'Game of Thrones' Set Design: Crafting New Worlds for Season 5

“Big Mouth” writers Nick Kroll and Mark Rivers went behind the scenes of the puberty themed songs of the Netflix animated series. From the onset Kroll knew there would be a musical element to the show, and he knew the right person for the job. “It turns out that there are various comedy writers that [...]

Moira Rose, the family matriarch in CBS’ “Schitt’s Creek”  has become a cast-favorite in the Canadian sitcom – not only because of her outrageous one-liners and superfluous outfits but perhaps most of all because of the countless vibrant wigs she dons in every episode. For Variety‘s Artisans series, Catherine O’Hara, who plays Rose in the [...]

John Paino, the production designer for HBO’s “Sharp Objects,” spoke to Variety about bringing the world from Gillian Flynn’s novel to the small screen. That involved finding the perfect Victorian mansion to use as Adora’s house, as well as designing Amma’s dollhouse, which also became a metaphorical focal point of the series. “It is Adora’s [...]

In a triumphant return to the San Diego Comic-Con main stage, leadership at Marvel Studios managed some splashy surprises and showed off risky creative bets for the next two years of content coming from the superhero operation. But the biggest takeaway from the Saturday presentation inside Hall H was how important Marvel will make Disney […]

Cult movie legend and horror staple, John Carpenter reflects on his legacy.

Sifting through the insanity on the San Diego Comic-Con showroom floor can be hard, so Variety did the heavy lifting. Check out our highlights, from the “Star Wars” booth to the “Jurassic Park” Jeff Goldblum shrine — a long overdo addition.