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Stockpiling Scripts and Scrapped Hiatuses: Hollywood Braces for Labor Strife Next Year
A bad sense of déjà vu is settling over the industry as the year winds down. Hollywood is in the throes of transition, and an economic downturn is on the horizon. The business is full of Under New Management signs after an M&A spree. Big Media earnings and stock prices are in the tank because […] → Read More
‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ Canceled After Two Seasons at Netflix
“Fate: The Winx Saga” has been canceled at Netflix after two seasons. Series showrunner Brian Young made the announcement in an Instagram post. “This is not fun news to share, but Netflix decided not to move forward with Season 3 of Fate: The Winx Saga,” Young wrote. “This is especially tough because I know […] → Read More
Jason Sudeikis Wins Back-to-Back Comedy Actor Emmy for ‘Ted Lasso’: ‘I’m Truly Surprised and Flattered’
Popular on Variety “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudeikis took home his second Emmy for best actor in a comedy series on Monday evening. “Oh nuts,” Sudeikis said, accepting the award from “Law & Order: SVU” titans Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay. “I have sat at home and watched awards shows — my mom loves awards […] → Read More
‘The Rings of Power’: 18 Cast Members on What You Need to Know About Their Middle-earth Characters
Amazon’s long-awaited “The Lord of the Rings” TV series “The Rings of Power” makes its epic debut with a two-episode launch on Sept. 2, the Friday before Labor Day weekend. A big-budget drama that has been years in the making, the story centers on the Second Age of author J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, a time not […] → Read More
‘The Rings of Power’: 18 Cast Members on What You Need to Know About Their Middle-earth Characters
Amazon’s long-awaited “The Lord of the Rings” TV series “The Rings of Power” makes its epic debut with a two-episode launch on Sept. 2, the Friday before Labor Day weekend. A big-budget drama that has been years in the making, the story centers on the Second Age of author J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, a time not […] → Read More
Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Meta and More Media Companies to Cover Employee Travel Costs for Abortions After Roe v. Wade Overturned
Netflix, Disney, Paramount, Meta and more companies will cover the travel costs for employees seeking abortions. → Read More
The Best, Worst and Weirdest Moments of Upfronts Week 2022
After a long week of in-person schmoozing and spinning, Variety assesses the best, worst and weirdest moments of this year's upfronts. → Read More
‘The Conners,’ ‘The Wonder Years’ and ‘Home Economics’ Renewed at ABC
Popular on Variety Trio of comedies “The Conners,” “The Wonder Years” and “Home Economics” have been renewed for new seasons at ABC, the broadcaster revealed Friday. All three series will air their respective season finales Wednesday, May 18. “The Conners” has been picked up for a fifth season by the Disney-owned network. Season 4 of […] → Read More
'Young Rock,' 'Grand Crew' Renewed at NBC
“Young Rock” and “Grand Crew” have both been renewed at NBC. “Young Rock” has been renewed for Season 3. The series is based on the life of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and follows him at three different points of his childhood into adulthood. Joseph Lee Anderson, Stacey Leilua, Ana Tuisila, Adrian Groulx, Bradley Constant, Uli […] → Read More
‘Queens’ and ‘Promised Land’ Canceled After One Season at ABC
The ABC dramas “Queens” and “Promised Land” have both been canceled after one season at ABC. “Queens” concluded its season on the broadcaster back in February. The series followed four women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had in the ‘90s when they were […] → Read More
The ‘Yellowstone’ Empire: How Taylor Sheridan Struck TV Gold by Reinventing the Western
Popular on Variety “Write what you know” are words to live by for any writer. Taylor Sheridan, showrunner and architect of the fast-expanding “Yellowstone” universe, excels at creating modern Western characters because he is exactly that. When Variety catches up with Sheridan for an in-depth look at the narrative worlds he is crafting for Paramount […] → Read More
From ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to ‘Bridgerton’: How Shonda Rhimes Is Building Shondaland Into a Media Powerhouse
Shonda Rhimes knows that her company, Shondaland, is a brand. But as the creator of such shows as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” and the executive producer of many more, including “Bridgerton,” Rhimes is a brand in and of herself. Asked when she realized that, Rhimes hesitates — but only for a few seconds. “I guess […] → Read More
Mini Rooms Drive Major Controversy as Creative Community Feels Strain of TV’s Vast Expansion
The development process for scripted TV has been upended by the content boom. The latest controversy: the rise of 'mini rooms' for writers. → Read More
From ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’: How Big IP Is Driving the Streaming Wars
To gain traction in the streaming wars, studios expand beloved franchises like 'Star Wars,' 'Star Trek' and 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' → Read More
Tom Holland to Star in Apple Anthology Series ‘Crowded Room’ From Akiva Goldsman
Tom Holland is set to star in “The Crowded Room,” an anthology series from Akiva Goldsman that has been ordered at Apple. The first season of the series will be based on the biography “The Minds of Billy Milligan” by Daniel Keyes. It tells the story of Billy Milligan (Holland), the first person ever acquitted […] → Read More
Madea Prequel Series in Development at Showtime From Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry is developing a drama prequel series about the early life of his iconic character Madea for Showtime, Variety has learned. Showtime has ordered multiple scripts for the projects, which is titled “Mabel.” Per the official description of the project, long before she was the force of nature known as Madea she was a smart, […] → Read More
Nick Offerman Joins Pam Anderson, Tommy Lee Sex Tape Series at Hulu
Nick Offerman will star alongside Lily James, Sebastian Stan, and Seth Rogen in the Hulu limited series about the theft and release of Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee’s sex tape, Variety has learned. The eight-episode series is currently titled “Pam and Tommy.” Stan will play Lee while James will play Anderson. Offerman will star as […] → Read More
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Launches New Kickstarter Campaign for More Episodes, Online Distribution Platform
“Mystery Science Theater 3000” could be coming back again…again. Series creator Joel Hodgson announced Wednesday that the show has launched a new Kickstarter campaign to create a new, independent season of the series. The current goal is to raise at least $2 million to create new episodes of the beloved cult series and what Hodgson […] → Read More
‘Essex Serpent’ Series at Apple Adds Four to Star Opposite Claire Danes, Tom Hiddleton
The Apple drama series "The Essex Serpent" has added four actors to its cast. → Read More
ABC Comedy Pilot 'Maggie' Sets Natalia Anderson to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)
Natalia Anderson will direct the ABC single-camera comedy pilot "Maggie," Variety has learned exclusively. → Read More