Oscars Budget, ‘Engaging’ With AI and Hot Memorabilia: Inside the Academy’s Annual All-Members Meeting (EXCLUSIVE)
The film academy, home of the Oscars, set its agenda for the year in a wide member meeting discussing AI, budgets and memorabilia.
Widen the Door Without Lowering the Bar
Audiences aren’t turning away from great entertainment — they’re seeking a deeper relationship with it. As more attention turns to creators, it’s time to reconsider the role they play in…
‘The Bear’ Stars Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri Break Down Carmy’s ‘Ego Death’ and Passing the Torch to Sydney: ‘It’s a Heartbreaking Moment’
'The Bear' stars Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri break down the moment when Carmy drops a dish and why it represents "ego death."
Pablo Larraín’s Upcoming Netflix Feature ‘Once’ Gathers Top Cast and Crew (EXCLUSIVE)
Chile’s Pablo Larrain is set to kick off production on his next feature for Netflix, 'Once,' later this year.
‘Border’ Meets ‘Stand by Me’ in ‘Fränk,’ a Coming of Age for the Manosphere Era by ‘Tenet’ Assistant Director Tõnis Pill
'Tenet' assistant director Tõnis Pill talks about crafting a tale of boyhood during manosphere era, portraying disability on screen with 'Fränk.'
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 3’ Lands ‘It’ and ‘Annabelle’ Screenwriter Gary Dauberman
'It' and 'Annabelle' screenwriter Gary Dauberman will write 'Five Nights at Freddy's 3.'
‘Culpables’ and ‘My Fault’ Author Mercedes Ron Signs First-Look Deal With Amazon MGM
Amazon has underlined his partnership with YA romance queen Mercedes Ron, whose film adaptations have dominated the Prime Video global charts
The Best Stereo and AV Receivers to Shop in 2026
From Sony, Onkyo, Denon, Variety rounded up the best stereo receivers to buy in 2026: Here's how to find, shop and buy home theater audio online.
Chef Sean Brock Reveals the 5 Fats That Flavor the Essential Fried Chicken at Darling Restaurant, Why He’s Obsessed With Vinyl and His Scary Dolly Parton Story
At West Hollywood's Darling restaurant, renowned chef Sean Brock creates elevated Southern dishes while spinning vintage country vinyl.
CAPE Announces 2026 Emerging Executives Committee
The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) has announced their Emerging Executives Committee for 2026.
A24 Explains Why AI Deal With Google Exists: ‘We’d Rather Have a Seat at the Table Than on the Sidelines’
A24 defended its research partnership with Google's DeepMind unit as a bid to have “a seat at the table“ in Hollywood's reckoning with AI.