Mediawan CEO Pierre-Antoine Capton is set to receive Variety’s International Visionary Award at the Cannes Film Festival where the company will have multiple films playing across the Official Selection.
The award will pay tribute to Capton’s trailblazing track record at the helm of Mediawan, the company he founded with investment banker Mathieu Pigasse and telecom billionaire Xavier Niel in late 2015. Mediawan is now a global production powerhouse encompassing more than 85 labels around the world, having just announced its acquisition of Leonine, a leading German distribution-production company.
The combined group comprises Brad Pitt’s Plan B (“Bob Marley: One Love”) in the U.S., France’s On Entertainment (“Miraculous”), Hugo Selignac’s Chi-Fou-Mi (“Beating Hearts”), Dimitri Rassam’s Chapter 2, Italy’s Palomar (“The Count of Monte Cristo”), as well as Drama Republic and Misfits Entertainment (“Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story”) in the U.K and Wiedemann & Berg Film (“The Lives Of Others...
The award will pay tribute to Capton’s trailblazing track record at the helm of Mediawan, the company he founded with investment banker Mathieu Pigasse and telecom billionaire Xavier Niel in late 2015. Mediawan is now a global production powerhouse encompassing more than 85 labels around the world, having just announced its acquisition of Leonine, a leading German distribution-production company.
The combined group comprises Brad Pitt’s Plan B (“Bob Marley: One Love”) in the U.S., France’s On Entertainment (“Miraculous”), Hugo Selignac’s Chi-Fou-Mi (“Beating Hearts”), Dimitri Rassam’s Chapter 2, Italy’s Palomar (“The Count of Monte Cristo”), as well as Drama Republic and Misfits Entertainment (“Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story”) in the U.K and Wiedemann & Berg Film (“The Lives Of Others...
- 4/29/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Victoria Gold, formerly co-publisher of the Hollywood Reporter, will join Variety next month as senior VP of entertainment and special projects.
The move marks a homecoming for Gold, who previously spent eight years with Variety prior to her 14-year tenure at the Reporter, where she rose to co-publisher in 2021. In her new role, Gold will succeed Dawn Allen, the respected Variety sales executive who is retiring after a 35-year career.
“We are thrilled to have Victoria rejoin our winning team as the No. 1 entertainment business news organization in the world,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO and Group Publisher of Variety. “Victoria’s expertise in the film industry coupled with her history with Variety makes her a natural choice for the role.”
Gold’s appointment is effective May 15. In announcing the transition, Sobrino-Stearns paid tribute to Allen and the legacy she leaves at the industry’s most-read entertainment news outlet.
“Dawn Allen...
The move marks a homecoming for Gold, who previously spent eight years with Variety prior to her 14-year tenure at the Reporter, where she rose to co-publisher in 2021. In her new role, Gold will succeed Dawn Allen, the respected Variety sales executive who is retiring after a 35-year career.
“We are thrilled to have Victoria rejoin our winning team as the No. 1 entertainment business news organization in the world,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO and Group Publisher of Variety. “Victoria’s expertise in the film industry coupled with her history with Variety makes her a natural choice for the role.”
Gold’s appointment is effective May 15. In announcing the transition, Sobrino-Stearns paid tribute to Allen and the legacy she leaves at the industry’s most-read entertainment news outlet.
“Dawn Allen...
- 4/23/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Maxime Saada, the chair and CEO of Canal+ Group, will receive the Variety Vanguard Award at the Mipcom international content sales conference set for Oct. 16-19 in Cannes.
The award recognizes television industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment. Saada will receive the award, presented by Variety and Mipcom, on Oct. 16 as part of his keynote conversation at the Palais de Festivals, moderated by Variety co-editor in chief Cynthia Littleton.
Under Saada’s watch, Canal+ Group has significantly ramped up its international footprint from 11 million subscribers in 2015 to 25.5 million in 2022 across more than 50 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. The company recently took a 12% stake in Scandinavian streamer Viaplay, as well as 26.1% in in Viu, a leading streaming service in Asia. Canal+ previously acquired the pay-tv broadcaster M7 for over €1 billion ($1.01 billion), launched in Ethiopia and Austria in 2021, and became the leading shareholder...
The award recognizes television industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment. Saada will receive the award, presented by Variety and Mipcom, on Oct. 16 as part of his keynote conversation at the Palais de Festivals, moderated by Variety co-editor in chief Cynthia Littleton.
Under Saada’s watch, Canal+ Group has significantly ramped up its international footprint from 11 million subscribers in 2015 to 25.5 million in 2022 across more than 50 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. The company recently took a 12% stake in Scandinavian streamer Viaplay, as well as 26.1% in in Viu, a leading streaming service in Asia. Canal+ previously acquired the pay-tv broadcaster M7 for over €1 billion ($1.01 billion), launched in Ethiopia and Austria in 2021, and became the leading shareholder...
- 9/11/2023
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Henry Deas III, a longtime Variety advertising sales executive who specialized in film festivals and international markets, died Aug. 6 in Culver City. He was 75.
Deas was known throughout the entertainment industry for his love of the movie business. He was an expert on the world’s largest film festivals and had an encylopedic knowledge of filmmakers around the world. Deas was a perpetual optimist who was rarely seen without a broad smile on his face.
“Henry Deas loved the independent film business and the industry loved him right back,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety Group Publisher and CEO, who worked closely with Deas and considered him a mentor.
“Henry thrived on doing right by his clients and they appreciated and supported him throughout his career and life beyond the office. We will forever miss our loving gentleman and Cannes legend. There was never a kinder soul, nor a dearer friend to so many,...
Deas was known throughout the entertainment industry for his love of the movie business. He was an expert on the world’s largest film festivals and had an encylopedic knowledge of filmmakers around the world. Deas was a perpetual optimist who was rarely seen without a broad smile on his face.
“Henry Deas loved the independent film business and the industry loved him right back,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety Group Publisher and CEO, who worked closely with Deas and considered him a mentor.
“Henry thrived on doing right by his clients and they appreciated and supported him throughout his career and life beyond the office. We will forever miss our loving gentleman and Cannes legend. There was never a kinder soul, nor a dearer friend to so many,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Variety has promoted Michelle Fine-Smith to Senior VP of Global Consumer Partnerships.
Based in New York, Fine-Smith manages Variety’s consumer teams on both coasts, overseeing sales across digital, social, branded content, print and live and virtual events. She has driven multiplatform programs for such top brands as Audible, DirecTV, Cadillac, City National Bank, Chanel, Google, Meta, TikTok and United Airlines. She joined Variety in 2008 and continues to report to Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO and Group Publisher of Variety.
“Michelle has transformed consumer brand partnerships for Variety with creative initiatives that integrate our diverse portfolio,” Sobrino-Stearns said. “Her passion, leadership and collaborative approach drove Variety in 2022 to the most successful year ever for our global consumer business.”
Since Fine-Smith took over management of consumer sales, Variety‘s activity in this area has grown by 50%. She was most recently promoted to VP in 2018. Fine-Smith has been a key player in the transformation...
