‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Beef’ Among Astra TV Awards Winners
"The Pitt," "Hacks" and "Beef" were the big winners at the 2026 Astra TV Awards.
Thomas Heise’s Final Documentary ‘Übergang,’ a Potential Locarno Highlight, Reflects on Time and Transience
Peter Badel and Chris Wright discuss completing Thomas Heise's final film 'Übergang' ahead of its Locarno premiere.
Vishal Bhardwaj Sets ‘Rashomon’-Style Film on Tarun Tejpal Rape Case After Bombay High Court Conviction (EXCLUSIVE)
Vishal Bhardwaj reveals plans for a 'Rashomon'-style film on the Tarun Tejpal rape case after former Tehelka editor's Bombay High Court conviction.
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.