American Independent Film Production Is Dying. Jeff Nichols Wants to Save It.
The “Mud” director and co-founder of the Arkansas Cinema Society spoke to Variety about indie film's struggles, the Paramount-Warners merger and more.
Ricky Gervais’ Netflix Animated Comedy ‘Alley Cats’ Is Surprisingly Bittersweet: TV Review
With the animated Netflix comedy 'Alley Cats', Ricky Gervais strikes a surprisingly bittersweet tone.
Locarno’s Alliance 4 Development Welcomes Queer Musical, Eco Body Horror and Bruce LaBruce’s Melodrama with Monica Bellucci and Béatrice Dalle
Bruce LaBruce’s melodrama with Monica Bellucci and Béatrice Dalle, queer musical and eco body horror selected for Locarno's Alliance 4 Development.
Aymar Esse, Director of Locarno Open Doors World Premiere ‘My Father’s Kora,’ Discusses Challenges of Queer Cinema in Senegal
‘My Father’s Kora,’ about an Afro-German trans man traveling to Dakar to fix his father’s kora, world premieres at Locarno's Open Doors.
Morgan Freeman Says You Can ‘Overlook’ a Mediocre Script ‘If They’re Going to Pay You Enough’ Money
Morgan Freeman says it's worth acting in a movie with a so-so script if the money offer is good.
Peter Katsis, Veteran Manager for Backstreet Boys, Korn, Jane’s Addiction and More, Dies at 69
Peter Katsis, who over the course of a 35-year career managed Backstreet Boys, Korn, Morrissey, Limp Bizkit, Ministry and more, has died. He was 69.
‘Michael’ Boosts Lionsgate Quarterly Results as Studio Narrows Loss to $29 Million
'Michael' helped Lionsgate's movie division turn in a profit of $105 million in the June 2026 quarter. Overall revenue rose 48% and the studio narrowed net loss to $28.8 million.
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Melissa Rauch on Her Larger-Than-Life Surprise Role on ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’
"The Big Bang Theory" star Melissa Rauch made her surprise first appearance on 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' — and it was a big one.
LISTEN: Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies
On today's 'Daily Variety' podcast, Variety's Corbin Bolies reports on the buzz coming out of the AI4 conference in Las Vegas.
After U.K. Approval of Paramount-WBD Deal, European Media Leaders Rally Behind David Ellison: ‘The Industry Will Be Stronger’
The U.K.’s decision to clear Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been welcomed by European industry players.
‘Michael 2’ Eyes Filming Start ‘Towards the End of this Year’ or Early 2027 as Lionsgate Teases Release Date
"Michael Jackson 2" could start filming later this year or early in 2027 for a 2028 release.