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“The One About Matthew Perry,” a three-part docuseries about the “Friends” star’s life and career, will debut on Netflix on October 27. Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, is the key voice in the series, which also features unreleased photos and videos from the Perry family…
HBO Max is ending its Harry Potter film rewatch podcast and turning it into a companion program for the upcoming HBO TV series adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s work. The podcast, currently titled “Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast,” is being rebranded into “Harry Potter: The…
The California Legislature has approved a budget fix for the entertainment industry that allows studios to cash in their tax credits faster. Both the Assembly and state Senate passed the bill, SB 186, before the end-of-session deadline of midnight on Monday. The measure seeks to…
A CBS News headline accompanying a story about Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has generated significant online scrutiny, and the Paramount Skydance news outlet, once known for its reserve, appears to feel the facts presented in the work outweigh the digital opprobrium. On Monday…
At The Hershey Company, the candy is the star, but marketing executives at the chocolate titan have figured out a way for the sweets to share screen time with some notable guests. Katseye, the popular all-girl pop group, will have a significant role in a…
Josh Allen is joining the ranks of athletes getting into content production. The Buffalo Bills quarterback has announced the launch of Out of Pocket Studios, a media venture that will have him backing entertainment, commercial and experiential projects. Allen will serve as CEO of the…
Production has started on “Danger Money,” Prime Video‘s upcoming action-comedy series. With filming now underway in Malta, Variety can reveal a new number of new additions to star alongside the previously announced Ray Winstone. Alex Kingston (“A Discovery of Witches,” “Doctor Who”) and Iain Glen…
‘Hyper-distribution’ can be scary, but it is leading to real advantages and increasing the international reach of shows on a wide range of channels and platforms, Pélisson notes The French audiovisual sector is gearing up for the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre, not only France’s…
Call it the kick-off to the Kickoff. NBC is mounting a week-long promotional effort called “Race to Wednesday” to give fans ample notice that its 2026 NFL Kickoff Game takes place on a Wednesday — just the second time in NBC Sports‘ history of football…
Jeff Corwin is making his return to national television this fall with the wildlife conservation series, “Jeff Corwin’s Southern Wild.” Premiering on Oct. 3 on ABC stations nationwide, the series is filmed across North Carolina and explores the wildlife and local cultures spanning from the…