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.
Dan and Phil on Going Back on Tour After Finally Revealing Their Relationship: ‘We Just Want to Go on Stage and Be Completely Ourselves’ (EXCLUSIVE)
YouTube stars Dan and Phil discuss revealing their relationship after 16 years and embarking on the 'Hard Launch' tour.
Vertical Streamer ThumFlix Sets Launch at House of Reux Alongside Four Acquisitions and India Co-Pro (EXCLUSIVE)
House of Reux launches vertical streamer ThumFlix, acquires four international titles and enters India co-production with Sita22 Films.
‘Werwulf’ Trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Transforms Into a Werewolf in Robert Eggers’ New Gothic Horror Movie
Universal has released the trailer for "Werwulf," starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a werewolf, which will arrive in theaters on Dec. 25.
The ‘Off Campus’ Effect: Streamers Smitten With Scripted Romance Over Dating Shows, Research Shows
Global streamers are increasingly favouring scripted romance over reality dating shows, according to research.
Newly Restored ‘Deadly Sweet’ by Italian Softcore Erotic Movies Director Tinto Brass Set to Pre-Open Venice Film Festival
A newly restored version of cult film 'Deadly Sweet' by Italian softcore erotic movies director Tinto Brass will pre-open the Venice Film Festival.
Comcast to Split NBCUniversal and Cable Operations Into Two Companies
Comcast, just months after the Versant spinoff, is cleaving itself into two separate companies: one housing its namesake cable and tech operations, and the other comprising NBCUniversal media biz.
BBC Comes to Jesus: Broadcaster Sets ‘Landmark’ Historical Docuseries on Christ
The BBC has commissioned a new landmark docuseries about the life of Jesus Christ/
‘Spirited Away’ Stage Production Sets World Tour, Including London Return – Global Bulletin
Toho's 'Spirited Away' stage adaptation launches a 2026–2028 world tour hitting Taipei, Tokyo, Toronto, L.A. and London's Coliseum.
Christopher Eccleston, Mel Giedroyc, Steve Pemberton Among New Stars Added to ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ London West End Run
Christopher Eccleston, Mel Giedroyc and Steve Pemberton join 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' West End run at London's Duchess Theatre.
China Box Office: ‘Crossing’ Debuts at No. 1 as ‘Toy Story 5’ Places Second
Historical war epic 'Crossing' captured the top spot at the mainland China box office during the June 26–28 weekend, opening with $11.7 million.