Patreon Lays Off 20% of Employees as Part of ‘Painful’ Restructuring
Patreon, the creator-focused monetization platform, said on Thursday it was laying off 20% of its employees as it…
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LISTEN: How Travis Scott is Ascending to Culture Moguldom Through Music, Movies, Retail, Business and More
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Angelique Jackson details her time…
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L.A. Production Volume Down Slightly, as Recovery Continues to Sputter
Los Angeles production volume fell slightly in the second quarter of 2026, as an increase in state tax incentives has…
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‘Industry’ Season 5 Casts Zosia Mamet
Zosia Mamet has joined the upcoming fifth season of “Industry” at HBO, Variety has learned. As previously announced,…
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‘The Strange Architect,’ New Series by ‘Annihilation’ Author Jeff VanderMeer, Sells to Farrar, Straus and Giroux in Seven-Figure Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Farrar, Straus and Giroux has acquired “The Strange Architect,” a new four-book series by bestselling author Jeff…
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‘Breaking Bad’ Star Giancarlo Esposito Signs With UTA for Representation (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor, director and producer Giancarlo Esposito has signed with United Talent Agency for representation in all areas.…
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‘Myron Bolitar’ Series Adds 10 To Cast, Including Melissa Benoist, Bebe Neuwirth, Jamie Hector, Quincy Isaiah
Netflix has added ten new cast members to its “Myron Bolitar” series. Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens (“Romeo and Juliet”…
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Venice Chief Alberto Barbera on Landing Robert Pattinson Film ‘Primetime’ at the Last Minute and Lack of U.S. Studios at the Festival: They Are ‘Experiencing an Identity Crisis’
Venice Film Festival chief Alberto Barbera has pulled off a pretty impressive feat this year by assembling a buzzy…
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‘Percy Jackson’ Season 3 Sets November Release Date, Star Walker Scobell Says It Will Stay True to ‘Titan’s Curse’ Book
Get ready, demigods. Disney+ screened the first few minutes of Season 3 of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” at San…
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FCC Poised to Hand Broadcasters Long-Sought Win in Abolishing Station Ownership Cap as Brendan Carr Probes Tension Between TV Groups and Platforms
Broadcast TV station owners have been stuck in media’s wilderness for most of the past two decades or so as the…
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Sienna Spiro Plays Intimate Benefit Concert for North Shore Animal League
Fast-rising British singer Sienna Spiro played a special set at New York’s intimate Soho Sessions in support of the…
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Lilly Wachowski Boards Alexandra Grey’s Sci-Fi Short ‘The Day Before’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Matrix” and “Sense8” co-creator Lilly Wachowski has boarded “The Day Before,” an indie sci-fi short written,…
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Colman Domingo Rips Elon Musk’s Plan for AI ‘The Odyssey’ Movie: ‘It’ll Be ‘Whiter Than Christmas at Cracker Barrel’
Colman Domingo slammed Elon Musk’s plan for an AI-generated version of “The Odyssey.” “By historically accurate, he…
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Athletes and Execs Join Forces at Variety’s Inaugural Sports and Entertainment Studio, Featuring Russell Wilson, Jimmie Johnson and Jay Williams
As the worlds of entertainment and sports continue to overlap, Variety held its inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio…
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Oscar Voters Rave Over Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ at First Academy Screenings: ‘The Definitive Filmmaker of Our Time’
“What was the song of the sirens like?” When it comes to Oscar voters, like Odysseus, the answer is: “All the things…
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Xbox Is Asking Customers to Volunteer to Test Ad-Supported Game Streaming
Xbox is rolling out a test for ad-supported cloud gaming that will be available on a voluntary basis for members of its…
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Critics Choice Association Launches Inaugural Creator Awards for 2027, Honoring Podcasts, Micro-Dramas and Digital Stars
The Critics Choice Awards are getting into the creator business. The organization announced it will hold the inaugural…
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‘Morning Show’ to End With Season 5 at Apple TV
The sun is setting on “The Morning Show.” Variety has learned that the Apple TV drama will end with its upcoming fifth…
