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EXCLUSIVE: Black Bear‘s management arm has signed writer and director Tim Fehlbaum for representation.

Lauren Coates Shondaland has promoted three executives to expanded roles as it aims to grow its communications/marketing, consumer products and digital media footprints. The shingle, currently based at Netflix under an overall deal, has upped Alyssa Schimel to to a newly created role as VP of global content marketing, communications and talent strategy, while Catherine Yan Lustro has been named senior director of global merchandise strategy and experiences and Seth Plattner will serve as senior director of digital engagement and content strategy.

EXCLUSIVE: The Ron Howard-directed survival thriller Eden has been acquired in a U.S. rights deal by Vertical, with the distributor plotting an August 22 nationwide theatrical release.

Meghan Markle's new brand sold out in less than an hour despite the high price of some items. "Our shelves may be empty, but my heart is full! We sold out in less than one hour and I can’t thank you enough…for celebrating, purchasing, sharing, and believing," the Duchess of Sussex shared on Instagram. "It’s just the start @aseverofficial Here we go!" Markle's As Ever line included eight items inspired by the Duchess' love of cooking, entertaining, and hostessing.The first drop for the brand noted limited quantities of a crêpe mix, shortbread cookie mix, a few flavors of tea, flower sprinkles, honey and a raspberry spread.

How to Train Your Dragon” remake has been unveiled to members of the press and theater owners at CinemaCon, and the first reactions are calling it“one of the best live-action” remakes thus far. CinemaCon attendees were advised they were seeing an unfinished version of the movie, but what they did see earned an enthusiastic applause when the credits rolled. The scene where Hiccup rides the dragon Toothless for the first time also generated mid-screening applause.

Whitney Cinkala Variety has added additional programming to its 2025 Entertainment Marketing Summit, Presented by Deloitte, on April 24 in Los Angeles. Jennifer Storms, Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Television & Streaming; JP Richards, President, Worldwide Marketing, Lionsgate Films; Martha Morrison, Head of Marketing, Pixar, 20th Century Studios, Walt Disney Animation; and Michelle Hooper, EVP Head of Marketing, Searchlight Pictures have now joined the Entertainment Marketing Chief Keynote Roundtable, also including Dwight Caines, President, Domestic Marketing, Universal Pictures and Christian Parkes, Chief Marketing Officer, Neon.

Streaming on Netflix, Oxygen is a 2020 French-language movie that has gripped viewers. Directed and produced by Alexandre Aja, the sci-fi psychological thriller has been described as “claustrophobic” by viewers who have felt as though they’re right there in the cryogenic chamber with Liz.

and Travis Kelce had the cutest ever reaction to his newest niece on the brothers’ New Heights podcast.Kylie Kelce announced the birth of Finnley Anne Kelce—born on March 30—on Instagram on April 1, with four sweet pictures of the newborn and the caption, "Whoop, there she is!Finnley ‘Finn’ Anne Kelce." These four photos were apparently three more pics than Jason and Kylie sent Travis at the time the brothers recorded the podcast, but who's complaining.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.On the April 2 episode of New Heights, Jason asked his brother if he'd like to meet his new niece, and Travis replied, “Yes, I wanna see my new niece, Jason! You only sent one picture.” He added, laughing, “You didn't even tell me what name you picked, yet.” That's when Kylie stepped into frame, with the new baby on her arm. Travis exclaimed, “Hey little muffin! Look at you,” and added that he's glad everything went well with the birth.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor The venerable “CBS Evening News” has, for many of its viewers, been something consumed along with dinner. In recent weeks, the show has served up reports that could stop someone in mid-bite. Correspondent Nikki Battiste recently traveled to New Jersey, where CBS News cameras were allowed into the bedroom of an ALS patient on the day she had chosen to die.

Jordan Peele’s Us has been described by top critics as “A colossal cinematic achievement”. Jordan puts the scarily brilliant Lupita Nyong'o in the driver’s seat, supported by the excellent Winston Duke, Evan Alex, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Tim Heidecker, and Elisabeth Moss to give audiences the most hauntingly complex 121 minutes.

ATX TV Festival has added more programming to the upcoming 2025 event, which is just under two months away.

ITV is rumoured to have snapped up American superstar JoJo Siwa for the next Celebrity Big Brother series. The performer, nicknamed JoJo from her full name Joelle Joanie, captured hearts when she debuted on season four of Dance Moms on the Lifetime Network back in 2015. Audiences fell for her buoyant spirit and love for colourful bows—even at just nine years old.

The official title for the upcoming third installment of Now You See Me has been unveiled!

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic In two decades at Variety, I have reviewed precious few slasher movies. Call me old-fashioned, but I don’t take much pleasure in what Roger Ebert called “dead teenager movies” — and yet, for some reason, this week I am writing about three (and no, that’s not an April Fool’s joke).

Will Poulter is hitting the red carpet with the Warfare cast for another premiere!

John Wick 5 is officially a go, and Keanu Reeves is reprising his role!

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer The largely corporate crowd at CinemaCon, rocking credential lanyards and jeans and button-ups, got to live the Sin City fantasy on Tuesday morning with a surprise performance from The Weeknd. The top-selling artist thrilled the Colosseum theater at Caesars Palace Las Vegas during a presentation for Lionsgate, the distributor releasing his upcoming film “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” The Grammy winner performed two songs, an original from the new project and “Blinded by the Light.” Introduced by Lionsgate motion picture group chief Adam Fogelson — who gave audience members with epilepsy a headsup before the flashing lights began — Weekend was cheered on by his film’s star Jenna Ortega and director Trey Edward Shults.” The annual convention of movie theater owners is not the typical audience Weekend, aka Abel Tesfaye, is used to performing for.

Ruben Fleischer is returning for more Now You See Me with a fourth movie in the works. The announcement was made from the CinemaCon stage by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. The third film which he just helmed and comes out on Nov. 14, has gotten an official title, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter The Four Horsemen’s next cinematic sleight-of-hand has a new title: “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.” And the thieving magicians’ third big screen heist adventure won’t be their last — a fourth film is in development with Ruben Fleischer returning to direct. “We were so happy with the director’s cut, we’re already developing the next chapter,” Lionsgate‘s Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said Tuesday morning at CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners. “We can’t wait for audiences to discover what he’s done with the third film and thrilled he’ll be making even more magic with us.” Before Fleischer gets to work on the fourquel, “Now You See Me 3” will open in theaters on Nov.

Carolyn Giardina Theater owners confab CinemaCon began with installation deal announcements, including one aimed at rolling out Dolby Cinema in India and one to bring Christie laser projectors to Poland. Financial terms were not disclosed. Dolby revealed that its launch of Dolby Cinema to India this year will begin with six exhibitors: City Pride in Pune, Allu Cineplex in Hyderabad, LA Cinema in Trichy, AMB Cinemas in Bengaluru, EVM Cinemas in Kochi, and G Cineplex in Ulikkal.

Los Angeles Festival of Movies strives to provide that spotlight. After its sold-out 2024 launch, the Eastside-focused event is returning with an even more adventurous lineup. Co-presented by non-profit programmer Mezzanine and “The Substance” distributor Mubi, LAFM spans just one weekend, April 3-6.