Under the Academy's new rules, three films (so far) have the ability to submit for best international feature race, even if a countries don't submit them: "Fjord" — Palme d'Or "Yellow Letters" — Golden Bear "Shame and Money" — Grand Jury Prize The race is on.

Tony Awards Predictions: First Projections With ‘Death of a Salesman,’ ‘The Lost Boys’ and Records on the Line for Squibb, Lithgow and Apple variety.com/lists/tonys-... via @variety.com

Emmys Mode: FYSEE LA Unplugged: A Director's Conversation with Variety I moderated the limited series panel with Jason Bateman ("Black Rabbit") and Lee Sung Jin ("Beef"), talking about life, love and why the two shows don't feature any black rabbits or pieces of beef in them. #Emmys #FYC

EXCLUSIVE: #QuintaBrunson will develop and star as Betty Boop in a feature film adaptation. variety.com/2026/film/ne... via @variety.com

I ran into Mother and Father. Outwit. Outplay. Outlast. #Survivor #Survivor50 #Emmys #FYC

‘I Punched a Hole in the Box and Got Out’: Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and a Tony-Nominated ‘Death of a Salesman’ Revival for the Ages variety.com/2026/legit/a... via @variety.com

Inside the 2026 Tony Nominees Luncheon: Carrie Coon Calls for Universal Childcare, Brandon Uranowitz and Stephanie Hsu Want a Better Broadway variety.com/2026/legit/a... via @variety.com

The Oscars’ New Inclusion Rules Wouldn’t Disqualify Any Best Picture Nominee in History. So Why Is Elon Musk Melting Down Over ‘The Odyssey’? variety.com/2026/film/aw... via @variety.com

Now watching: #TheLostBoys #Broadway #theater #Tonys

DEATH OF A SALESMAN Curtain Call (May 13, 2026) Nathan Lane as Willy Loman Laurie Metcalf as Linda Christopher Abbott as Biff Ben Ahlers as Happy And More #broadway #tonys #theater

Seth MacFarlane Lands on Emmy Ballot Six Times as Peacock Mounts 19-Category ‘Ted’ Push, With Brennan Lee Mulligan in Guest Comedy (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com

Happy Mother's Day to my very own Mama, still beautiful and wise. And to my godmother Ivy, who has loved me like her own. Love you both!

Today my wife Jessica Davis celebrates her birthday AND Mother's Day, which means the universe owes her two cakes, two cards and two naps. Thank you for being the best mom to Sophia and Noah and the best partner to me. I'll handle the dishes (probably). We love you.

New Emmy predictions just dropped. "The Bear" is climbing after that surprise episode drop. "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" holds steady, and that Season 2 renewal only helps it. Who's in? Who's out? Who's being slept on? Full rankings at the link. #Emmys #TheBear #ReggieDinkins

EXCLUSIVE: The wives are still hunting. And now, it’s for the Emmys. Lionsgate and 3 Arts Entertainment produced series, which streams on Netflix, will submit in the comedy categories for consideration. variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com

It's happening! The first-ever official Dropout (@dropout) Emmys FYC event and I'll be moderating a fireside chat with CEO and Game Changer host, Sam Reich "The only way to learn is by playing, the only way to win is by learning, and the only way to begin is by beginning"

Did we really just ask candidates for California governor — during an actual governor debate — which actor they’d want to play them in the movie of their life? What timeline is this?

Tony Awards Predictions: How did i do? Total Correct: 74 / 105 (70%) Perfect calls in: Best Musical: 4/4 Best Play: 4/4 Musical Revival: 3/3 Director (Musical): 5/5 Choreography: 5/5 Actor (Musical): 5/5 Worst showing: Featured Actor Play (3/6)

What an incredible way to close out ‘This Is Not A Fiction 2026’! Last Fri. at the Egyptian for the sold out LA Premiere of LOS LOBOS NATIVE SONS (2026) feat. a live acoustic performance by Los Lobos + Q&A with filmmakers Doug Blush & Piero F. Giunti, moderated by Clayton Davis.

Tony Awards Predictions: 10 Burning Questions, From Scott Rudin’s Return to Record-Breaking Noms for Laurie Metcalf, June Squibb and Danny Burstein variety.com/2026/legit/a...

