Hacks Concludes, Solidifying Its Status as TV Comedy Masterpiece
From Jean Smart’s Heart Surgery to a Shocking Lesbian Episode, ‘Hacks’ Ends — and Cements Its Legacy as One of TV’s Best Comedies https://t.co/oiArqsVFNs via @variety https://t.co/szx1imhuLe
Harrison Ford Returns for Season 4 After Optimistic Finale
‘Shrinking’ Creator Confirms Harrison Ford Will Return for Season 4 as Show’s Grief Storyline Ends With ‘An Incredibly Optimistic and Happy’ Finale https://t.co/gAv85VpIRR via @variety
Netflix Announces 2027, 2028 Actor Awards Dates
The Actor Awards Set Dates for 2027 and 2028 Ceremonies on Netflix https://t.co/2tFaaF1avh via @variety
Oscars Delayed Due to ABC’s Packed Feb Lineup
Likely reason why the #Oscars are so late: ABC’s first-quarter 2027 slate includes its first as the distributor for the #Grammys on Feb. 7, under a new 10-year deal running through 2036. ABC is also set to televise #SuperBowlLXI on Feb....
The Testaments Shines as a Stunning Handmaid Sequel
‘The Testaments’ Is a Stunning Follow-Up to Hulu’s Dystopian ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’: TV Review https://t.co/0tSuPorlgJ via @variety
Katherine LaNasa Poised to Become Second Back‑to‑back Emmy Winner
If Katherine LaNasa wins the Emmy for #ThePitt, she would be only the second woman to win consecutively for the first and second seasons in the supporting drama actress category, after Allison Janney for “The West Wing” https://t.co/FoExVw4ORY via @variety...
Sepideh Moafi Poised as First Persian Emmy Nominee
A breakout this season on #ThePitt is Sepideh Moafi as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi. If nominated for supporting drama actress, she would be the first Persian and Middle Eastern performer nominated in the category. https://t.co/FoExVw4ORY via @variety https://t.co/7qTHMypqLe
Noah Wyle’s ‘The Pitt’ Aims for Emmy Dynasty
Is ‘The Pitt’ Building an Emmy Dynasty? Why Noah Wyle’s Medical Drama Is Poised to Make History Again https://t.co/FoExVw4ORY via @variety https://t.co/VdrvA1AZbb
Spy Dramedy ‘Ponies’ Enters 20 Emmy Categories
EXCLUSIVE: The spy dramedy #Ponies will submit in the comedy races across 20 categories at the Emmys, including lead comedy actress for Emilia Clarke and supporting actress for Haley Lu Richardson. https://t.co/3lfAl5Dgb9 via @variety
Clarke, Richardson Lead ‘Ponies’ Emmy Push in 20 Comedy Slots
Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson Front ‘Ponies’ Emmy Campaign Across 20 Comedy Categories (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/3lfAl5Dgb9 via @variety
Only Three Shows Won Drama Emmys First Two Seasons
Will #ThePitt win drama Emmy again? Three series have won drama series for both their first and second seasons: “Hill Street Blues,” “The West Wing” and “Mad Men.” Notably, all three went on to win for additional seasons as well. https://t.co/FoExVw4ORY...
