Jenna Boyd has been appointed senior vice president of development for Disney Branded Television. The announcement was made by Charlie Andrews, executive vice president of live action and […]
Unscripted
Back to Work! Studios Eye Post-Strike Plans to Prioritize Production on ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Euphoria,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ and More
Pencils ready. Now that the writers strike is over, Hollywood studios are gearing up to get production rolling again — once the other half of this year’s dual strike, the […]
‘Love Is Blind’ Creator Confronts Cast Members’ Allegations, From Ignoring Mental Health to Lack of Food and Water on Set (EXCLUSIVE)
When “Love Is Blind” made its debut on Netflix in 2020, the series introduced a completely new way for people to find love, without all the rules of […]
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe’s Production Company Names Camille Bernier-Green as Head of Development (EXCLUSIVE)
A Touch More, the production company founded by world-renowned athletes Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, has announced the hiring of industry veteran Camille Bernier-Green as its head of […]
After Backlash, ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere Moves Ahead After Tentative WGA Deal Is Reached
Less than 24 hours after the WGA reached a tentative deal to end the 146-day strike, Variety has learned that “Dancing With the Stars” is moving ahead with […]
Dan Harmon’s ‘Krapopolis’ Draws 3.6 Million Viewers as First Scripted Premiere of the Fall, Highest-Rated Comedy Telecast of 2023
After three years of anticipation and two renewals for extra seasons before audiences even got to see the show, Dan Harmon’s adult animated comedy “Krapopolis” finally arrived with […]
‘Secrets of the Chippendales Murders,’ ‘911 Crisis Center’ Among 2nd Annual CrimeCon Clue Awards Winners
Oxygen’s “911 Crisis Center” and A&E’s “Secrets of the Chippendales Murders” were among the winners Saturday night at the second annual Clue Awards, held at the CrimeCon event […]
SAG-AFTRA Backs ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Cast Despite Pressure From WGA: ‘They Are Required to Go to Work’
As rehearsals for “Dancing With the Stars” are being picketed by the WGA, the other union currently on strike, SAG-AFTRA, is backing the show and its cast members. […]
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Keeping Plans to Premiere Next Week Despite Blowback From WGA
Amid calls from the Writers Guild of America to push back its premiere during the ongoing writers strike, ABC and Disney+ are staying on track with plans to […]
Drew Barrymore Had a Simpler Way Out of This Mess: Daytime Hosts Could Lose Their Shows if They Don’t Work During a Strike
As Drew Barrymore digs herself into a deeper hole regarding the return of her daytime talk show, lost in the debate is a conversation about the peculiar nature […]
Which Streaming Service Cancels TV Series at the Highest Rate? This New Study Sets the Record Straight
The Streaming Era began with a promise of nurturing shows without fear of ratings pressure and quick cancellations. Of course, that was a lark. Soon enough, the streamers […]
Endeavor’s Asylum Entertainment Group Adds Ben Bitonti and Eric Hoberman to Executive Team (EXCLUSIVE)
Non-scripted television producer Asylum Entertainment Group has added Ben Bitonti and Eric Hoberman to its executive team. Bitonti joins as chief creative officer, while Hoberman will serve as […]