Variety

‘Paradise:’ How Music Supervisor Tom Wolfe Built the Show’s Soundtrack Using Elvis and Phil Collins Cover Songs

As Season 1 of Hulu’s “Paradise” came to an end, showrunner Dan Fogelman alerted his co-music supervisors, Tom Wolfe and Manish Raval, that Graceland was going to be featured in the new season. The dystopian show’s sophomore season kicks off in Memphis, Tennessee, long before the extinction-level event that would eventually level the planet. Viewers […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘Survivor’ Stars and Host Break Down the MrBeast Coin Flip That Changed Season 50’s Ending

It’s hard to change a game that’s been running for 50 seasons. For this installment of Variety’s Making a Scene presented by HBO Max, the team behind CBS’ 50th season of “Survivor” came together to break down a moment that did just that: a coin flip created by YouTuber Mr. Beast (aka Jimmy Donaldson) that […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Will Ferrell Joins Jason and Travis Kelce at ‘New Heights’ Live Show to Talk Sports, New Series ‘The Hawk’ and How He Trolls L.A. Tourists

The brothers took over L.A. for a World Cup-centered show that also featured women's soccer stars Alex Morgan and Kelley O'Hara and Rams players Myles Garrett and Andrew Whitworth.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jeremy Allen White Says He Didn’t Hear Jeremy Strong’s Mark Zuckerberg Voice Until ‘Social Reckoning’ Trailer: “We Were Totally Separate”

'The Bear' star also tells The Hollywood Reporter they spent "zero time together filming" but praised Strong's performance as the Facebook CEO: "It's incredible."

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Shrek 5’ Trailer Surprises Fans With Gingerbread Man’s “Caked Up” Moment

Zendaya joins Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz in the voice cast for the animated sequel that hits theaters next summer.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Studiocanal Reveals Sales on Multiple Cannes Market Titles, Including ‘The Midnight Library,’ ‘Words of Love,’ ‘Another Day’

Studiocanal has revealed that it has closed sales on multiple films that either premiered at the Cannes Film Festival or are on its development and production slate, including “The Midnight Library.” The company also said it is negotiating presales on the new Paddington animated film. “The Midnight Library,” starring and produced by Academy Award nominee […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Millicent Simmonds to Co-Write and Star in Crime Thriller ‘Grace,’ Inevitable Studios’ First Film

“A Quiet Place” and “Pretty Lethal” actress Millicent Simmonds is set to co-write and star in the crime thriller, “Grace,” which marks the first film from Inevitable Foundation’s Inevitable Studios. Inevitable Studios — the production banner from Inevitable Foundation co-founders Richie Siegel & Marisa Torelli-Pedevska — is focused on crafting commercial film and television stories […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘Black Diamond’ Comic to Be Adapted Into Folk Horror Feature With Ernest Dickerson Directing (EXCLUSIVE)

The folk horror comic book series “Black Diamond” is officially being adapted into a feature film from Fangoria Studios and Panick Studios, Variety has exclusively learned. Ernest Dickerson, known for helming episodes of “The Walking Dead” and films including “Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight” and “Bones” is set to direct and executive produce. Brendan […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

UCP, Universal International Studios to Combine as Universal Global Television Under Beatrice Springborn

Universal Content Productions (UCP) and Universal International Studios (UIS) are merging into one combined studio unit, Variety has learned. The new unit has been dubbed Universal Global Television (UGT). U got all that? Beatrice Springborn, currently the president of both UCP and UIS, will now take on the title of president of UGT. The merger […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Why ‘Ugly Betty’ Still Stands Out in TV History

The ABC dramedy arrived as a sharp, culturally significant hit – and launched America Ferrera to a historic Emmy victory.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

UCP, Universal International Studios Combining Under Beatrice Springborn

The new entity will be called Universal Global Television.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Emmys to Reveal All Nominations on July 8 After Initially Splitting Announcement

The TV Academy said the change was an attempt to better accommodate promotional campaigns.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

How Animation Shingle Viva Disrupts Distribution Model and Uses AI to Analyze Projects for Success

As many industry insiders struggle to find a path forward through the changing entertainment landscape, Victor Elizalde, founder of Viva Pictures, has his own approach to bringing family animation to audiences.Elizalde’s model at Viva disrupts the way business has been done in the past. The company offers gross royalties paid off the top. In this […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Louis C.K.’s New Netflix Special Sets June Release Date

Louis C.K.’s next comedy special “Ridiculous” will debut on Netflix on June 30. In a trailer released by the streamer, the comic tells the story of admitting his elderly father into a retirement home. “My sisters and I put him in a home,” C.K. jokes, “because he was too old to stop us from putting […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

‘Fallout’ Cast on Filming Season 2 in Los Angeles and Bringing the Video Game World to Life: ‘I Still Can’t Believe Amazon’s Letting Us Make This Show’

As “Fallout” Season 2 transitions the show to the Mojave Wasteland and New Vegas, the creative team also moved filming from New York to Los Angeles during a period of record-low production in the state of California. “We were a little insulated from what had changed here. So it was a shock to us when […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

Inside ESPN’s Big Bet on Women’s Sports for Sunday Nights (When Baseball Once Ruled)

Plenty of media companies are filling their schedules with all kinds of women’s sports, ranging from WNBA games to League One Volleyball match-ups. ESPN wants to do them one better. When the Disney-backed sports-media giant launches “Women’s Sports Sunday” this weekend, it will mark a quiet revolution of sorts. ESPN’s nine weeks of WNBA or […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

WIF and ReFrame Release Emmys ‘Who to Watch’ FYC Guide Highlighting Women, Nonbinary and Trans Individuals in the Least Gender-Diverse Categories (EXCLUSIVE)

WIF (Women in Film) and ReFrame have partnered to release a ‘Who to Watch’ TV FYC guide spotlighting the contributions of women, nonbinary, and trans individuals in the least gender-diverse categories for TV series awards. Among the highlighted women creatives are: Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary), Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky (“Hacks”), Jenny Han and Sarah […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘Test’ Review: A Bodybuilder Anxious to Turn Pro Struggles With Questions of Faith and His Emerging Sexuality in Nuanced Character Study

Directed by Sam McConnell from a semi-autobiographical screenplay by lead actor Brock Yurich, the Ohio-set drama also features Tammy Blanchard and Matthew Morrison.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Jesse Armstrong Praises Brian Cox and Peter Capaldi For Delivering a “Very Good F*** Off”

The  'Succession' creator also talked about the roots of his popular HBO media tycoons drama at the Banff World Media Festival on Tuesday.

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026

Variety

CBS Will Pay for Unauthorized Use of ‘Linus and Lucy’ in ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Finale; Proceeds to be Donated to José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen

CBS has struck a deal to pay Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc., an undisclosed amount after “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” used the famed Vince Guaraldi composition “Linus and Lucy” in the late night talk show’s May finale. As part of the licensing agreement, Lee Mendelson Film Prods. will donate those proceeds to Chef […]

entertainment  Jun 16, 2026