Noah Wyle’s ‘The Pitt’ Poised for Emmy Dynasty
Is ‘The Pitt’ Building an Emmy Dynasty? Why Noah Wyle’s Medical Drama Is Poised to Make History Again https://t.co/FoExVw4ORY via @variety
Paramount‑Skydance Raises $24B From Gulf Investors for Warner Bros. Deal
Paramount Skydance Secures $24 Billion From Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi Funds for Warner Bros. Deal: Report https://t.co/pBowLfuPXc via @variety
All Networks Face High Stakes in 2026 Emmy Race
Emmy Predictions: Latest Projections in 23 Categories as Every Network Has Something to Prove in 2026 https://t.co/bayY5ZZn34 via @variety
Netflix, Apple TV, HBO Max Vie for Drama Emmys
Emmy Predictions: Drama Series — Netflix, Apple TV and HBO Max Battle With Genre Shows Taking Center Stage https://t.co/k1Lo5SE0OX via @variety https://t.co/k14dG60ELD
Floyd Channels Tom Hanks' Everyman Warmth
Floyd’s innate goodness radiates through Harbour’s performance. It’s as if he’s tapped into the “everyman” warmth long associated with performers like Tom Hanks — “America’s Dad” — channeling it to reach new emotional depths in his acting arsenal. https://t.co/9ia6jVQUWb
Disney+ Greenlights Animorphs Series with Coogler’s Proximity
‘Animorphs’ TV Series in Development at Disney+, Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media to Produce (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/cxKS8d6H8x via @variety
Sony Pictures Classics Takes Over Row K's CinemaCon Slot
CinemaCon: Sony Pictures Classics Steps In to Replace Row K Entertainment in Film Showcase Presentation (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/TDRWiGbbyx via @variety
Ryan Gosling Leaves Directors' Next Film Project
Ryan Gosling Exits ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Directing Duo’s Next Movie https://t.co/UTFc0lFuz9 via @variety
Sterling K. Brown Joins Emmy Drama Lead Nominees
#Emmys: Lead Actor (Drama) Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise” Jon Hamm, “Your Friends and Neighbors” Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses” Mark Ruffalo, “Task” Morgan Spector, “The Gilded Age” (HBO Max) Noah Wyle, “The Pitt” (HBO Max) *** https://t.co/p7Zh9apYTo via @variety https://t.co/hNqAbG2wKv
Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Brings Dungeon Crawler Carl to Pe
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ TV Series From Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door, Chris Yost Lands at Peacock (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/k9ruqtP5re via @variety
Ayesha Harris Promoted to Series Regular; Supriya Ganesh Departs
‘The Pitt’ Ups Ayesha Harris to Series Regular for Season 3, Supriya Ganesh Exits (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/aMom1OsoyM via @variety
Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Harassment Suit Against Baldoni
Blake Lively’s Sex Harassment Suit Against Co-Star Justin Baldoni Gutted by Judge https://t.co/VCDx9YBEl6 via @variety
Olivia Rodrigo Unveils New Album “You Seem Pretty Sad”
Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ https://t.co/j8CS2E2Q2u via @variety
Amazon Poised to Dominate Emmy Comedy Race
Emmy Predictions: Comedy Series — Amazon Eyes Dominance With ‘Spider-Noir’ and ‘Jury Duty’ as HBO’s ‘Hacks’ Returns for Final Bow https://t.co/sID80SpVg3 via @variety
Trevor Noah to Host YouTube 2026 Upfront, Chappell Roan Performs
YouTube’s 2026 Upfront Taps Trevor Noah as Host, Chappell Roan to Perform https://t.co/K5nqKT3AGo via @variety
Grace Gummer’s Subtle Mastery Redefines Character Perception
Grace Gummer has delivered something genuinely rare with a showcase so carefully controlled that its impact sneaks up on you, and by the time you feel it, it has already changed the shape of how you perceived the character. ...
Jimmy Stewart Biopic Hits Theaters This November
Jimmy Stewart Biopic Coming to Theaters in November After Burns & Co. Entertainment Teams With Fathom (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/KCWImnZ7nl via @variety
Lee Ginsberg Leaves Firm to Launch Independent Awards Consultancy
Lee Ginsberg Exits Ginsberg / Libby to Become Independent Awards Consultant (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/RkiQfAyO7S via @variety
Dad‑Son Gaming Bond Celebrates
#SuperMarioGalaxy is a total blast. As a dad who still plays the games regularly with his son, it feels like a joyful celebration of 40 years of these iconic characters and worlds. Consider this my official request for a “Star...