Based in New York, Fine-Smith manages Variety’s consumer teams on both coasts, overseeing sales across digital, social, branded content, print and live and virtual events. She has driven multiplatform programs for such top brands as Audible, DirecTV, Cadillac, City National Bank, Chanel, Google, Meta, TikTok and United Airlines. She joined Variety in 2008 and continues to report to Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO and Group Publisher of Variety.
“Michelle has transformed consumer brand partnerships for Variety with creative initiatives that integrate our diverse portfolio,” Sobrino-Stearns said. “Her passion, leadership and collaborative approach drove Variety in 2022 to the most successful year ever for our global consumer business.”
Since Fine-Smith took over management of consumer sales, Variety‘s activity in this area has grown by 50%. She was most recently promoted to VP in 2018. Fine-Smith has been a key player in the transformation...
- 2/28/2023
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Variety has promoted Dawn Allen to Senior VP of film, recognizing the instrumental role she plays in driving sales for the entertainment industry’s most-read source of business news.
Since joining Variety in 2006, Allen has built and maintained strong relationships with studio executives, driving the brand’s awards marketing activity to unprecedented heights. An expert in FYC marketing, she has worked on numerous campaigns that have helped film marketers garner nominations and wins for major projects. Allen is also instrumental in the management of key Variety franchises such as Business Managers Elite, Dealmakers and Power of Law franchises, including the live events that accompany each feature.
“Dawn is an exceptional executive who is beloved within the industry and by her peers,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO & Group Publisher of Variety. “She is a relentless champion for her clients and cares deeply about the success of her colleagues.”
Allen is based in...
Since joining Variety in 2006, Allen has built and maintained strong relationships with studio executives, driving the brand’s awards marketing activity to unprecedented heights. An expert in FYC marketing, she has worked on numerous campaigns that have helped film marketers garner nominations and wins for major projects. Allen is also instrumental in the management of key Variety franchises such as Business Managers Elite, Dealmakers and Power of Law franchises, including the live events that accompany each feature.
“Dawn is an exceptional executive who is beloved within the industry and by her peers,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO & Group Publisher of Variety. “She is a relentless champion for her clients and cares deeply about the success of her colleagues.”
Allen is based in...
- 2/27/2023
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Variety magazine celebrated the return of in-person Sundance to Park City, Utah at the MacRo Lodge. Julia Louis-Dreyfus joined writer and director Nicole Holofcener for the premiere of their film “You Hurt My Feelings” followed up a reception at the Variety Sundance cover party, presented by MacRo.
They were joined by co-star Tobias Menzies, “Harlem” cast members Meagon Good and Shoniqua Shandai, “To Live and Die and Live” director Qasim Basir and cast members Skye P. Marshall, Maryam Basir, Amin Joseph and Cory Hardrict, Variety CEO Michelle Sobrino-Stearns and co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh.
They were joined by co-star Tobias Menzies, “Harlem” cast members Meagon Good and Shoniqua Shandai, “To Live and Die and Live” director Qasim Basir and cast members Skye P. Marshall, Maryam Basir, Amin Joseph and Cory Hardrict, Variety CEO Michelle Sobrino-Stearns and co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh.
- 1/31/2023
- by Meredith Woerner
- Variety Film + TV
In an email to Variety staff on Tuesday, Claudia Eller announced she will return to work as Variety’s Chief Production Officer, effective this week. In this new role, Eller will work closely with Variety CEO Michelle Sobrino-Stearns and Chief Operating and Marketing Officer Dea Lawrence to book and curate Variety’s award-winning live media and events programming.
Eller also will also focus on developing longform documentaries for Variety and will serve as the Executive Producer.
“We are thrilled to welcome Claudia back to the Variety family in her new role as Chief Production Officer,” said Variety CEO Michelle Sobrino-Stearns. “Since joining Variety in 2013, Claudia has been instrumental to our explosive growth and helped cement Variety’s reputation as the standard-bearer of entertainment industry news. We’re thrilled she is back.”
Eller served as Variety’s Editor-in-Chief from 2013 through the summer of 2022. Variety veterans Cynthia Littleton and Ramin Setoodeh succeeded her as Co-Editor in Chiefs,...
Eller also will also focus on developing longform documentaries for Variety and will serve as the Executive Producer.
“We are thrilled to welcome Claudia back to the Variety family in her new role as Chief Production Officer,” said Variety CEO Michelle Sobrino-Stearns. “Since joining Variety in 2013, Claudia has been instrumental to our explosive growth and helped cement Variety’s reputation as the standard-bearer of entertainment industry news. We’re thrilled she is back.”
Eller served as Variety’s Editor-in-Chief from 2013 through the summer of 2022. Variety veterans Cynthia Littleton and Ramin Setoodeh succeeded her as Co-Editor in Chiefs,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
If it’s possible to pull off solemn conversations about the stakes for women around the world and also have a fantastic party that toasts their remarkable achievements, Variety did just that on Wednesday in Beverly Hills.
In a sprawling takeover of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, heavy-hitting executives, producers, writers, talent and glitterati convened to celebrate the annual event and magazine feature.
Cover stars Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay, activist icon Malala Yousafzai, and actor Elizabeth Olsen were all in attendance to speak on behalf of causes important to each of them — as well as lighting a path forward to equity in a time of unrest for women and other marginalized communities in the U.S..
“It’s a choice to be optimistic,” Hilary Clinton told the crowd, addressing the striking down of the landmark American abortion legislation Roe v. Wade, the...
In a sprawling takeover of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, heavy-hitting executives, producers, writers, talent and glitterati convened to celebrate the annual event and magazine feature.
Cover stars Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay, activist icon Malala Yousafzai, and actor Elizabeth Olsen were all in attendance to speak on behalf of causes important to each of them — as well as lighting a path forward to equity in a time of unrest for women and other marginalized communities in the U.S..
“It’s a choice to be optimistic,” Hilary Clinton told the crowd, addressing the striking down of the landmark American abortion legislation Roe v. Wade, the...
- 9/29/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Lifetime continues their partnership with Variety for the one-hour special Power of Women: The Changemakers, set to premiere September 22 at 10 pm Et/Pt. Featuring stories of inspiration, optimism, and hope by connecting celebrity honorees with women working every day to affect positive change, this year’s special will include appearances from Halle Berry (Jenesse Center), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Unicef), Misty Copeland (Misty Copeland Foundation), Laverne Cox (New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project), Idina Menzel (A Broader Way), Julianne Moore (Everytown for Gun Safety), and Katy Perry (Firework Foundation).
Since 2009, Lifetime and Variety have honored celebrities for their charitable work. This year’s broadcast special showcases past honorees highlighting a woman from their charity of choice who inspires them. These featured changemakers have overcome adversity and dedicated their life to making the world a better place through frontline work on important social issues.
The changemakers spotlighted in the special...
Since 2009, Lifetime and Variety have honored celebrities for their charitable work. This year’s broadcast special showcases past honorees highlighting a woman from their charity of choice who inspires them. These featured changemakers have overcome adversity and dedicated their life to making the world a better place through frontline work on important social issues.
