The Best TV Shows of 2026 (So Far)
Variety's TV critics select the 20 best shows of 2026 so far, from Star City to Widow's Bay.
‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Reveals Lex Luthor’s Warsuit
James Gunn has revealed Lex Luthor's warsuit for the 'Superman' sequel, 'Man of Tomorrow.'
Marilyn Monroe at 100: Reckoning With Her Legend and Legacy
Everyone from Lindsay Lohan to Ana de Armas has been inspired by Marilyn Monroe — here's why we still care so deeply.
How ‘Backrooms’ Producers Helped 20-Year-Old YouTuber Kane Parsons Create the Summer’s Most Surprising Box Office Smash
How 'Backrooms' producers helped a 20-Year-Old YouTube director Kane Parsons turn his viral videos into a box office smash.
Emilia Clarke Film ‘Next Life’ Snapped Up for U.K. and Ireland by Vertigo Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)
Vertigo Releasing have snapped up Emilia Clarke starrer ‘Next Life’ for the U.K. and Ireland.
How a 10-Minute Short Film Landed Luke Barnett a Role in ‘Dark Winds,’ a Feature in Development and More: ‘It’s Had a Far Greater Impact Than Anything Else I’ve Done’
Luke Barnett on how his viral short The Crossing Over Express led to roles in Dark Winds, an upcoming feature and much more
Charli xcx Reveals New Album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Will Release in July — and Martin Scorsese Is on the Cover
Charli xcx has revealed her new album 'Music, Fashion, Film,' will release in July -- and Martin Scorsese is on the cover.
Jimmy Kimmel ‘Felt Defeated’ by Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation and Says Late-Night TV Is Not ‘Dying of Natural Causes’: ‘We’re Being Poisoned’
Jimmy Kimmel shared his thoughts on the purported death of late-night TV and Colbert's cancellation, saying the genre is "being poisoned."
Basque Talent Day Spotlights New Generation With Jiu-Jitsu Drama, LSD Nuns and a Ukulele
The Day showed a new generation of creators thinking beyond graduation shorts towards series, genre, animation IP and international industry routes.
Conecta Magaluz-Mallorca: Buzz Titles, AI, What’s Shocked in TV, Latin America’s Microdrama Bonanza and Other Takeaways
Conecta Magaluz-Mallorca takeaways: AI, buzz titles, Spain’s comedy surge, the importance of long tail for global streamers and a TV talent to track.
BBC Director of Comedy Jon Petrie Exits to Join Hat Trick Productions
Jon Petrie, the BBC's director of comedy, is leaving the broadcaster to join Hat Trick Productions.