A new “Game of Thrones” prequel about Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros is being actively discussed at HBO, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. As the project is in its very early stages, no writer is currently attached, though sources say that the search is underway as HBO is keen to move forward and…
Sun Valley Film Festival 2023 Winners Include ‘Wild Life,’ ‘Fancy Dance’
The Sun Valley Film Festival announced their 2023 award winners, with National Geographic’s Documentary “Wild Life” taking home the audience award, “Fancy Dance” winning best narrative and “Nascondino” earning the documentary feature film prize. The annual Idaho Awards Bash took place from March 29 to April 2 at Whiskey Jacques. In addition to the film…
The Ultimate Deadhead Gift Guide
The Deadhead fandom lives on, if not in an intergenerational obsession with the iconic rock band but in ongoing collaborations and products that celebrate their legacy. The newest Grateful Dead merch on the lineup is a new Slowtide quick-dry towel, designed in collaboration with Grateful Dead drummer and artist Mickey Hart. The towels are the…
Music Industry Moves: Kimberly Perry Signs Solo Deal With Records Nashville/Columbia
On the heels of the Band Perry’s hiatus announcement, co-founder Kimberly Perry has signed to Records Nashville/Columbia Records in pursuit of a solo career. “From the moment I met the team at Records, their appreciation for my journey and my vision for the future as a solo artist has been overwhelming,” Perry commented about the…
Kelly Clarkson Las Vegas Residency: How to Score Tickets Before They Sell Out
After making a name for herself as a daytime talk show host and limiting her live performances to covers in between interviews, Kelly Clarkson is ready to get back to her roots. This July, the Grammy-winning singer will kick off an exclusive Las Vegas residency called “Chemistry…an Intimate Night With Kelly Clarkson.” The 10-night engagement,…
Vote for Pedro: How Pedro Pascal Could Land Multiple Emmy Acting Noms and Make History
Pedro Pascal has been a bonafide Hollywood star for years now, harking back to his earlier stints on shows like “Game of Thrones” and “Narcos.” But that has only been elevated this year, given his widely acclaimed turns on Disney+’s “The Mandalorian” and HBO’s “The Last of Us” — not to mention his magnificent hosting…
Why Did Elon Musk Change the Twitter Logo to the Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Meme?
Elon Musk is now using the design of Twitter itself to make hilarious (?) jokes. On Monday, without warning, the iconic Twitter bird logo above the home button on the social network’s web version changed to the “doge” of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. (Twitter’s mobile apps weren’t changed.) The doge image (of a Shiba Inu) is…
‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ Cast and Creatives Toasted By Variety, ABC Signature and Hulu at Los Angeles Premiere
The stars and creatives behind Hulu’s “Tiny Beautiful Things” celebrated the premiere of their upcoming show at an ethereal and intimate event, presented by Hulu, ABC Signature and Variety. “Tiny Beautiful Things” stars Kathryn Hahn as an anonymous and revered advice columnist whose own life is falling apart. Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern are among…
James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Will Have a ‘Quite Different’ Tone From ‘Guardians,’ Director Says Making a Good Marvel Movie After ‘Endgame’ Is Hard
James Gunn has written the script for his upcoming “Superman: Legacy” and is currently putting together a casting list and audition material. He’s also about to embark on a worldwide press tour for his final movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” The writer-director recently told Rolling Stone that his…
Chris Pratt’s Final Speech on ‘Guardians Vol. 3’ Set Called Out Press That Said the First Movie Would Flop: Just to ‘Rub It in a Little Bit’
The last day of filming “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” brought an end to a nearly 10-year franchise for writer-director James Gunn and his cast and crew, including Chris Pratt. The actor headlined the trilogy as Peter Quill/Star Lord, and he decided to mark the last day of filming on “Vol. 3” by going…