Hiccup and Toothless will return to the big screen in 2027. A live-action adaptation of “How to Train Your Dragon 2” is currently in the works, Universal Pictures announced on Wednesday during its presentation at CinemaCon, the annual convention of movie theater owners. The movie
Elijah Wood is the latest cast member to be asked about the surprisingly low salaries the cast of “The Lord of the Rings” earned as part of Peter Jackson’s landmark trilogy, which went on to gross nearly $3 billion at the worldwide box office. Cate
Alison Krauss will sell no high, lonesome sound before its time. Her fans don’t have to be reminded — although we will anyway — that it’s been 11 years since the last tour by her bluegrass band, Alison Krauss & Union Station, and an even
Shondaland has promoted three executives to expanded roles as it aims to grow its communications/marketing, consumer products and digital media footprints. The shingle, currently based at Netflix under an overall deal, has upped Alyssa Schimel to to a newly created role as VP of global
Bryan Lillis has been cast in a guest star role in “Dexter: Resurrection,” Variety has learned exclusively. Lillis will play Ryan, a guest staying at the Empire Hotel in the upcoming continuation of the “Dexter” franchise. He joins previously announced guest stars David Dastmalchian, Neil
Will “A Minecraft Movie” level up at the box office? Warner Bros. and Legendary’s cinematic take on the beloved video game is targeting $70 million to $80 million in its domestic opening weekend. Based on surging advanced ticket sales, rivals and independent tracking services believe
Tickets to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour are on sale now, but Marriott Bonvoy members have a chance to score exclusive perks and access to the shows. Marriott has been announced as the official hotel partner of the Cowboy Carter Tour. As part of the partnership,
Variety has added additional programming to its 2025 Entertainment Marketing Summit, Presented by Deloitte, on April 24 in Los Angeles. Jennifer Storms, Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Television & Streaming; JP Richards, President, Worldwide Marketing, Lionsgate Films; Martha Morrison, Head of Marketing, Pixar, 20th Century Studios,