The changemakers spotlighted in the special...
- 9/15/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, has been tapped to receive the Variety Vanguard Award at the Mipcom international content sales conference set for Oct. 17-20 in Cannes.
The kudo recognizes television industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment. Salke will receive the award, presented by Variety and Mipcom, on Oct. 18 as part of her keynote conversation at the Palais de Festivals, moderated by Variety co-editor in chief Cynthia Littleton.
“Jennifer Salke has steered Amazon Studios growth into a powerhouse player in the content business,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO and group publisher of Variety. “She has had an undeniable track record of success throughout her career, and she is one of the highest-ranking women in an industry that still has a long way to go toward gender parity in the C-suites.”
Salke is approaching her fifth year at the helm of Amazon Studios,...
The kudo recognizes television industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment. Salke will receive the award, presented by Variety and Mipcom, on Oct. 18 as part of her keynote conversation at the Palais de Festivals, moderated by Variety co-editor in chief Cynthia Littleton.
“Jennifer Salke has steered Amazon Studios growth into a powerhouse player in the content business,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, CEO and group publisher of Variety. “She has had an undeniable track record of success throughout her career, and she is one of the highest-ranking women in an industry that still has a long way to go toward gender parity in the C-suites.”
Salke is approaching her fifth year at the helm of Amazon Studios,...
- 8/10/2022
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Variety has promoted Manori Ravindran to Executive Editor of International and Senior Writer.
Ravindran joined Variety in 2020 as International Editor. In her new role, Ravindran will continue to lead Variety’s award-winning team of correspondents based around the world, while expanding the brand’s presence at key festivals and markets and growing Variety’s events outside the U.S., working closely with executive VP of content, Steven Gaydos. Covering both film and television, she will also continue her work as a reporter breaking industry news and contributing to a growing pipeline of investigative stories out of international.
“Under Manori’s great leadership, Variety has substantially grown our international business,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety‘s CEO. “Variety is committed to covering the movie and TV industries around the world as the authoritative voice in entertainment journalism.”
Ravindran, who is based in London, reports to Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton and incoming co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh.
Ravindran joined Variety in 2020 as International Editor. In her new role, Ravindran will continue to lead Variety’s award-winning team of correspondents based around the world, while expanding the brand’s presence at key festivals and markets and growing Variety’s events outside the U.S., working closely with executive VP of content, Steven Gaydos. Covering both film and television, she will also continue her work as a reporter breaking industry news and contributing to a growing pipeline of investigative stories out of international.
“Under Manori’s great leadership, Variety has substantially grown our international business,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety‘s CEO. “Variety is committed to covering the movie and TV industries around the world as the authoritative voice in entertainment journalism.”
Ravindran, who is based in London, reports to Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton and incoming co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh.
- 7/20/2022
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Rolling Stone and Variety announced today that they will be hosting the second Truth Seekers Summit, presented by Showtime Documentary Films. This year, the summit will expand to a hybrid event with an in-person luncheon and virtual livestream on Aug. 25. The invitation-only, in-person event will take place in New York City, while the content from the summit will be available live and on-demand for virtual registrants on an immersive platform.
The summit features keynotes and panel conversations highlighting excellence in documentary storytelling, the intersection between media and the fight for social justice,...
The summit features keynotes and panel conversations highlighting excellence in documentary storytelling, the intersection between media and the fight for social justice,...
- 7/12/2022
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Variety Australia debuts today as a digital platform with live media events and print editions to come through a licensing agreement between Penske Media Corporation and The Brag Media.
The launch of Variety Australia reflects the rapid growth of Australia as a player in the global media marketplace and as a force in pop culture. Variety Australia’s digital operation will offer a mix of local news and features for a business-to-business audience in Australia and New Zealand, along with a selection of global news and analysis from Variety curated for Australasian readers.
Variety Australia marks the second international brand extension for Variety following the launch of Variety China in 2019. It also marks a deepening of business ties for Pmc and Sydney-based The Brag Media, which launched Rolling Stone Australia/New Zealand in 2020.
“Variety is thrilled to launch Variety Australia,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety‘s CEO and Group Publisher. “Over...
The launch of Variety Australia reflects the rapid growth of Australia as a player in the global media marketplace and as a force in pop culture. Variety Australia’s digital operation will offer a mix of local news and features for a business-to-business audience in Australia and New Zealand, along with a selection of global news and analysis from Variety curated for Australasian readers.
Variety Australia marks the second international brand extension for Variety following the launch of Variety China in 2019. It also marks a deepening of business ties for Pmc and Sydney-based The Brag Media, which launched Rolling Stone Australia/New Zealand in 2020.
“Variety is thrilled to launch Variety Australia,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety‘s CEO and Group Publisher. “Over...
- 4/4/2022
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Variety has upped Clayton Davis to Senior Awards Editor.
In his new role, Davis will continue to handicap the Oscars and Emmys races as a definitive journalist covering awards season, offering weekly predictions of the top contenders, interviews and analysis. He’ll also co-host the weekly podcast series “Variety Awards Circuit” with Michael Schneider.
Davis joined Variety in September 2020 as film awards editor from his self-owned Awards Circuit web site, where he served as editor-in-chief.
At Variety, he’s covered all things related to Academy Awards and other awards show ceremonies, including breaking news and penning cover stories on Denzel Washington and Spike Lee.
Along with his writing duties, Davis serves as co-host of Variety’s weekly video news series “The Take,” which launched in August 2020 with Elizabeth Wagmeister. Davis has also made multiple TV appearances talking about the Oscars, including last year’s ABC News’ “Oscars Countdown, Live,” the...
In his new role, Davis will continue to handicap the Oscars and Emmys races as a definitive journalist covering awards season, offering weekly predictions of the top contenders, interviews and analysis. He’ll also co-host the weekly podcast series “Variety Awards Circuit” with Michael Schneider.
Davis joined Variety in September 2020 as film awards editor from his self-owned Awards Circuit web site, where he served as editor-in-chief.
At Variety, he’s covered all things related to Academy Awards and other awards show ceremonies, including breaking news and penning cover stories on Denzel Washington and Spike Lee.
Along with his writing duties, Davis serves as co-host of Variety’s weekly video news series “The Take,” which launched in August 2020 with Elizabeth Wagmeister. Davis has also made multiple TV appearances talking about the Oscars, including last year’s ABC News’ “Oscars Countdown, Live,” the...
- 3/24/2022
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Ramin Setoodeh will be elevated to Co-Editor-In-Chief of Variety in the coming months, working alongside world-class journalist Cynthia Littleton to lead the editorial operations of the venerable entertainment business news brand. Littleton and Setoodeh will co-run the newsroom and oversee editorial activities across all Variety platforms.
“Cynthia is one of the most intelligent and highly-regarded journalists in the industry. She possesses a rare mixture of kindness, deep integrity, professionalism and killer journalistic instincts. Her world-class business reporting coupled with Ramin’s talent shaping Variety’s key content franchises make them the definition of a power duo. I look forward to seeing them lead the newsroom,” said Jay Penske, Chairman, Founder and CEO of Penske Media.
