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‘Bloody Tennis’ Director on What His Horror Film Says About Society: ‘Ruthlessness Is Rewarded, Not Compassion’ (EXCLUSIVE)
At the Cannes Market, sales agency The Playmaker will be showing a teaser for Nikias Chryssos’ horror film “Bloody Tennis.” Variety spoke to the German director about his debut...
‘Harry Potter’ Agency The Blair Partnership Signals Support for Paramount-WB Merger, Citing Studio’s ‘Long-Term Vision and Commitment to Exceptional Storytelling’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Neil Blair, founder of literary and entertainment agency The Blair Partnership, has signaled his confidence in the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger, telling Variety he believes it will continue to “honor...
‘We Were Liars’ Season 2 Casts Young Versions of the Sinclairs as Show Travels Back to Summer of 1999
“We Were Liars” Season 2 has added six new cast members, with the second season set to take place in the summer of 1999 at Beechwood Island. Josh Dallas...
‘Deli Boys’ Season 2 Trailer Promises Murder, Money, and Mayhem–But Funny
The Deli Boys are back and bigger and badder than ever. Hulu has released the trailer for Season 2 of the dark comedy series, which teases Mir (Asif Ali),...
‘Man on Fire’ Debuts With 11 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
“Man on Fire” was the most-watched TV series on Netflix during the week of April 27 to May 3, racking up 11 million views in its first four days...
Marilyn Monroe’s Poetry, Handwritten Notes Among Items Up for Auction to Mark Actress’ Centennial Celebration
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. A trove of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia is going...
Kentucky Derby Delivers Record Audience for NBC and Peacock as Trainer Cherie DeVaux Makes History
The annual Run for the Roses on Saturday was a historic moment for women in horse racing as Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky...
Steve Carell Has 11 Emmy Noms and Zero Wins. Why ‘Rooster’ Could Finally Wake Voters Up
There’s a secret contender in the Emmy race, and it’s “Rooster.” HBO Max already has an incredibly robust television slate for the Primetime Emmys, with dramas like “The Pitt”...
Bill Maher Grills Gavin Newsom Over Suing Fox News: ‘You Are Imitating’ Trump
During California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last appearance on “Real Time with Bill Maher” in 2025, the titular host took pains to grill his governor on what he felt were...
From Plantation Songs to Military Juntas, Purin Film Fund Backs Six Southeast Asian Projects
Six independent film projects from across Southeast Asia will share $160,000 in production and post-production support from the Purin Film Fund, the Bangkok-based nonprofit announced for its Spring 2026...
