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SPOILER WARNING: This story includes major plot details for the Marvel Studios limited series “Agatha All Along,” currently streaming on Disney+. When Jac Schaeffer signs onto Zoom roughly 18 hours after the two-episode finale of her series “Agatha All Along” debuted on Disney+, she looks at once relieved and slightly queasy. “From when it dropped to about an hour ago, I’ve been feeling pretty shaky,” the showrunner says with a laugh.

Marta Balaga Malaysian director Tsai Ming-liang might be done with his semi-retirement. “I have a strong desire to make another feature film,” he tells Variety at Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival. “With my actors, we’ve been working together for such a long time.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Nielsen will let the media outlets it tabulates add their own audience data to its ratings tabulation, a move that the measurement giant sees as an inevitable one in the age of streaming but that detractors suggest could give an unfair early advantage to established digital players such as Amazon. The Media Rating Council, an independent body that sets standards for and monitors Nielsen and other ratings providers, on Thursday said it approved the use of first-party live streaming data into Nielsen’s national TV service, while renewing accreditation for Nielsen’s national panel measurement.

was recommended by MPs after a DCMS investigation back in Spring.The likes of Coldplay, Enter Shikari and Sam Fender have all adopted a levy of their own on huge tours to help save the grassroots, but frustration remains around inactivity from the government and upper echelons of the industry – and the pressure is only mounting, with the call seeming to fall on deaf ears with the government following this week’s budget.While 2023 proved to be “disastrous” and the worst year on record with 125 grassroots music venues shutting their doors, the MVT argue that a tidal wave of closures threatens the fabric of the UK music scene thanks to the recent budget announcement. They argue that £7million in new premises taxes will place over 350 grassroots music venues at immediate risk of closure – threatening more than 12,000 jobs, over £250million in economic activity and the loss of over 75,000 live music events.“The challenges around business rates and grassroots music venues have been known and accepted for over a decade,” said MVT in a statement.

Alex Ritman A mystery-shrouded documentary about Kanye West has surfaced, with Variety able to reveal details for the very first time alongside its title and a first-look image. Entitled “In Whose Name?,” the project has been shooting for the last six years, features never-before-seen footage and, according to its description, “promises to offer a unique and cinematic perspective on Ye’s public transformation.” (West changed his name to Ye in 2021.) Goodfellas and Utopia will join forces to launch international sales of “In Whose Name?” at the American Film Market, with an exclusive promo reel screening on Nov.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history when it ended its 35-year run in 2023, is coming back to North America in a tour featuring a reconfigured version.

Saoirse Ronan has said she doesn’t feel safe going to watch films at cinemas in the US because of gun violence.The four-time Oscar nominee told Variety for their Awards Circuit Podcast that she finds it “horrifying” that she’s scared to go to the cinema because of gun violence. In the US, there have been several shootings at cinemas including at screenings of The Dark Knight Rises in 2012 and Trainwreck in 2015.Ronan explained: “There are people I’m close to who don’t feel safe and can’t go to New York anymore because they’re just randomly getting attacked in the street for TikTok content.“I don’t feel safe going to the cinema because I’m not sure if someone’s going to pull a gun out.

Variety VIP+ staff In an effort to quantify how streaming has impacted the way audiences around the globe are served by different forms of media, Variety Intelligence Platform has collaborated with Amazon Ads on the special report “Entertainment Everywhere.” With entertainment that fills screens big and small — from film, TV and livestreaming to audiocentric media across music and podcasts — the rise of streaming has helped transform content distribution on a global scale. VIP+’s 21-page “Entertainment Everywhere” expands on survey data previously featured in the Amazon Ads report “From Ads to Zeitgeist,” a global thought leadership research study delving into the relationship between culture and advertising, to explore the effects of improved consumer accessibility to content from regions all over the world.

Emmerdale fans were quick to point out a significant error in a recent episode of the popular ITV soap.

Joe Leydon Film Critic In the tradition of “Death of a Salesman,” “The Assassination of Trotsky” and “Penn and Teller Get Killed,” “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” arrives with an on-the-nose title that serves as fair warning: Few surprises await you here. On the other hand, there’s never any doubt that things will work out OK for Donn Fender (Luke David Blumm), the 12-year-old protagonist.

Netflix subscribers need not search elsewhere for their Halloween horror thrills.

Vinny Guadagnino is not sorry he attended Donald Trump’s hate-filled rally over the weekend.

The Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed Wednesday night to secure their eighth World Series title, shutting down the New York Yankees in Game 5 to a massive audience.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Fox is celebrating like they’re Freddie Freeman, posting strong numbers on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the World Series in Game 5. According to Nielsen data via Fox Sports, an average of 18.6 million viewers tuned in to see the Dodgers come back from an early deficit to beat the New York Yankees 7-6. That number comes from audiences tuning in via Fox, Fox Deportes and Fox Sports streaming services.

The View just had one of its most shocking moments of the year so far, all thanks to Joy Behar!

The broadcasting world is mourning the loss of a true icon as tributes pour in for Downtown Radio's legendary presenter Candy Devine, who has passed away at the age of 85. A pioneering voice on the air, Candy became one of the first presenters when the station launched back in 1976 and quickly became a beloved figure in Northern Ireland, remaining in our hearts until her retirement in 2013.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Will the Oscars answer “Conclave’s” prayers? Edward Berger’s mystery thriller has been one of the buzziest films to emerge from the fall festivals. Adapted from Robert Harris’ 2016 novel, the film premiered at Telluride, where it received raves from attendees. Since then, its awards prospects have grown, especially following its Audience Award wins at the Mill Valley and Middleburg fests.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Broadcast’s back, baby!” one network head recently crowed to Variety. And actually, they’re not wrong. After last year’s disastrous fall, when the Hollywood strikes led to a mostly improvised lineup, the networks are finally back in full force.

Chris McCausland has revealed that he turned down an 'offer' from Strictly Come Dancing bosses ahead of this year's series. The Liverpudlian comedian, 47, said that bosses were happy to make his time on the BBC dance contest 'easier' - but he categorically refused any favouritism.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Unlike its rivals, NBCUniversal long ago developed a healthy fear of zombies. Not the shambling, undead kind that lurch around trying to eat brains, but rather the media variety: “Undead” cable networks that long ago gave up all hopes of cultivating audiences around the clock and instead run only a few hours of original programming, coupled with seemingly endless repeats of TV favorites, like “Ridiculousness” (MTV); “Fear Factor” (HLN); or “Seinfeld” (Comedy Central).

Brent Lang Executive Editor “Sleep No More,”  the immersive experience that revolutionized the theater scene, has announced its  final performance. The influential, site-specific show will close following the matinee performance on January 5, 2025, after a 14-year run at the McKittrick Hotel. “Sleep No More’ has been threatening to pack it up for roughly a year.