Littleton and Setoodeh will report to Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety‘s President and Group Publisher.
Littleton has been Co-Editor-In-Chief of Variety since October 2020, when it was announced that she would move into the top editorial post in 2022. Previously,...
“Cynthia is one of the most intelligent and highly-regarded journalists in the industry. She possesses a rare mixture of kindness, deep integrity, professionalism and killer journalistic instincts. Her world-class business reporting coupled with Ramin’s talent shaping Variety’s key content franchises make them the definition of a power duo. I look forward to seeing them lead the newsroom,” said Jay Penske, Chairman, Founder and CEO of Penske Media.
Littleton and Setoodeh will report to Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety‘s President and Group Publisher.
Littleton has been Co-Editor-In-Chief of Variety since October 2020, when it was announced that she would move into the top editorial post in 2022. Previously,...
- 1/10/2022
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Anders Jensen, president and CEO of Nordic Entertainment Group, has been selected to receive the Variety Vanguard Award for contributions to the global television business.
Jensen will be feted on Oct. 11 at the global content conference and market, which runs Oct. 8 to Oct. 13. Nordic Entertainment Group (Nent) has become one of Scandinavia’s most prominent media companies. Jensen has been president and CEO of the group since April 2018.
Nent has been active in the streaming arena through its subscription service Viaplay and its advertising-supported service Viafree. The company was spun off of Modern Times Group in 2018 and began trading separately on the Nasdaq Stockholm in March 2019.
“Nordic Entertainment Group is among the most dynamic media companies in Europe and its success is helping to drive the growth of the global content marketplace,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, president and group publisher of Variety. “We’re pleased to recognize Anders Jensen and his...
Jensen will be feted on Oct. 11 at the global content conference and market, which runs Oct. 8 to Oct. 13. Nordic Entertainment Group (Nent) has become one of Scandinavia’s most prominent media companies. Jensen has been president and CEO of the group since April 2018.
Nent has been active in the streaming arena through its subscription service Viaplay and its advertising-supported service Viafree. The company was spun off of Modern Times Group in 2018 and began trading separately on the Nasdaq Stockholm in March 2019.
“Nordic Entertainment Group is among the most dynamic media companies in Europe and its success is helping to drive the growth of the global content marketplace,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, president and group publisher of Variety. “We’re pleased to recognize Anders Jensen and his...
- 9/29/2021
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Variety and PBS SoCal are gearing up for the 14th season of their Emmy-winning series “Variety Studio: Actors on Actors.”
The new season, which premieres on June 18 on PBS SoCal, features Kaley Cuoco and Elizabeth Olsen, Ewan McGregor and Pedro Pascal, and Emma Corrin and Regé-Jean Page among the pairs.
This season’s conversations are:
Kaley Cuoco (“The Flight Attendant”) with Elizabeth Olsen (“WandaVision”)
Ewan McGregor (“Halston”) with Pedro Pascal (“The Mandalorian”)
Nicole Kidman (“The Undoing”) with Chris Rock (“Fargo”)
Emma Corrin (“The Crown”) with Regé-Jean Page (“Bridgerton”)
Kathryn Hahn (“WandaVision”) with Jason Sudeikis (“Ted Lasso”)
Josh O’Connor (“The Crown”) with Anya Taylor-Joy (“The Queen’s Gambit”)
Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”) with Jean Smart (“Hacks”)
Uzo Aduba (“In Treatment”) with Billy Porter (“Pose”)
Gillian Anderson (“The Crown”) with Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”)
The new season, filmed entirely from the actors’ homes, includes exclusive, one-on-one conversations between actors from potential Emmy-contending series.
The new season, which premieres on June 18 on PBS SoCal, features Kaley Cuoco and Elizabeth Olsen, Ewan McGregor and Pedro Pascal, and Emma Corrin and Regé-Jean Page among the pairs.
This season’s conversations are:
Kaley Cuoco (“The Flight Attendant”) with Elizabeth Olsen (“WandaVision”)
Ewan McGregor (“Halston”) with Pedro Pascal (“The Mandalorian”)
Nicole Kidman (“The Undoing”) with Chris Rock (“Fargo”)
Emma Corrin (“The Crown”) with Regé-Jean Page (“Bridgerton”)
Kathryn Hahn (“WandaVision”) with Jason Sudeikis (“Ted Lasso”)
Josh O’Connor (“The Crown”) with Anya Taylor-Joy (“The Queen’s Gambit”)
Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”) with Jean Smart (“Hacks”)
Uzo Aduba (“In Treatment”) with Billy Porter (“Pose”)
Gillian Anderson (“The Crown”) with Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”)
The new season, filmed entirely from the actors’ homes, includes exclusive, one-on-one conversations between actors from potential Emmy-contending series.
- 6/7/2021
- by Maane Khatchatourian
- Variety Film + TV
During Sunday’s Oscars telecast, Sony Pictures Classics co-chief Tom Bernard and I were commiserating by text about how strange it was to be watching the show from our respective homes on the East and West coasts. He reminisced about the first time he went to the Academy Awards as his wife’s guest in 1985 when she was nominated for editing “Amadeus” and how he and longtime SPC partner Michael Barker attended every year thereafter whenever one of their indie movies was nominated (which is a lot — SPC films have been up for 155 Oscars and won 39).
Bernard also texted me a photo that he had shot of me taking a shot of him on the red carpet the last time we were at the Dolby Theatre, on Feb. 9, 2020.
Not being there in person this year made me very nostalgic as it’s such a different experience sitting in your sweats,...
Bernard also texted me a photo that he had shot of me taking a shot of him on the red carpet the last time we were at the Dolby Theatre, on Feb. 9, 2020.
Not being there in person this year made me very nostalgic as it’s such a different experience sitting in your sweats,...
- 4/28/2021
- by Claudia Eller
- Variety Film + TV
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sofía Vergara, Mindy Kaling, Michaela Coel, Maya Rudolph and Kate McKinnon will be honored as part of “Lifetime Presents Variety’s Power of Women The Comedians” special, premiering May 10 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime.
The presentation will coincide with Variety’s “Power of Women” issue, featuring the honorees on the cover and hitting newsstands on May 5. Additional content from the special will be available on Variety’s website and social media channels.
“Variety’s Power of Women 2021 honors creative leaders in comedy who inspire us with their courage and originality and challenge us to transform a world desperately in need of positive change. In six wonderfully personal, dynamic ways, Mindy Kaling, Maya Rudolph, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sofía Vergara, Michaela Coel and Kate McKinnon use laughter to make serious points. All of them create art that works both as entertainment and as engagement with the issues we’re all facing with these difficult times,...
The presentation will coincide with Variety’s “Power of Women” issue, featuring the honorees on the cover and hitting newsstands on May 5. Additional content from the special will be available on Variety’s website and social media channels.
“Variety’s Power of Women 2021 honors creative leaders in comedy who inspire us with their courage and originality and challenge us to transform a world desperately in need of positive change. In six wonderfully personal, dynamic ways, Mindy Kaling, Maya Rudolph, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sofía Vergara, Michaela Coel and Kate McKinnon use laughter to make serious points. All of them create art that works both as entertainment and as engagement with the issues we’re all facing with these difficult times,...
