English

Science and Technology at variety.com

Today News

15

Universal Music and Spotify Announce Vague ‘Expansion of Strategic Relationship’ That Probably Signals a Unified Effort Against TikTok

variety.com

Universal Music Group and Spotify — the world’s largest music company and the world’s largest paid music-subscription service — have unveiled an expansion of their “strategic relationship” in an announcement that has very few details but…

Wednesday, Mar 27

17

‘Metal: Hellsinger’ Video Game to Release VR Version With Original Score

variety.com

A VR version of hit rhythmic shooter “Metal: Hellsinger” will launch this year. The new edition of the 2022 Funcom-published title will feature original voice actors Troy Baker as Paz, Jennifer Hale as the Red Judge, and Amelia Tyler as…

Tuesday, Mar 26

23

Rostrum Records President Erika Montes on the Indie Label’s New Chapter: ‘If We Can Build, Let’s Build’

variety.com

Rostrum Records, the Los Angles-based, Pittsburgh-born indie label that helped launch the careers of stars Wiz Khalifa and the late Mac Miller, is experiencing a rebirth. The imprint has had a strong run since its founding in 2003. In…

22

Parachute’s Best Homeware Is Up to 75% Off Right Now

variety.com

If you’ve bought from Parachute before and receive their nearly daily newsletters in your inbox, then you already know what I’m going to tell you: the luxe bedding and home accessories brand is putting on a Warehouse Sale in celebration of…

19

AXS TV and HDNet Movies Tap Fox and Warner Bros. Alum Greg Drebin as Head of Content and Marketing

variety.com

AXS TV and HDNet Movies have tapped studio veteran Greg Drebin to serve as head of content and marketing for the channels owned by Anthem Sports & Entertainment. Drebin will take the reins of the company that is in the midst of a…

18

UTA Hires Eric Iverson, Formerly CAA’s Top Technology Exec, as CTO

variety.com

UTA announced Eric Iverson as chief technology officer, where he will lead information-technology strategy — joining the company as artificial intelligence and other tech developments are threatening to disrupt the industry. Most recently,…

Monday, Mar 25

A ‘Euphoria’ Video Game Would Be a Big Hit With New TV-to-Gaming ‘Switcher’ Audience, Fandom Study Finds

variety.com

A video game based on HBO’s dark teen drama “Euphoria” is a key suggestion from this year’s edition of Fandom’s Inside Entertainment study, which highlights the “entertainment and gaming tug of war.” Per the user-contented-centric…

Saturday, Mar 23

19

‘3 Body Problem’ Production Designer on Building Ancient Mongolia, a Medieval Cathedral and VR Headsets

variety.com

“3 Body Problem” production designer Deborah Riley is no stranger to creating epic environments — she won four consecutive Emmys for her work on “Game of Thrones.” Netflix’s new series reunites Riley with creators David Benioff and D.B…

Friday, Mar 22

21

Apple’s AirPods Max Headphones Are Marked Down to Lowest Price Since Black Friday

variety.com

Apple may be best-known for its latest AirPods earbuds, but more and more people are catching onto the brand’s AirPods Max headphones as well. Beloved by stars like Bella Hadid, Timothée Chalamet and the girls from Blackpink, the AirPods…

18

The Best Amazon Big Spring Sales on Home Entertainment: Record Players, Projectors, Smart TVs and More

variety.com

Movie night just got a major glow-up. With Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which runs from Mar. 21-25, the retailer already released dozens of unbeatable sales on everything from projectors and TV sets, to sound bars and speakers, that will make…

16

These VIZIO Smart TVs Are Made For Every Type of Home

variety.com

When it comes to purchasing a new television, there are a few questions to ask yourself before beginning the quest: will this be the main TV in the house, or a secondary screen? What types of shows and movies do you plan on watching? Do…

‘Princess Peach: Showtime!’ Is Available for Nintendo Switch: Here’s How to Get a Copy of the Video Game Online

variety.com

After nearly 20 years, Princess Peach is back in the spotlight. Nintendo just dropped “Princess Peach: Showtime!” for the Nintendo Switch. This marks the first time the princess was leading her own game since the release of “Super Princess…

15

The Best Fitness Gifts in 2024: From a Theragun Mini to a Nutribullet Pro

variety.com

You can’t buy your way into becoming a fitness fanatic — or in other words, the breed of person who wakes up at 6 a.m to cram a workout in before work — but there are certain products that can help maintain a healthy, fitness-forward…

14

ABC News and Nat Geo Partner to Produce 2-Hour Live Special ‘Eclipse Across America’ on April 8

variety.com

ABC News and Nat Geo will cover next month’s total solar eclipse via a live two-hour special on Monday, April 8, that will run across several Disney linear and streaming outlets. “Eclipse Across America” is set to be simulcast that…

