San Sebastian’s Creative Investors Conference: What a WGA Strike Hasn’t Solved, What Sells, Trends in a World That Is Ever More Local

variety.com The 2nd Creative Investors’ Conference, organized by the San Sebastian Festival and CAA Media Finance, took place as the U.S. saw history in the making: the end of the…

Meet 'The Golden Bachelor' cast and how to find them on social media

newsweek.com The Bachelor is back this fall with a mature makeover. The Golden Bachelor is the latest spin-off of the iconic dating show, and will see 22 women fighting to win the heart…

‘Daily Show’ Sets Oct. 16 Return With More Guest Hosts

variety.com Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” will return to the air on October 16, the latest of TV’s late-night shows to chart a reboot following a shut-down due to the Hollywood writers…

‘Yellowstone’ on CBS: More Than 3 Million Premiere Viewers Had Never Seen the Show Before

variety.com “Yellowstone” brought 6.6 million viewers to CBS when it made its broadcast debut last week, a number that climbed to nearly 7.5 million when accounting for three days of…

‘Love Is Blind’ Creator Denies ‘Insulting’ Allegations of Mistreatment and Excessive Alcohol Use on Set

thewrap.com “Love Is Blind” series creator Chris Coelen vehemently denies allegations from former cast members who say they were isolated, had their mental health concerns ignored and…

Comedy Central Widens Search for ‘Daily Show’ Host Beyond Hasan Minhaj (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Comedy Central is going back to square one in its efforts to find a new host for “The Daily Show.” The Paramount Global cable network is considering a wider array of…

‘Love Is Blind’ Creator Confronts Cast Members’ Allegations, From Ignoring Mental Health to Lack of Food and Water on Set (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com When “Love Is Blind” made its debut on Netflix in 2020, the series introduced a completely new way for people to find love, without all the rules of usual dating. On the…

Dan + Shay on Rebounding From a Near-Breakup, Joining ‘The Voice’ as Coaches, and Coming Up WIth Three Different Kinds of Wedding Songs

variety.com For a while there, unbeknown to all but a few, there was a danger that hit country-pop duo Dan + Shay might go separate ways. But replacing the “+” in their moniker for a…

‘Sound of Freedom’ to Get Digital Release in November

variety.com You can soon hear the “Sound of Freedom” from home. The film, which made its theatrical debut in July, will get digital and physical releases throughout October and…

‘Reservation Dogs’ Co-Creator on How Robert Altman’s ‘Nashville’ Inspired the Series Finale

variety.com “Reservation Dogs” ended its three-season run on Wednesday with a funeral — but also with a lot of joy. In bringing almost all of the show’s characters into one place for…

Box Office: ‘PAW Patrol’ and ‘Saw X’ to Battle for No. 1 in Crowded Weekend

variety.com Paramount’s animated “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” looks to rule the box office in a weekend that’s packed with new releases. Three other movies, Lionsgate’s gruesome “Saw…

Heinz creates ‘Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch’ condiment for Taylor Swift

aol.com Not even bottled ketchup is immune from the excitement of the possible romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Heinz is releasing a limited edition “Ketchup and…

How to Watch Tonight’s Second Republican Presidential Debate Online for Free

variety.com The second debate consisting of Republicans competing for the 2024 presidential bid is here. Following last month’s debate in Wisconsin, the second primary Republican debate…

‘We Caused Them Pain’: The Inside Story of How the WGA and AMPTP Negotiated a ‘Great Deal’ to End the Writers Strike

variety.com The backchanneling began to pick up steam after the WGA strike passed the 60-day mark and actors joined writers on picket lines in July. At that pivotal point, Chris Keyser…

Emma Thompson Is Right: The Word ‘Content’ Is Rude

nytimes.com In fact, Variety itself had run, just a few days earlier, a pointed rebuke to the term from no less an authority than the Oscar-winning actor and screenwriter Emma Thompson.…

Meikincine Nabs International Sales on Reflective San Sebastian Rough-Cut Title ‘Maybe It’s True What They Say About Us,’ From Chile’s Storyboard Media…

variety.com As it plays in competition at San Sebastian’s Works In Progress Latam strand, Buenos Aires-based sales agency Meikincine has swooped on international sales rights for…

When will late night shows return? What we know as writers' strike ends

newsweek.com Late night talk shows are expected to be among the first programs to return to screens, as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike officially comes to an end following 148…

Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sujoy Ghosh’s ‘Suspect X’ Adaptation ‘Jaane Jaan’ Tops Global Netflix Chart (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Sujoy Ghosh’s Netflix original film “Jaane Jaan,” headlined by Bollywood royalty Kareena Kapoor Khan, has become the number one non-English film globally for the streamer.…

‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ Set to Return This Friday, After Last Week’s Decision to Push Pause

variety.com “Real Time with Bill Maher” is returning to HBO this Friday, a week later than originally planned. Maher delayed plans to bring back “Real Time” last week as the WGA and…