- 4/8/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Michelle Sobrino-Stearns has been elevated to President and Group Publisher of Variety.
In her new role, Sobrino-Stearns assumes oversight of all editorial and business operations globally, including strategic planning and financial management. Her elevation comes as Variety has achieved seven consecutive years of revenue gains and innovation, marking the strongest period of growth in the company’s history.
“As chairman, and on behalf of the entire Penske Media board of directors, we are so proud to announce Michelle Sobrino-Stearns as President of Variety,” says Jay Penske, chairman-ceo of Variety parent company Pmc. “Michelle has been a trailblazer here — she has broken new ground and every record, every barrier, and, most importantly, has redefined and evolved the Variety brand and business during one of the most challenging decades in publishing.”
Sobrino-Stearns is the architect of Variety’s thriving Live Media business, which produces about 70 events and summits every year. Among the...
In her new role, Sobrino-Stearns assumes oversight of all editorial and business operations globally, including strategic planning and financial management. Her elevation comes as Variety has achieved seven consecutive years of revenue gains and innovation, marking the strongest period of growth in the company’s history.
“As chairman, and on behalf of the entire Penske Media board of directors, we are so proud to announce Michelle Sobrino-Stearns as President of Variety,” says Jay Penske, chairman-ceo of Variety parent company Pmc. “Michelle has been a trailblazer here — she has broken new ground and every record, every barrier, and, most importantly, has redefined and evolved the Variety brand and business during one of the most challenging decades in publishing.”
Sobrino-Stearns is the architect of Variety’s thriving Live Media business, which produces about 70 events and summits every year. Among the...
- 10/27/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Pmc real estate brand Dirt has partnered with producer Eric Schotz to develop an unscripted TV series based on the digital platform’s coverage of celebrity homes and real estate transactions.
The deal calls for Schotz’s Anvil 1893 production banner to work with Dirt writers and editors Mark David and James McClain on a program that looks at celebrity digs, from childhood homes to remote hideaways of the rich and famous. Schotz, David and McClain will serve as executive producers.
“There’s a natural curiosity about where certain people live and how they live that’s been with us since the first tours of movie stars’ houses started in 1935,” said Schotz. “Dirt makes that virtual ‘open house’ alluring and compelling every single week, and we see tremendous opportunity in harnessing the power of the brand. We’re excited to take audiences to some extraordinary and evocative homes and lifestyles they wouldn’t normally see.
The deal calls for Schotz’s Anvil 1893 production banner to work with Dirt writers and editors Mark David and James McClain on a program that looks at celebrity digs, from childhood homes to remote hideaways of the rich and famous. Schotz, David and McClain will serve as executive producers.
“There’s a natural curiosity about where certain people live and how they live that’s been with us since the first tours of movie stars’ houses started in 1935,” said Schotz. “Dirt makes that virtual ‘open house’ alluring and compelling every single week, and we see tremendous opportunity in harnessing the power of the brand. We’re excited to take audiences to some extraordinary and evocative homes and lifestyles they wouldn’t normally see.
- 10/5/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Variety is marshaling its global resources to launch digital and print franchises devoted to tracking the restart of content production around the world amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
On Sept. 9, Variety will publish its largest-ever special report on international filming locations, “Location Update: The Big Restart,” produced in collaboration with the Association of Film Commissioners International. The 18-page section covers the latest updates for major territories on the status of production rebates, tax incentives, film commissions, facilities, crew availability and other infrastructure including vfx and post-production services. The report will also be made available to industry professionals as a free e-book.
“Throughout this difficult year, Variety‘s team of global entertainment experts have kept the international production community informed and connected. ‘Location Update: The Big Restart’ is a critical tool in bringing the world’s entertainment pros together to begin their return to safe, responsible and financially savvy content production,” said Steven Gaydos,...
On Sept. 9, Variety will publish its largest-ever special report on international filming locations, “Location Update: The Big Restart,” produced in collaboration with the Association of Film Commissioners International. The 18-page section covers the latest updates for major territories on the status of production rebates, tax incentives, film commissions, facilities, crew availability and other infrastructure including vfx and post-production services. The report will also be made available to industry professionals as a free e-book.
“Throughout this difficult year, Variety‘s team of global entertainment experts have kept the international production community informed and connected. ‘Location Update: The Big Restart’ is a critical tool in bringing the world’s entertainment pros together to begin their return to safe, responsible and financially savvy content production,” said Steven Gaydos,...
- 9/8/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Clayton Davis, an experienced journalist who has covered film awards season for 15 years on his website AwardsCircuit.com, is joining Variety as film awards editor as of Sept. 1.
As the editor-in-chief and owner of AwardsCircuit, Davis has become an influential voice in Hollywood when it comes to covering the annual Oscar race. At Variety, he’ll cover all things related to the Academy Awards and other film kudos contests, including breaking news, interviews with contenders and analysis of the prospects of prestige titles. He’ll offer weekly predictions of the top movies and performances vying for awards.
Davis will work with other seasoned journalists at Variety on the awards season beat, including Tim Gray, senior VP and awards editor of features, deputy awards and features editor Jenelle Riley and Artisans editor Jazz Tangcay.
Davis will report to Ramin Setoodeh, Variety‘s New York Bureau Chief.
“We are so excited to...
As the editor-in-chief and owner of AwardsCircuit, Davis has become an influential voice in Hollywood when it comes to covering the annual Oscar race. At Variety, he’ll cover all things related to the Academy Awards and other film kudos contests, including breaking news, interviews with contenders and analysis of the prospects of prestige titles. He’ll offer weekly predictions of the top movies and performances vying for awards.
Davis will work with other seasoned journalists at Variety on the awards season beat, including Tim Gray, senior VP and awards editor of features, deputy awards and features editor Jenelle Riley and Artisans editor Jazz Tangcay.
Davis will report to Ramin Setoodeh, Variety‘s New York Bureau Chief.
“We are so excited to...
- 8/13/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-ceo and chief content officer, will be honored with Variety’s Vanguard Award at the annual Mipcom international content sales conference set for Oct. 12-15 in Cannes.
The Vanguard Award recognizes individuals and companies that have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment. Sarandos will receive the kudo and take part in a Q&a with Variety business editor Cynthia Littleton that will be made available virtually to registered Mipcom attendees at 4:45 p.m. GMT/10:45 a.m. Et on Oct. 12.
“Variety is honored to add Sarandos and Netflix to our list of Vanguard Award recipients. No company has done more to expand the scope of the content business around the world than Netflix,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety group publisher and chief revenue officer. “Under Ted Sarandos’ leadership, Netflix has been an innovator and a leader in reshaping the content marketplace for the 21st century.
The Vanguard Award recognizes individuals and companies that have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment. Sarandos will receive the kudo and take part in a Q&a with Variety business editor Cynthia Littleton that will be made available virtually to registered Mipcom attendees at 4:45 p.m. GMT/10:45 a.m. Et on Oct. 12.
