The Best Movies of 2026 (So Far)
The news isn’t just that movies are alive but that they’re (almost) (kind of) thriving.
Ben Stiller, Mike Judge Team for Apple TV Comedy Series ‘Protective Custody’
Ben Stiller and Mike Judge are developing a comedy series at Apple TV, Variety has learned.
Missing ‘Virgin River’ Actor Stewart McLean May Have Been Murdered, Investigators Say After Uncovering Evidence
TV actor Stewart McLean may have been murdered after being missing for a week, investigators say.
Inside ‘Sh(AI)ved,’ the AI-Created Vintage Adult Film Collection Unveiled at Cannes: ‘Splendid, Volcanic Orgasms’
Variety goes inside "Sh(AI)ved," an AI-generated short film collection drawn from 1976 erotic magazine spreads and unveiled at Cannes.
‘Maverick — The Epic Adventures of David Lean’ Review: How the Director of ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ Expressed His Turbulent Life in His Grand Visions
Barnaby Thompson's enthralling documentary celebrates a director who was one of the visionaries of movies. But his personal life was a mess.
‘The Dreamed Adventure’ Review: Valeska Grisebach’s Wildly Audacious Small-Town-Gangster Epic Harvests Genre From the Drama of Real Life
In 'The Dreamed Adventure' director Valeska Grisebach harvests a genre crime epic from the everyday drama of real life in a Bulgarian border town
Blake Lively Attends Fendi Party in New York City, RuPaul Premieres ‘Stop! That! Train!’ in L.A. and More Celeb Red Carpet Photos: May 2026
Check out the best May 2026 celebrity photos from around the world.
Ms. Rachel Sends Love to Danny Go After 14-Year-Old Son Dies of Cancer: We ‘Are Thinking About Their Son’s Amazing Joy and Their Immense Pride’
Children's entertainer Danny Go's teen son has died after a cancer diagnosis. Ms. Rachel payed tribute to the family after his passing.
‘Vought Rising’ Trailer: ‘The Boys’ Prequel Reveals Soldier Boy’s Bloody Origin Story Set in 1950s
'The Boys' prequel 'Vought Rising' released its trailer, which shows Soldier Boy's origin story.
Italian Global Series Festival in Cannes Launches Second Edition, Aiming to Boost Italy’s Status in the International TV Landscape
The Italian Global Series Festival came to Cannes to celebrate the ambitious event that aims to bolster Italy’s status as an international TV player.
Inside amfAR’s Cannes Gala as Rami Malek, Eva Longoria, ‘Summer House’ Star Ciara Miller and Lizzo Help Raise $20 Million for AIDS Research
The guest list at this year's amfAR Cannes gala included Rami Malek, Eva Longoria, Lizzo, Zara Larsson & 'Summer House' star Ciara Miller.