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Recognized and respected throughout the world as the definitive voice of the entertainment industry, Variety has been the premier source of entertainment news for over a century.

Oct 24, 2025 · Variety presents in-person and virtual events that span private screenings of upcoming projects in film and TV, exclusive Q&As with creators and talent and relevant B2B discussions with …

May 10, 2017 · Season 2, titled 'The Life and Legend of River Phoenix,” takes you through the extraordinary life of one of Hollywood’s most celebrated stars. River Phoenix’s name still resonates …

Variety is an American trade magazine owned by Penske Media Corporation. It was founded by Sime Silverman in New York City in 1905 as a weekly newspaper reporting on theater and vaudeville. In …

As the leading publication covering film, television, theater and tech with a global perspective, Variety is the vital read in every entertainment capital in over 84 countries.

In 1929, Variety was still a weekly edition (that daily would not launch in Hollywood until 1933), and the coverage of the first Academy Awards ceremony — May 16, 1929 — hit at the top of page 4...

Variety is the leading daily source of entertainment news and analysis, with premiere series like Actors on Actors, access to the most influential events, top film festivals and unmatched awards...

Six months away from its 250th year, the United States of America is still in its infancy. It is an empire forever moving and shifting, trying to decide what it will be… Industry leaders converse...

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