“Variety is honored to add Sarandos and Netflix to our list of Vanguard Award recipients. No company has done more to expand the scope of the content business around the world than Netflix,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety group publisher and chief revenue officer. “Under Ted Sarandos’ leadership, Netflix has been an innovator and a leader in reshaping the content marketplace for the 21st century.
- 7/29/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Variety and PBS SoCal have announced the actor lineup and schedule for Season 12 of “Variety Studio: Actors on Actors.”
The new season of the Emmy-winning series was filmed entirely from actors’ homes and includes one-on-one conversations between stars from potential contending shows in this year’s Emmy race. The first two episodes will premiere on PBS SoCal on Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. with episodes three and four premiering on Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m. and 8:30 pm. All episodes will stream on pbssocal.org and on the free PBS Video app following their premieres.
The conversations include Jennifer Aniston (“The Morning Show”) with Lisa Kudrow; Henry Cavill (“The Witcher”) with Patrick Stewart (“Star Trek: Picard”); Kieran Culkin (“Succession”) with Dan Levy (“Schitt’s Creek”); Russell Crowe (“The Loudest Voice in the Room”) with Nicole Kidman (“Big Little Lies”); Claire Danes (“Homeland”) with Damian Lewis (“Billions”); Daveed Diggs...
The new season of the Emmy-winning series was filmed entirely from actors’ homes and includes one-on-one conversations between stars from potential contending shows in this year’s Emmy race. The first two episodes will premiere on PBS SoCal on Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. with episodes three and four premiering on Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m. and 8:30 pm. All episodes will stream on pbssocal.org and on the free PBS Video app following their premieres.
The conversations include Jennifer Aniston (“The Morning Show”) with Lisa Kudrow; Henry Cavill (“The Witcher”) with Patrick Stewart (“Star Trek: Picard”); Kieran Culkin (“Succession”) with Dan Levy (“Schitt’s Creek”); Russell Crowe (“The Loudest Voice in the Room”) with Nicole Kidman (“Big Little Lies”); Claire Danes (“Homeland”) with Damian Lewis (“Billions”); Daveed Diggs...
- 6/22/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
The Variety Streaming Room will host an exclusive screening presented by BritBox of the first episode of upcoming chilling true crime drama series “A Confession,” followed by a Q&a with star Martin Freeman and director Paul Andrew Williams on May 6 at 4 p.m. Pt / 7 p.m. Et.
BritBox is the first streaming platform to partner with the Variety Streaming Room.
Freeman, who starred in “The Hobbit” and more recently, “Black Panther” and “Sherlock,” plays Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher, the police officer who begins to piece together Sian O’Callaghan’s last movements before she disappeared after a night out with friends. Believing Sian may still be alive and being held somewhere against her will, Fulcher initiates an urgent full-scale search operation which leaves him at the crux of a life-changing choice between following police protocol and catching a killer. “A Confession” is directed by Paul Andrew Williams (“Broadchurch”), who will...
BritBox is the first streaming platform to partner with the Variety Streaming Room.
Freeman, who starred in “The Hobbit” and more recently, “Black Panther” and “Sherlock,” plays Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher, the police officer who begins to piece together Sian O’Callaghan’s last movements before she disappeared after a night out with friends. Believing Sian may still be alive and being held somewhere against her will, Fulcher initiates an urgent full-scale search operation which leaves him at the crux of a life-changing choice between following police protocol and catching a killer. “A Confession” is directed by Paul Andrew Williams (“Broadchurch”), who will...
- 4/24/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Variety announced Friday that it is setting up a Covid-19 relief fund to support entertainment industry organizations that provide assistance to the neediest during this unprecedented time.
Variety plans to donate a portion of revenue derived from the television award Fyc campaigns to provide support to these organizations, including fundraising support. Historically, broadcast and cable networks, and streaming services place advertising campaign buys through Variety to reach awards voters for Emmy Award consideration.
“As Variety is the leading and the longest-standing trade publication, it is our responsibility to help care for our community during this unprecedented time,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety’s group publisher and chief revenue officer. “We are in the fortunate position of being able to help support these important organizations that are providing essential services to those entertainment industry employees impacted by this terrible event.”...
Variety plans to donate a portion of revenue derived from the television award Fyc campaigns to provide support to these organizations, including fundraising support. Historically, broadcast and cable networks, and streaming services place advertising campaign buys through Variety to reach awards voters for Emmy Award consideration.
“As Variety is the leading and the longest-standing trade publication, it is our responsibility to help care for our community during this unprecedented time,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety’s group publisher and chief revenue officer. “We are in the fortunate position of being able to help support these important organizations that are providing essential services to those entertainment industry employees impacted by this terrible event.”...
- 3/27/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Variety and the European Film Market are teaming up to host a half-day TV summit as part of this year’s Berlinale Series Market & Conference. Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett will participate in a panel with “Stateless” co-creators Elise McCredie and Tony Ares. Startz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch will participate in a keynote conversation at the summit as well.
“Expanding our thought-leadership summit series to international markets is a key initiative for Variety,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, the company’s group publisher and chief revenue officer. “The Efm at Berlinale is the perfect partner for us to expand our brand globally.”
The summit will feature a series of conversations on international TV production and finance. Netflix will hold a panel on the art of producing with Meta Sørensen, Jantje Friese, Fatima Varhos, Laura Buffoni, Anna Winger, and Rachel Eggebeen, director of international originals.
Also, ITV Studios will present a discussion about the global...
“Expanding our thought-leadership summit series to international markets is a key initiative for Variety,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, the company’s group publisher and chief revenue officer. “The Efm at Berlinale is the perfect partner for us to expand our brand globally.”
The summit will feature a series of conversations on international TV production and finance. Netflix will hold a panel on the art of producing with Meta Sørensen, Jantje Friese, Fatima Varhos, Laura Buffoni, Anna Winger, and Rachel Eggebeen, director of international originals.
Also, ITV Studios will present a discussion about the global...
- 2/14/2020
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
“The Big Bang Theory” co-creator and TV producer Chuck Lorre and the head of Netflix Films Scott Stuber will keynote Variety’s Innovate Summit presented by PwC on Dec. 5 in Los Angeles.
Lorre will share the career experiences that lead to his co-creating and executive producing “The Big Bang Theory,” “Young Sheldon” and “Mom.” Lorre’s extensive list of executive producer credits also include “Mike & Molly,” “Two and a Half Men,” “Cybill,” “Dharma & Greg” and “Grace Under Fire.”
Stuber will draw from his experiences overseeing the development, production and acquisition of Netflix films in order to discuss feature-length storytelling in the digital age. Stuber came to the company with deep ties to the creative community and decades of experience producing projects with such filmmakers such as Michael Bay, Alfonso Cuarón and Martin Scorsese.
“Variety is proud to lead conversations about the most cutting-edge trends in the entertainment industry,...
Lorre will share the career experiences that lead to his co-creating and executive producing “The Big Bang Theory,” “Young Sheldon” and “Mom.” Lorre’s extensive list of executive producer credits also include “Mike & Molly,” “Two and a Half Men,” “Cybill,” “Dharma & Greg” and “Grace Under Fire.”
