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Invercine, Gema Films and Gaman Cine, Top Producers on Latin America’s Film-TV Scene, Bring to Market New Productions

Invercine, Gema Films and Gaman Cine, top producers on Latin America’s film-TV scene, will bring to market their latest productions at Sanfic Industria in its industry centerpiece, WIP Iberoamericana. Turning on Alejandro Zambra, one of Latin America’s most-read novelists whose “Poeta Chileno” is currently being adapted by Oscar winning Sebastián Lelio (“A Fantastic Woman”), “Zambra,” […]

Kennedy Center Sets 2026 Honorees: David Mamet, Paul Anka, Andy Garcia and More

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, along with President Donald Trump, has announced this year’s slate of honorees. Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell will receive the prestigious honor at the 49th Kennedy Center Honors, taking place for the first time at the Capital One Arena on […]

Sega’s ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ to Launch Lingokids Games (EXCLUSIVE)

“Sonic the Hedgehog” is coming to the popular interactive kids’ gaming platform Lingokids this December as part of a larger ongoing partnership with Sega. Developed as a collaboration between Sega and Lingokids Studios, these five “Sonic” games will combine “fast-paced adventures with playful learning experiences” and feature “Sonic the Hedgehog” characters including Sonic himself, as […]

‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Soundtrack Finally Gets Release Date, Featuring Music From David Tennant’s Return

“Doctor Who fans will soon be able to revisit David Tennant’s return to the TARDIS, this time through a new soundtrack collection featuring music from the BBC sci-fi series’ 60th anniversary specials. Silva Screen Records will release an accompanying CD for “Doctor Who: The 60th Anniversary Specials”on Dec. 4, marking the first official soundtrack release […]

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‘Obsession’ Breakout Inde Navarrette to Receive Rising Star Award at Palm Springs Film Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

Inde Navarrette, the breakout star of Focus Features’ horror blockbuster “Obsession,” will receive the Rising Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards, Variety has learned exclusively. Navarrette joins the growing list of honorees that already includes Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, who share the Vanguard Award for “The Invite.” […]

Olivia Rodrigo to Release First Holiday Song, ‘Take Me Home (4 Christmas),’ With Music Video Starring Cynthia Nixon and ‘SNL’s’ Ben Marshall

Olivia Rodrigo is getting in the holiday spirit. The pop star will release her first-ever Christmas song, titled “Take Me Home (4 Christmas),” on Thursday at 5 p.m. PT. The track will be accompanied by a music video starring Rodrigo alongside “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon and “Saturday Night Live” breakout Ben Marshall. […]

Utopai Studios Names Former Disney AI Leader Hans Ku as Chief Product Officer

Utopai Studios, the AI-focused entertainment studio, has hired former Disney AI leader Hans Ku as its chief product officer, tapping a Hollywood studio veteran as the company tries to grow its content slate. Ku will focus on the studio’s product, engineering, research and business development teams, scale the startup’s AI tech and its AI production […]

Katey Sagal Returns to Fox in a Recurring Role on ‘Best Medicine’

Katey Sagal is returning to where it all really began for her: Fox. The actress, who helped launch the Fox network in primetime via “Married … With Children” and later was a key voice on Fox’s animated hit “Futurama” (now on Hulu), will return via a recurring role in the network’s drama “Best Medicine.” On […]

Variety’s ‘A Night in the Writers’ Room: Awards Season Edition’ Returns for 2026

Variety’s “A Night in the Writers’ Room” returns for its annual “Awards Season Edition” on Nov. 11 in Los Angeles. This highly anticipated event will shine a spotlight on the fall awards season’s new and returning shows, featuring the talented storytellers who bring these captivating narratives to life across drama, limited and comedy series. The […]

Dominic West, John Cleese, Portia de Rossi Join Jeff Daniels in Trudie Styler’s Comedy ‘The Reception’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Dominic West (“The Crown”), John Cleese (“A Fish Called Wanda”) and Portia de Rossi (“Arrested Development”) have joined Jeff Daniels in “The Reception,” Trudie Styler’s ensemble comedy. Beta Cinema is launching international sales on the project at the American Film Market, which kicks off Nov. 10. CAA is representing domestic rights. The cast also includes […]

Can Abuse Allegations Against a Celebrity Be Silenced Over Mental Health Claims? A Defamation Lawyer Explains the Unusual Case Gripping the U.K.

As has been widely reported on both side of the Atlantic, a “well-known individual” in the U.K. is currently waiting to hear whether his legal effort to block two media outlets from publishing allegations of “inappropriate and exploitative sexual activity with girls and young women” has been successful. Lawyers for the individual — who denies the […]

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Inside NBC News’ Bid to Break Out From Election-Night Pack

Tom Llamas says that on Election Night, he’ll stay up late by sipping espresso that he takes the same way he likes his news — without sugar. Hard facts are likely to surface quickly as different precincts, counties and states tabulate their votes in an election that could change control of Congress. The espresso may […]