Reelz has ordered 90 new episodes of “On Patrol: Live,” effectively renewing the series through January of 2024. “On Patrol: Live” is a revival of the long-running “Live PD,” which A&E canceled in 2020 during protests against police brutality after the killing of George Floyd. Producers reworked the series and took it to Reelz, where…
Caroline Polachek’s Adventurous Pop Reaches a Bold New Peak With ‘Desire, I Want to Turn Into You’: Album Review
There’s a moment in “Tears,” Caroline Polachek’s 2017 song with Charli XCX, where she vaults her sky-scraping voice into a stratospheric high note, which is then autotuned into a wild digital screech that soars far above the song’s chorus like a wraith, tuneful and hideous at the same time. In a lot of ways, that song…
‘Lockwood & Co.’s’ Ruby Stokes on the Supernatural Netflix Hit, TikTok Tributes and Saying Goodbye to ‘Bridgerton’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 1 of “Lockwood & Co.,” now streaming on Netflix. Ruby Stokes ain’t afraid of no ghosts — even in a world overrun by them. On Netflix’s “Lockwood & Co.,” Stokes wields a rapier sword as Lucy Carlyle, who hunts down spirits in an alternative London where young…
Romantic Crime Drama ‘Till the End of the Night’ Debuts Clip Ahead of Berlin Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Romantic crime drama “Till the End of the Night,” which plays in competition at the Berlin Film Festival, has debuted its first clip (below) with Variety, and its poster, designed by the U.S. graphic designer Midnight Marauder. The film, directed by Christoph Hochhäusler (“The City Below”), is a complex love story intertwined with crime and…
‘Rust’ Production Names Cinematographer to Succeed Halyna Hutchins, Announces Documentary About Film’s Completion
The producers of “Rust” have named a new cinematographer to take over for Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed on set in October 2021. The production also announced that a documentary will be made about the completion of the film and about Hutchins’ life and work. The documentary will have the “full support” of…
Disney Will Animate ESPN Coverage for Disney Channel to Get Kids Into Hockey
Disney is passing the puck to an unlikely player in a bid to pair some of its younger viewers with live sports TV. On March 14 at 7 p.m. ET, ESPN will make available a live telecast of a match between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers on the Disney Channel and Disney…
Investigation Discovery Inks Deal With Elizabeth Chambers to Host and Produce Show About Toxic Relationships
Investigation Discovery has inked a development deal with TV personality and host Elizabeth Chambers, Variety has learned. Under the deal, Chambers — the ex-wife of Armie Hammer — will host and executive produce a series about toxic and traumatic relationships, which is currently in development. A source familiar with the deal says the project will…
Baseball Legend Reggie Jackson Shares His Story in First Teaser for Documentary ‘Reggie’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Baseball fans are getting a first look at “Reggie,” a new documentary which chronicles the life and career of MLB Hall of Fame player Reggie Jackson. Described as the “definitive, first-hand account of the five-time World Series Champion, beloved New York icon and one of baseball’s most influential superstars,” “Reggie” will premiere March 24 on…
‘Magazine Dreams’ With Jonathan Majors Sells to Searchlight Weeks After Buzzy Sundance Debut
“Magazine Dreams,” a buzzy drama starring Jonathan Majors, landed at Searchlight Pictures following its premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Elijah Bynum wrote and directed the movie, about an aspiring bodybuilder named Killian Maddox, who abuses steroids in his quest to become a sports icon. “Magazine Dreams” premiered on Jan. 20 at the Eccles…
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Review: Paul Rudd’s Bug Superhero Goes Full Marvel
“Quantumania” is no cheat (it sucks you in, hooks your eyeballs, wrings you out), but if this is what Phase 5 looks like, God save us from Phases 6, 7 and 8.