‘The Fall Guy’: Winston Duke, Hannah Waddingham and Stephanie Hsu on How Actors (and Audiences) Can Be ‘Allies’ in the Campaign for a Stunt Oscar
When you think about your favorite action flick, you probably can’t name the stunt performers behind the larger-than-life fight sequences and explosions. Nor can you identify the budget-conscious producers who…
No More Model ‘Abuse’ and ‘Exploitation’: SAG-AFTRA and WGA Throw Support Behind Fashion Workers Act (EXCLUSIVE)
After waging their own historic labor battles with the studios last year, SAG-AFTRA and the WGA are throwing their weight behind the Fashion Workers Act, which addresses the modeling industry’s…
Kate Gill Joins Sony Pictures Television as Comedy Development Senior VP
Kate Gill is heading to Sony Pictures Television, joining the studio as senior VP of comedy development, working new comedy series for all platforms for the U.S. scripted division. Gill…
Netflix’s ‘A Man in Full’ Puts a One-Note Jeff Bridges in an Empty Suit: TV Review
“A Man in Full,” the sprawling Tom Wolfe novel now adapted by screenwriter David E. Kelley into a limited series for Netflix, centers on a protagonist who, for all his…
Amy Schumer Encourages Hollywood to Protect the Next Generation From Sexual Harassment: ‘Not on My Watch, Motherf—er’
Amy Schumer was honored at the Variety Power of Women Presented by Lifetime luncheon in New York on Thursday for her work with Everytown for Gun Safety. During her speech,…
Mariska Hargitay Calls Out Harvey Weinstein Ruling, Gives Fiery Speech on Sexual Abuse Survivors: ‘Risky to Let Women Speak? You’re Damn Right It Is’
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay gave a powerful speech on Thursday in New York during Variety‘s Power of Women event, presented by Lifetime. The two-time Emmy…
Sony Pictures, Apollo Offer to Buy Paramount Global for $26 Billion in Cash: Report
In the latest twist in Paramount Global’s M&A saga, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management reportedly have made a bid to take Paramount private with an all-cash buyout offer…
Robin Wright to Star in, Direct ‘The Girlfriend’ Series Adaptation at Amazon; Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter Among Cast
Amazon Prime Video has ordered a series adaptation of the Michelle Frances novel “The Girlfriend” with Robin Wright set to star and direct, Variety has learned. In addition, Olivia Cooke…
Kevin Spacey Fires Back at New Doc About Alleged Abuse: ‘I Will Not Sit Back and Be Attacked’ by a ‘Desperate Attempt for Ratings’
Kevin Spacey has gone on the attack against an upcoming docuseries about him that is due to air next week. The two-part “Spacey Unmasked,” which Variety revealed would broadcast in…
Disney Opens Submissions for ‘Launchpad’ Season 3, Seeking Underrepresented Filmmakers for Shorts Incubator Program (EXCLUSIVE)
Disney’s “Launchpad,” the anthology series of American independent short films will return for its third season. Submissions for the new season are now open through June 24. “Launchpad” first started…