Grace Gummer Shines, Proving Streep’s Acting Legacy Lives
In ‘Love Story,’ an Emmy-Worthy Grace Gummer Proves the Meryl Streep Acting Bloodline Is Strong https://t.co/1opdB5eEb5 via @variety
Family Movie Night: Super Mario Galaxy Adventure
Took the wife and the kiddos to a screening of "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" See you on the other side. #SuperMarioMovie https://t.co/lxJUKk8bEl
Hollywood Skips Cannes 2026; Auteurs Take Center Stage
Cannes 2026 Predictions: Hollywood Studios Are Sitting Out; Pedro Almodovar, Nicolas Winding Refn and More Auteurs to Drive the Lineup https://t.co/C4CkMe4j9n via @variety
Project Hail Mary Soars, ‘They Will Kill You’ Falters
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Adds $14.6 Million; ‘They Will Kill You’ Cuts Down $2.3 Million on Opening Day https://t.co/1ihy0R45Cl via @variety
Clipping: New Viral Marketing Tactic Dominating Music Industry
What Is ‘Clipping,’ the Viral Marketing Strategy That’s Taking Over the Music Biz? https://t.co/LJVT5j5Q2w via @variety
Variety Predicts Emmy Contenders for Limited Series
#Emmys Predictions: Limited or Anthology Series "Beef” (Netflix) “DTF St. Louis” (HBO Max) “Half Man” (HBO Max) “Lord of the Flies” (Netflix) *** “Love Story” (FX) https://t.co/rScZoRA0l8 via @variety https://t.co/KcB3hxQEXB
Geoffrey Owens Joins “The Pitt” Season Two
Geoffrey Owens to Guest Star on ‘The Pitt’ Season 2: First Look (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/yMvGly1BGn via @variety
Tom Hanks, Bad Bunny Team up for Baseball Film
Tom Hanks to Star in Baseball Movie With Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo Eyed for Roles; Sony Leads Bidding War for Marielle Heller Project (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/H4I3iJKnnD via @variety
YouTube Deal Signals Upcoming Oscars Venue Shift
I predicted the #Oscars venue change after the YouTube deal was announced. If you're going to overhaul the entire show, that would include venues as well. https://t.co/xlAOHLMrvY via @variety https://t.co/jVEerLQO8q
Emmys Reveal Unpredictable Competition Across All Categories
#Emmys: An Unsettled Field Unfolds Across Drama, Comedy and Limited Series Categories https://t.co/bayY5ZZn34 via @Variety
Variety Critic Peter Debruge Named SXSW Film Festival Director
Congratulations to Peter Debruge (@AskDebruge), Chief Film Critic at Variety, who has been named Director of the SXSW Film & TV Festival and will assume the role beginning April 6. https://t.co/XUsQmA6klP
Project Hail Mary Sets Amazon MGM Record with $80.5M Debut
Box Office: Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Scores Biggest Debut of Year With $80.5 Million, Sets Amazon MGM Record https://t.co/sf4HzrJ8Ks via @variety
Rockstar Servers Down, Saturday Gaming Plans Ruined
@RockstarGames servers are down. And here I thought i would try to enjoy some gaming on a Saturday afternoon... what was i thinking?
Project Hail Mary Gains Early Oscar Momentum
It’s still early in the year, but already “Project Hail Mary” looks like it could have a strong gravitational pull on Oscar voters. https://t.co/8uvRVFE9u3 via @variety https://t.co/Z5XxeXKqHL
Gosling’s Rock Buddy in ‘Project Hail Mary’ Earns Oscar Buzz
Why Ryan Gosling’s Friendship With a Rock in ‘Project Hail Mary’ Is the First Oscar-Worthy Performance of the Year https://t.co/8uvRVFE9u3 via @variety
James Ortiz Crafts ‘Rocky’ Alien for ‘Project Hail Mary’
Bringing Rocky to Life: How ‘Project Hail Mary’ Puppeteer James Ortiz Created the Movie’s Lovable Alien https://t.co/QYYokyOHem via @variety
Chuck Norris, Action Icon and Childhood Hero, Dies at 86
A complicated figure but still a staple of my childhood. Thanks especially for SIDEKICKS. Chuck Norris, Action Icon and ‘Walker Texas Ranger’ Star, Dies at 86 https://t.co/ksF6Np3Cm8 via @variety https://t.co/KGqgzuqBbD
Emmys Reveal This Year's Top Comedy Series
#Emmys: Comedy Series "Abbott Elementary” “The Comeback” “Hacks” “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat” “The Lowdown” “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” “Only Murders in the Building” “Spider-Noir” https://t.co/2H88L6PWu6 via @variety https://t.co/AofVVDpbRQ
DiCaprio and Lawrence Reunite in Scorsese’s Marriage Horror
‘What Happens at Night’ First Look: Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawerence Reunite in Martin Scorsese’s Marriage Horror Story https://t.co/9RnnryE1MO via @variety
AI Revives Val Kilmer for New Film
Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI to Star in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Movie — First Look (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/6XZm3ZWYTg via @variety