Golden Globes Expels Three Voters for Conduct Violations as 15 Others Leave Awards Organization

variety.com As the Golden Globes transitions to a for-profit organization, three members have been expelled for conduct violations. Meanwhile, another 15 former members and emeritus…

NCIS: Sydney Release Date, Cast, Plot, Trailer And More Details

looper.com Learn More The long-running CBS franchise continues to expand with "NCIS: Sydney," a new addition to the lineup that shakes things up. Instead of choosing to set up shop at…

Oscars Predictions: Best Visual Effects

variety.com Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming…

‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Judge David Walliams Sues Fremantle After Alleged ’Sexually Explicit’ Comments About Contestants Leaked

variety.com David Walliams has filed suit against “Britain’s Got Talent” producer Fremantle after he was accused last November for allegedly making sexually explicit comments about a…

The daily gossip: Chevy Chase says 'Community' wasn't 'funny enough' for him, Golden Globes to add a category for blockbuster movies, and more

theweek.com 1. Chevy Chase says 'Community' wasn't 'funny enough' for him Six seasons and a controversial podcast appearance! Chevy Chase discussed his time on "Community" on Marc…

‘Hunger Games’ Team Won’t Make Finnick and Haymitch Prequel Films Without Author Suzanne Collins: ‘I Will Always Want to Follow Her Lead’

variety.com “The Hunger Games” film franchise is returning to the big screen after an eight-year hiatus with the upcoming release of “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel film…

CollegeHumor Changes Name to Dropout, as Digital Comedy Player Rebrands for Streaming

variety.com CollegeHumor is dropping its collegiate moniker after nearly 25 years… to become Dropout. The company is officially rebranding from CollegeHumor to Dropout, the name of the…

Chevy Chase Bashes ‘Community’: “The Show Wasn’t Funny Enough”

hollywoodreporter.com Chevy Chase has once again taken aim at his former sitcom Community. The 79-year-old actor says NBC’s comedy series, which ran for six seasons, wasn’t funny enough for him.…

The Golden Globes Make History With Stand-Up Comedy & Blockbuster Movie Awards

looper.com Learn More A huge change is coming to the Golden Globes — namely, that two big categories have been added to the awards ceremony. According to an exclusive report in…

Kanye West’s Dr. Dre Collaboration, ‘Jesus Is King 2,’ Leaks

variety.com Kanye West’s 2019 collaboration with Dr. Dre has leaked, Variety has confirmed. Titled “Jesus Is King 2,” the album is a follow-up to West’s Grammy-winning first full gospel…

The Pink-Haired Secret Weapon Behind 'Blue Eye Samurai'

vanityfair.com The title character of Blue Eye Samurai is an expert at staying hidden when out in the open. Tinted glasses. Low-slung jingasa hat. Preternaturally silent, and speaking only…

Golden Globes Add Blockbuster and Stand-Up Comic Categories

vanityfair.com Not too long ago, the Academy attempted to welcome blockbuster films to the race by adding an “outstanding popular film” category to the Oscars. The idea was met with such…

Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed and Jeremy Allen White Test Their Love Triangle in ‘Fingernails’ Trailer

variety.com Jessie Buckley, Jeremy Allen White and Riz Ahmed find themselves caught in a love triangle in the new Apple film “Fingernails,” which debuted its first trailer Tuesday…

‘Blue Beetle’ Gets Digital Release on Prime Video

variety.com It seems that “Blue Beetle” has come full circle. The superhero movie was originally slated as an HBO Max (now simply known as Max) streaming release, but then moved to a…

‘Love Is Blind’ Boss Insists Lydia and Uche’s Past Relationship Was a ‘Complete Shock,’ Reveals Season 5 Had ‘Multiple’ Engaged Couples Not Shown

variety.com SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from the first four episodes of “Love Is Blind” Season 5, now streaming on Netflix. The first quarter of “Love Is Blind”…

Lady Gaga’s Massive Per-Night Payday Brought Her Back To Las Vegas

forbes.com In July, Lady Gaga surprised her legion of fans by announcing she was once again kickstarting her Las Vegas residency…one of them, at least. The singer’s Jazz + Piano show,…

JoJo Siwa lashes out at paparazzi over "bizarre" migrant crisis question

newsweek.com Footage of JoJo Siwa calling out a reporter over a "bizarre" question about the migrant crisis has netted the YouTuber some new fans. A clip shared to TikTok by The…

‘May December’ Trailer: Natalie Portman Unravels Julianne Moore and Charles Melton’s Marriage in Todd Haynes’ Tabloid Scandal Drama

variety.com Cannes darling “May December” has unveiled its first trailer starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore and Charles Melton. Directed by filmmaker Todd Haynes, the film first…

Chevy Chase Disses ‘Community’ as ‘Not Funny’ or ‘Hard-Hitting Enough for Me’: ‘I Just Didn’t Want to Be Surrounded’ by ‘Those People’

variety.com Chevy Chase appeared on Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast (via Rolling Stone) and claimed that “Community,” the NBC sitcom he starred on for 83 episodes, was “not funny enough for…

