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Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride on Carol and Daryl’s ‘Tangible, Cosmic Bond’ in ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Season 2

Daryl and Carol fans have a lot to look forward to when “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” returns with its second season, subtitled “The Book of Carol.” Melissa McBride, who was originally set to costar in the series alongside Norman Reedus but had to step away for personal reasons, first appeared in the Season 1 […]

‘Dexter’ Shocker: Michael C. Hall to Return for ‘Resurrection’ Sequel Series and Lend Voiceover to ‘Original Sin’ Prequel

“Dexter” fans got an exciting surprise at Comic-Con’s panel for the prequel series, “Original Sin.” Not only is original star Michael C. Hall set to narrate the prequel series, but he’ll be back on screen in an all new sequel seures, “Dexter: Resurrection.” “We are thrilled to have the brilliant Michael C. Hall reprise his […]

5 Olympians Poised to Break Into the Spotlight

Who will come home from the 2024 Paris Olympics with gold medal(s) in tow? And who might come home with the kind of mega profile boost that launches careers in media, business and beyond? From Allyson Felix to Michael Phelps, many athletes have crossed the line from phenoms within their sports to worldwide sensations, often […]

Luminate Streaming Ratings: ‘Cobra Kai,’ ‘Love Island USA,’ ‘Find Me Falling’ and ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Top TV and Film Charts July 19-25

Strike first and strike hard, indeed. Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” and Peacock’s “Love Island USA” topped the Luminate streaming originals TV series charts for the July 19-25 period. On the film side, Netflix’s new rom-com “Find Me Falling” and a resurgent “Hillbilly Elegy” led the field. The Season 6 debut of “Cobra Kai” delivered 1.1 billion […]

‘In a Violent Nature’ Sequel in Development at IFC Films and Shudder, Teaser Poster Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

Johnny, the bloodthirsty killer of “In a Violent Nature,” is headed back to the woods. IFC Films and Shudder announced that a sequel for the innovative slasher is in the early stages of development. The news came during the “The Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror” panel at San Diego Comic-Con, where Johnny himself stopped by […]

Best Cosplay of Comic-Con 2024 (So Far)

Cosplayers have taken over Comic-Con, with flocks of costumers showing up and showing out at SDCC this year. After a few days of photographing the cosplaying crowds, Variety has discovered the biggest trends in the costuming world. And while last year the cosplay event included tributes to everything from “Barbie,” to “Everything Everywhere All at Once” […]

Britney Spears Deletes Post Slamming Halsey’s ‘Lucky’ Music Video and Says: ‘That Was Not Me on My Phone! I Love Halsey’

Britney Spears had harsh words — which she swiftly retracted — against Halsey, initially lashing out at the singer for lifting inspiration from the video for her 2000 single “Lucky.” Spears took to social media this afternoon to blast the Gia Coppola-directed music video for Halsey’s new single, which pays homage to her 2000 single […]

‘Vox Machina’ Star Travis Willingham on AI Fears Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike and Critical Role Movies: ‘The Potential Is Certainly There’

One of Travis Willingham’s top-tier wishes is for a “Critical Role” campaign to be adapted into a full-fledged “Dungeons and Dragons” feature film. “The ‘Critical Role’ world is stacked with stories—there is a huge clamoring for the ‘Exandria Unlimited: Calamity.’ I think every form of distribution is great [but] we have never made a feature […]