Microdrama Is Streaming’s New Top-of-Funnel in Southeast Asia, Research Finds
Ampd and Media Partners Asia data shows microdrama collapses the fast-to-premium funnel, as local content beats Korea in Indonesia and Thailand.
Why YouTubers Are Turning Hollywood Upside Down
Variety spoke with Hollywood producers, filmmakers, distributors and YouTube execs about the horror films shaking up the industry.
Rotterdam Tiger Award Winner Paz Fábrega Sets ‘To the Future’ With Spain’s Edna Cinema and Uruguay’s La Mayor Cine Ahead of ECAM Forum (EXCLUSIVE)
Paz Fábrega’s personal hybrid film, now in post, will be showcased at Madrid ECAM Forum’s Last Push.
‘Masters of the Universe’ Review: Nicholas Galitzine Lends Some Spark to a Bloated Nostalgia Trip
With Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba and Jared Leto, Travis Knight's 'Masters of the Universe' raises a chuckle but is fatally overlong.
Inside Ranveer Singh’s ‘Don 3’ Exit, Bollywood’s Biggest Industry Standoff in Years
Ranveer Singh exited 'Don 3' weeks before the shoot, triggering a dispute with Excel Entertainment and a non-cooperation directive.
BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B Among Performers Set for iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026
Additional performers at the two-day Las Vegas event include Goo Goo Dolls, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer and more.
Michelle Obama Praises Dave Chappelle as ‘One of the Smartest People on the Planet’ After ‘IMO’ Podcast Appearance: ‘One of Our Favorite Guests’
Michelle Obama said at SXSW London that Dave Chappelle was one of her favorite podcast guests, calling him one of "the smartest people on the planet."
‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Star Iona Bell Signs With Paradigm (EXCLUSIVE)
Young British star Iona Bell will be seen in both Lionsgate's Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and Netflix's survival thriller Yeti
Rosamund Pike Calls Out Audience Member for Texting During West End Performance of ‘Inter Alia’: ‘You Know Who You Are’
Rosamund Pike has called out a member of the audience for texting during the climatic scene of “Inter Alia."
Karlovy Vary Film Festival Artistic Director Karel Och Unveils Lineup for 60th Edition: ‘The Program Boasts Extraordinary Geographical Diversity’
Karel Och, artistic director of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled a lineup of almost 40 titles in the main program.
‘Backrooms’ Smashes A24 Record With Dominant Debut at U.K. and Ireland Box Office
A24's psychological horror 'Backrooms' dominates U.K. and Ireland box office while 'Travis Knight's ''Masters Of The Universe' prepares for launch.