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Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ and ‘La Bola Negra’s ‘La Nieve’ Among Nominees for Hollywood Music In Media Awards

Taylor Swift and “La Bola Negra’s” “La Nieve,” performed by Guitarricadelafuente (written by Álvaro Lafuente, Raül Refree and Lucas Duran) are among the nominees for this year’s Hollywood Music in Media Awards. The ceremony honors composers, songwriters, music supervisors and artists for their contributions to music in film, television, video games and other visual media. […]

Jimmy Fallon Works on Big Plays for NBC’s ‘Tonight’: ‘Fockers’ After Football, L.A. Olympics, 75th Show Anniversary in 2029 (EXCLUSIVE)

TV viewers who tune in to NBC Sunday night will no doubt see some interesting plays from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on “Sunday Night Football.” And if they stay a little longer, they’ll see some intriguing maneuvers from Jimmy Fallon. A special Sunday-night telecast of NBC’s “Tonight Show” will feature a […]

Gavin Newsom Proposes Expanding California’s Movie and TV Tax Credit to at Least $1 Billion

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, on the eve of the 2026 midterm elections, is calling for another major expansion of the state’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program. Newsom is proposing an increase to California’s entertainment production incentive program from $750 million in annual tax credits to at least $1 billion, expanding what the governor’s office […]

Spain’s Indie Distribution Surges but Large Challenges Remain, Highlighted at Valladolid’s Merci Market

Spain’s indie film distributors are flexing growing box office muscle — and attracting a broader range of buyers to Valladolid’s Merci market. Presented at Merci, Rentrak figures showed that members of Adicine, Spain’s leading association of independent film distributors, saw box office receipts rise 45% through September. Elastica Films’ “La Bola Negra,” released Sept. 25, […]

Netflix U.K. Layoffs Hit Up to 3% of London HQ, Production VP Anna Mallett Exits

The seismic changes at Netflix have rippled across the pond, with up to 3% of the streamer’s London HQ laid off, it has now been confirmed. The aftershocks from last month’s U.S. re-org have also claimed U.K. and EMEA production VP Anna Mallett, who has exited amid the shake-up. Mallett, who was vice president of […]

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Fox Corp. Sees Q1 Profit Hike on World Cup, Political Ads

Fox Corporation said profit in its fiscal first quarter was bolstered by advertising revenue tied to its multi-week telecast of the FIFA World Cup as well as increases in political ads and in the number of subscribers to its TV networks — dynamics that many traditional media corporations are hard-pressed to duplicate in the streaming […]

The Best ‘Real Housewives’ Merch to Gift Bravoholics in 2026

From the “Summer House” love triangle that lit up thousands of group chats to Vicki Gunvalson’s return to Orange County, 2026 has given Bravo fans plenty to unpack. There was also Carole Radziwill’s “RHONY” comeback, the ever-shifting alliances in Salt Lake City and a “Real Housewives of Orange County” reunion that apparently calls for skinny-dipping. […]

Disney and the NFL Launch Limited-Edition Mickey & Friends Merch Ahead of Super Bowl LXI

Mickey & Friends are getting ready to head to Super Bowl LXI with a new lineup of limited-edition merchandise. Through their collaboration with the NFL, Disney launched three new collections on Thursday: Disney x Champion, Disney x FOCO and Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs. Featuring an array of T-shirts and crewnecks, the Disney x Champion […]

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‘Harry Potter’ Agent The Blair Partnership Taps Merlin’s Will Obbard, Amazon’s Alex Flanagan for Senior Roles as It Eyes New Growth Phase (EXCLUSIVE)

“Harry Potter” agent The Blair Partnership has appointed Will Obbard and Alex Flanagan to senior roles as the company eyes a new phase of growth. “I’m delighted to welcome Alex and Will to The Blair Partnership,” said Neil Blair, founding partner of The Blair Partnership. “Both bring exceptional experience in their respective fields and their […]

Ji.hlava New Visions Award Winner Karim Akalay Mixes Magic With ‘Anti-Social Realism’ in ‘6TM’: ‘It’s About Collective Strength Rather Than One Hero’

Karim Akalay’s “6TM” won the New Visions Award for the most promising European project at Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival. Variety spoke to Akalay at the festival. Set during a scorching summer at Brussels’ largest housing estate, Cité Modèle, the story follows three intertwining narratives within one family. Two kids chase a magic key to prevent […]

Ukraine-Set Drama About a Trans Man Barred From Fleeing War, ‘I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming,’ Wins Tokyo’s Ethical Film Award

German director and screenwriter Isabelle Stever’s “I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming” has won the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Ethical Film Award. The award, set up in 2023 with sponsor Sumitomo Corporation, highlights films that shed light on issues such as the environment, poverty and discrimination. A jury picks the winner from three nominees drawn from […]

Raye to Headline BST Hyde Park With Sienna Spiro Opening

Raye is set to headline BST Hyde Park in London this coming summer with special guest Sienna Spiro. The singer — who just won the U.K.’s prestigious Mercury Prize for her latest album, “This Music May Contain Hope” — will play the festival on Saturday, July 10. Sienna Spiro is the first opener to be […]