Stuber will draw from his experiences overseeing the development, production and acquisition of Netflix films in order to discuss feature-length storytelling in the digital age. Stuber came to the company with deep ties to the creative community and decades of experience producing projects with such filmmakers such as Michael Bay, Alfonso Cuarón and Martin Scorsese.
“Variety is proud to lead conversations about the most cutting-edge trends in the entertainment industry,...
- 11/21/2019
- by Lorraine Wheat
- Variety Film + TV
Variety will honor Jennifer Aniston, Awkwafina, Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, Brie Larson and Dana Walden at the 2019 Power of Women Luncheon. Six hundred guests are invited to attend the event, which will take place Oct. 11 at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons.
Variety’s commitment to hiring more women for its cover shoots resulted in Peggy Sirota shooting this year’s Power of Women cover featuring the six honorees. The effort will lead to more women being hired for cover shoots throughout the year. This year’s Power of Women issue will contain a feature celebrating Lifetime Television’s 35th anniversary as well as the annual Women’s Impact Report, a report highlighting 50 women in the entertainment industry dedicated to making a lasting impact.
“Since its inception, Variety’s Power of Women has been a celebration of female empowerment, philanthropy and the commitment to progress being made by the professionals of our industry every day.
Variety’s commitment to hiring more women for its cover shoots resulted in Peggy Sirota shooting this year’s Power of Women cover featuring the six honorees. The effort will lead to more women being hired for cover shoots throughout the year. This year’s Power of Women issue will contain a feature celebrating Lifetime Television’s 35th anniversary as well as the annual Women’s Impact Report, a report highlighting 50 women in the entertainment industry dedicated to making a lasting impact.
“Since its inception, Variety’s Power of Women has been a celebration of female empowerment, philanthropy and the commitment to progress being made by the professionals of our industry every day.
- 9/18/2019
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Variety has decided to make a donation to Planned Parenthood in lieu of hosting this year’s annual Emmy Awards nominees party in partnership with Women In Film.
The decision comes in response to Planned Parenthood’s Aug. 19 announcement that it will drop funding over the current administration’s “unethical” rule blocking the organization from discussing its abortion services with patients.
Planned Parenthood, which has stood up to controversy, protests and violent attacks throughout its history, says it will fight what it calls the “unethical and dangerous gag rule” in court and refuses to be “bullied” into withholding abortion information from its patients.
“We are so grateful to Variety for its unwavering support of Planned Parenthood and commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights,” said Caren Spruch, director, arts and entertainment engagement, Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Planned Parenthood is a non-profit organization that is the leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services,...
The decision comes in response to Planned Parenthood’s Aug. 19 announcement that it will drop funding over the current administration’s “unethical” rule blocking the organization from discussing its abortion services with patients.
Planned Parenthood, which has stood up to controversy, protests and violent attacks throughout its history, says it will fight what it calls the “unethical and dangerous gag rule” in court and refuses to be “bullied” into withholding abortion information from its patients.
“We are so grateful to Variety for its unwavering support of Planned Parenthood and commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights,” said Caren Spruch, director, arts and entertainment engagement, Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Planned Parenthood is a non-profit organization that is the leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services,...
- 8/20/2019
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” leader RuPaul Charles has been tapped to receive the Variety Vanguard Award at the Mipcom international TV sales conference, set for Oct. 14-17 in Cannes.
The award recognizes television industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment.
Charles has hosted and executive produced the VH1 franchise “RuPaul’s Drag Race” for a decade, winning three consecutive Emmys for host of a reality-competition series. The elimination-style talent competition to find “America’s next drag superstar” has proven to be a hit in key global territories including the U.K., Australia, the Netherlands and Israel. The BBC is preparing to launch a local version of the show, with Charles as host, in October.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which began its run on Logo in 2009 before shifting to VH1 in 2017, has also spawned spinoff series “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked!
The award recognizes television industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the global business of entertainment.
Charles has hosted and executive produced the VH1 franchise “RuPaul’s Drag Race” for a decade, winning three consecutive Emmys for host of a reality-competition series. The elimination-style talent competition to find “America’s next drag superstar” has proven to be a hit in key global territories including the U.K., Australia, the Netherlands and Israel. The BBC is preparing to launch a local version of the show, with Charles as host, in October.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which began its run on Logo in 2009 before shifting to VH1 in 2017, has also spawned spinoff series “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked!
- 8/20/2019
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Disney’s Dana Walden will sit for her most extensive interview since becoming one of the industry’s most powerful television executives when she and director-producer Ben Stiller offer keynote sessions next week at Variety‘s TV Summit.
Variety‘s annual daylong event examining the state of the TV business is set for June 12 at 1 Hotel in West Hollywood. The gathering will feature a conversation with top network executives including NBC’s Paul Telegdy, AMC’s Sarah Barnett, Showtime’s Gary Levine, Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Starz’s Jeff Hirsch and Tubi’s Adam Lewinson, as well as CMOs, actors and showrunners.
Walden, the longtime Fox TV chief who was named chairman of Disney Television Studios and ABC Entertainment in October, will discuss the transition process following the historic Disney-21st Century Fox merger that was completed in March. She’ll also discuss her vision for running the enlarged Disney...
Variety‘s annual daylong event examining the state of the TV business is set for June 12 at 1 Hotel in West Hollywood. The gathering will feature a conversation with top network executives including NBC’s Paul Telegdy, AMC’s Sarah Barnett, Showtime’s Gary Levine, Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Starz’s Jeff Hirsch and Tubi’s Adam Lewinson, as well as CMOs, actors and showrunners.
Walden, the longtime Fox TV chief who was named chairman of Disney Television Studios and ABC Entertainment in October, will discuss the transition process following the historic Disney-21st Century Fox merger that was completed in March. She’ll also discuss her vision for running the enlarged Disney...
- 6/7/2019
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Variety and PBS SoCal have announced the actor lineup and schedule for Season 10 of “Variety Studio: Actors on Actors.”
The first two episodes of the Emmy Award-winning series will premiere on PBS SoCal on Tuesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. with episodes three and four set to premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. All episodes will stream on the free PBS Video app following their premieres.
The conversations include Julia Roberts (“Homecoming”) with Patricia Arquette; Billy Porter (“Pose”) with Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”); Michael Douglas (“The Kominsky Method”) with Benicio Del Toro (“Escape at Dannemora”); Taraji P. Henson (“Empire”) with Ellen Pompeo (“Grey’s Anatomy”); Richard Madden (“Bodyguard”) with Amy Adams (“Sharp Objects”); Sarah Paulson (“American Horror Story”) with Tracee Ellis Ross (“Black-ish”); Sacha Baron Cohen (“Who Is America?”) with Don Cheadle (“Black Monday”); Penn Badgley (“You”) with Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin”); Robin Wright (“House of Cards...
The first two episodes of the Emmy Award-winning series will premiere on PBS SoCal on Tuesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. with episodes three and four set to premiere on Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. All episodes will stream on the free PBS Video app following their premieres.
