City Town’ Expansion in April, First Trailer Reveals New Character Usahana (EXCLUSIVE)
“Hello Kitty Island Adventure” has set the launch date and revealed a first look at its next paid downloadable content (DLC) update, “City Town.” Debuting April 16 from Sanrio ...
Jennifer Maas Mar 24, 2026

Doc10 Unveils Lineup, Billie Jean King Film ‘Give Me The Ball!’ to Open Festival
"Give Me The Ball!," an upcoming ESPN film, will open the Doc10 film festival's showcase of documentary cinema on April 30. Screening at the Davis Theater, "Give Me The Ball!" tells the true story of ...
Arushi Jacob Mar 24, 2026

UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre Biopic in the Works From Director Thomas Soto (EXCLUSIVE)
Georges St-Pierre, one of the most dominant champions in UFC history, is getting the big screen treatment. A movie about the mixed martial arts icon is officially in development, with Quebec director ...
Varietybrentlang Mar 24, 2026

Box Office in Arab Countries ‘Resilient’ Despite Iran Conflict, Indicating Wartime Moviegoing Trend (EXCLUSIVE)
As the U.S.-Israel-Iran war enters its fourth week, amid air strikes that comprise Gulf states and Lebanon, early indications are that the conflict's impact on moviegoing in the affected Arab cou...
Nvivarelli Mar 24, 2026

Jay-Z Says Kendrick-Drake Beef Went Too Far by ‘Bringing People’s Kids In,’ Explains Why He Refused to Settle Sexual Assault Lawsuit: ‘I Would Die’
The past decade has taught us to wake up to surprises, but it's probably safe to say Jay-Z's first interview in many years - let alone a sprawling conversation drawn from four hours of interviews - wa...
Jem Aswad Mar 24, 2026

Roku’s Howdy $3 Monthly Streamer Now Available Through Amazon’s Prime Video
Roku has lassoed Amazon’s Prime Video Channels as a distributor of its low-cost, no-ads Howdy streaming service, marking the first time the $2.99/month package is available outside Roku’s ...
Todd Spangler Mar 24, 2026