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Trump Media’s Plan to Sell ‘Real-Time’ Access to President’s Truth Social Posts Draws Fire From GOP Lawmakers: ‘That Does Not Sound Appropriate’
Last week, Trump Media & Technology Group — which operates Truth Social, the U.S. president’s preferred platform for…
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The Roku Channel Expands Partnership With Create the Writers Room Initiative by Streaming ‘Five Film Fridays’ Selections
Create the Writers Room, a creative incubator for underrepresented storytellers, is expanding its ongoing partnership…
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Olivia Rodrigo Teams With Etsy on Handmade Daisy Chain Fields Merch Collection Ahead of Inaugural Festival
The flower crown is still a festival staple according to Olivia Rodrigo. The singer has launched a new collection of…
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Wonder Project Expands International Slate With Three Series from U.K. and Ireland, Including Julia Roberts and Russell T. Davies Shows (EXCLUSIVE)
Wonder Project is expanding its investment in international scripted programming with three projects from the U.K. and…
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Music Industry Moves: Yung Miami Signs With WME; City Parks Foundation to Honor Joe Killian and Alex Blavatnik
Rapper Yung Miami has signed with WME for worldwide representation in all areas. The South Florida rapper and former…
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Variety and CNN Expand Programming Partnership to Deliver Exclusive Awards Season Coverage
Variety and CNN are back in business for awards season. After two successful seasons of Actors on Actors and a town…
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘I Don’t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky’
After “Weird Al” Yankovic made headlines this month for backing out of an ad for AI software, the musical satirist…
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‘Today’ Issues ‘Stricter Security Protocols’ for Guests Following Intruder Incident With Craig Melvin (EXCLUSIVE)
The “Today” show has issued new security guidelines for its on-air guests following a recent incident in which an…
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Dario Albertini’s ‘Armony,’ Set for World Premiere in Locarno’s Piazza Grande, Secures Swiss Distribution With Xenix (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian director Dario Albertini’s family drama “Armony” has secured Swiss distribution via Xenix Filmdistribution…
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‘Burlesque the Musical’ London Opening Postponed to 2027, U.K. Tour Pushed Back (EXCLUSIVE)
The London opening of “Burlesque the Musical” has been postponed while the U.K. tour, which was due to start this…
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‘The Spell Off Live!’ Competition Game Show Sets Premiere Date on YouTube
EightState Studios has announced the premiere date for “The Spell Off Live!” The first season of the creator-driven…
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Disney, ESPN Lend ‘Toy Story’ Boost to Athletes Unlimited Softball League
When ABC this Saturday shows the first game in the annual championship series of the Athletes Unlimited Softball…
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Biennale Chief Slams EU for Withdrawing Funding Over Russia’s Presence at Art Exhibition During Film Festival Press Conference: ‘They Are Abandoning Us’
Venice Biennale chairman Pietrangelo Buttafuoco slammed the European Union at the film festival press conference on…
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BritBox’s ‘Gone’ Is a Masterfully Tense Crime Drama: TV Review
Writer George Kay certainly knows his way around a mystery. The success of his Netflix series “Lupin” and his Apple TV…
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Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’ Gets Surprise Season 4 Renewal After Final Season Announcement
It turns out Tyler Perry’s Netflix series “Beauty in Black” will be back for Season 4 after all. Netflix has announced…
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Prime Video Launches Games With Luna App Integration; ‘Tomb Raider,’ James Bond Titles Won’t Be in the Mix
Amazon is bringing video games to Prime Video beginning Thursday with the launch of its cloud gaming service Luna…
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International Cinema Union Criticizes Europe’s Approval of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘It Has Based Its Decision on Too Narrow a Scope’
The International Union of Cinemas has criticized the European Commission’s approval of the Paramount-Warner Bros…
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‘George Michael: The Faith Tour’ Concert Tour Film Acquired by Bleecker Street, Universal Pictures Content Group
The concert film “George Michael: The Faith Tour” has been acquired by Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker…
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