Deborah Roberts Named Co-Anchor at ABC News’ ’20/20′ (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Deborah Roberts is taking up co-anchor duties at ABC News’ “20/20,” the latest in a line of distinguished anchors that includes Barbra Walters, Hugh Downs, Diane Sawyer,…

Are Rick And Morty's New Voices AI-Generated? Here's The Truth

looper.com Learn More Are Rick And Morty's New Voices AI-Generated? Here's The Truth After over six months of speculation and anticipation, "Rick and Morty" fans have finally gotten…

‘The Endless Trench’ Directors Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño’s New Film ‘Marco’ Joins Film Factory Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Film Factory Entertainment has swooped on international sales rights to “Marco,” the next film from Basque filmmaking trio Aitor Arregi, Jon Garaño and Jose Mari Goenaga.…

With Carlota Pereda’s ‘The Chapel,’ Paul Urkijo’s ‘Irati,’ Genre Cinema Gets A Boost In The Basque Country

variety.com Spain’s Basque Country, an ever-evolving film hub, continues to see a consolidation of talent driven by an animation boom alongside an increase in the production of…

Spain’s Javier Macipe Talks San Sebastian New Directors Title ‘The Blue Star:’ ‘Great Stories Have to Be Told Sooner or Later’

variety.com Frenetic and high-flying ‘90s rock emblem Mauricio Aznar trades his position as enigmatic frontman of Zaragoza’s Más Birras for a journey towards the soul of his craft in…

Basque Animation Surge: Drivers of its Building Success

variety.com At this year’s Annecy, the most important animation festival in the world, Basque animations were out in force. With a diverse showcase ranging from the nostalgic cartoon…

What happens next in Hollywood as writers reach a deal to end strike?

thehill.com Film and television writers appear poised to return to work, after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) reached a tentative agreement with the Hollywood studios on Sunday.…

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe’s Production Company Names Camille Bernier-Green as Head of Development (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com A Touch More, the production company founded by world-renowned athletes Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, has announced the hiring of industry veteran Camille Bernier-Green as its…

‘Heels,’ ‘Run the World,’ ‘Blindspotting’ Canceled at Starz; ‘Venery of Samantha Bird’ Not Moving Forward (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Starz is canceling four of its series, Variety has learned exclusively. Specifically, “Heels,” “Run the World,” and “Blindspotting” will not get new seasons at the cable…

Minecraft Creator Notch: 'Glad They're Cracking Down' on Bitcoin Reward Servers

decrypt.co Minecraft recently updated its usage guidelines to ban play-to-earn models and token-gating functionality on fan-operated game servers, clearing the way for developer Mojang…

NCIS Star David McCallum Dead At 90

looper.com Learn More On September 25, the entertainment world lost a true icon. Big and small screen journeyman David McCallum has died of natural causes at the age of 90, as…

Starz Cancels Three Series and Scraps Another

hollywoodreporter.com With the months-long WGA walkout looking set for imminent resolve, Starz is getting ahead of the inevitable post-strike culling. The network has canceled four original…

Isabel Coixet Talks Laia Costa-Fronted San Sebastian Competition Title ‘Un Amor’

variety.com Incendiary Spanish director Isabel Coixet (“The Secret Life of Words”) heads to San Sebastian for the international premiere of her latest drama “Un Amor,” a take on…

Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Covenant’ Is Now Streaming on Prime Video

variety.com Guy Ritchie’s “The Covenant,” after releasing in theaters in April, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The wartime thriller is also available to rent for $5.99 or buy…

‘Gran Turismo’ Races to Amazon Prime Video

variety.com “Gran Turismo” is the latest video game movie from PlayStation Productions and it’s available to stream as a digital purchase on Amazon Prime Video on September 26. Gran…

Writers Strike Deal: Here’s When Daytime TV, Late-Night TV And More May Return

forbes.com As the Writers Guild of America strike nears its apparent end following a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, questions about…

One Down, A Long Way To Go For Hollywood After WGA Strike Deal

forbes.com The sighs of relief and celebration was palpable across much of Hollywood after Sunday night’s announcement of a tentative settlement of the 156-day strike by the Writers…

Drew Barrymore’s Talk Show Will Return in October After Her WGA Mess

variety.com After a tentative agreement was reached between the WGA and AMPTP on Sunday, Drew Barrymore’s talk show is looking to return in October, sources close to production tell…

After Backlash, ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere Moves Ahead After Tentative WGA Deal Is Reached

variety.com Less than 24 hours after the WGA reached a tentative deal to end the 146-day strike, Variety has learned that “Dancing With the Stars” is moving ahead with its planned…

As Hollywood writers reach deal, actors’ strike gets full spotlight

axios.com Now that a tentative agreement has been reached between Hollywood writers and studios, all eyes are on the ongoing actors strike that's entering its third month. Why it…

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 32 To Premiere As Scheduled With Matt Walsh Following WGA Deal

deadline.com ABC will proceed as planned with the Sept. 26 season premiere of Dancing with the Stars in light of the WGA and the studios reaching a tentative agreement Sunday night. The…