Variety

How ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Cinematographer Michael Bauman Built Tension and Claustrophobia With Darkness

When cinematographer Michael Bauman began research for Netflix’s “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” he got unique insight into the story. The eight-part series, led by Charlie Hunnam, tapped into the serial killer who killed at least two women and exhumed several bodies for his heinous purposes in the 1950s. Raised by an evangelical mother whom […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘The Blow’ Review: A Gripping, Feverishly Performed French Drama Explores Incest With Candor and Emotion

Writer-director Julien Gaspar-Oliveri's first feature stars César award winner Bastien Bouillon and newcomer Diego Murgia as a father and son facing a deeply disturbing past.

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

CNBC Names Ken Brown Managing Editor of Digital and Editorial Strategy

Ken Brown, one of the most durable journalists in financial journalism in recent years, is moving to CNBC, where he will oversee the business-news outlet’s digital editorial operations and play a role in devising overall strategy. He will report to David Cho, CNBC’s editor in chief, and start June 8. Brown will “help accelerate our […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Andie MacDowell, Kevin Bacon Cast in Adaptation of Emily Henry Bestseller ‘Beach Read’

The two actors join Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger in the film adaptation of Henry’s 2020 bestseller.

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

Rue Is a Levi’s Girl in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3

Nate Jacobs may be a Bottega Boy but Rue is a Levi’s Lady in the third season of “Euphoria.” The relaxed Americana brand, which she wears in Episode 7, is a natural fit for the HBO protagonist who — ever since being brought to life by Zendaya in Season 1 — has been noticeably anti-fashion. […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

Emmy Predictions: Netflix, Apple and HBO Battle for Network Dominance as ‘Pluribus’ Chases an ‘NYPD Blue’ Record

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

‘This Is Us’ Star Chrissy Metz to Make Broadway Debut in ‘& Juliet’

Metz will step into the long-running show that reimagines what would happen if Juliet lived.

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Netflix and CBS Dominate Multi-Platform Ratings for 2025-26 Season

'Stranger Things' averages more than 30 million viewers for its final seasons, and 'Marshals' is the top network show outside of live NFL games.

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

Most-Watched TV Series of 2025-26 Across Streaming, Broadcast and Cable: ‘Stranger Things’ Leads This Season’s Rankers

“Stranger Things” ended its final season with an average of 32.9 million viewers, easily making it the most-watched series of the just concluded 2025-2026 TV season. The Netflix thriller averaged that number over 35 days, per Nielsen’s multiplatform ranker. Nielsen introduced the multiplatform data last year, finally giving us an apples-to-apples comparison of how shows […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

Tony Shalhoub Joins CBS Dramedy ‘Einstein’ From ‘Monk’ Creator Andy Breckman

Tony Shalhoub has joined the upcoming CBS drama “Einstein” in a recurring guest star role, Variety has learned. The role reunites Shalhoub with Andy Breckman, who developed “Einstein” from a German format and previously created the hit USA Network series “Monk,” in which Shalhoub starred for eight seasons and the followup TV movie “Mr. Monk’s […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

‘Baywatch’ Reboot Adds Mary McDonnell

Mary McDonnell has joined the “Baywatch” reboot as a guest star. “The Boroughs” star will recur as Gayle, the mother of Stephen Amell’s protagonist Hobie Buchannon. The character is described as a “sophisticated woman with a wryly funny presence.” “She cares deeply for her family and is there for them even when they’re not sure […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Tony Shalhoub to Reunite With ‘Monk’ Team on CBS’ ‘Einstein’

Matthew Gray Gubler plays Lewis Einstein, the great-grandson of Albert Enstein. Shalhoub is Lewis' dad, so he's the grandson.

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

Netflix Feature Animators Vote to Ratify First Union Contract with The Animation Guild

Netflix Animation Studios feature production workers have officially voted to ratify their first Union contract with The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839), with an overwhelming 89% in favor of ratification. The first contract with the guild establishes wage minimums, dismissal pay, and workplace protections for production workers, representing a major moment in animation. The organizing […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

Ken Leung Built His ‘Industry’ Character From the Outside Looking In: ‘We’re Trying to Carve Our Place in This World That Is Not for Us’

The main characters on HBO’s “Industry” — Harper (Myha’la), Eric (Ken Leung), Yasmin (Marisa Abela), Rishi (Sagar Radia) and even Sweetpea (Miriam Petche) — are a band of outsiders in the conservative (e.g. white man’s world) of finance. A Black American woman, a Chinese-American man, a media heiress of Lebanese descent, a South Asian bro […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

Tom Hardy ‘Was Not Fired’ From ‘MobLand’ and Discussions Are Underway for His Return: ‘Things Are Being Worked Through Creatively’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Tom Hardy was not fired from “MobLand,” Variety has confirmed. Despite rumors swirling since last week that the actor would not return for a third season, sources confirmed discussions are underway to find a way for Hardy (who plays gangster Harry Da Souza in the Paramount+ show) to come back. “Tom was not fired, the […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

‘Bait’ Team on the Show’s James Bond Plotline and Depicting Inner Struggle: ‘Being Muslim in the West Feels Like You’re Stuck in a Spy Thriller’

The team behind Prime Video’s limited series “Bait” — which follows a British-Pakistani actor as he auditions for the role of James Bond and faces backlash from the public and his family —came together for a panel discussion at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles to offer audiences a look into the creation of the […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

L.A. Plays Itself — But Not All of It — In Comedies Like ‘Hacks,’ ‘Nobody Wants This,’ ‘The Studio’ and ‘Shrinking’

It’s a cheat, but one of my biggest applause lines these days while moderating an industry panel is when I point out that a show shoots in Los Angeles. It’s an easy way to get a cheer from a Hollywood crowd looking for any good news. So here’s some positive spin. Despite the very real […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

American Music Awards 2026: Full List of Winners

BTS swept the awards, while Sombr won two televised categories at the Queen Latifah-hosted show.

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

UTA Signs Outdoor Lifestyle Influencer Steven Rinella and His Company MeatEater

UTA is hunting for cash in the great outdoors: The agency has signed Steven Rinella, an influential creator in the outdoor-lifestyle space, and his multiplatform media company, MeatEater, for representation. Rinella’s MeatEater, founded in 1999, has grown into a diversified company spanning premium video, podcasts, publishing, commerce and live experiences. UTA will represent Rinella and […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026

Variety

Hallie Jackson Has San Francisco in Sights as NBC News’ Streaming Efforts Expand in Linear TV

Worlds are colliding for NBC News’ Hallie Jackson. The Washington-based anchor and correspondent on most weekdays can be seen leading a two-hour program, “Hallie Jackson Now,” that live streams on the NBC News Now service. And on Sundays, she is behind the desk for “NBC Nightly News.” Starting Monday, however, there is going to be […]

entertainment  May 28, 2026