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The 15 Best Sci-Fi Shows of the 21st Century (So Far), Ranked
From Stranger Things to Fallout, these modern shows have transported fans to exciting worlds and shaped the genre for...
Netflix, Amazon and YouTube Form D.C. Lobbying Group Amid Backlash Over Cost of Sports on Streaming
As U.S. politicians on both sides of the aisle have taken aim at the growing cost and complexity for Americans to wat...
Macklemore Says He Was Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Robert Kraft Pressure Campaign
The Seattle rapper claimed the billionaire New England Patriots owner told Sheeran that Macklemore would not be allow...
‘This Summer Will Be Different’ Netflix Series Casts Malin Akerman, Megan Follows, Nadine Bhabha, Matias Lucas
Netflix’s series adaptation of “This Summer Will Be Different” has added four new cast members, Variety has learned. ...
Ziwe on YouTube as the ‘Great Equalizer’ and Her Only Interview That Went South
Ziwe Fumudoh has built her career in comedy and as an interview host who can handle any guest, from political figures...
Futurama Parodies Two Classic TV Theme Songs In Newest Episode: Exclusive
The Hulu-revived series featured Gilligan's Island and The Love Boat as two parts of a three-part pop culture homage....
‘The Nature of Invisible Things’ Director Rafaela Camelo Lines Up Luciana Paes and Sundance-Winner Camila Márdila For ‘The Favorite Daughter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Luciana Paes (“Friendly Beast”) and Camila Márdila (“I’m Still Here”) have been cast in “The Favorite Daughter” (“A F...
Luke Grimes Officially Confirms Kayce and Beth’s Potential ‘Yellowstone’ Reunion
Marshals star Luke Grimes shares insights on a potential crossover with fellow Yellowstone spin-off, Dutton Ranch, fo...
Mahershala Ali’s Intense Neo-Western Thriller Is Officially One of 2026’s Best Movies | TIFF Review
Mahershala Ali leads Bassam Tariq’s striking action thriller Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, a powerful story of...
Heartfelt, Rare Animated Belgian Feature ‘Juul’ Headlines Studio 100 Film’s Expanding Slate at TIFF Market
How far would you go to keep a love one close? Belgian studio Fabrique Fantastique’s debut animated feature “Juul” co...
Vimeo Doubles Short Film Grant Program Prize to $300,000 (EXCLUSIVE)
Vimeo is launching its second annual Short Film Grant Program, doubling last year’s prize pool to $300,000 to be spli...
Macklemore Kicked Off Ed Sheeran Tour for Pro-Palestine Comments
“Ed was in a fucked up position,” the rapper said in a statement alleging Sheeran bowed to pressure from Robert Kraft
Salma Hayek Pinault to Make Theatrical Directorial Debut With ‘Arena,’ Co-Starring Yura Borisov and Cara Delevingne (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar nominee Salma Hayek Pinault is stepping behind the camera. Variety can exclusively reveal that the Oscar-nomin...
Creator Economy Dynamo Steven Bartlett Partners With Authentic Brands to Launch OBSN Brand Development Venture
Rising entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has teamed with Authentic Brands to launch OBSN, a business venture designed to s...
From Youtube to TIFF: ‘Brave Wilderness’ Host Mark Vins Debuts First Feature Film ‘Reef to Ridge’
With almost 22 million subscribers on his Youtube channel, “Brave Wilderness” host Mark Vins is no stranger to making...
Screen Brasil Launches Second Edition of Film Distribution Grant Initiative
Distribution, by common consent, has become the weakest link in the whole of the film industry. If it weren’t for pub...
‘Scooby-Doo' Officially Returns in 2027 With Netflix Reboot Update
Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo: Origins has officially wrapped production, with the new Mystery Inc. origin series ...
Creator Kat Sandler on Yaga.’ With ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams: ‘People Are Ready for a Witchy Wave’
On the heels of global sensation “Heated Rivalry,” Canadian streamer Crave is bringing witchy back with “Yaga,” write...
Dave Chappelle Adds Tour Dates, Including Headlining Madison Square Garden for New York Comedy Festival
Dave Chappelle has announced a slew of new arena dates as the comic is added to New York Comedy Festival as a headlin...
Dave Chappelle Announces 2026 Fall Standup Tour
The standup comedian hits Nashville, Toronto, Austin, and more before his finale at New York Comedy Festival. Dave Ch...