Variety is launching its first True Crime Summit during the SXSW festival, with Investigation Discovery as the main sponsor. The event will bring together leading voices from film, TV and podcasting to discuss why audiences worldwide keep turning to stories of mystery, justice and deception. The
Disney has made history by becoming the first studio to hit the $1 billion mark worldwide in 2026, and they're not slowing down. With seven weeks already under their belt, the Mouse House is proving that they're still the king of the box office. But they're not the only ones making waves. Warner Br
A historic mill building in Paterson, New Jersey, is set to undergo a major transformation. The building, known as Reinhardt Mills or Boris Kroll Mills, is on the National Register of Historic Places. Filmology Labs, a company founded by Alan Mruvka, plans to turn it into a film studio. The studio
Michael Patrick King is set to be celebrated at the Human Rights Campaign's Los Angeles gala. He will receive the Visibility Award for his work in bringing LGBTQ+ stories to the forefront in the entertainment industry. This recognition comes as he prepares to release a new season of "The Comeback" o
In a big step forward for Pasifika storytellers, five talented individuals have been picked for the 2026 PEAK Producer and Executive Fellowship. This program, backed by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), is all about giving Pasifika creators the tools they need to shine in Hollywood. The fellows
Wildlight Entertainment, the company behind the new game "Highguard, " has recently let go of several employees. This happened just a few weeks after their first game came out. The studio said they had to make this tough choice to keep a smaller team working on the game. They thanked the players who
Celebrities often share surprising stories in their memoirs. Some reveal secrets about their past, while others talk about their struggles. For example, Spencer Pratt admitted to selling photos of Mary-Kate Olsen without her permission. He claimed it was a "win-win" for everyone involved. Meanwhile,
A big media company, All3Media, has just teamed up with Barnicle Brothers, a group known for making awesome documentaries. Their latest project, \"The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox, \" even won a big award at the Sports Emmy Awards last year. This deal is a huge step for All3Media as they try to gro
Kit Harington, known for his serious role as Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones, " showed a different side of his talent in a lesser-known HBO project. This project, a sports spoof called "7 Days in Hell, " is a hilarious mockumentary that many fans might have missed. It's about a never-ending tennis matc
The 2026 Oscars are shaping up to be a wild ride, with a mix of genres and stories that could make history. Warner Bros. is leading the pack with two big contenders: "Sinners, " a vampire drama, and "One Battle After Another, " a political epic. "Sinners" is on track to break records with up to 15 n
