What’s in a name? For “Spellbound” director Vicky Jenson, it’s a simple portmanteau. In an early sketch of Flink, Princess Ellian’s adorably mischievous animal sidekick, Jenson wanted him to flash and blink as he energetically flitted about. “I have a tendency to squish words together,” she tells Variety. “So I was like, ‘He just has […]

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for plot points, cameos and the ending of “Wicked,” now playing in theaters, as well as minor spoilers for the “Wicked” stage show. It’s time to rejoicify! It’s been 21 years since the smash hit musical “Wicked” premiered on Broadway, and fans can finally watch the tale of […]

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Wicked,” now playing in theaters. Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth have found their way back to Oz. Broadway’s original witches make a surprise appearance in director Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” but not as Elphaba and Glinda. The duo, who originated the leading roles in 2003, sing a new […]

When it comes to princess songs, there’s no bigger name in the game than Alan Menken. That’s why Skydance Animation turned to the legendary eight-time Oscar winner to write music for and score its sweeping new animated musical “Spellbound.” In the film, streaming now on Netflix, Rachel Zegler stars as Princess Ellian, a teenager who […]

Tonatiuh has signed with CAA. Tonatiuh recently wrapped filming the lead role of Molina in “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” directed by Bill Condon, opposite Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna. The film, produced by Artists Equity and Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions, is based on Manuel Puig’s critically acclaimed and bestselling 1976 novel. “Kiss of the Spider […]

UTA has signed ballroom superstar Honey Gonzales (aka Honey Balenciaga). UTA will help secure new opportunities across digital, brand partnerships, choreography and more. The signing comes as Honey recently partnered with Christian Louboutin for the brand’s “Storytime” campaign, which featured the dancer in an Instagram reel donning shoes and accessories from the French fashion house. […]

SMAC Entertainment has signed Pro Football Hall of Famer, TV personality and entrepreneur Terrell “T.O.” Owens and NFL Insider Jordan Schultz to its growing family of genre-defining sports and entertainment personalities. The former five-time First-Team All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler Owens and news-breaking NFL insider Schultz join SMAC’s roster of athletes, broadcasters, coaches and pop […]

Disney is making a splash with a new conservation campaign for “Moana 2,” aiming to protect our oceans and support real-life Moanas. The Mouse House has partnered with National Geographic Pristine Seas and Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) to celebrate the explorer and Moana in all of us and answer the call to protect our oceans […]

Disney has removed an untitled “Star Wars” film previously scheduled for Dec. 18, 2026 from its release calendar. “Ice Age 6” will move into its spot. While it was never confirmed exactly what this project would be, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy was previously announced as the director of an upcoming “Star Wars” film following Daisy Ridley’s Rey […]

Coralie Fargeat has pulled her film “The Substance” from Camerimage Film Festival following comments the festival director made about female cinematographers. “After discovering the highly misogynistic and offensive words of the director of the Camerimage Film Festival, I have decided to pull ‘The Substance’ from the festival (and [director of photography] Benjamin Kračun has decided […]

Zack Snyder is set to direct a new feature film for Netflix, centered around the Los Angeles Police Department. He is co-writing the script for the currently untitled action film with frequent collaborator Kurt Johnstad (“300,” “Atomic Blonde”). The project, which is in early development at the streamer, is produced by Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder […]

A red knit scarf. That’s all Dustin Milligan’s sexy snowman ‘Jack’ is wearing when audiences first meet him in Netflix’s latest Christmas film “Hot Frosty.” “I was obviously very exposed during all of that, but in a way, doing what I could to just shed all of my own inhibitions and be liberated as Jack […]

UTA has signed director/producer Jesús Colmenar for representation in all areas. Colmenar is best known as the producing director on one of Netflix’s most viewed shows, “La Casa de Papel (Money Heist)”, directing the pilot as well as over 20 episodes of the Spanish-language hit. The show centers on a group of misfit con artists […]

John Storey has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at CAA. Storey most recently served as President of Finance and Operations at Asurion, a global leader in technology protection and support. “As CAA executes on its vision to best serve our clients by expanding into new business areas and international territories, we are excited to welcome […]

Jeff Goldblum is handing off the dinosaur-sized torch to “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey. Bailey is taking on the role of paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis in the latest “Jurassic Park” film, “Jurassic World Rebirth” – and nobody’s more excited to see it than Goldblum. “The hope of the world resides, and I can think of no […]

Zendaya and Anne Hathaway are joining Christopher Nolan’s next film at Universal, alongside previously announced cast members Tom Holland and Matt Damon. Nolan is writing and directing the movie, which is set for a theatrical and Imax release on July 17, 2026. Plot details are currently under wraps. Universal had no comment on the casting. […]

Paramount Global Content Distribution has acquired the rights for the documentary feature “Freediver,” which follows freediving champion Alexey Molchanov during his historic and dramatic 2023 competitive run. The film is directed, written and produced by Michael John Warren (“Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza,” “Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known”) and is a production from Skydance Sports, […]

As “Gladiator II” barrels towards theaters, Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal are already set to re-team on a new project. Scott will direct “The Dog Stars” for 20th Century, with Mescal in advance negotiations to star. Scott will work with Steve Asbell and the 20th Century Studios team to bring the film, adapted by Mark […]

Hollywood’s top agencies are taking a head-on approach with staffers in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris. While Sunset Blvd. is a far cry from 1600 Penn., this year’s presidential election saw the lines between L.A. and D.C.’s biggest names blurred more than ever, with the agencies taking on more responsibility in […]