The conversations include Julia Roberts (“Homecoming”) with Patricia Arquette; Billy Porter (“Pose”) with Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”); Michael Douglas (“The Kominsky Method”) with Benicio Del Toro (“Escape at Dannemora”); Taraji P. Henson (“Empire”) with Ellen Pompeo (“Grey’s Anatomy”); Richard Madden (“Bodyguard”) with Amy Adams (“Sharp Objects”); Sarah Paulson (“American Horror Story”) with Tracee Ellis Ross (“Black-ish”); Sacha Baron Cohen (“Who Is America?”) with Don Cheadle (“Black Monday”); Penn Badgley (“You”) with Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin”); Robin Wright (“House of Cards...
- 5/20/2019
- by Dano Nissen
- Variety Film + TV
Variety and iHeartMedia have announced the premiere of “The Big Ticket,” a new weekly film-focused podcast hosted by Marc Malkin, the magazine’s senior film awards and events & lifestyle editor.
The podcast will feature sit-down interviews with Hollywood’s hottest stars and filmmakers talking movies, the business and more. New episodes will be released every Thursday on iHeartRadio.
“The Big Ticket” kicks off April 25 with episode one of a three-part “Avengers: Endgame” special featuring guests Scarlett Johansson and Brie Larson. The second episode with Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner and directors Joe and Anthony Russo drops on April 26, followed by release of the third episode with Paul Rudd, Don Cheadle and Karen Gillan on April 27.
Upcoming guests include Halle Berry, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Costner, Ron Howard, “Broad City” stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, and Elisabeth Moss.
“Variety’s partnership with iHeartMedia has allowed us to significantly expand the reach of...
The podcast will feature sit-down interviews with Hollywood’s hottest stars and filmmakers talking movies, the business and more. New episodes will be released every Thursday on iHeartRadio.
“The Big Ticket” kicks off April 25 with episode one of a three-part “Avengers: Endgame” special featuring guests Scarlett Johansson and Brie Larson. The second episode with Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner and directors Joe and Anthony Russo drops on April 26, followed by release of the third episode with Paul Rudd, Don Cheadle and Karen Gillan on April 27.
Upcoming guests include Halle Berry, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Costner, Ron Howard, “Broad City” stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, and Elisabeth Moss.
“Variety’s partnership with iHeartMedia has allowed us to significantly expand the reach of...
- 4/24/2019
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
“Game of Thrones” and “Victoria” star Dame Diana Rigg will receive the second-ever Variety Icon Award at Canneseries.
“I am deeply honored to be receiving the award and delighted that the world-wide cultural power of television is being recognized,” said Rigg in a statement.
In addition to playing the implacable Olenna Tyrell on “Game of Thrones” and the wise and conservative Duchess of Buccleuch on “Victoria,” Rigg is also well-known and much beloved as the reckless and ingenious spy Emma Peel in the 1965-68 series “The Avengers,” as well as roles on “The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries,” “Mother Love,” “Bleak House” and “Diana.”
“Variety is excited to once again partner with Canneseries to recognize excellence in the acting profession,” said Variety group publisher and chief revenue officer, Michelle Sobrino-Stearns. “Dame Diana Rigg is one of stage and screen’s most internationally acclaimed and accomplished artists and we are proud to honor her tremendous talent.
“I am deeply honored to be receiving the award and delighted that the world-wide cultural power of television is being recognized,” said Rigg in a statement.
In addition to playing the implacable Olenna Tyrell on “Game of Thrones” and the wise and conservative Duchess of Buccleuch on “Victoria,” Rigg is also well-known and much beloved as the reckless and ingenious spy Emma Peel in the 1965-68 series “The Avengers,” as well as roles on “The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries,” “Mother Love,” “Bleak House” and “Diana.”
“Variety is excited to once again partner with Canneseries to recognize excellence in the acting profession,” said Variety group publisher and chief revenue officer, Michelle Sobrino-Stearns. “Dame Diana Rigg is one of stage and screen’s most internationally acclaimed and accomplished artists and we are proud to honor her tremendous talent.
- 2/28/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Variety has announced this year’s 10 Latinxs to Watch, and has also selected the Miami Film Festival as a partner for the annual celebration of promising talent in the Latino community that will include a panel and film screenings.
This year’s honorees are Isabela Moner (“Dora the Explorer”), Rosa Salazar, Lila Avilés (producer/writer/director of “The Chambermaid”), Lali Esposito, Gigi Saul Guerrero (actress/director/writer of “La Quinceañera”), Marcel Ruiz, Jayro Bustamante, Daniel Zovatto, Whindersson Nunes, and Augusto Aguilera (“The Predator”).
“Variety is pleased that the Miami Film Festival is generously hosting our ’10 Latinxs to Watch’ honorees this year,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, group publisher and chief revenue officer of Variety. “We are excited to launch a platform dedicated to up-and-coming talent from the Latinx community. Some of the most vibrant and insightful content is emanating from this group of rising stars and we are thrilled to feature their work at our event.
This year’s honorees are Isabela Moner (“Dora the Explorer”), Rosa Salazar, Lila Avilés (producer/writer/director of “The Chambermaid”), Lali Esposito, Gigi Saul Guerrero (actress/director/writer of “La Quinceañera”), Marcel Ruiz, Jayro Bustamante, Daniel Zovatto, Whindersson Nunes, and Augusto Aguilera (“The Predator”).
“Variety is pleased that the Miami Film Festival is generously hosting our ’10 Latinxs to Watch’ honorees this year,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, group publisher and chief revenue officer of Variety. “We are excited to launch a platform dedicated to up-and-coming talent from the Latinx community. Some of the most vibrant and insightful content is emanating from this group of rising stars and we are thrilled to feature their work at our event.
- 2/20/2019
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
CBS Corp. veteran Armando Nuñez will be honored in April with Variety‘s International Achievement in TV Award at the MipTV conference in Cannes.
The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership and innovation in the international television marketplace. Nuñez, president and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group and CBS’ Chief Content Licensing Officer, has spent more than 25 years in the international sales and distribution arena.
“Armando Nuñez is a pioneering executive who has devoted his career to building a dynamic global marketplace for television content,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety group publisher and chief revenue officer. “Variety is pleased to recognize his long run and accomplishments with this award.”
Nuñez will receive the kudo on April 8, the first day of the conference that runs through April 11. Nuñez will participate in a Q&A with Variety in the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditorium at MipTV prior to receiving the award, which...
The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership and innovation in the international television marketplace. Nuñez, president and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group and CBS’ Chief Content Licensing Officer, has spent more than 25 years in the international sales and distribution arena.
“Armando Nuñez is a pioneering executive who has devoted his career to building a dynamic global marketplace for television content,” said Michelle Sobrino-Stearns, Variety group publisher and chief revenue officer. “Variety is pleased to recognize his long run and accomplishments with this award.”
Nuñez will receive the kudo on April 8, the first day of the conference that runs through April 11. Nuñez will participate in a Q&A with Variety in the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditorium at MipTV prior to receiving the award, which...
- 1/15/2019
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
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