SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Mortal Kombat II,” now playing in theaters. Writer Jeremy Slater grew up playing “Mortal Kombat” in his local arcade and spent hours mastering the violent fighting game on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis. He was a fan of the original 1995 movie, directed by […]
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Mortal Kombat II,” now playing in theaters. Writer Jeremy Slater grew up playing “Mortal Kombat” in his local arcade and spent hours mastering the violent fighting game on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis. He was a fan of the original 1995 movie, directed by […]
TV dramas come in many shapes and sizes, as perfectly spotlighted at Variety FYC TV Fest on May 6, where discussions took place around WBTV/HBO’s “Welcome to Derry,” AMC’s “The Audacity” and CBS’ “Matlock” — three shows that all dive into differing type of evil, from clowns to tech bros to a law firm hiding […]
TV dramas come in many shapes and sizes, as perfectly spotlighted at Variety FYC TV Fest on May 6, where discussions took place around WBTV/HBO’s “Welcome to Derry,” AMC’s “The Audacity” and CBS’ “Matlock” — three shows that all dive into differing type of evil, from clowns to tech bros to a law firm hiding […]
“Adolescence” co-creator Jack Thorne’s adaptation of “Lord of the Flies” remains largely faithful to William Golding’s 1954 novel. The series, a co-production between Sony Pictures Television’s Eleven Films (which makes it eligible for the Primetime Emmys) and the BBC, follows a group of boys who become stranded on an island in the early 1950s following a […]
“Adolescence” co-creator Jack Thorne’s adaptation of “Lord of the Flies” remains largely faithful to William Golding’s 1954 novel. The series, a co-production between Sony Pictures Television’s Eleven Films (which makes it eligible for the Primetime Emmys) and the BBC, follows a group of boys who become stranded on an island in the early 1950s following a […]
Anna Sawai has been announced as the first-ever global ambassador for Hibiki, the renowned expression from legendary Japanese whisky makers, The House of Suntory. Sawai stars in Hibiki Whisky’s first global campaign, dubbed “The Masterpiece of Japanese Artistry,” with the Emmy-winning “Shogun” star photographed in a traditional Japanese kimono while holding a bottle of Hibiki […]
Anna Sawai has been announced as the first-ever global ambassador for Hibiki, the renowned expression from legendary Japanese whisky makers, The House of Suntory. Sawai stars in Hibiki Whisky’s first global campaign, dubbed “The Masterpiece of Japanese Artistry,” with the Emmy-winning “Shogun” star photographed in a traditional Japanese kimono while holding a bottle of Hibiki […]
Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang are saying bonjour to “The White Lotus” in what HBO is calling the final casting announcement for Season 4. Mike White’s beloved dramedy about a luxury resort chain and the insufferable and suffering people that visit and work there is heading to France. The season will follow a new group […]
Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella and Pekka Strang are saying bonjour to “The White Lotus” in what HBO is calling the final casting announcement for Season 4. Mike White’s beloved dramedy about a luxury resort chain and the insufferable and suffering people that visit and work there is heading to France. The season will follow a new group […]
Variety has received 100 nominations during the 2025 calendar year for the Los Angeles Press Club’s annual SoCal Journalism Awards. Four journalists were finalists for Journalist of the Year, including Daniel D’Addario for journalist of the year, print (over 50,000 circulation); Brian Steinberg for online journalist of the year; and Brent Lang and Chris Willman, […]
Variety has received 100 nominations during the 2025 calendar year for the Los Angeles Press Club’s annual SoCal Journalism Awards. Four journalists were finalists for Journalist of the Year, including Daniel D’Addario for journalist of the year, print (over 50,000 circulation); Brian Steinberg for online journalist of the year; and Brent Lang and Chris Willman, […]
Netflix is in the crosshairs of Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general of Texas, who filed a lawsuit against the streaming giant, alleging violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. According to Paxton’s office, Netflix has been “spying on Texans, including children, and collecting users’ data without their knowledge or consent.” The lawsuit also […]
Netflix is in the crosshairs of Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general of Texas, who filed a lawsuit against the streaming giant, alleging violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. According to Paxton’s office, Netflix has been “spying on Texans, including children, and collecting users’ data without their knowledge or consent.” The lawsuit also […]
“Reacher” has been renewed for Season 5 ahead of its fourth season premiere. The action series starring Alan Ritchson is one of the most popular programs on Amazon Prime Video, where Season 3 captured 54.6 million viewers globally on Prime Video in its first 19 days, according to the streamer. Under that metric, “Reacher” earned […]
“Reacher” has been renewed for Season 5 ahead of its fourth season premiere. The action series starring Alan Ritchson is one of the most popular programs on Amazon Prime Video, where Season 3 captured 54.6 million viewers globally on Prime Video in its first 19 days, according to the streamer. Under that metric, “Reacher” earned […]
The Peacock network opened its 2026 upfront presentation to advertisers Monday at Radio City MusicaHall with a laser light show that included all the colors of NBC’s logo rainbow, followed by a monologue and musical number from “Las Culturistas” hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Set to the tune of Bruno Mars and Rosé’s “APT,” […]
The Peacock network opened its 2026 upfront presentation to advertisers Monday at Radio City MusicaHall with a laser light show that included all the colors of NBC’s logo rainbow, followed by a monologue and musical number from “Las Culturistas” hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Set to the tune of Bruno Mars and Rosé’s “APT,” […]
Amazon Prime Video has greenlit “Reality Retreat” (working title), a new series that stars major characters from other reality TV franchises as they attend “a high-stakes wellness retreat designed to challenge their identities, relationships, and personal growth.” The cast includes “Real Housewives” alumni Kenya Moore, Margaret Josephs and Kim Zolciak; former “Selling Sunset” star Christine […]
Amazon Prime Video has greenlit “Reality Retreat” (working title), a new series that stars major characters from other reality TV franchises as they attend “a high-stakes wellness retreat designed to challenge their identities, relationships, and personal growth.” The cast includes “Real Housewives” alumni Kenya Moore, Margaret Josephs and Kim Zolciak; former “Selling Sunset” star Christine […]
3 Savile Row in London’s Mayfair district is one of the most iconic locations in Beatles history: It was the legendary offices of the group’s company and record label Apple, songs from the “Let It Be” album were recorded in its basement, and its rooftop was the setting for the group’s final public performance in […]
3 Savile Row in London’s Mayfair district is one of the most iconic locations in Beatles history: It was the legendary offices of the group’s company and record label Apple, songs from the “Let It Be” album were recorded in its basement, and its rooftop was the setting for the group’s final public performance in […]
How to pull Bravo fans deeper into the Peacock app? NBCUniversal has a new short answer: It’s gearing up to launch the very first Bravo “unscripted microdramas,” hoping to latch on to the vertical video trend that’s ricocheting around social media. This summer, Peacock will debut two Bravo original unscripted microdramas: “Salon Confessionals With Madison […]
How to pull Bravo fans deeper into the Peacock app? NBCUniversal has a new short answer: It’s gearing up to launch the very first Bravo “unscripted microdramas,” hoping to latch on to the vertical video trend that’s ricocheting around social media. This summer, Peacock will debut two Bravo original unscripted microdramas: “Salon Confessionals With Madison […]