Adam Driver will star in a hostage drama series from Netflix titled “Rabbit, Rabbit.” The show is written by Peter Craig (“The Town,” “The Batman”) and directed by Philip Barantini, who won an Emmy for his work helming the Netflix limited series “Adolescence.” The logline reads: “When an escaped convict is cornered by law enforcement […]...
YouTube is making a significant reorganization to its product teams, with veteran exec Christian Oestlien taking the reins of a newly created group housing all of the video giant’s subscription products. Oestlien, previously VP of product management, is now VP of YouTube’s Subscriptions Products, reporting directly to CEO Neal Mohan. Oestlien will oversee YouTube TV, […]...
CBS News’ Saturday morning broadcast will look less distinct than the rest of the division’s morning-news programming, according to a person familiar with the matter, following layoffs across parent corporation Paramount Global unveiled Wednesday. The layoffs will also affect CBS News operations in South Africa, this person says, with a bureau in Johannesburg closing and […]...
Asian World Film Festival returns Nov. 11-20 with a showcase of films from more than 30 Asian countries, including 20 films selected for the international Oscar race. The competition lineup comprises 15 films vying for Snow Leopard trophies for best film, actor, actress, the Jury Discretionary Award, Special Jury Prize and Audience Award. The festival […]...
As expected, Drake has filed a notice of appeal in his defamation case against Universal Music Group over the promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” In a filing on Wednesday morning, representatives for Drake wrote that the rapper was providing notice of appeal to the District Court’s opinion and order from earlier this month. […]...
With the start of the MLS Cup Playoffs 2025, the soccer playoff bracket begins with the top 16 teams in post-season play — such as Philadelphia Union, Inter Miami CF, New York City FC, San Diego FC, Los Angeles FC and others. Here’s how to find a livestream to watch playoff matches. When Is the […]...
“BMF” has been canceled at Starz, Variety has learned. The crime drama aired for four seasons at the premium cabler, with the Season 4 finale airing back in August. The show originally debuted on Starz in 2021. “BMF” was one of several shows that Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson produced for Starz via G-Unit Films and […]...
Hidden Empire Film Group, the independent studio behind films such as “Fatale” and “Meet the Blacks,” has signed with CAA for representation. Founded by director Deon Taylor and producer Roxanne Avent Taylor, Hidden Empire’s mantra is that multi-cultural representation is good business. The studio aims to create bold and culture-driven stories that amplify underrepresented voices […]...
87North, the production company behind films such as “The Fall Guy,” “Nobody” and the John Wick franchise is back for the Stunt Design Showdown. Now in its second year, the showdown is a competition for upcoming stunt performers. It also serves as a launchpad for stunt perfomers offering participants access to professional facilities, mentorship, production […]...
Shortly after wrapping the short film “America,” Luca Castellani achieved American citizenship, an accomplishment that the Brazilian-born actor describes as “bittersweet.” “It’s bittersweet because I look back and I don’t recognize the country I’ve been fighting for and I desired to live in,” Castellani said of the United States in a post-screening discussion alongside “America” […]...