After seven and a half years at the helm, Tony Vinciquerra will leave a significant handprint on the 100-year history of the studio now known as Sony Pictures Entertainment when he steps down as CEO on Jan. 2. His legacy will be measured as much by what he didn’t do during his time as the […]

Who invented Bitcoin? That question has become a captivating mystery for the digital age along the lines of whatever happened to D.B. Cooper or who was Deep Throat in the Watergate scandal. Documentarian Cullen Hoback thinks he has the answer. His new HBO documentary “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery” digs into the rise of crypto […]

The Producers Guild of America has awarded its 2024 Debra Hill Fellowship to Karen Madar, a recent graduate of NYU Stern and Tisch. Madar has produced a number of shorts since she graduated with a dual MBA and MFA from NYU Stern and Tisch. the short film “Skin Can Breathe,” from director Chheangkea, won a […]

As Netflix leaders unveiled Q3 earnings that are the envy of the media industry, co-CEO Ted Sarandos doubled down on the streamer’s commitment to dealmaking terms that have been vital to Netflix’s business model, as well as its preference for select and short theatrical runs for its original movies. During Netflix’s Q3 video conference call, […]

Busy Philipps knew there was a place for her in late-night TV. When her E! series “Busy Tonight” ended after seven months in 2019, she set her sights on a new home that was a little off the beaten path — but perfect for her Instagram-friendly brand of frank humor and fabulous looks. Philipps’ faith […]

QVC has given a second season order to its late-night talk series “Busy This Week” as the home shopping giant expands its content mix to reach new viewers via its QVC+ and HSN+ streaming platforms. Hosted by actor Busy Philipps, “Busy This Week” has been a high-profile example of efforts within Qurate Retail Group, parent […]

Carolyn Giardina, Variety‘s senior entertainment technology and crafts editor, is among the nominees for this year’s Women in Technology: Hollywood Leadership Awards. The nonprofit organization aims to help women who work in technology-related aspets of media and entertainment advance their careers through professional development programs, networking and community engagement events. The Leadership Awards will be […]

He’s taken down Ghislaine Maxwell, New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and FTX crypto kingpin Sam Bankman-Fried. He aims to put Sean “Diddy” Combs behind bars for a long time. And on Sept. 26, Damian Williams, the powerful U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, unleashed his biggest case yet, bringing an indictment against […]

The VeeFriends have finally made it to the VeeDome. “VeeFriends,” an animated series aimed at the 6-11 demographic produced by VaynerWatt and “Cocomelon” shop Moonbug Entertainment, premiered its first three episodes on Sept. 30 on the YouTube Kids section of the streaming giant. The series, created by Vaynerchuk, is designed to encourage kids to embrace […]

Sony Pictures Entertainment is set for a transition at the top in January when Tony Vinciquerra steps down from his role as CEO and hands the reins to Ravi Ahuja. Ahuja will become president and CEO of the Culver City studio as of Jan. 2. Vinciquerra, who has served as Sony Pictures Entertainment’s chairman and […]