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.
Inside Google’s Efforts to Get Creatives Hooked on AI
Google's Flow Sessions seem as designed to present films as it does to showcase its eagerness for the film industry to embrace AI’s potential.
Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss on the Friendship Driving ‘Elektra/Persona’ at London’s National Theatre: ‘There’s a Lot of Masking and Unmasking’
Cate Blanchett, Nina Hoss and Benedict Andrews on how friendship, not casting, shaped the National Theatre's Sophocles-Bergman mashup.
Naomi Watts’ Secret ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Role Reunited Her With Tom Holland, 12 Years After ‘The Impossible’: ‘From Playing Your Mom to Your AI’
Naomi Watts voices Peter Parker's AI assistant E.V. in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' reuniting with Tom Holland 12 years after 'The Impossible.'
Audrey Nuna Signs to Republic Records (EXCLUSIVE)
Audrey Nuna has signed to Republic Records ahead of the release of her new single 'SuperHuman.'
Hearst Clinches Deal to Buy Out A+E Global Media Stake From Disney
Hearst has set an agreement to buy 50% of A+E Global Media from Disney in a deal that brings the company back into national media in a big way.
Paramount Q2 Profit Dips, With Streaming Boost Offset by TV Declines
Paramount Q2 Profit Dips, With Streaming Boost Offset by TV Declines
Disney’s Next Big Thing: Malachi Barton on ‘Camp Rock 3,’ Doomscrolling on TikTok and Not Hiding His Faith in God
Malachi Barton is destined to become Disney's next big thing as the male lead of "Camp Rock 3."
Variety’s 10 Assistants to Watch in 2026
Variety's 10 Assistants to Watch in 2026 include rising leaders working across Hollywood agencies, studios and management firms.
How to Snag Tickets to Bowen Yang’s ‘Oh Mary!’ Broadway Debut
Bowen Yang is set to make his Broadway debut in Oh Mary this September. Buy affordable tickets to Oh Mary on Broadway online here.
Immersive Horror Play ‘A Ghost in Your Ear’ Sets New York Premiere From Audible Theater
The immersive horror play 'A Ghost in Your Ear' will have its New York premiere at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre beginning Sept. 29.