‘The Banker’ cast and director defend film after Apple delays release
The cast and crew of "The Banker" are rising to the defense of the film after Apple delayed its release. The technology giant had originally planned to debut "The Banker"...
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Questlove to make directorial debut with ‘Black Woodstock’
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson will direct "Black Woodstock," a feature documentary about the Harlem Cultural Festival, Variety has learned. Held in 1969, the outdoor festival featured performances from some of the...
Michael Jackson musical finds its King of Pop
Tony Award nominee Ephraim Sykes will moonwalk on Broadway, playing Michael Jackson in "MJ The Musical." The show, which its the Great White Way after a rocky gestation, begins previews...
‘Joker’ sequel being explored by Todd Phillips, Warner Bros.
"Joker," the $1 billion-grossing comic book smash, may take another look at the fraying mind of Arthur Fleck. Warner Bros. film chief Toby Emmerich has met with writer and director...
Netflix just bought the rights to Eddie Murphy’s ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ sequel
Netflix has nabbed the rights to make a sequel to "Beverly Hills Cop," a move that deepens the relationship between the streaming giant and Eddie Murphy. Murphy's new comedy "Dolemite...
White House photographer Pete Souza to be subject of documentary
Pete Souza, the White House photographer who managed to capture Presidents Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan at both ceremonial occasions and in unguarded moments, will be the subject of an...
‘Suits’ star Patrick J. Adams to make Broadway debut ‘Take Me Out’
"Suits" star Patrick J. Adams will make his Broadway debut in the upcoming production of "Take Me Out." He joins a cast that already includes Jesse Tyler Ferguson ("Modern Family")...
‘Bombshell’: Why Charlize Theron was terrified of playing Megyn Kelly
Charlize Theron is getting some of the best buzz of her career for channeling Megyn Kelly in "Bombshell," but the Oscar-winning actress admits she almost turned down the role. "I...
Michael Jackson stage musical gets new title, ‘MJ’
A new musical based on the life and career of Michael Jackson is getting a title change, Variety has learned. Originally christened "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," the show...
Neil Diamond musical heading to Broadway
Broadway audiences will soon be singing along with "Cracklin' Rosie" and "Sweet Caroline," at least if the producers of a new musical about Neil Diamond get their way. Producers Ken...