‘Scream’ King Kevin Williamson Blazes in to Beverly Hills

EXCLUSIVE: Ravi Patel is set to join Sony Pictures’ live-action adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon, starring Zachary Levi. Academy Award nominee Carlos Saldanha is on board to direct with Lil Rel Howery and Zooey Deschanel also starring in the film.

Undaunted by headwinds, Sinclair Broadcast Group CEO Chris Ripley reaffirmed plans to launch direct-to-consumer streaming versions of the regional sports networks controlled by the company.

The Artios Awards is on the move. The newly renamed Casting Society’s 37th annual awards gala has been reset for 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 — six days later than its planned St. Patrick’s Day date.

Hello Sunshine has acquired The Home Edit and aims to help accelerate the household organizing outfit’s move into a lifestyle brand. Its founders Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are stars of the Emmy-nominated Netflix series , produced by Hello Sunshine, that will debut its second season this year.

Kim Kardashian is making a statement at Milan Fashion Week.On Wednesday, the 41-year-old Hulu reality star was pictured wearing two eye-catching PVC leather ensembles as she headed out of her hotel to theFondazione Prada in Italy.Proving that she no longer needs the help of her estranged husband Kanye West for fashion styling, Kim looked effortlessly chic as she strutted around theglobal capital of fashion and design. Wow:Kim Kardashian shows off cleavage in a black Prada bra and killer curves in two striking ensembles as she attends Milan Fashion WeekMeanwhile, back in the US, Kanye was making waves at his Donda 2 listening party in Miami, Florida, where he was accompanied by Kim lookalike Chaney Jones.

It’s been well documented that the development and production of George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” were nearly disastrous, leading to multiple headaches and hiccups delaying the film’s start, along with ditching a proposed 4th film with Mel Gibson and instead, starting a new story with Tom Hardy mid-stream after the events of “The Road Warrior.” When cameras finally began rolling, the problems didn’t end there as Hardy, and Oscar-winner Charlize Theron ended up despising each other, which may have helped illustrate the characters’ tension in the film’s story.

‘Ozark” has been a big hit for Netflix but all good things come to an end as the fourth and final season of the crime thriller was split into two parts. Sort of a gritty family version of “Breaking Bad” the show gathered quite a large following thanks to Netflix’s massive global subscriber base that supported it over the years.

Premio Lo Nuestro just around the corner, we want to remind you of some of the best artists that have walked their red carpet. Today, we highlight Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, who attended the award ceremony together in 2007, when they were still married. This was the only time in the award history that the ‘Bronx Diva’ would attend.Remembering the first Premio Lo Nuestro in 1989The three female artists that have been recognized with the Premio Lo Nuestro a la ExcelenciaThe famous couple, who at that time would have been married for more than two years, walked down the red carpet looking super in love with each other.

One big happy family? Christine Brown’s son, Paedon Brown, didn’t hold back when speaking about his relationship with dad Kody Brown’s wife Robyn Brown.

A bigger brood? Prince William and Duchess Kate have been vocal over the years about their mixed feelings when it comes to expanding their family.

As the UK recovers from a week of battering from three different storms, the weather across the country should begin to mellow out somewhat.

Future stepmom! Megan Fox went on a cute coffee date with Machine Gun Kelly and his daughter, Casie.

Real estate paradise! Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour are getting settled into their new home — and they’re ready to give fans a peek inside.

“Good as Hell.”The 33-year-old Grammy winner suggested that the “Umbrella” singer has some playful juice in her.“We are friendly. The thing about Rihanna is if she f – – ks with you, she f – – ks with you. By the grace of the godd – – n stars, she f – – ks with me,” Lizzo told Variety in a new interview.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.”Reggaeton star Adassa, who made her acting debut starring as Dolores in “Encanto,” says she’s “not surprised” that Disney didn’t submit the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” for Oscar consideration because “Dos Oruguitas,” which is up for best song, is the “heart and soul of the film.” She adds, “Did we know ‘Bruno’ was going to become what it is? No!” Even though it isn’t nominated, Adassa is hoping she will get to perform it at the Oscars: “Hand me the mic. I’m ready for the stage!”Adassa auditioned for Dolores with a performance of Céline Dion’s “All by Myself.” But then she got COVID. “I was almost dying,” she recalls.

Not sweating the small stuff! After her tumble got caught on camera, Zendaya found humor in the situation.

Angelique Jackson NFL legend Tom Brady just announced his retirement from football, but TB12 is already getting back in the game, all thanks to Hollywood.The seven-time Super Bowl champion will produce and appear in the new movie “80 for Brady,” which is led by an equally impressive cast: Academy Award-nominee Lily Tomlin, Academy Award-winner Jane Fonda, Academy Award-winner Rita Moreno and Academy Award-winner Sally Field.The movie is inspired by the true story of 4 best friends and New England Patriots fans who take a life-changing trip to Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play, and the chaos that ensues as they navigate the wilds of the biggest sporting event in the country.Paramount Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to the project from Endeavor Content, who will produce the film alongside Brady’s 199 Productions and Academy Award-winner Donna Gigliotti. The film is directed by Kyle Marvin (star of “WeCrashed” and co-writer and star of “The Climb”), who co-wrote the latest script with Michael Covino, based off a draft by Emily Halpern & Sarah Haskins (“Booksmart”).

Netflix docuseries out March 9.Titled “The Andy Warhol Diaries,” the six-parter vocally brings the pop art icon, who died in 1987, back to life — using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to narrate the most revealing moments from his legendary life. Based on his infamous journals, the project spans from his childhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to famously illustrating soup cans, as well as a never-before-seen glimpse into Warhol’s secret relationships and “romantic longings,” via diary entries he penned throughout the 20th century.“I’m just a freak, I wasn’t very close to anyone.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterA week ago, Oscar nominees from branches including editing, sound, and makeup and hair were invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to a virtual town hall. They assumed, according to one individual who attended the Tuesday event, that the meeting was being called to discuss COVID-19 protocols for Hollywood’s biggest night.Instead, they were informed that their categories would not air live on the telecast, said the source (a current nominee who agreed to speak with Variety on the condition of anonymity).

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A perfect team. Hannah Ann Sluss and boyfriend Jake Funk made their relationship Instagram official just before he took the field at Super Bowl LVI — and they’re already planning to go the distance.