Amazon Game Studios Divests MMOs ‘Lost Ark,’ ‘Throne and Liberty’ in Strategy Shift
Amazon Game Studios is divesting MMOs “Throne and Liberty” and “Lost Ark” to game developers NC and Smilegate amid a strategy shift.
Béla Tarr’s Legacy to Be Celebrated at Sarajevo Film Festival
The Sarajevo Film Festival has launched a new program dedicated to the legacy of Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr, who died this year.
Variety Toasts Young Hollywood’s Hottest at Cover Bash With Tate McRae, Sombr and Malachi Barton
The best and brightest new talent in entertainment were celebrated this week at Variety's Power of Young Hollywood 2026 celebration in Los Angeles.
Magnus Ferrell on His Viral Hit ‘Asleep Talking’ and Dad Will Ferrell Showing Michelle Obama His Music: ‘I Finally Felt Ready to Have a Spotlight on It’
Magnus Ferrell talks about his breakout hit Asleep Talking, his dad Will Ferrell, his lesser-known family influences and his dream collaborators.
Virginie Efira – a ‘Showgirls’ Fan – Enjoyed the ‘Benedetta’ Controversy: ‘When Verhoeven Said There Would Be Lesbian Sex Scenes, I Just Replied: ‘No Problem’
Virginie Efira recalls ‘Benedetta’ controversy, talks working with Ryūsuke Hamaguchi on 'All of a Sudden' and picks up Locarno's Leopard Club Award.
Pragda Snags Nicolás Pereda’s ‘Everything Else Is Noise’ Ahead of Toronto and New York Film Festival Premieres (EXCLUSIVE)
U.S.-based Pragda has acquired North American rights to Nicolas Pereda’s latest pic, 'Everything Else Is Noise,' ahead of its TIFF and NYFF debuts.
Vietnamese Boy Band Uprize Wants to Take Over the World: ‘We Won’t Set Limits for Ourselves’
Vietnamese idol group Uprize discusses debut album 'Thăng,' its Sony Music-backed launch and plans for a U.S. concert tour.
Take-Two Interactive Reaches $1.4 Billion in Sales During ‘GTA 6’ Preorder Opening Quarter
Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive hit $1.39 billion in sales from April-June, the quarter during which it opened presales for "Grand Theft Auto VI."
Luca Guadagnino to Receive Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at Venice Film Festival
Luca Guadagnino will be honored with the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker Award at this year's Venice Film Festival.
Werner Herzog to Be Honored at San Sebastián Film Festival
Prolific filmmaker Werner Herzog will receive the San Sebastián Film Festival's prestigious Donostia Award during its 74th edition in September.
Bella Thorne Is Also Directing and Writing the ‘Spring Breakers’ Sequel She’s Starring In: ‘From Start to Finish, It’s Lit as F—’
Bella Thorne is also directing and writing the 'Spring Breakers' sequel she's starring in, the former Disney Star revealed on 'Call Her Daddy.'