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.
Saudi Powerhouse MBC Studios Unveils Slate Toplined By High-End Horror Movie ‘Traveller’s Hell’
Saudi Powerhouse MBC Studios unveils slate toplined by high-end horror movie 'Traveller's Hell'
Penelope Cruz Reveals She Was Warned of Brain Aneurysm Mid-Shoot on Cannes Favorite ‘The Black Ball’: ‘I Thought I Was About to Die’
Penelope Cruz revealed at Cannes she was warned of a brain aneurysm mid-shoot on 'The Black Ball,' which earned a 16-minute standing ovation.
‘One Piece’ Producer Fujimura Charts Japanese IP’s Rise From Manga Magazines to Hollywood Mega-Franchises
Filosophia CEO Tetsu Fujimura backed his keynote with data on surging anime and manga markets and a packed Hollywood pipeline.
Rio2C 2026 Highlights Top Brazilian Creative Industry Talents
Topics take in faith cinema, the film-music interface and how to create for distracted minds.
YouTube International Boss Pedro Pina to Deliver Edinburgh TV Festival’s MacTaggart Lecture
YouTube EMEA VP Pedro Pina will deliver the flagship address at this year's Edinburgh TV Festival.
TIFFCOM, Frontières to Serve up New Genre Market Program in October (EXCLUSIVE)
Fantasia’s Frontières and the Tokyo Film Festival Content Market have partnered on a gap-financing program for international genre film.
‘White Lotus’ Generated $36.5 Million in Thailand Spending and 300% Tourism Surge, Trade Chief Says
Thailand's DITP head on 'White Lotus' economics, Thai BL content, and a Palme d'Or legacy at Cannes.
‘Big Mouth’ Creators Take Their Signature Raunch to the Animal Kingdom With Follow-Up ‘Mating Season’: TV Review
The creative team behind 'Big Mouth' turns their attention to the animal kingdom with a raunchy take on looking for love.
Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on ‘9 Temples to Heaven,’ His Debut Feature at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Thai filmmaker Sompot Chidgasornpongse discusses his debut feature '9 Temples to Heaven,' world premiering at Cannes Directors' Fortnight.
Chinese Drama ‘My Dearest Stranger’ Secures Asia Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
Youku hit 'My Dearest Stranger' sells to Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Macao and closes a worldwide airline rights deal.