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Netflix Exec Andy Weil Jumping to Amazon as Head of Comedy
Comedy development exec Andy Weil is exiting Netflix after 11 years to join Amazon as its new head of comedy. The exec rejoins his former Ne
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Diane Warren Adopts West Hollywood’s Runaway Pig: ‘Welcome Wilbur!’
The viral story of a runaway pig in West Hollywood turned out to have a Hollywood ending. This past weekend, a video showed a piglet running
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TV Vet Chuck Saftler to Depart Disney and FX After Nearly 33 Years
Longtime TV exec Chuck Saftler, who helped build FX into the powerhouse it is — having joined the company in 1993, prior to its before its J
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Weighs In on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Urges California AG Rob Bonta to Settle Antitrust Case: ‘This Is Not About Taking Sides’
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged California attorney general Rob Bonta and Paramount to resolve their differences and work “urgently” to f
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Neutrogena Comments on Hayden Panettiere’s Death Amid Backlash and Says ‘We Made Her Feel Unsupported’; Actor Said the Company Nearly Fired Her for Talking About Postpartum
Neutrogena, the popular cosmetics and skin care brand, has issued a statement following the death of Hayden Panettiere, who served as a spok
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‘Lanterns’ Premiere Pulls in 9.3 Million Viewers in First Three Days on HBO Max
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Sonic the Hedgehog to Headline Fortnite’s ‘Override’ Season (Gaming News Roundup)
Sonic the Hedgehog will headline Fortnite’s new “Override” season. Players will be able to play as Sonic and unlock the Tails Sidekick with
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Apple Music to Label AI-Made Tracks Later This Year
Apple Music will begin labeling songs on the platform derived from AI platforms, adding a “Made With AI” label to such songs later this year
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Netflix, AMC Team for ‘Bannerman’ Series Based on John R. Maxim Spy Novels, Shane Black and Craig Silverstein to Write
Netflix and AMC Studios are set to co-produce the drama series “Bannerman,” Variety has learned. The series is based on John R. Maxim’s Paul
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How an Indie Studio Convinced ‘Naruto’ Creator, TV Tokyo to Let Them Make Franchise’s First Official Digital Cards App (EXCLUSIVE)
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How an Indie Studio Convinced ‘Naruto’ Creator, TV Tokyo to Let Them Make Franchise’s First Licensed Digital Card Game (EXCLUSIVE)
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What Does Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Move Back to the U.K. Mean for the Royal Family?
The Sussexes are coming home. In a shock announcement on Wednesday, it was revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to t
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Charles Melton in Talks for ‘Naruto’ Movie as Kakashi
Charles Melton is in close talks to play Kakashi Hatake in Destin Daniel Cretton’s upcoming live-action “Naruto” movie, Variety has learned.
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Charles Melton in Talks for ‘Naruto’ Movie as Kakashi
Charles Melton is in close talks to play Kakashi Hatake in Destin Daniel Cretton’s upcoming “Naruto” movie, Variety has learned. The news co
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CBS Plans Special Morning, Primetime Coverage of 9/11 Anniversary
CBS will fill key morning and primetime hours on September 11 with live coverage and special programming devoted to the 25th anniversary of
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says the ‘Optics’ at Marvel Are ‘Obvious’ After ‘Wonder Man’ and ‘Blade’ Canceled: ‘If I’m Disney, I Do Not Want to Be Attached To These Optics’
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says the “optics” at Marvel are obvious after the studio canceled his Emmy-nominated series “Wonder Woman” after one s
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The Best Tennis Brands to Shop Ahead of the U. S Open
Tennis has never been more in fashion. On-court (and court-side) style will be on full display when the U.S Open returns to Flushing this we
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How This Year’s Drama Nominees, From ‘Paradise’ to ‘The Pitt,’ Tackle Our Troubled Times
I must confess, one of the appeals of Apple TV’s Emmy-nominated “Your Friends & Neighbors” is seeing how awful it is to be that wealthy. I m
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Jessica Simpson Doc Set at Netflix From ‘Robbie Williams’ Director Joe Pearlman (EXCLUSIVE)
A documentary feature about Jessica Simpson has proved to be irresistible to Netflix, who’ve snapped up the project, Variety has learned. Di
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‘Hot Spot’ Review: Eighties Cyberpunk Kitsch Is the Future in Agnieszka Smoczynka’s Peculiar Post-Apocalyptic Vision
In “Hot Spot,” the future of law enforcement looks somewhat different from what “RoboCop” predicted in 1987. With his bleach-blond, frizzy-p
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Grown-Up Gear 2026: The Best Laptop Backpacks for Back-to-School and Office Commutes to Shop Online
Whether you’re heading to class or commuting to the office, you’ll need a decent laptop bag to keep all of your accessories or supplies toge
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CBS Sets ‘Daughters of 9/11’ Special for 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11
CBS has announced the special “Daughters of 9/11” to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The special will air on CBS f
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Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Citing Trademark Infringement
Christian metal band Demon Hunters have filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents over the streamer’s mega-hit animated film “KPop De
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CNN to Air Farm Aid 2026 Live Featuring Performances by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Dave Matthews and More
CNN is returning for a second year in its partnership with Farm Aid, bringing the music festival to audiences nationwide. “Farm Aid 2026: Mu
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