Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Signs Disney First Look Deal to Develop Theatrical and Streaming Films (EXCLUSIVE)
The Rock is moving to the Magic Kingdom. Seven Bucks Productions, the film and TV content label founded by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia, has signed a first-look deal with The Walt Disney Company to develop films for theatrical and streaming, Variety has learned exclusively. The projects will be possible vehicles for Johnson to star …
2024 Emmy Ballots Revealed: 33% Decrease in Top Series Submissions, Some Races to Produce Fewer Nominees Than Expected
After weeks of FYC events and relentless campaigning from studios, voting for the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations has officially begun, with Television Academy members holding ballots in hand. Nearly 24,000 industry professionals, divided among 31 professional peer groups (which includes directors, producers, artisans and more), sit among the ranks of the organization, with each …
Kevin Jonas says it's 'time to heal' after having skin cancer removed from his forehead. What is basal cell carcinoma?
The 36-year-old singer documented the procedure to remove a small bump from his head with fans on Instagram.
PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra games for June 2024
PlayStation has announced the games being added to PS Plus Premium and Extra on Tuesday, June 18.
Big Boys confirmed for season 3 on Channel 4
Big Boys has been renewed for season 3 by Channel 4.
Riley Keough on Making Sure ‘Under the Bridge’ Wasn’t Exploitative: ‘I’m Trying to Be Thoughtful’
When actress and producer Riley Keough received the first episode of Hulu’s “Under the Bridge,” she was apprehensive. Keough wanted to make sure this story was more than just entertainment and the story wasn’t an exploitative one. “I’m really trying to be thoughtful about what I’m putting into the world,” she tells Variety’s Awards Circuit …
Former Paramount, Reel FX Exec Jared Mass Launches Chalkdust Animation Studios’ First Project, An Animated C.S. Lewis Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
Today, at the Annecy Animation Festival, former Head of Reel FX Originals and Paramount Animation vice president Jared Mass announced the first project at Chalkdust Animation Studios, a new CG label based in Atlanta, Ga. focused on real-time, virtual production for film and TV projects. Chalkdust’s debut project, “Boxen: The Childhood Chronicles of C.S. Lewis,” …
‘House of the Dragon’ Renewed for Season 3
Demonstrating the formidable strength of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” empire, the network has renewed “House of the Dragon” for Season 3, in advance of its Season 2 premiere on June 16. The “Game of Thrones” spinoff series — co-created by Ryan Condal and “Thrones” author George R.R. Martin — has proven to be a fire-breathing …
Hunter Schafer Joins ‘Blade Runner 2099’ TV Series at Amazon Alongside Michelle Yeoh
“Euphoria” and “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” star Hunter Schafer has been tapped as the co-star opposite Michelle Yeoh in Amazon’s upcoming “Blade Runner 2099” TV series. The show is a sequel to both the original “Blade Runner” film and the followup film, “Blade Runner 2049.” The storyline is being kept under wraps and …
Donald Trump Reportedly Questions Taylor Swift’s Support for Joe Biden in Meeting With House Republicans: ‘Why Would She Endorse This Dope?’
Donald Trump can’t stop talking about Taylor Swift. In a meeting with the Republican members of the House of Representatives on Thursday morning, Trump reportedly questioned Swift’s support of President Joe Biden, according to CNN Capitol Hill reporter Melanie Zanona. “In meeting with House Rs, Trump attacked DOJ as ‘dirty no good bastards’ and questioned …
Cameras Rolling on Ciudad Cinema, Machete’s ‘Here Be Dragons’ in Mexico (EXCLUSIVE)
Principal photography of Mexican writer-director Iria Gómez Concheiro’s dystopian thriller “Here be Dragons” is underway in Mexico, with Gómez Concheiro’s Ciudad Cinema producing alongside “La Jaula de Oro” producer Machete Prods., led by Edher Campos. “When the project was broached to me last year by Iria and her producing partner Rodrigo Rios Legaspi, I was …
Race Across The World winner announces new role
Race Across the World winner Owen Wood has been confirmed as an ambassador for youth charity The Mix in the wake of his appearance on the show.
'The Acolyte fulfils its promise of being the gayest Star Wars has ever been'
The Star Wars franchise had a low bar for queer representation, but The Acolyte shows the galaxy far, far away is slowing coming closer to representing our own.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon shares arthritis diagnosis
Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon has shared her arthritis diagnosis.
Grace Van Patten to Play Amanda Knox in Hulu Limited Series Following Margaret Qualley’s Exit
Grace Van Patten will play the lead role in Hulu’s upcoming untitled Amanda Knox project, executive produced by Knox herself. Per the official description, the eight-episode limited series is “based on the true story of how Knox was wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself truly …
‘The Day I Became a Bird’ Video Game Adaptation in Development at Passion Pictures, Hyper Luminal Games: Demoing in Annecy (EXCLUSIVE)
From MIFA’s new XR&Games Area, three-time Oscar-winning production company Passion Pictures has revealed it’s working with Hyper Luminal Games to develop a new video game adaptation of the studio’s animated short “The Day I Became a Bird.” Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker and Passion co-founder Andrew Ruhemann, “The Day I Became a Bird” is based on …
p*rnsak Pichetshote Launching ‘The Horizon Experiment,’ Publishing and Incubation Program at Image Comics (EXCLUSIVE)
Celebrated Thai American comic book creator p*rnsak Pichetshote is launching The Horizon Experiment, a series of five one-shot comic books. Each one features original protagonists from marginalized backgrounds set in a popular genre and inspired by pop culture icons. Each character’s unique background allows the stories to go into new directions. Pichetshote is the creator …
Everything we know about Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2024
More famous faces will soon be put through their paces in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins 2024. Here’s what we know about the Channel 4 show’s return.
Sam Thompson reveals plans to host new dating show
Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson has revealed he's keen to host his own dating show following Love Island: Aftersun role.
Mill Valley Film Festival to Honor Jude Law With Tribute
Jude Law will be honored with a tribute at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival, the California Film Institute announced. The festival is set to run from Oct. 3 through Oct. 13. The actor will participate in an onstage conversation and presentation of the MVFF Award, which is presented to the recipients of the festival’s …
