Netflix almost pulled the streamer’s recent documentary “Michael Jackson: The Verdict” a week before its release for fear of retaliation. Variety has learned. The three-part documentary series re-examines Jackson’s 2005 criminal trial, in which the pop superstar was acquitted of all charges, including child abuse. It finally worked as planned and was released on June
It’s no secret that Charli xcx is a cinephile, so it was no surprise when the avant-garde pop star revealed that her latest album would feature iconic horror auteur David Cronenberg, especially considering its title is “Music, Fashion, Film.” but what is Surprising is how impactful his contribution is to the larger meaning of the
HBO Max veteran Pia Barlow has been hired as Amazon MGM Studios’ new director of original series marketing. In her new role, which Barlow will begin on August 3, the executive will oversee all marketing efforts for Prime Video’s global and US original series. Barlow will report directly to Sue Kroll, global head of marketing
The upcoming “Game of Thrones” stage production, “The Mad King,” is still on track to premiere next month in the United Kingdom despite canceling its first week of previews. Variety I can confirm. The Royal Shakespeare Company production was scheduled to release previews on Monday, July 20, but all four performances this week were cancelled,
Leslie Odom Jr. was forced to leave a matinee screening of “Hamilton” in London mid-show on Thursday. Variety According to his understanding, Odom retired after the first act and was replaced by Manaia Glassey-Ohlson. He did not appear in the evening performance of the show. A “Hamilton” spokesperson declined to elaborate on the cause of
David JacobsFounding partner Jacobs Law Group The Grubman veteran hung up his own business in November 2024 and quickly established himself by closing a blockbuster nine-figure record deal for country superstar Zach Bryan. The firm has grown rapidly, now with 10 employees and a roster that also includes Geese and his singer Cameron Winter, Pusha
