Aaron Sorkin and Guillermo del Toro to Receive Honorary Degrees at AFI Conservatory Graduation

The Hollywood veterans have been selected to receive honorary doctor of fine arts degrees during AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre on Aug. 7.

Neon Closes Deal to Sell Significant Stake to Department M

Founder Tom Quinn will remain CEO of the indie studio behind best picture winners ‘Anora’ and ‘Parasite’.

Filmmakers Chike Ozah and Coodie Simmons Announce ‘Who Is Ernie Barnes?’ Documentary and Immersive Experience (EXCLUSIVE)

Filmmakers Chike Ozah and Coodie Simmons are bringing Ernie Barnes’ story to the big screen. Barnes was the first American professional athlete to achieve major recognition as a visual artist.…

‘House of David’ Renewed for Season 3 at Amazon

“House of David” has been renewed for Season 3 at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned. The Wonder Project series originally debuted on the streamer in early 2025, with Season…

Christopher Nolan Dedicates ‘The Odyssey’ to Late Imax Pioneer David Keighley

Christopher Nolan has dedicated “The Odyssey” to David Keighley, Imax’s first chief quality officer and a pioneer of large-format cinema, who died after a battle with cancer last year. Nolan announced…

French Box Office Surges Nearly 20% in First Half of 2026 as Local Films and Hollywood Hits Drive Recovery

France’s theatrical market delivered a strong first half of 2026, grossing an estimated €680 million ($776 million) from nearly 92 million admissions, a 19.7% year-on increase, driven by a broad…

YouTuber Ben Schneider Signs With CAA (Exclusive)

The representation comes as the digital creator, also known as Reckless Ben, is embroiled in a viral and legal dispute with the Utah-based Lego resale company Bricks & Minifigs.

Don’t Remind ‘Moana’ Star Catherine Laga’aia That She’s a Nepo Baby, She Already Knows It

The 19-year-old actress is making her feature film debut as one of Disney’s most beloved characters in the live-action ‘Moana.’ Even with the support of her mom and actor dad,…

Cathy Payne to Lead Banijay’s Combined Distribution Arm Following All3Media Merger as Louise Pedersen Steps Down

Banijay Entertainment has named Cathy Payne to lead its combined global distribution business following the completion of its $8 billion merger with All3Media, while All3Media International CEO Louise Pedersen is…