Variety

‘American Horror Story’ Star Emma Roberts Signs With UTA

Actress and producer Emma Roberts, the “American Horror Story” who also recently produced the hit series “Tell Me Lies,” has signed with United Talent Agency for representation. Roberts’ production company, Belletrist, produced Hulu’s “Tell Me Lies,” which ran for three seasons, as well as Netflix’s “First Kill.” Next up she is an executive producer of […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Netflix Orders Big Box Store Animated Comedy Series ‘Dealies’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix has greenlit the adult animated comedy series “Dealies,” Variety has learned exclusively. The official logline for the show states, “A savant salesman. A gentle gladiator. A quiet virtuoso. A summoner of the divine. And the poor soul who hired them. All part of the staff at Dealies, a big box store. They are masters […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Emma Roberts Signs With UTA

The ‘Tell Me Lies’ producer and prolific actor is also at work through her production banner on a TV reimagining of ‘Bride Wars’ for Peacock.

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Snap Taps Anmol Malhotra as New Global Head of Content and Partnerships

Anmol Malhotra, a 10-year veteran of Snap, has been promoted to the role of global head of content and partnerships. He assumes the role after Jim Shepherd, formerly Snap’s senior director of global content partnerships, recently exited to join Meta as senior director of content partnerships. Malhotra most recently led sports and media partnerships at […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

HBO Max Deserves an Emmy Victory Lap — Before Paramount Threatens Its Future

As ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ lead a formidable field, this year’s race is also a referendum on the creative culture that made HBO matter in the first place.

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Sony’s Santa Monica Studio Announces ‘God of War Laufey’ (Gaming News Roundup)

Sony’s Santa Monica Studios has announced “God of War Laufey,” the latest entry into the “God of War” series. The newly announced game will expand the action-adventure “God of War” franchise, focusing on Laufey, also known as Faye. Described as a legendary warrior and leader, the game will explore “the humanity, strengths and flaws of […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

‘Backrooms’ Crosses $100 Million in 6 Days to Become A24’s Biggest Movie at Domestic Box Office

“Backrooms” has cleared a major box office milestone in record time. The buzzy horror movie, from YouTuber Kane Parsons, earned $100 million after just six days of release. Most arthouse releases are lucky to surpass that benchmark by the end of their box office runs — especially in this current, fractured moviegoing landscape. With these […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

‘Tulsa King’ Eyes Move to New York as Season 5 Writers’ Room Opens

“Tulsa King” will be on the move for a potential fifth season. Variety has learned from sources that a writers’ room for Season 5 is now open, with Season 4 of the Sylvester Stallone-led Paramount+ show recently wrapping production. But while the show has mostly shot in Atlanta throughout its run, there are plans to […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Kore-eda’s ‘Sheep in the Box,’ Hirose Suzu Lead Japan Cuts 2026 Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)

Japan Cuts 2026 has unveiled its full lineup for the 19th edition of North America’s largest Japanese film festival, with Ishikawa Kei’s “A Pale View of Hills” – an adaptation of Nobel Prize laureate Kazuo Ishiguro’s debut novel – serving as centerpiece and Kore-eda Hirokazu’s “Sheep in the Box” closing the festival following its world […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

AGBO Expands Leadership Team With New Hires From Apple, Snap and Gaming World (EXCLUSIVE)

AGBO has hired executives from Snap, Apple and the studios behind “Call of Duty” and “Starfield” to lead marketing, technology and interactive production. The company was founded by Anthony and Joe Russo, the filmmakers behind “Avengers: Endgame” and “Captain America: Civil War,” with partners Donald Mustard and Chris Brearton. Its productions range from the “Extraction” […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Crunchyroll Sets Anime Expo Lineup With Programming on ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘The Apothecary Diaries,’ ‘Gachiakuta’ and More (Exclusive)

The anime giant has plans for guest panels featuring talent in front of and behind the camera as well as first looks and interactive experiences at the July event.

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

AI Music Company Suno Raises $400 Million at $5.4 Billion Valuation

Suno, an AI music generation platform, pocketed $400 million in its latest funding round, which the company says values the company at $5.4 billion. The funding round, announced Wednesday, was led by Bond Capital, with IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon Capital Management and Quiet joining the mix. Previous investors who joined the Series D funding […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Inside the Quest for Honorary Oscars: Harrison Ford, Glenn Close and More Industry Legends Under Consideration

“Please, God, give it to Harrison!” That’s what one decades-long Academy member exclaimed to Variety, regarding industry speculation that Hollywood legend Harrison Ford is a top candidate to receive an Honorary Award at this year’s Governors Awards. This member’s passion reflects the groundswell of support for the 83-year-old movie icon. Ford isn’t the only prominent […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Shaquille O’Neal Teams With Archie Comics to Develop Comic Book Series ‘Vengeance Unchained: The Legend of Black Caesar’ (EXCLUSIVE)

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has partnered with Archie Comics to develop “Vengeance Unchained: The Legend of Black Caesar,” a new comic book series about the rise of the mythological West African pirate. Stephanie Williams will write the series, while Ray-Anthony Height and Studio Sky-Tiger will handle the art. The official logline for “Vengeance Unchained” reads, […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Star Hoon Lee Signs With Anonymous Content (EXCLUSIVE)

Hoon Lee has signed with Anonymous Content for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. He continues to be repped by Peikoff Mahan. Lee currently stars in the popular Apple TV series “Your Friends and Neighbors” in the role of Barney Choi. He has appeared in both seasons of the show to date with a third season […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Will Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker Exit ‘60 Minutes’ After Scott Pelley’s Firing? Everyone at CBS Wants to Know

The future of “60 Minutes” could well hinge on two people with deep ties to CBS News’ past. Many staffers and producers at the beleaguered newsmagazine are left wondering whether Lesley Stahl and Bill Whitaker, two CBS News veterans who have been with the news division now controlled by Paramount Skydance since 1971 and 1984, […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

’28 Years Later’ Breakout Alfie Williams Signs With Gersh (EXCLUSIVE)

Alfie Williams, the British teenage actor who enjoyed a major breakout last year thanks to his lead role in “28 Years Later,” has landed U.S. representation. Following what it described as a “highly competitive situation involving all major agencies,” Gersh has now signed the 15-year-old for representation in all areas. Williams became one of the […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Noah Wyle, Amy Poehler and Regina King Join Project Angel Food’s Lead With Love Telethon on KTLA (EXCLUSIVE)

Noah Wyle, Amy Poehler and Regina King will make appearances on this year’s Project Angel Food telethon Lead With Love: Going the Distance. The special will air live on KTLA 5 on June 27 from 7-9 p.m. PT. The lineup also includes Adam Brody, Brooke Shields, Janelle James, Jason Ritter, Valerie Bertinelli, Jamie Lee Curtis, Judith Light, Kym Whitley, Lori Loughlin, Morgan Fairchild, Caroline Rhea, Edward […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Variety

Saudi Thriller ‘7 Dogs’ Starring Monica Bellucci as Trafficker of a Lethal New Drug Called Pink Lady Scores Stellar Arabic Box Office Opening

Saudi action thriller “7 Dogs” about a global crime syndicate that is trafficking a lethal new drug called Pink Lady across the Middle East – and stars Monica Bellucci as Giulia Leoni, the head of the mobsters’ distribution network – has scored an impressive more than $7 million first frame across the Middle East and […]

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Bari Weiss Tells CBS News Staff That Scott Pelley Broke “Trust and Mutual Respect”

"I'm only interested in working in a newsroom that is built on trust and mutual respect," Weiss told staff Wednesday.

entertainment  Jun 3, 2026