Category Archives: Variety
Chuck Todd, J.A. Adande Launch ‘Dynastic’ Podcast Devoted to Stories of Fabled Sports Franchises
Chuck Todd and J.A. Adande are getting ready to turn the past into a business of their future. The former host of NBC News' "Meet the Press" and the former NBA correspondent at ESPN have joined forces...
Mar 23, 2026
Taking the Temperature on Global Film Locations: AI Threat, Geopolitical Instability, Conglomeration Among Concerns for Film Commissioners
In 2026, everything moves fast. While 2025 saw the global film business tensely try to navigate President Trump's repeated threats to impose a 100% tariff on movies produced outside of the U.S., this ...
Mar 23, 2026
‘In Treatment’ Creator Hagai Levi Makes a Case for ‘Arthouse Television’ with ‘Etty,’ Talks Cultural Boycott of Israel
Hagai Levi, reknown for "The Affair" and "In Treatment," is testing new waters with "Etty" - a story he has wanted to tell for 10 years. Based on Etty Hillesum's diaries, the show stars Julia Windisch...
Mar 23, 2026
Disgraced BBC News Anchor Huw Edwards Condemns Producers of New Drama Detailing His Descent Into Downloading Pedophilic Images: They ‘Made No Attempt To Check With Me the Truth’
Disgraced former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards has condemned an upcoming dramatization of his downfall. Edwards, who became the BBC's best paid and best known news anchor over his 20 year career at the ...
Mar 23, 2026
NBC Sports’ Major League Baseball Launch Crashes Into Big City Landscapes
When it comes to launching a new season of Major League Baseball on NBC and Peacock, NBC Sports isn’t taking a half-hearted swing. The NBCUniversal sports division on Monday morning unveiled a p...
Mar 23, 2026
Set During the Nazi Occupation of Belgium, WWII Labor Camp Drama ‘Breendonk’ Explores Moral Dilemmas From Past and Present
For decades, Flanders has been building a strong TV and cinema industry, powered by locally groomed talents and creators who navigate easily between feature film, TV and now streaming projects. Actor ...
Mar 23, 2026
African Screenwriters Unveil Genre Shows at Series Mania (EXCLUSIVE)
Four African screenwriters will be pitching their original TV projects to industry guests on Tuesday at the 17th Series Mania in Lille, France. The quartet are the latest participants in the Realness ...
Mar 23, 2026
France TV Distribution Closes U.S., Canada, U.K. With Walter Presents on Singular French Procedural ‘Curious By Nature’ (EXCLUSIVE)
As crime and thrillers remain the main TV market driver, France TV Distribution has unveiled sales on "Curious by Nature," a singular feel-good procedural headed by "Three Colors: Blue" star Florence ...
Mar 23, 2026
All3Media International Scores Global Pre-Sales for Gemma Arterton Spy Thriller ‘Secret Service’ (EXCLUSIVE)
All3Media International has announced a slew of international pre-sales for upcoming espionage thriller "Secret Service," starring Gemma Arterton. Produced by Potboiler Productions and adapted from th...
Mar 23, 2026
HBO Max and WBD Access Writers’ Program Returning to Series Mania Institute (EXCLUSIVE)
HBO Max and WBD Access, the company’s talent development division, have announced the return of their writers’ program for a second year at Series Mania Institute. Now titled Script Engine...
Mar 23, 2026