China Halts Unregulated Online Drama

Global fan communication platform company Dear U has partnered with J Balvin and Peso Pluma in its first efforts into the Western market. Launching on Sept. 30, Balvin and Peso will be able to “personally engage with fans around the world through Dear U’s new U. S. version of the app,” per a press release.

Broadway’s biggest stars got themselves out of bed bright and early on a coveted day off for Variety’s annual Business of Broadway, presented by City National Bank, a celebration of new plays, musicals and revivals — or as host Cole Escola put it: “the only event in the whole entertainment industry that’s brave enough to […]

Netflix used its fourth annual Geeked Week, a previously virtual five-day event during which the streamer rains down news about its new and returning YA, sci-fi and fantasy TV shows, games and movies, as its latest evolution in the live events business following more than 50 experiences in 25 cities worldwide.

Steven Ogg has joined the upcoming Syfy series “Revival” in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively. As previously reported, the show is based on the Image Comics series by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton. Ogg will appear alongside previously announced cast members Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott, and Andy McQueen.

Paramount Pictures’ historical drama, “September 5,” which recounts the harrowing true story of the 1972 Munich Olympic hostage crisis, is gearing up for the upcoming Oscar race with a full-scale awards campaign. Following enthusiastic receptions at the Venice and Telluride film festivals, the film’s ensemble cast, including Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, and Leonie […]

YouTube reached a deal with performing rights organization SESAC on new licensing terms, which will restore music videos for artists that went dark on the platform over the weekend. Songs by Adele, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, Green Day, R. E. M., Burna Boy, Rush and other artists were blocked Saturday (Sept.