Variety

Variety is a weekly entertainment magazine in the United States, owned by Penske Media Corporation. It was established in 1905 by Sime Silverman in New York and initially focused on theater and vaudeville. In 1933, it expanded by launching Daily Variety in Los Angeles to specifically cover the film industry. Later, in 1998, it introduced Daily Variety Gotham, which is also based in New York. The website, Variety.com, offers free access to the latest entertainment news, reviews, box office statistics, feature articles, videos, photo galleries, and more. Additionally, it includes a credits database, production charts, and a calendar, with archived material available from as far back as 1905. The final printed edition of the magazine was released on March 19, 2013.

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Fever Acquires Ticketing Platform Dice After Securing $100 Million in Funding

14 hours ago | variety.com | Thania Garcia

Live entertainment and tech platform Fever said on Thursday it acquired the U.K. ticketing and discovery platform Dice. Fever’s acquisition will allow fans to continue enjoying everything Dice has to offer while also allowing venues, artists, and promoters to gain access to Fever’s discovery engine and global audience. Notably, Fever’s music partners will be able to list and distribute their experiences through Dice.
Tony Ayres Turns Tasmania’s Gothic Landscape Into Emotional Backdrop for Netflix’s ‘The Survivors’: ‘Twisty Turny, Fun, Compelling Murder Mystery’

19 hours ago | variety.com | Naman Ramachandran

Tony Ayres knew he had a problem. The creator behind Netflix hits “Clickbait” and “Stateless” faced a challenge: Jane Harper’s bestseller novel “The Survivors” clocked in at roughly two hours of screen time, but Netflix wanted six episodes. The solution? Crank up the emotional temperature between a guilt-ridden son and his unforgiving mother until their fractured relationship becomes the beating heart of a murder mystery set against Tasmania’s most unforgiving landscape.
Sony Music India Teams With The Hello Group for Artist Management Venture – Global Bulletin

21 hours ago | variety.com | Naman Ramachandran

GLOBAL GATEWAY Sony Music India and LA-based The Hello Group have launched THG India, a joint venture aimed at providing Indian artists with global touring opportunities and comprehensive management services. The partnership combines Sony’s local market expertise with THG’s international live touring network. “This is a great moment for the Indian music industry and its vibrant creative community,” said Vinit Thakkar, managing director of Sony Music India.
Joan Chen’s ‘The Evil Inside’ Adds Jason King, Zin Yang, Eugenie Liu (EXCLUSIVE)

22 hours ago | variety.com | Naman Ramachandran

Jason King, Zin Yang and Eugenie Liu have joined the cast of “The Evil Inside,” the new thriller from acclaimed Taiwanese filmmaker Lingo Hsieh now in production. The trio joins international star Joan Chen, whose casting was previously announced by Variety, in the genre-bending film inspired by real-life events that shook a nation.
Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed on Finding Comedy Gold in Crime Caper ‘Deep Cover’ at SXSW London Premiere

1 day ago | variety.com | Naman Ramachandran

Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed brought their crime-comedy caper “Deep Cover” to life through genuine friendship and collaborative improvisation, the trio revealed during a post-screening Q&A following the film’s world premiere as the Centrepiece Headliner at SXSW London on Wednesday night.
Idris Elba Unveils Ambitious Plans to Build ‘African Odeon’ Cinema Chain, Launches Creator-Focused Tech Ventures at SXSW London

1 day ago | variety.com | Naman Ramachandran

Idris Elba is thinking big about Africa’s entertainment infrastructure. At SXSW London, the actor-entrepreneur revealed his ambitious goal to establish a cinema chain across the continent, addressing what he calls a critical gap in theatrical exhibition. “I’d love to build the African Odeon,” Elba declared during a panel discussion. He noted that the entire African continent has fewer than 3,000 cinemas, creating a massive underserved market.
U.K. Culture Secretary Hails ‘DDLJ’ Bollywood Musical as Symbol of Growing India Ties (EXCLUSIVE)

1 day ago | variety.com | Naman Ramachandran

U.K. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy is pointing to the British premiere of Bollywood musical “Come Fall in Love — The DDLJ Musical” as evidence of strengthening cultural bonds between Britain and India, following her recent ministerial visit to the subcontinent. “It was a privilege to represent the U.K. government in India last month where I met with my ministerial counterparts to help strengthen the deep cultural ties between our two great countries,” Nandy said.
Tony Awards 2025 Preview: Broadway’s Back on Top — and Breaking All the Rules — With ‘Oh, Mary!,’ ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and More

1 day ago | variety.com | Gordon Cox

With the 2024-25 theater season now complete, a new rule has been added to the old Broadway playbook. That rule? Throw out the playbook. In a banner year that’s seen Broadway sales finally surpass their pre-pandemic peak, many of the buzziest shows look nothing like the traditional idea of a typical hit. Consider some of the most-nominated shows vying for Tony Awards in a ceremony set for June 8.
Live Nation’s Hans Schafer on Bad Bunny’s Stadium Tours and Global Touring for Spanish-Language Artists: ‘The Floodgates Have Opened’

1 day ago | variety.com | Thania Garcia

Born in Miami, and raised between the Magic City and Spain, Hans Schafer’s life soundtrack blends everything from Sublime’s sun-soaked rock to the romantic ballads of José José. Immersed in the business of music from an early age — his stepfather is Jesús López, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Latin America and Iberian Peninsula, and his mother was a label manager at BMG Latin — Schafer developed a global outlook on the industry overall.
Robin Wright, Judith Light, David W. Zucker Among Speakers Joining Monte-Carlo TV Festival’s Industry Program

1 day ago | variety.com | Leo Barraclough

Robin Wright, Judith Light, David W. Zucker and Rola Bauer are among speakers joining the Monte-Carlo Television Festival‘s industry program, Business Content, which runs June 14-16. Headline sessions include “Embracing Challenges: Journey Thru the Lens of Two Women,” a conversation between actor-director-producer Robin Wright and TV drama producer Rola Bauer, as they share their journeys as creators and producers in a session moderated by Leo Barraclough of Variety.