Ruben Östlund’s Plattform Produktion Boards Jessica Hausner’s Satirical Drama ‘Toxic’ Ahead of Venice Gap-Financing Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Postcardjunky·2 Sept 2026
Ruben Östlund’s Plattform Produktion has joined “Toxic,” the forthcoming satirical workplace drama from “Club Zero” director Jessica Hausner, which is among the projects being pitched during the...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Stays in Full Swing Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘The Odyssey’ Continues Voyage
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran·2 Sept 2026
Sony’s superhero blockbuster “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” held the top position at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a fifth consecutive weekend, generating £2.7 million ($3.7 million).
‘Wildwood’ and ‘Ray Gunn’ to World Premiere at London Film Festival as ‘Ink,’ ‘Club Kid,’ ‘Bunker,’ ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘Wild Horse Nine’ and More Join Lineup
Varietyby Alex Ritman·2 Sept 2026
The 70th BFI London Film Festival has unveiled its full lineup of movies, with the U.K.’s biggest film event bringing together some of the year’s most talked about festival favorites, many features...
Cartoon Forum Unveils Tribute Nominees, Introduces New Sustainability Award Ahead of 2026 Edition
Varietyby Kevin Giraud·2 Sept 2026
12 days before its grand opening, Cartoon Forum, Europe’s main co-production forum for animated TV series, has unveiled its 2026 Tribute nominees.
The Life of Gerda Taro, the First Female Photojournalist to Be Killed on the Battlefield, Captured in Venice’s ‘The Girl With the Leica’
Varietyby Leo Barraclough·2 Sept 2026
Gerda Taro was only 26 when she became the first female photojournalist to be killed on the battlefield. It would be decades before her true contribution to the artform was acknowledged.
‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Tops as China’s Summer Box Office Hits $1.86 Billion
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran·2 Sept 2026
“Kung Fu Soccer,” directed by Stephen Chow, topped China’s 2026 summer box office with RMB2.315 billion ($344.4 million), as the overall summer season reached RMB12.498 billion ($1.86 billion), up...
Trisha Krishnan Toplines Panorama Studios’ First Tamil Film, a Psychological Horror Shot in London (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran·2 Sept 2026
Indian star Trisha Krishnan is leading Panorama Studios‘ first Tamil-language production, a psychological horror directed by Raja Krishna Menon.
Martin Scorsese Mentee Celina Murga Preps Next Pic, ‘The Rehearsals’
Varietyby Anna Marie de la Fuente·2 Sept 2026
Among the 15 projects participating in the upcoming San Sebastián Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum is “The Rehearsals” (“Los Ensayos”) by Argentina’s Celina Murga, best known for her Martin...
Hyun Bin and Woo Do-hwan Turn Against Each Other in Hulu and Disney+’s ‘Made in Korea’ Season 2
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran·2 Sept 2026
At a some KRW70 billion ($51 million) across two seasons, “Made in Korea” ranks among the most expensive K-dramas ever made. Season 2 premieres six episodes on Hulu and Disney+ Sept.
‘The Runner’ Review: Gal Gadot Is a Mother on a Rescue Mission in an Energetic but Uninspired Amazon Thriller
Varietyby Dharv2014·2 Sept 2026
A frantic journey across London on foot provides a lot of exercise for Gal Gadot, but not much reward for viewers, in “The Runner.” Hardly the first thriller centering on an exceptionally...
Victor Miller, ‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter, Dies at 86
Varietyby Jack Dunn·2 Sept 2026
Victor Miller, the screenwriter behind the horror classic “Friday the 13th,” died on Monday in Alameda, Calif. He was 86. Miller’s death was confirmed to Variety by his son, Ian.
David Byrne Returns to Oscar Race With Original Song for Elon Musk Documentary ‘Musk’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Clayton Davis·2 Sept 2026
David Byrne wrote a song about the world’s richest man. The Talking Heads frontman wrote and performed an original song for “Musk,” Alex Gibney‘s sprawling documentary reckoning with Elon Musk...
DreamWorks Remote Workers Ratify First Union Agreement With the Animation Guild
Varietyby Jazztangcay·1 Sept 2026
Remote workers at DreamWorks Animation have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The agreement was ratified on Aug.
Melissa Leo Joins Will Smith in Amazon MGM and Miramax Action-Thriller ‘Supermax’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Angelique Jackson·1 Sept 2026
Oscar and Emmy winner Melissa Leo has joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax’s action-thriller “Supermax,” starring Will Smith.
Ariana Grande Tears Up as She Ends ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Tour Ahead of Step Back From Visibility: ‘I Have Loved Every Minute of This’
Varietyby Steven J. Horowitz·1 Sept 2026
Ariana Grande took a moment during the final show of her “Eternal Sunshine” tour to thank the audience at London’s O2 Arena, sharing how it’s been an “extraordinary experience” across her 41 shows.
‘VIII: Awakening’ Wraps Production in Beijing, Marking KC Global Media Asia’s First China Original (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran·1 Sept 2026
Production has wrapped in Beijing on “VIII: Awakening,” KC Global Media Asia’s fantasy adventure drama reimagining a classic Chinese mythology legend for modern audiences.
Andrew Garfield Renews Calls for a Gay Spider-Man, 13 Years After Asking ‘Why Can’t He Be Into Boys?’
Varietyby Zack Sharf·1 Sept 2026
Andrew Garfield is reflecting on his viral interview from 2013 in which he questioned why there had not yet been a gay Spider-Man.
Variety and Utopai Studios to Host Future in Focus Conversations at TIFF
Varietyby Kathryn Aurelio·1 Sept 2026
Variety Future in Focus, presented by Utopai Studios, will bring together leading filmmakers and creative voices at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Tony Romo Suggests He’d Like to Return to CBS’ NFL Coverage After No Contest Plea
Varietyby Brian Steinberg·1 Sept 2026
Tony Romo has analyzed plays for CBS Sports since 2017. Now he’s considering a new one, in which he hopes the network allows him to return following a run-in with the law.
Producer Urged Trump to Back U.S. Film Incentive Citing Prospect of Shooting Richard Nixon Biopic Overseas
Varietyby Todd Spangler·1 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump came away from a meeting with actor Jon Voight and two Hollywood producers very supportive of a federal tax incentive for film and TV productions.
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