K. Bhagyaraj, Prolific Tamil Cinema Writer-Director-Actor, Dies at 73
K. Bhagyaraj, the writer-director-actor who was one of Tamil-language cinema's defining creative figures, died on June 27. He was 73.
Don’t Forget These 11 Latino Emmy Contenders, From Selena Gomez to Andy Garcia
From Selena Gomez to Andy Garcia, Variety highlights 10 Latino performers who are on the 2026 Emmy ballot.
Kevin McKidd Joins Elisabeth Moss in Hulu Legal Drama ‘Conviction’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kevin McKidd has been cast opposite Elisabeth Moss in the Hulu legal drama 'Conviction.'
Ms. Pat Signs Expanded Overall Deal With BET Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
Comedian Ms. Pat has signed an expanded overall deal with BET Studios.
‘Freddy the 13th’ Animated Movie Set at Paramount With ‘Predator: Badlands’ Director Dan Trachtenberg
Paramount has set the animated "Freddy the 13th," based on the horror graphic novel.
Olivia Rodrigo Sets All-Women Music Festival With Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks, Katseye and More
Olivia Rodrigo will stage the all-women Daisy Chain Fields festival with Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks, Katseye and more.
‘Game Changer’ Spinoff ‘Crowd Control’ Sets Season 2 Cast, Including Nicole Byer, Cameron Esposito, Taylor Tomlinson, Bobby Moynihan and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Indie streamer Dropout has set 30 comedians to compete on the upcoming second season of its latest "Game Changer" spinoff, "Crowd Control."
Amazon Kicks Off Creator Hub to Fire TV for Videos and Podcasts From YouTubers
Amazon is launching dedicated Creator Hub to Fire TV, creating a new section for videos and podcasts from digital creators.
‘Klara and the Sun’ Trailer: Jenna Ortega Is a Robot Friend in Taika Waititi’s Sci-Fi Adaptation
A new trailer for sci-fi dystopian film "Klara and the Sun" starring Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams and Natasha Lyonne has been released.
Google Invests $75 Million in A24 to Develop AI-Powered Filmmaking Tools
A24 and Google have struck an AI research partnership that will see the independent studio work to develop new AI-powered technologies for filmmakers.
Netflix U.S.-Canada Scripted Boss Jinny Howe on Maintaining Volume, Branching Into New Genres and When IP Makes Sense
Speaking at the Banff World Media Festival, Netflix U.S.-Canada Scripted Boss Jinny Howe discussed volume, new genres and when IP makes sense.