02

‘Close to You’ Review: Elliot Page Makes an Affecting Big-Screen Return in a Fragile Homecoming Drama

variety.com

“Close to You” marks a reintroduction for Elliot Page, a screen presence at once warmly familiar and sharply redefined, finally established on his own terms. In his first film role since coming out as a trans man, the actor has evidently…

Thursday, Mar 21

19

Reddit IPO: Shares Pop 48% in First Day of Trading, Internet Company Nets $519 Million

variety.com

UPDATED: Investors rallied around Reddit’s initial public offering Thursday, driving up the discussion-forum company’s stock price 48% in its market debut. Through the IPO — expected to be among the biggest tech stock offerings of the year…

16

Max to Launch in First European Countries in May Ahead of Olympics; Unveils Basic Ad Plan and Sports Add-On

variety.com

In one of the most anticipated keynotes at Series Mania Festival, JB Perrette, president/CEO of global streaming and games at Warner Bros. Discovery, dropped the launch date for Max across the first 20 European countries on May 21. The…

Wednesday, Mar 20

21

The Nintendo Switch Console Is the Cheapest It’s Been All Year

variety.com

The Nintendo Switch has seen its first significant price drop of the year, just in time for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The highly-coveted console is now available on Amazon for $274.99, about $25 cheaper than the $300 price tag it’s…

Xbox Series X Deal: The Console Is Discounted For Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

variety.com

For the spring, gamers are in for a treat because the Xbox Series X console is marked down at Walmart. The retailer has the carbon black 1TB version of the console available for $449, $50 less than its retail price — which is a 10% savings…

20

Sony’s Bestselling Noise Cancelling Headphones Are $100 Off Right Now

variety.com

Amazon continues to have some of the best deals on tech, especially in the audio department. And the behemoth retailer isn’t holding back for their annual Big Spring Sale, running from March 20-25. Case in point: Sony’s noise-cancelling…

Epic’s ‘Fortnite’ to Allow Players to Build and Profit From Their Own ‘Official’ Lego Island Games

variety.com

Epic Games’ “Fortnite” will now allow creators to build their own Lego Islands in the game using Lego templates, props, consumables and items. There are four different templates currently available to get players started using Unreal…

19

Amazon’s Spring Sale Discounts Its Lightest, Smallest Kindle to Just $99

variety.com

Amazon’s Kindle E-Reader has long been a preferred mode of reading for both eco-conscious folks and travelers and commuters alike. With its ink-free and paper-free design, the portable tablet has made it easy to take your reading on the go…

18

Beats’ Wireless Headphones Are Down to $169 – Their Lowest Price Ever

variety.com

Amazon is churning out unbeatable deals on their site this week as part of their first-ever “Big Spring Sale.” One of the best deals we’ve scoped out this week? The Beats Studio 3 Wireless Headphones, which are more than half off right now…

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick Is Down to Its Lowest Price Ever As Part of Retailer’s Annual Spring Sale

variety.com

It might be a few more months until Prime Day but Amazon’s best tech deals apparently roll in all year long, including for this year’s Big Spring Sale, which runs from today, March 20 through March 25. Waiting all year to upgrade your…

Anonymous Content Brazil Adapting Raphael Montes’ ‘Perfect Days’ for TV (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com

Anonymous Content Brazil, a CAA-backed partnership between São Paulo-based RT Features and Anonymous Content, has kicked off production on its first scripted project, a TV adaptation of Raphael Montes’ bestseller “Perfect Days” for Globo…

17

ViX, TelevisaUnivision’s Streaming Platform, Launches First Original Shows for 2024 (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com

TelevisaUnivision’s streaming platform ViX is firing up six new original shows during the first quarter of the year, including a comedy feature with Spain’s The Mediapro Studio. “From hilarious comedies to impactful reality shows and…

15

A Surprising Number of Consumers Believe AI Could Make Better Shows, Movies Than Human Creators

variety.com

Many in Hollywood have expressed fears that generative artificial-intelligence technology will create massive disruption in the industry, including the potential loss of jobs. New survey results won’t do anything to assuage those concerns:…

13

Elliot Page Boards New Canvas VR Adaptation of Hugh Ryan’s ‘When Brooklyn Was Queer’ (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com

Elliot Page has boarded XR entertainment studio New Canvas’ virtual reality-based series inspired by Hugh Ryan’s acclaimed book, “When Brooklyn Was Queer,” as an executive producer. The series dives into LGBTQ history from the mid-1850s to…

03

Australian TV Veterans Launch Lantern Pictures to Implant Creative Showrunner System Down Under

variety.com

A trio of seasoned Australian television industry figures are launching a new production company, Lantern Pictures. They aim to produce a slate of independent TV content and to help implant the U.S. system of creative showrunners into the…

Tuesday, Mar 19

20

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s ‘Anyone but You’ Sets Netflix Streaming Date

variety.com

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s romantic comedy “Anyone but You” will soon be streaming on Netflix. Originally released around last Christmas, “Anyone but You” will be available on Netflix on April 23, the company announced Tuesday. The…