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One Chicago is coming back and there’s now a promo video teasing upcoming seasons of the franchise favorite.

Halloween Horror Nights is officially open at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, Calif.

Todd Stashwick is joining another big franchise – the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Beacon 23 has been cancelled after two seasons by MGM+ while the freshman series The Winter King will not return to the Amazon streamer after it was axed by ITVX in the U.K., Deadline has confirmed.

Chase Sui Wonders is circling a role in the upcoming reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer!

The first teaser trailer for Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott‘s new horror movie has been released!

Wolf Man has arrived. You can watch it above.The teaser comes on the back of yesterday’s (September 5) bizarre reveal of the Wolf Man’s design, which prompted mockery from fans on social media.Directed by Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man), the upcoming film stars Christopher Abbott (Poor Things) as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father who, after defending his family from an unseen animal, eventually transforms into the titular monster.An official synopsis reads: “Blake inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead.

Bosch: Legacy will conclude its run on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee following its third season that will launch in March.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor Awooo! Universal and Blumhouse have released the first trailer for “Wolf Man,” starring Christopher Abbott as the classic horror monster. Abbott stars alongside Julia Garner.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Warner Bros. Television has partnered with the Boston Film Festival to launch a “WBTV College Day” at the 40th annual fest to screen a handful of new and returning series for area college students. The event, held on Thursday, Sept.

Darragh Ennis has shared his "top tips" for success on The Chase and they involve "immediately" saying something each time you hear two words.

Barron Trump is now a college student.

Keke Palmer is set to star in a brand new TV show!

Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to The ‘Burbs, a contemporary series adaptation of the 1989 Universal Pictures horror-comedy film of the same name. Celeste Hughey (Palm Royale, Dead to Me) is writing and executive producing the mystery comedy series which will star Keke Palmer (Nope, Password), also an executive producer on the project from UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.

There will be a new face on the force of Chicago P.D. Southland and Animal Kingdom alum Shawn Hatosy has joined the Season 12 cast in the recurring role of Deputy Chief Charlie Reid, sources confirm to Deadline.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Keke Palmer is set to star in a TV adaptation of the dark comedy film “The ‘Burbs,” which has been ordered straight-to-series at Peacock. Celeste Hughey (“Palm Royale,” “Dead to Me,” “High Fidelity”) will adapt the film for television. Seth MacFarlane is set to executive produce, as will Brian Grazer of Imagine Entertainment, with Imagine having produced the film.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. As we inch closer to the release of “Wicked,” set to hit theaters Nov. 22, dozens of brands are following the Yellow Brick Road to lucrative collaborations, limited-edition releases and other olive-green hued merch to celebrate the highly anticipated Broadway adaptation.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying some down time after back-to-back promo tours.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Warner Bros. Discovery is consolidating its Global Themed Entertainment licensing group — whose purview includes the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attractions at Universal’s theme parks — and Studio Tours & Retail group under one umbrella. The new division, dubbed Warner Bros.

Twilight fans have been reacting to the “best news” as a new animated Netflix series set in the Twilight universe has been given the go ahead.The streaming giant has given a straight-to-series order, developing Midnight Sun – Twilight author Stephanie Meyer’s companion novel to the Twilight series.The book is a re-telling of the events of Twilight from the perspective of vampire Edward Cullen. The main series, meanwhile, is told from the point of view of Bella Swan.Lionsgate Television will produce the series: they also released four of the Robert Pattinson and Kristin Stewart-starring Twilight movies.Pattinson and Stewart starred in the Twilight films as Edward and Bella.

MPs will vote next week ahead of the government’s legislative plans to change the eligibility policy for Winter Fuel Payment. From September 16, only people over State Pension age in receipt of a means-tested benefit, such as Pension Credit or Universal Credit, will qualify for the annual heating bill help, which is worth between £100 and £300.

, hosted an event on campus for Riley Gaines—a collegiate swimmer who, along with other athletes, over its transgender policy, accusing the organization of violating their Title IX rights after it allowed transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete in the women’s division during a national swimming championship. The event led to a television news appearance for Nangle, which in turn sparked the beginning of the end of her friendships.

Royal Mail plans to ditch Saturday postal deliveries are now being considered by Ofcom, the industry regulator confirmed today.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Matt Reeves confirmed to SFX magazine that “we’re finishing up the script now” for “The Batman Part II” and “the plan is to shoot next year.” Warner Bros. announced earlier this year that the release for the Robert Pattinson-starring sequel was being delayed an entire year from Oct. 3, 2025 to Oct.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The AMC series based on The Talamasca from the works of Anne Rice has cast Nicholas Denton in the lead role, Variety has learned. The show was first reported to be in development at AMC in 2023, with the basic cabler formally greenlighting the show June 2024. AMC has ordered six episodes, with the show set to go into production in Manchester, England next month.

Oxford University experts have discovered that indulging in certain daily eats can silently boost the risk of heart harm within a mere three weeks. Researchers have observed significant internal changes after participants feasted on croissants and other pastries, despite no visible weight increase.

A new study published in the BMJ Mental Health Journal suggests that mental resilience might be the secret to a longer life.

Camila Mendes has exited the reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer after casting was announced earlier this summer.

Alison Brie (Apples Never Fall) has landed the role of villain Evil-Lyn in the live-action Masters of the Universe film from Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films, Deadline has learned.

Universal Pictures has released a slew of new character posters for the upcoming movie musical Wicked!

Alison Brie is headed to the Mattel cinematic universe!

We just got some exciting news about the highly anticipated sequel to Robert Pattinson‘s The Batman.

Matt Reeves is gearing up to start production of The Batman II and is teasing what to expect from the sequel starring Robert Pattinson.

Liz Cheney, the former congresswoman who was ousted from GOP leadership for her criticism and opposition to Donald Trump, said that she will vote for Kamala Harris in the November election.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Poker Face” Season 2 is continuing to build out its guest cast with Cynthia Erivo, Margo Martindale, and BJ Novak all joining the next installment of the Peacock series. The trio will appear alongside series lead Natasha Lyonne in the mystery-of-the-week series. They join previously announced guest stars Giancarlo Esposito, Katie Holmes, Gaby Hoffmann, Kumal Nanjiani, Sherry Cola, Kevin Corrigan, Ben Marshall, and Katherine Narducci.

Nicholas Denton (Dangerous Liaisons, Glitch) has been cast as the lead in Anne Rice’s The Talamasca, the third series in AMC‘s Anne Rice Immortal Universe.