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.
‘The Odyssey’ Translator Emily Wilson Doubles Down Against Nolan’s ‘Emotionally Empty’ Movie: ‘We Need Art That Is Truthful’ About the ‘Necessity of Compassion’
Emily Wilson, the author whose translation of 'The Odyssey' influenced Christopher Nolan's adaptation, doubles down on hating the movie.
‘The Five Star Weekend’ Renewed for Season 2 After Becoming Peacock’s Most-Watched Scripted Series Ever
Peacock has renewed 'The Five Star Weekend' for a second season.
Willem Dafoe on Playing a Poet in ‘Late Fame’ and Working With Robert Eggers and Yorgos Lanthimos: ‘If I Give Myself to a Director, I Want It to Burn Hot’
Willem Dafoe discusses his new film and collaborations with iconic modern directors
What Is David Ellison’s Breaking Point?
Paramount CEO David Ellison's pursuit of Warner Bros. could cost him billions more — and he may be willing to dig in for a yearslong fight. What's his breaking point?
Ted Sarandos Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Unveils Netflix India Storytelling Initiative
Ted Sarandos meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as Netflix unveils an initiative to train India’s next generation of storytellers.
ABC News Digital Workers Unionize With WGA East in Unanimous Vote
Employees at ABC News' digital division voted unanimously to form a union with the Writers Guild of America East.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Movie of 2026 in 7 Days With $1.15 Billion
After just seven days on the big screen, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has already supplanted "Toy Story 5" as the highest-grossing movie of the year.
‘Ted Lasso’ Producer Brendan Hunt on What It Took to Revive the Series, Why Some Characters Didn’t Return and Whether There’s Another Three-Season Plan
'Ted Lasso' co-creator/star Brendan Hunt on how it returned, the fate of some characters and whether there's another three-season plan.
Talia Ryder Joins Michael Shannon in ‘Doctor Caligari’s Cabinet of Wonders’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Talia Ryder has joined Michael Shannon in a contemporary reimagining of iconic horror classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, being sold by Anton
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Directors Congratulate ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ for Breaking Their Opening Weekend Record: ‘The Gauntlet Has Been Passed’
Joe and Anthony Russo congratulate 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day" for surpassing "Avengers: Endgame" with the biggest opening weekend.