Widen the Door Without Lowering the Bar
Audiences aren’t turning away from great entertainment — they’re seeking a deeper relationship with it. As more attention turns to creators, it’s time to reconsider…
Tay Keith, Producer of Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ Dies at 29
Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer behind such hits as Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ has died. He was 29.
LISTEN: Variety’s Owen Gleiberman Unpacks Why We Love the ‘Toy Story’ Franchise: ‘Some of the Greatest Movies Ever Made About Childhood’
On today's 'Daily Variety' podcast, Variety chief film critic Owen Gleiberman unpacks why we love the 'Toy Story' movies as 'Toy Story 5' bows Friday.
‘UFC Freedom 250’ Averages 8.2 Million Viewers Across U.S. and Latin America
'UFC Freedom 250' averaged 8.2 million viewers across the U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+.
‘Twilight’ Director Catherine Hardwicke on Her New Movie ‘Street Smart’ About Homeless Venice Youth, Casting Sally Struthers and Why Romantasy Is Booming
For her latest feature, “Street Smart,” 'Twilight' director Catherine Hardwicke tells the stories of creative young people in Venice, California.
Chris Pratt to Star in America 250 Comedy Shorts Series With Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin; U.S. Government Funding Project From ATTN: (EXCLUSIVE)
Chris Pratt will team with presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin for a new comedy short series, highlighting America's founding principals.
‘Supergirl’ First Reactions: Milly Alcock ‘Shines’ as James Gunn’s DC Universe Embraces ‘Mad Max’ Vibes
'Supergirl' follows last summer's blockbuster 'Superman' in James Gunn's DC Universe.
Taylor Swift Wrote and Recorded ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ in 8 Hours Right After Watching ‘Toy Story 5’: ‘One of the Most Fun Days of My Life’
Taylor Swift revealed that she took eight hours to write and record 'I Knew it, I Knew You,' between a morning screening and evening Bob Iger meeting.
‘Forgotten Island’ Directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado on How Their Film Honors the Women in Their Lives and Filipino Folklore
"Forgotten Island" directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado on how their Dreamworks Animation honors Filipino Folklore.
‘My Own Last Supper’ Eyes Chinese Market After Shanghai Film Festival Bow
'My Own Last Supper,' Indonesian film about Chinese diaspora, eyes mainland distribution after competing at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Israeli Director Nadav Lapid on Cultural Boycott Backlash, Support From Natalie Portman and the Future of Political Cinema: ‘I’ll Keep Trying to Touch the Fire’
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid reflects on the support he's received from the film community, including Natalie Portman, and the cultural boycott.