‘Who Has Time to Watch All This Crap?’: Inside 10 Anonymous Emmy Ballots as Voting Officially Closes
Variety reveals 10 anonymous Emmys ballots for 2026, with TV Academy members' thoughts on the awards season.
Amazon MGM Studios Hires HBO Max’s Pia Barlow as Head of Original Series Marketing
HBO Max vet Pia Barlow has been hired as Amazon MGM Studios' new head of original series marketing.
Andrés Madrigal Explores Costa Rica’s Little-Known Queer History Through Personal Doc ‘Lost Men’
Andrés Madrigal's 'Lost Men' delves into Costa Rica's little-explored queer scene and history through an intimate family secret come to light.
‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ Still Set to Open Next Month Despite Canceling Previews (EXCLUSIVE)
'Game of Thrones: The Mad King” is still on track to open next month in the U.K. despite canceling its first week of previews.
How ‘Cape Fear,’ Apple TV’s Timely Adaptation, Became Summer’s Grisliest Hit
Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, and creator Nick Antosca discuss the adaptation of the thriller classic
Leslie Odom Jr. Returning to ‘Hamilton’ on West End Tonight After Exiting Mid-Performance
Leslie Odom Jr bowed out of Thursday's matinee performance of 'Hamilton' after the first act but will return on Friday evening.
Madison Wells Balances Art, Commerce and Audience Demands as Gigi Pritzker’s Banner Backs Movies, TV Shows, Live Events and More
On today's 'Strictly Business' podcast, Madison Wells founder Gigi Pritzker and newly recruited president Dan Steinman on the marketplace for indies.
Music’s Legal Elite 2026: Meet the Attorneys Who Help the Stars Shine
From Lady Gaga to Geese, good attorney is invaluable to any major artist's career — Variety has compiled our list of 2026's legal elite.
The Pool Films Acquires Tokyo-Based Photographer and Director Xavier Tera’s Debut, ‘The Color of the Sun,’ Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
The Pool Films has acquired Tokyo-based Xavier Tera's 'The Color of The Sun' ahead of its Venice Horizons launch.
Edinburgh Industry Program Features Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh and Bruce Dern and an Inaugural U.K. Film Conference
Edingburgh Film Festival industry program is led by Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh and Christine Vachon, plus its inaugural U.K. Film Conference.
India’s Paid Music Subscribers Could Hit 30 Million by 2028, EY-IMI Report Finds
EY-IMI report finds 96% of Indian smartphone users listen to music, but only 38% have ever paid for a streaming subscription.