Willie Murphy's Odyssey

Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, whose turbulent relationship with her son was often documented in his rap songs, has died. She was 69. A representative for Eminem confirmed the news to Variety, though a cause of death has not yet been revealed. Nelson gave birth to Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, in 1972, when […]

Variety will honor “Emilia Pérez” director Jacques Audiard at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival with the Creative Impact in Directing Award. The award will be bestowed as part of Variety’s annual 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch on January 4. The accolade honors Audiard’s body of work, including “Emilia Pérez,” […]

The Black List has partnered with Onyx Collective on an initiative that will put an unpublished manuscript on the pipeline to production with the offer of an 18-month film or TV option deal. The Black List, known for its annual list of the most-liked unproduced screenplays and its screenplay submission service, will assist Onyx Collective, […]

Rachel Griffiths drama “Madam” has sold to a slew of territories across the Asia-Pacific region including Hong Kong and Philippines. The comedic drama stars Griffiths as New Zealand local Mack Leigh who discovers her husband has been visiting sex workers, prompting her to open her own “feminist, ethical brothel.” Rima Te Wiata (“The Wheel of […]

“Bel-Air” has been renewed for Season 4 at Peacock, which will also be the show’s final season. The news comes roughly three months after the finale of Season 3 of the series, which serves as a dramatic reimagining of the beloved sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” It was originally picked up at Peacock in […]

Alamo Drafthouse is expanding its presence in the Bay Area. The cinema chain will open two new San Francisco theaters, Alamo Drafthouse Mountain View and Alamo Drafthouse Westfield Valley Fair, in the next year. The Austin-based circuit is taking over spaces from ShowPlace Icon and plans to have the theaters fully converted and operating by […]