Azerbaijan’s Lawyer Defends Defamation Suit Against CNN: ‘These Untrue Statements Actually Put Lives at Risk’
Azerbaijan sued CNN over a report it says is false and put lives at risk. But can governments sue for defamation?
Automattic’s ‘Code for the People’ Documentary Is a Rallying Cry for Users to Fight for the Open Internet
Variety moderated a conversation in partnership with Automattic Inc. at the New York premiere of 'Code for the People,' directed by Bao Nguyen.
‘Dune 3’ Trailer: Timothée Chalamet and Denis Villeneuve Unleash Action-Packed Scenes With More Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Sandworms
A new trailer for “Dune: Part Three” has been released, starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and more in Denis Villeneuve's final movie.
Focus Features Acquires Andrew Scott’s Ian Charleson Biopic ‘Elsinore,’ Eyes Fall Release and Festival Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
Focus Features has acquired the Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman-led Ian Charleson biopic "Elsinore," eyeing a 2026 release and fall festival launch.
Union Video Game Workers ‘Extremely Disappointed’ With Xbox Leadership Following Layoffs (Gaming News Roundup)
Microsoft laid off 1,600 employees across its Xbox division this week, including hundreds of union video game workers.
Michael J. Fox Lands Emmy Nom for ‘Shrinking’ After Ending His Six-Year Acting Retirement
Michael J. Fox has landed an Emmy nomination for his guest-star role on Apple TV's "Shrinking," a part he came out of six years of retirement for.
‘Evil Dead Burn’ Review: The Gonzo Comedy Is Gone, but the Series’ Sixth Entry Is an Effective Piece of Gross-Out Guignol
You may long for the lost prankishness, but the evil dead spirit is alive.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Honored With Walk of Fame Star: ‘Anybody Harmonizing, Rapping Fast, People Know Where That Came From’
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring the rap group’s 35-year legacy.
‘Moana’ Review: The First Disney Live-Action Remake That Works 100%
It helps that half the film IS animated, that Dwayne Johnson goes full Maui, and that newcomer Catherine Laga’aia plays Moana with beaming rapture.
Fathom Entertainment Names Jason Brenek as CEO
Fathom Entertainment appoints Jason Brenek as the company's new CEO.
Bela Bajaria to Receive the Variety Vanguard Award at Mipcom
Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, will receive the Variety Vanguard Award on Oct. 12 at the Mipcom content conference in Cannes.