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Aaron Sorkin Says It ‘Never Occurred’ to Him That Jesse Eisenberg Wouldn’t Play Mark Zuckerberg in ‘The Social Reckoning,’ Claims the Paycheck Was ...

Aaron Sorkin Says It ‘Never Occurred’ to Him That Jesse Eisenberg Wouldn’t Play Mark Zuckerberg in ‘The Social Reckoning,’ Claims the Paycheck Was ...

Before Jesse Eisenberg declined to step back into the world of Facebook as Mark Zuckerberg for Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning,” the director admitted “it never occurred” to him that the actor wouldn’t be on board with his 2026 follow-up to 2010’s “The Social Network,” in which Eisenberg portrayed the young tech billionaire. Speaking with […]
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The Hidden Bet Behind Peter Thiel's Career-Defining Decision

The Hidden Bet Behind Peter Thiel's Career-Defining Decision

More than just a financial risk, Peter Thiel's first investment in Facebook was a contrarian bet on the future of the internet that defined his career.
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Mark Zuckerberg's Early Mentorship Philosophy Revealed in 2005 Exchange with New Hire

Mark Zuckerberg's Early Mentorship Philosophy Revealed in 2005 Exchange with New Hire

Mark Zuckerberg's Early Mentorship Philosophy Revealed in 2005 Exchange with New Hire
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The New Yorker Coffee-Table Book Features Monica Lewinsky Cover

The New Yorker Coffee-Table Book Features Monica Lewinsky Cover

A new coffee-table book titled 'The New Yorker: From Cover to Cover,' authored by Françoise Mouly, the magazine's art director for over three decades, chronicles the history of The New Yorker's covers. The book, which is described as a joyful and extravagant history, includes a chapter dedicated to breaking news covers. Among these significant covers, the book features an illustration alluding to Monica Lewinsky, alongside other major historical events such as 9/11 and the O. J. Simpson trial. The book also highlights the contributions of various artists and includes an introduction by David Remnick, the magazine's editor.
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‘A Few Good Men’ on Broadway: Aaron Sorkin, Bradley Whitford and Team Behind Revival on Why It’s ’So Fucking Relevant’ in Trump Era

‘A Few Good Men’ on Broadway: Aaron Sorkin, Bradley Whitford and Team Behind Revival on Why It’s ’So Fucking Relevant’ in Trump Era

Aaron Sorkin never truly feels his scripts are finished. “They’re just confiscated,” he says. “There comes a time when someone says, ‘Pencils down.’” So when director Michael Arden proposed the first Broadway revival of “A Few Good Men,” Sorkin saw an opportunity. “The play needed another draft or two,” Sorkin says. It had been a […]
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Mark Zuckerberg Emphasizes Purpose and Connectivity Amidst Digital Age Challenges

Mark Zuckerberg Emphasizes Purpose and Connectivity Amidst Digital Age Challenges

Mark Zuckerberg Emphasizes Purpose and Connectivity Amidst Digital Age Challenges
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‘The Social Reckoning’ Soundtrack Features New Music From Composer Alexandre Desplat

‘The Social Reckoning’ Soundtrack Features New Music From Composer Alexandre Desplat

“The Social Reckoning” soundtrack, featuring music by composer Alexandre Desplat, is set to be released on Oct. 9. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film stars Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Bill Burr and Jeremy Strong. Strong takes on the role of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, succeeding Jesse Eisenberg, who led “The Social Network” […]
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Netflix Has Chased the Best Picture Oscar for Nearly a Decade. Can ‘La Bola Negra’ Finally Win It for the Streamer?

Netflix Has Chased the Best Picture Oscar for Nearly a Decade. Can ‘La Bola Negra’ Finally Win It for the Streamer?

Netflix is hunting for gold. The streaming giant has built Hollywood’s most expensive awards machine. The serial billboards on the Sunset Strip, the designer screening rooms and the elite tastemaker dinners have earned Netflix a decade of best picture nominations. What it doesn’t have is the big trophy. Is this the year that finally changes? […]
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Why October Is Such a Valuable Release Window for Horror Movies

Why October Is Such a Valuable Release Window for Horror Movies

Beyond the obvious Halloween connection, discover the strategic, psychological, and financial reasons why October is the undisputed king of horror movie releases.
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10 Animators to Watch on AI, Animation’s Future and Why the Human Hand Still Matters: ‘Nobody Else Has Your Point of View’

10 Animators to Watch on AI, Animation’s Future and Why the Human Hand Still Matters: ‘Nobody Else Has Your Point of View’

On the final day of the 10th annual SCAD AnimationFest in Atlanta, 10 animators and an Oscar-nominated director took the stage to talk about the future of their craft and why the human hand still matters. The 2026 class of 10 Animators to Watch, profiled in Variety’s New York issue, represents a broad cross-section of […]
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M.J. Bassett Directs Action Film 'Rogue' and Fantasy 'Solomon Kane', Contributes to TV Series 'Reacher'

M.J. Bassett Directs Action Film 'Rogue' and Fantasy 'Solomon Kane', Contributes to TV Series 'Reacher'

M.J. Bassett Directs Action Film 'Rogue' and Fantasy 'Solomon Kane', Contributes to TV Series 'Reacher'
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Jonathan Dueck Directs 'The Last Sect' and 'The Cradle,' Produces 'Just Business'

Jonathan Dueck Directs 'The Last Sect' and 'The Cradle,' Produces 'Just Business'

Jonathan Dueck Directs 'The Last Sect' and 'The Cradle,' Produces 'Just Business'