The founding partners of Slate PR have dissolved the publicity firm after 15 years, but staying in business together with the launch of new venture, Apex Public Relations. Run by Slate PR leaders Stephen Huvane, Robin Baum, Simon Halls and Andy Gelb, the new version of their company, which
Melissa Aouate is the new president of Blumhouse Television. Aouate, formerly president and partner at Fabel Entertainment, will oversee the creative team for Blumhouse’s scripted TV division, which is responsible for series such as Kevin Bacon’s “The Bondsman” on Amazon Prime Video, Amy Adams’ “Sharp
Harmony Korine’s multimedia design collective EDGLRD has inked a first-look development deal with AI giant Runway. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The two companies plan to develop new projects, using Runway’s generative AI tools. EDGLRD previously worked with Runway on campaigns for Marc
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Frozen Four features the best four college hockey teams remaining in the NCAA National Championship. The NCAA Frozen Four happens on Thursday, Apr. 10 with Denver Pioneers battling Western Michigan Broncos with a start time of 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m.
Sources tell Variety that Weezer’s Coachella performance will go ahead this weekend despite a horrific incident in which Jillian Shriner, wife of the band’s longtime bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by the LAPD and arrested Tuesday on suspicion of attempted murder during a search for
Marsai Martin’s transition from child producer to 20-year-old mogul has made her wise beyond her years “I was still so small. I didn’t even know what I was really walking into. I didn’t feel nervous at all,” Marsai Martin tells Variety, looking back at her
For Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner — also the best-selling author of the memoir, “Crying in H Mart” — storytelling is everything. Her imaginative songwriting led the indie-pop group to mainstream success after its 2021 album, “Jubilee,” earned a pair of Grammy nominations. After achieving commercial
The Doha Film Institute’s Qumra workshop wrapped on Wednesday after six days of masterclasses, labs and mentoring sessions held in the Qatari capital aiming to connect the Arab filmmaking community with the rest of the world. The event’s 11th edition unfolded against the backdrop of