Steve Carell Has 11 Emmy Noms and Zero Wins. Why ‘Rooster’ Could Finally Wake Voters Up variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety #Rooster

Oscar Rule Changes: AI Crackdown, Actors Can Get Multiple Nominations in Same Category and International Film Eligibility Expands variety.com/2026/film/aw... via @variety.com #Oscars

Emmy Predictions: 41 Category-Expansion With Netflix, HBO Max and Apple Series Leading the Charge variety.com/lists/2026-e...

Emmys Surprise: ‘The Pitt’ Star Shawn Hatosy Switches to Supporting Category After Winning Guest for Season 1 variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com

‘The Madison’ Launches 27-Emmy Category Campaign, Led by Michelle Pfeiffer — as Kurt Russell Eyes First Nom in 47 Years (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com

Do Biopics Have a Double Standard? How ‘Michael’ Could Overcome Bad Reviews and See Awards Prospects for Jaafar Jackson variety.com/2026/film/aw... via @variety.com

The #Michael movie uses CGI to portray Bubbles the chimpanzee, who has lived at the Center for Great Apes since 2005: Now 43, Bubbles spends much of his time napping and helping raise the younger apes The Jackson estate still helps fund his care variety.com/2026/film/co... via @variety.com

#Emmys: First Supporting Actor Races Debut variety.com/lists/2026-e... via @variety

Thanks to @TODAYshow and Carson Daly for featuring my exclusive scoop regarding #ProjectHailMary puppeteer James Ortiz being eligible to submit for acting at the #Oscars. @variety.com

Oscar Isaac Once Said He Wanted the Freedom to Take on Any Role. ‘Beef’ Shows He’s Earned It variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com

Emmys: Lead Actress (Drama) — Zendaya, Rhea Seehorn and Keri Russell Lead Crowded Field; Will ‘Industry’ Finally Break Through? variety.com/lists/emmys-... via @variety

Not sure how @atrupar.com does it. "Real" journalists have checked out for the weekend & he's continuing to document the madness of King Don. (& none of the madness will be reported anywhere else.)

Honestly, give @vicmmic.bsky.social every award.

‘Sinners’ Breakout Star Li Jun Li Joins ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 as Lev and Yara’s Mother, Miriam (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Eligible in Emmys Comedy Race Despite Shortened Season (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Eligible in Emmys Comedy Race Despite Shortened Season (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com

EXCLUSIVE: Hey #Emmys, Dropout has been here the whole time. Dropout’s Emmys Surprise: ‘Game Changer’ and ‘Very Important People’ Enter 11 Categories as Vic Michaelis Joins Lead Comedy Actress Race variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com @dropout.tv

“Never tell me the odds!” What more does Harrison Ford have left to prove before the Television Academy finally calls his name on Emmy night? variety.com/2026/tv/awar...

‘The Audacity’ Sets Emmy Strategy With Drama Series Push and Lead Campaigns for Billy Magnussen and Sarah Goldberg (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2026/tv/awar...

Netflix’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ Enters 12 Emmy Categories, Positioning Young Cast for Potential Nominations (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2026/tv/awar...

Is It Finally Time for ‘Survivor’ to Win the Emmy? Season 50 Makes Its Strongest Case Yet variety.com/2026/tv/awar...

The irony of a sitting senator saying this

HBO, Jean Smart and Zendaya could be headed toward Emmy history…together. Link to the story in the bio. Read it all on @variety #Euphoria #Hacks #tv #zendaya #jeansmart

Zendaya and Jean Smart Eye First-Ever Emmy Sweep by Women for a Single Series. Will They Pull It Off? variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com #Euphoria #Hacks #Emmys

Fox: Latest read on consumer sentiment came in at 47.6. Huge drop from the expectation of 52. Inflation expectations coming in at 4.8%, up a full percent from the prior month. High gas prices weighing on consumers.

for a show about tech barons obsessed with the future, THE AUDACITY feels like a throwback: a thoughtful original drama whose leads aren't movie stars, airing on amc. this is a good thing! variety.com/2026/tv/revi...

New poster for THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING. Trailer drops tomorrow. Stars Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak, Kelvin Harrison Jr. #TheHungerGames @lionsgate.com

How Shawn Hatosy Could Break a 50-Year Emmy Record With ‘The Pitt’ variety.com/2026/tv/awar... via @variety.com

Primetime Emmys Predictions Commentary All Categories (Updated: April 9, 2026): Every week brings a new development that reshapes the Emmy landscape (and will continue to do so until July). variety.com/lists/2026-e... via @variety.com