Academy Award-nominated actor, producer, #1 New York Times best selling author, mental health advocate and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson has signed with Independent Artist Group (IAG) for representation. IAG will also represent Henson’s production company TPH Entertainment, which has a first look deal at BET.
The Miami Film Festival, produced by Miami Dade College, is set to honor “Yellowjackets” star Melanie Lynskey during the 2025 festival, set for April 3-13. Lynskey will receive the Precious Gem Award on April 12. Following the presentation, she will be part of a conversation
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Prime Video have announced a multi-year agreement to offer AEW pay-per-view events for purchase to fans in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The news comes just days ahead of the AEW Revolution pay-per-view on Sunday March 9
Zack Sharf has been named managing editor of Variety.com. He previously served as digital news director since 2022. Sharf is tasked with driving digital growth through coverage of breaking news, trending stories and in showcasing Variety‘s array of editorial content across online and social platforms. “In
Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, has forged a multi-year boxing promotion partnership with U.S. sports and entertainment conglomerate TKO and Saudi sports marketing company Sela in what is being touted as a landmark deal. Alalshikh – who has long been
Sam Worthington has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming Harlan Coben Netflix limited series adaptation of “I Will Find You,” Variety has learned. Variety exclusively reported the show was picked up at Netflix in November 2024. It is an adaptation of Coben’s
Connie Nielsen has joined the cast of the upcoming series “Robin Hood” at MGM+, Variety has learned exclusively. The 10 episode series was greenlit in September 2024 and recently began production in Serbia. Nielsen will appear alongside previously announced cast members like leads Jack Patten,
As Emmy For Your Consideration season gets underway this week, CBS and the Television Academy have revealed the date and time for this year’s 77th Emmy Awards telecast: Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The 77th Emmys will air live