RisingJoy Launches RJOY Microdrama Streaming Service on TikTok Minis With 20 Originals
Singapore-based RisingJoy has launched RJOY, a direct-to-consumer microdrama streaming service on TikTok Minis, debuting in the U.S. and Japan.
Ashley Padilla on Writing a Book With Diane Keaton, Staying Off Social Media and Becoming an ‘SNL’ Breakout Star: ‘I Assumed People Would Go, We Hate Her’
"SNL" breakout Ashley Padilla opens up about her insecurities in getting the job and becoming a breakout star, and why she stays off social media.
Jimmi Simpson Joins Elisabeth Moss in Hulu Drama ‘Conviction’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jimmi Simpson has joined the upcoming Hulu drama series "Conviction," Variety has learned exclusively.
Olivia Rodrigo Releases Special-Edition Vinyl for ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’
Olivia Rodrigo has released exclusive merchandise around "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," including a special-edition vinyl.
Jane Campion Says Harvey Weinstein ‘Did Some Horrific Things’ but Led a ‘Brilliant’ Awards Campaign for ‘The Piano’: That ‘Was His Vision’
Oscar winner Jane Campion on Harvey Weinstein's 'vision' for 'The Piano' campaign, 4K restoration of the drama and the 'big price' to pay for #MeToo.
‘Who Killed Alex Odeh?’ Acquired by Watermelon Pictures for North America After Winning Sundance Documentary Award (EXCLUSIVE)
Sundance award-winning documentary 'Who Killed Alex Odeh?' has been acquired by Watermelon Pictures for North American distribution.
NBC Hosting Private Comedy Showcase to Put Rising Talent in Front of Casting, Development and Late-Night Execs (EXCLUSIVE)
The invite-only 'NBC Comedy Hour' will put up-and-coming comedic talent in front of casting, development and late-night execs.
Ron Howard Thinks Audiences Will Decide Whether AI Films Succeed: ‘What Are We Invested In?’
Ron Howard, speaking at the Runway AI Festival, said there's a chance AI-generated films could succeed — if movie audiences decide they want to see them.
For the Win: Why Versant Media is Banking on the Heat Behind Women’s Sports
NBCUniversal spinoff Versant Media has made the strategic decision to invest in female-led sports as it leans in to trends in media and culture.
Asghar Farhadi’s Cannes Film ‘Parallel Tales’ Sells Across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Canada Through Charades (EXCLUSIVE)
Asghar Farhadi’s star-studded drama 'Parallel Tales' has secured a raft of international sales following its world premiere in competition at Cannes.
Netflix Smash ‘The Platform’ and Iciar Bollaín’s ‘Rosa’s Wedding’ Set to Pitch at Spain’s Shanghai Market Remakes Showcase
The showcase unspools June 21 as makeovers rep an ever bigger movie business.