Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market Names Japan 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub
ACFM has named Japan its 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub, sending 10 producers to Busan for pitching, case studies and speed meetings.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Early Cut ‘Took Notes From Random People’ at Test Screenings and ‘We Hated It,’ Says Tom Holland: ‘It Totally Didn’t Work’
Tom Holland says a cut of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' shaped out of test screenings did not work and 'we hated it.'
Apple Sales Rise 16% to Record $109 Billion for June Quarter, Services Revenue Falls Short of Forecasts
Apple turned in another solid earnings report for the June 2026 quarter, which marks the last earnings period for outgoing CEO Tim Cook.
Anne Sweeney Resigns From Netflix Board
After serving for more than 11 years on Netflix's board, Anne Sweeney is departing as a director.
Verve Promotes Three to Agent Across Television, Motion Picture Literary and Digital Departments (EXCLUSIVE)
Verve has promoted three agents, including Shahrez Aziz, Taylor Killefer and Cooper Yeager.
‘Human Centipede’ Creator Reveals Last Movie ‘The End of Tom Six’; He Filmed for Six Years While Living in Isolation With Multiple Sclerosis (EXCLUSIVE)
'The End of Tom Six' is both a documentary and a feature about Six's declining health as a result of multiple sclerosis.
‘Wonder Man’ Not Returning for Season 2 at Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE)
"Wonder Man" has been canceled at Disney+, Variety has learned.
The Next Spider-Man Actor: Tom Holland Has a ‘Clear Vision’ For His Successor and a ‘Whole Plan’ Is Already ‘Laid Out’
Tom Holland said a plan is already in place to bring in a new Spider-Man actor into the fold when Holland is done playing Peter Parker.
Jared Leto Documentary Director on Exposing Sexual Misconduct Allegations and the ‘Mystery’ of Why He Hasn’t Been Held Accountable
Alice McShane, director of BBC documentary 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret,' speaks to Variety about making the film.
Locarno Player ‘The Days Off,’ Lucila Mariani’s Dreamlike Argentine Debut, Boarded by Inwave Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Inwave Films picks up Lucila Mariani’s 'The Days Off,' an ArteKino Award winner at San Sebastián’s Co-Production Forum, ahead of Locarno.
‘Weapons,’ ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘Hacks’ Among 2026 MacGuffin Awards Nominees
The Property Masters Guild announced the 2026 nominees for the 3rd Annual MacGuffin Awards.