Secret Hollywood Group’s AI Plan Focuses on Defining How AI Is Used — While Keeping Humans in Control
The group developed a framework outlining how AI is present in the film industry and defines ways humans can maintain control of other use cases.
Paramount Requests States and WGA Be Required to Post $1.9 Billion Bond to Cover Financial Losses While Warner Bros. Merger Is Stuck on Hold Pending Trial
David Ellison's Paramount Skydance asked the judge overseeing the antitrust lawsuits filed by 12 states and the WGA to force the plaintiffs to pony up a whopping $1.88 billion bond…
Øya Festival 2026: The 10 Best Sets We Saw, From the Cure to Geese to Lily Allen
The best sets we saw at Norway's Øyafestivalen, from The Cure to Geese to Lily Allen.
‘Kitchen Confidential’ Returns to Bestseller Lists Following Anthony Bourdain Biopic
Anthony Bourdain's memoir "Kitchen Confidential" has returned to bestseller lists following a new biopic about the beloved chef, Tony.
Nick Reiner Trust Hearing Postponed to October as Lawyers Push for Speedy Access to Funds
A hearing in Nick Reiner's trust case was set for October, as his lawyers pushed for speedy access to funds to pay his criminal attorney.
Final Emmy Voting Opens: 25 Records That Could Be Broken, From Jean Smart and Allison Janney’s All-Time Tie to Harrison Ford’s First Trophy at 84
Final Emmy voting begins. Jean Smart, Noah Wyle, Zendaya and David Attenborough, at 100, all chase history. Here's the 25 records that could break.
Disneyland Paris to Welcome ‘The Lion King’ Animatronics, Re-Themed Space Mountain and New Parade
Disneyland Paris is set to welcome a Scar animatronic in its upcoming 'The Lion King' attraction as well as a re-themed Space Mountain.
Jonas Brothers Announce 45-City ‘Burning Up’ North American Tour Dates
The Jonas Brothers will take their 'Burning Up Tour All Over Again' to 45 North American cities this fall.
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.
Amy Schumer to Star in and Produce Break-Up Comedy ‘Best Divorce Ever’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Best Divorce Ever comes from writer/director Sean Mullin, with Concourse Media launching worldwide sales in Toronto
Rosie O’Donnell Was ‘Surprised’ by Jimmy Kimmel’s Guest-Hosting Offer and Believes a David Ellison-Run CNN Would Be ‘Tragic’
Rosie O’Donnell talks guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” despite their “adversarial relationship” and how a David Ellison-run CNN would be “tragic.”