Entertainment

Jon M. Chu is taking his talents to Paramount Skydance. The “Wicked” director has inked a multi-year first-look film and TV deal with the David Ellison-led studio. Though Chu…
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Drama production expenditure in Australia reached an unprecedented AUD$2.7 billion ($1.78 billion) in 2024/25, marking a substantial 43% increase over the previous year, according to…
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Phil Upchurch, a guitarist who played with Quincy Jones, Donny Hathaway and Michael Jackson, died on Nov. 23 in Los Angeles. He was 84.   During his career, Upchurch recorded…
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. DIRECTV is serving up even more ways for…
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At Monday night’s Gotham Awards, Joel Edgerton pushed back on James Cameron’s take that films without theatrical runs shouldn’t be eligible for the Oscars. “None of us should be…
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Scarlett Johansson is in negotiations to join the cast of “The Batman 2,” starring opposite Robert Pattinson. The move is the latest major franchise deal for…
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WME has signed spiritual leader, author and “Woman Evolve” founder Sarah Jakes Roberts for representation. The agency will collaborate with Jakes Roberts to expand…
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Both “Boston Blue” and “Sheriff Country” have been renewed for Season 2 at CBS, Variety has learned. Both shows are spinoffs of other CBS series — “Blue Bloods” and “Fire…
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When handicapping the Oscars, pundits scrutinize all kinds of statistics — such as previous nominations, how the contenders are perceived and the type of role they play — for clues. So…
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Scott Mills, president and CEO of BET Media Group, is departing after 23 years with the company. His exit comes about four months after the formation of Paramount Skydance, following…
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