Based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 novel of the same name and adapted for television by “Your Friends & Neighbors” creator Jonathan Tropper, the Apple TV limited series “Lucky” is the captivating story of a young woman’s desperate attempt to free herself from the dark and violent life that has shaped her. More than an intricate
Sam Neill had worked steadily in film for almost two decades before becoming, at the age of 45, a star in the eyes of the industry. A rugged, dependable everyman who radiated, depending on the role, a kind of quietly masculine decency or steely coldness, the New Zealander never pursued flashy, explosive lead roles. In
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. As we approach the halfway point of the 2026 MLB season, teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers are at the top of the league with impressive play, strong pitching, and
Tyler Falbo, writer, director and producer known for shaping the sketch group Almost Friday’s viral comedy videos, is directing an R-rated comedy film for Paramount. Titled “Boys for Life,” the film will be released in theaters on April 9, 2027. While few plot details are available, Variety hear it’s an ensemble comedy about a group
George Lucas has a problem with Hollywood when it comes to focus groups and test screenings. The “Star Wars” creator, who left the franchise in 2012 after selling Lucasfilm to Disney in a $4 billion deal, recently told A Rabbit’s Foot (via IGN) that Hollywood’s overreliance on focus groups has created studio films dictated entirely
A group of 12 Democratic state attorneys general is suing to block Paramount Skydance’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the transaction violates antitrust law by giving the combined company undue power in three markets: wide-release theatrical distribution, blockbuster movies and basic cable television. Paramount says the lawsuit “distorts established antitrust law” and that
