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‘It takes an army to make Glen ugly’: How the ‘Chad Powers’ team transformed their star from hero to zero

The artisans behind the Hulu football comedy share how they turned handsome Glen Powell into a dorky quarterback.

11 Jun 2026

The Micro Pitch: Why Brands Are Flocking to Microseries

A waitress from small-town Ohio is unwittingly ensnared in her jet-setting twin sister’s international jewelry heist scheme — and ends...

11 Jun 2026

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 6 Adds 8 to Cast, Including Martin Freeman, Geri Halliwell Horner, Jamie Demetriou (EXCLUSIVE)

“Only Murders in the Building” Season 6 has added eight recurring guest stars to its cast, Variety has learned exclusively....

11 Jun 2026

Former ‘60 Minutes’ Staffers Unload on Bari Weiss: ‘Everything She’s Touched Has Turned to S—’

Staffers have taken to calling it “Black Thursday.” On May 28, a half-dozen senior producers and correspondents at “60 Minutes,” the...

11 Jun 2026

‘Duppy Detective Tashia’ Video Game Composer Chase Bethea On Crafting The Unique Sounds Of Caribbean Noir

Despite a growing number of games placing women at the center of their stories, Black female protagonists remain a rarity...

11 Jun 2026

‘Peaky Blinders’ Sequel Series Adds Conleth Hill, Lucie Shorthouse, Cal O’Driscoll to Cast

The upcoming “Peaky Blinders” sequel starring Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton is rounding out its cast with a number of...

11 Jun 2026

‘Slow Horses’ Unveils Season 6 Premiere Date & First Look At New Star Lenny Rush

A sixth helping of Slow Horses is on its way and premiere date will be September 16, Apple TV has...

11 Jun 2026

‘Heart of the Beast’ Trailer: Brad Pitt and a German Shepherd Struggle to Survive the Alaskan Wilderness

Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for “Heart of the Beast,” a new survival thriller film starring Brad Pitt. Pitt...

11 Jun 2026

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Miranda Hope to Release Debut Single “FU4THAT”

The reality star is launching her music career with the country track, due out June 26.

11 Jun 2026

‘I Was Angry’ Over ‘Hunger Games’ Fame: Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Banks on Learning to Love the Franchise, Hopes for ‘I Love L.A.’ and More

This interview is part of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. Watch the full video interview now at CNN.com/Watch (or on...

11 Jun 2026

Does Anybody Ever “Make It?”: Chase Infiniti, Rhea Seehorn and Claire Danes on the Drama Actresses Roundtable

Carrie Coon Sarah Pidgeon and Kerry Washington round out the debate on the endless quest to level up in Hollywood,...

11 Jun 2026

‘Disclosure Day’ instant Oscar predictions: Emily Blunt leads way

How high will the latest from director Steven Spielberg fly?

11 Jun 2026

Polk & Co. Broadway Publicity Firm Ups Agents Colgan McNeil And Kelly Stotmeister To Partners

Polk & Co., one of Broadway’s leading publicity offices, is upping longtime press agents Colgan McNeil and Kelly Stotmeister to...

11 Jun 2026

Joshua Henry, Julia Harriman to Star in New Musical ‘The Conversation’ This Fall (Exclusive)

The pair co-wrote the musical, which will premiere this fall, marking Henry’s next job post-‘Ragtime.’

11 Jun 2026

‘Friday Night Lights’ Star Adrianne Palicki to Host Tour of Cast Reunions and Screenings Ahead of 20th Anniversary

Plex and ATX TV are taking “Friday Night Lights” on the road to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the drama....

11 Jun 2026

‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Sets Fall Release Date, First Glimpse of Lenny Rush Alongside Slough House Team

The Slow Horses are galloping towards their sixth season. Apple TV has confirmed the hit TV series, which follows a...

11 Jun 2026

Fernanda Torres, Jane Campion & Amazon Studios Marketing Chief Talk Battle For Gender Parity In Film Biz – Taormina

Brazilian star Fernanda Torres has suggested the only way for women to achieve parity in the film industry is to...

11 Jun 2026

Fernanda Torres on Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Moving’ Testimony About Watching ‘I’m Still Here’ Amid Ben Affleck Divorce and Returning to Her Italian Roots at Taormina

Sitting at a beautiful rooftop overlooking the sprawling streets of Italy’s Taormina, Oscar-nominated Brazilian actor Fernanda Torres still can’t quite...

11 Jun 2026

Broadcasters Tune Into Rock Doc ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’

EXCLUSIVE: Rock doc Billy Idol Should Be Dead has found new homes in Europe and beyond. It has already gone...

11 Jun 2026

BBC Storyville Expands To Documentary Shorts

EXCLUSIVE: Storyville is moving into shorts. The storied BBC documentary strand will begin making premium short docs alongside features for...

11 Jun 2026

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‘It takes an army to make Glen ugly’: How the ‘Chad Powers’ team transformed their star from hero to zero

The Micro Pitch: Why Brands Are Flocking to Microseries

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 6 Adds 8 to Cast, Including Martin Freeman, Geri Halliwell Horner, Jamie Demetriou (EXCLUSIVE)

Former ‘60 Minutes’ Staffers Unload on Bari Weiss: ‘Everything She’s Touched Has Turned to S—’

‘Duppy Detective Tashia’ Video Game Composer Chase Bethea On Crafting The Unique Sounds Of Caribbean Noir

‘Peaky Blinders’ Sequel Series Adds Conleth Hill, Lucie Shorthouse, Cal O’Driscoll to Cast

‘Slow Horses’ Unveils Season 6 Premiere Date & First Look At New Star Lenny Rush

‘Heart of the Beast’ Trailer: Brad Pitt and a German Shepherd Struggle to Survive the Alaskan Wilderness

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Star Miranda Hope to Release Debut Single “FU4THAT”

‘I Was Angry’ Over ‘Hunger Games’ Fame: Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Banks on Learning to Love the Franchise, Hopes for ‘I Love L.A.’ and More

Does Anybody Ever “Make It?”: Chase Infiniti, Rhea Seehorn and Claire Danes on the Drama Actresses Roundtable

‘Disclosure Day’ instant Oscar predictions: Emily Blunt leads way

Polk & Co. Broadway Publicity Firm Ups Agents Colgan McNeil And Kelly Stotmeister To Partners

Joshua Henry, Julia Harriman to Star in New Musical ‘The Conversation’ This Fall (Exclusive)

‘Friday Night Lights’ Star Adrianne Palicki to Host Tour of Cast Reunions and Screenings Ahead of 20th Anniversary

‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Sets Fall Release Date, First Glimpse of Lenny Rush Alongside Slough House Team

Fernanda Torres, Jane Campion & Amazon Studios Marketing Chief Talk Battle For Gender Parity In Film Biz – Taormina

Fernanda Torres on Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Moving’ Testimony About Watching ‘I’m Still Here’ Amid Ben Affleck Divorce and Returning to Her Italian Roots at Taormina

Broadcasters Tune Into Rock Doc ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’

BBC Storyville Expands To Documentary Shorts