New interactive storytelling company Operative Games is setting out to change the gaming industry using one of the scariest resources in entertainment: generative AI. But Operative leadership aims to approach this endeavor in partnership with creatives and talent, not in lieu of them. Backed by
The Criterion Mobile Closet is making yet another stop on its nationwide road trip. Following its appearance at SXSW and at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall during the 62nd New York Film Festival, the Mobile Closet van is now coming to Los Angeles. Film lovers
“Temptation Island” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively. The reality series debuted its first season on the streaming giant (and ninth season overall) on March 12. The show made the Global Top 10 list for one week and spent
Olivia Munn will be honored with the Courage Award at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s An Unforgettable Evening gala. The event, taking place April 28 at the Beverly Hilton hotel, will be hosted by Whitney Cummings and feature a performance by Little Big Town. Honorary
Piper Perabo has joined “Grey’s Anatomy” for a three-episode run in Season 21. Perabo, a Golden Globe nominee whose credits range from “Coyote Ugly” to “Yellowstone,” will play Jenna Gatlin, a fierce mother who will do anything for her 9-year-old daughter Dylan, who is at
“Shōgun,” “Hacks,” “Baby Reindeer,” “Ripley” and “We Are Lady Parts” are among this year’s additional nominees as the Peabody Awards’ board of jurors revealed 23 nods for its arts, children’s/youth, entertainment, and interactive & immersive categories. They join the 45 nominees across its documentary, news, public service
Peacock has greenlit a spinoff of “Love Island USA” following several cast members from Season 6. With working title “Love Island: Beyond the Villa,” the series will premiere this summer. The cast includes JaNa Craig, Serena Page, Leah Kateb, Aaron Evans, Miguel Harichi, Kaylor Martin,
Sophie Hyde’s “Jimpa,” starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow, will serve as the opening night screening for NewFest Pride 2025 and Frameline49. The feature will open NewFest on May 29 and Frameline49 on June 18. “Jimpa” made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival