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.
‘We Have to Reinvent Ourselves Time and Time Again’: Inside Variety’s Power of Women London With Cynthia Erivo, Emilia Clarke, Suki Waterhouse, Emma Corrin and Hannah Waddingham — Plus a Surprise Appearance From Dame Joan Collins
Cynthia Erivo, Emilia Clarke, Suki Waterhouse, Emma Corrin and Hannah Waddingham were all celebrated at Variety's inaugural Power of Women London.
ElevenLabs Partners With Hasbro’s AI Studios to License Transformers, Mr. Potato Head, Clue Characters and More for AI Use
ElevenLabs has partnered with Hasbro to bring a collection of the toy and game company’s suite of characters, including some from Transformers, the board games Monopoly and Clue, Mr. Potato…
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Finale’s Hallway Scene Took Three Days of Prep and One Day to Shoot
Action director Phillip Silvera says "Daredevil: Born Again's" hallway fight scene took one day to shoot.
How One Media Company Is Fighting Manga’s Major Piracy Problem
The manga industry has a big problem and it's not lack of awareness or demand -- it's a lack of authorized supply.
SoundOn Bets on Indie Labels With New Suite of Data, Sub-Label and Distribution Tools
TikTok’s music distribution and promotion platform expands its portfolio of label services for independent music companies
Hulu to Develop Scott Turow Novel ‘Suspect’ for TV With Bruce Miller & Marissa Jo Cerar, Matt Shakman to Direct
Hulu is developing a series version of the Scott Turow novel "Suspect," Variety has learned.
CBS News Gutted ’60 Minutes’ On-Air Team. Can This Show Really Go On?
CBS News Gutted the '60 Minutes' On-Air Team. Can This Show Really Go On?
Sharon Stone on Helping Marc Maron Channel His Grief Over Lynn Shelton With ‘In Memoriam’ and Why Joe Eszterhas’ ‘Basic Instinct’ Reboot Is a Bad Idea
Sharon Stone on helping Marc Maron access his grief over Lynn Shelton for 'In Memoriam' and why she's skpping Joe Eszterhas' 'Basic Instinct' reboot.
‘Boomah,’ Gritty New Feature From ‘Daughters of Abdulrahman’ Director Zaid Abu Hamdan, Set For Shanghai Film Festival Bow
'Boomah,' the gritty new female empowerment feature from 'Daughters of Abdulrahman' director Zaid Abu Hamdan is set for a Shanghai Film Festival bow.
‘Bicycle Thief,’ Iroller Media’s Indian Drama, Lands European and U.S. Distribution With Norse Key Productions (EXCLUSIVE)
Helsinki-based Norse Key will handle distribution across Europe and the U.S. for Iroller Media's Indian drama 'Bicycle Thief.'