PBS SoCal Dominates as Los Angeles Television Honors Excellence at 2026 Area Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES — The landscape of Southern California television was on full display this past Saturday evening as the industry gathered at the Skirball Cultural Center for the 2026 Los…

Hall H Underwhelmed: Marvel Studios’ SDCC Panel Leaves Fans Asking for More

For the legions of Marvel devotees who braved the grueling, 30-plus-hour pavement residency outside the San Diego Convention Center, Saturday night’s Hall H panel was the culmination of a year’s…

From the Underworld to the Silver Screen: How ‘Hadestown: The Musical’ Redefines the Cinematic Stage Capture

While the gods of Olympus have been notably absent from recent big-budget mythological adaptations—often relegated to the periphery or left as subjects of distant lore—the Underworld has finally claimed its…

A Holiday Miracle for the Belchers: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Announces New Christmas Short for Hulu

Main Facts: The Belchers Return for the Holidays The holiday season is arriving early for fans of the Emmy Award-winning animated sitcom Bob’s Burgers. During the high-energy festivities of San…

The Superhero of Footwear: Nike Unveils the Air Jordan 4 ‘Comic’ Edition for San Diego Comic-Con 2026

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The convergence of professional sports and pop culture has…

A Night of Friction: President Trump’s Historic First Appearance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

In a political landscape defined by perpetual antagonism between the executive branch and the press, Friday night’s rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) gala stood as a surreal, high-tension milestone.…

Genre Cinema’s Future Unveiled: Highlights from the Fantasia Festival’s Frontières Co-Production Market

The global landscape of genre cinema received a significant shot in the arm this week as the Fantasia International Film Festival’s prestigious Frontières Co-Production Market concluded its latest edition. With…

Behind the Scenes of ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’: How Netflix Navigated a PR Minefield

The release of the three-part documentary series Michael Jackson: The Verdict was, by all accounts, one of the most high-stakes operations in recent streaming history. While the project arrived on…

The Great Monetization Shift: Decoding the Future of India’s Music Streaming Economy

India’s music industry is currently navigating one of the most intriguing paradoxes in the global digital economy. While the nation boasts a staggering level of musical engagement—with 96% of smartphone…

The Terrifying Evolution of Genre: Na Hong-Jin Unveils ‘Hope’ at San Diego Comic-Con

The hallowed halls of San Diego Comic-Con’s Ballroom 20 have hosted many legendary reveals, but few have carried the visceral, brooding intensity of the presentation for Hope. On a Saturday…