Category Archives: Variety

‘Iyanu’ Creator Roye Okupe’s ‘Malika: Warrior Queen’ Feature Film Boarded by Singapore’s August Media Group (EXCLUSIVE)
Singapore's August Media Group has boarded upcoming animated feature film "Malika: Warrior Queen" from U.S.-based Nigerian author and director Roye Okupe, creator of hit animated superhero series...
Nvivarelli Mar 23, 2026

John Boyega Confirms ‘I Actually Have’ Spoken to New ‘Star Wars’ Boss About Finn’s Future, Years After Warning Disney Never to Sideline Black Characters Again
John Boyega confirmed to “Star Wars” fans at Megacon Orlando (via ScreenRant) that he’s spoken to new Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni, who is now the studio’s chief creative officer...
Zack Sharf Mar 23, 2026

Russell T Davies on Being Told His Groundbreaking LGBTQ Drama ‘Queer as Folk’ ‘Walked’ So That ‘Heated Rivalry’ Could ‘Run’: ‘We Were F—ing Running From the Start!’
British TV icon Russell T. Davies is a big fan of hit hockey drama “Heated Rivalry.” “I love it, it’s hot,” he said, speaking at a special screen talk on Monday as part o...
Alex Ritman Mar 23, 2026

Rahel Solomon to Exit CNN
Rahel Solomon, an up-and-coming personality at CNN who was most recently anchoring one of the network’s earliest hours of programming, is leaving the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet. “...
Brian Steinberg Mar 23, 2026

‘Dutton Ranch’ First Look: Beth and Rip’s ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Sets May Release Date, Drops Gun-Toting First Teaser
Paramount has set the premiere date for the highly-anticipated “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch.” The show, which follows Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser) after the...
Joseph Otterson Mar 23, 2026

‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Among Banff World Media Festival’s Rockie Awards 2026 Nominees
The Banff World Media Festival has revealed nominees for the 2026 Rockie Awards International Program Competition, which takes place Tuesday, June 16, at the annual event. Hosted by Allana Harkin (...
Varietyschneider Mar 23, 2026

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers Renew Exclusive Deal for ‘Las Culturistas’ With iHeartMedia, Will Ferrell’s Comedy Podcast Network
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers have inked a multiyear renewal of their exclusive deal for pop-culture podcast “Las Culturistas” with iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Podcast Ne...
Todd Spangler Mar 23, 2026

Tony Hinchcliffe’s ‘Kill Tony’ Set for WrestleMania 42 Show in Las Vegas (EXCLUSIVE)
Tony Hinchcliffe is bringing “Kill Tony” to WrestleMania. Variety has learned that Hinchcliffe and WWE, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, will team for &...
Joseph Otterson Mar 23, 2026

Democratic Senators Demand FCC Conduct Foreign Investment Review of Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Over Backing by Middle Eastern Funds, China’s Tencent
The FCC must conduct a “thorough review” of the foreign investors backing Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion proposed deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, seven Democratic senators...
Todd Spangler Mar 23, 2026

Celine Dion to Make Concert Comeback in Paris
After making her stage return singing Edith Piaf’s “Hymne A L’Amour” by the Eiffel Tower at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, Celine Dion is now poised to make a big co...
Elskes Mar 23, 2026