When Cynthia Erivo signed on to play Elphaba in Universal's big-screen adaptation of "Wicked," she knew one thing: she wanted to be green. But Erivo wanted to actually be green, not have the…
Epic sandworm rides across the desert of Arrakis, a thrilling gladiator battle involving a rhino and a display of the unmitigated feeling of pure Anxiety "those are just a few scenes and cha…
The artisans behind some of this year's leading award contenders discussed the importance of having the right crew on their projects at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival as part of Variety's 1…
On Tuesday, 24 hours before one of SCAD Savannah Film Festival's most anticipated panels, "Wicked: A First Look," someone approached to inform that they would be in line at least an hour bef…
"The Crown," "Hacks" and "The Bear" were among the shows leading the nominations for the 40th Artios Awards. The nominations honor the contribution of casting professionals in television, th…
SPOILER ALERT:Â This article contains spoilers for "Conclave," now playing in theaters. It's no secret that the Vatican prohibits filming inside the Sistine Chapel, and the headquarters of…
As Paul Tazewell was conceiving design ideas for "Wicked," mushroom gills served as an unlikely inspiration for Elphaba's black dress. The costume designer had stumbled across a documentary …
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for "Joker: Folie à  Deux" now playing in theaters. As costume designer Arianne Phillips was conceiving ideas for "Joker: Folie Å
SPOILER ALERT:Â This articles discusses plot details of "The Substance," in theaters now. The final act of Coralie Fargeat's "The Substance" has the internet in shock, and might just be on…
David Korins, the scenic designer behind "Hamilton," "Beetlejuice" and "Dear Evan Hansen," is headed to Tucson, Ariz., with a new exhibition titled "Stages of Imagination: The Iconic Broadwa…
Courtney B. Vance is a Tony- and Emmy-winning actor and the president of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. To Vance, legendary actor James Earl Jones was known as "Jimmy." The two first met in the 1…
SPOILER ALERT:Â This article discusses plot points in "Alien: Romulus,"Â now playing in theaters. In case you haven't heard, Fede Ãlvarez's "Alien: Romulus" is terrifying, and yes, it…
SPOILER ALERT:Â This story discusses major plot points, including the ending of "Alien Romulus," now playing in theaters. Fede Ãlvarez might have just delivered one of the wildest endin…
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for "Twisters," now playing in theaters. In "Twisters," Glen Powell's Tyler Owens " a YouTube superstar who chases tornadoes for clicks and notori…
SPOILER WARNING: This story mentions major spoilers for "Inside Out 2," now playing in theaters. "Inside Out 2" sees Riley hit puberty. Along with that, her five core emotions " Joy, S…
SPOILER WARNING:Â This story mentions major spoilers for "Inside Out 2," now playing in theaters. Pixar's "Inside Out 2" continues to bring joy to audiences around the world, dominating th…
This weekend, "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo will receive the Gold Ally honor at the Gold House Gold Gala, and filmmaker Jon M. Chu will present the award to her. Ahead of the Gala, Chu spoke w…
Sony Pictures Entertainment has completed state-of-the-art upgrades to its mix stages. Among the soundstages that underwent substantial improvements are the Cary Grant, William Holden, Kim N…
Composer Howard Ashman's body of work will be celebrated at ASCAP's Musical Theatre Fest. The conversation, titled "Part of Our World: Celebrating the Life & Lyrics of Howard Ashman," wi…
SPOILER ALERT:Â This contains major spoilers for the ending of "Civil War," now playing in theaters. "Civil War" production designer Caty Maxey was tasked with building a dystopian America…
Actor, producer and director Schele Williams was a young girl when she saw a touring production of "The Wiz." It was 1978 and she was living in Dayton, Ohio. "It was my introduction to theat…
SPOILER ALERT:Â This article discusses major plot points for "Kung Fu Panda 4," now playing in movie theaters. Everyone's favorite panda Po is back in "Kung Fu Panda 4," with Jack Black re…
"Killers of the Flower Moon," "Barbie" and "The Holdovers" were among the film winners at the 39th annual Casting Society Artios Awards. The ceremony honors top casting in the year's f…
Variety's 10th annual Artisans Awards, taking place Feb. 11 at the Santa Barbara Film Festival, celebrates craftspeople responsible for the visual magic in the biggest films of the year. The…
Ariana DeBose, Boy George and Nile Rodgers have teamed up for "Electric Energy," the disco-infused bop featured in Matthew Vaughn's "Argylle." Rodgers, who produced the track which plays ove…