‘The Truffle Hunters’ Directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw Look for the Perfect Wine in ‘Burgundy’: ‘A Great Glass of Wine Changes How You Perceive the World’
Varietyby Marta Balaga·4 Sept 2026
“The Truffle Hunters” directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw look for the perfect wine in their new doc “Burgundy.” So do their characters, from winemakers to sommeliers and wine critic...
Oasis Documentary Directors on Filming the Brothers’ First Reunion in 15 Years and Why There Wasn’t Much Emotion in the Room: ‘It’s the Gallaghers, It’s Not ‘Dawson’s Creek”
Varietyby Alex Ritman·4 Sept 2026
Liam and Noel Gallagher, to perhaps nobody’s surprise, aren’t ones for getting teary-eyed, even when reconciling after well over a decade apart.
Édgar Ramírez and Nahuel Pérez Biscayart to Star in ‘Land of the Savages’ by Venice-Winning ‘Blanquita’ Director Fernando Guzzoni
Varietyby Rafa Sales Ross·4 Sept 2026
Four years after “Blanquita” won the Silver Lion for best screenplay, Chilean director Fernando Guzzoni returns to Venice.
‘Everest: The Other Side’ Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin Talk Grief, Loss and Their Most Personal Film Yet: ‘You Don’t Get to Choose Your Calling’
Varietyby Marta Balaga·4 Sept 2026
“Free Solo” directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin return with their most personal film to date.
Rodrigo Moreno and Santiago Mitre AD Felipe Solari Yrigoyen Set to Make Directorial Debut With ‘The Amateurs’
Varietyby Rafa Sales Ross·4 Sept 2026
Over the last decade, Felipe Solari Yrigoyen has worked as an assistant director to some of the most lauded filmmakers in South America.
‘Jupiter’ Director Alexandre Smia on Making a Nuclear Thriller That Suddenly Feels Terrifyingly Real: ‘We’ve Entered the Third Nuclear Age’
Varietyby Elskes·4 Sept 2026
When Alexandre Smia began writing “Jupiter,” his gripping feature directing debut about a newly elected French president confronted with the possibility of nuclear war with Russia, Joe Biden was...
‘Dogs’ Director Bogdan Mirică to Take a Stab at Creator Economy With Biting Comedy ‘Magnum Opus’: ‘We’ve Taken It Too Far’
Varietyby Rafa Sales Ross·4 Sept 2026
Romanian director Bogdan Mirică lives a life intricately connected to screens. He has directed two feature films, including the award-winning “Dogs,” as well as majorly popular television shows...
‘Pamfir’ Helmer Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk Realized His Kyiv Apartment ‘Could Be Bombed Any Day,’ So He Remortgaged It to Fund ‘Something Strange Happened to Me’
Varietyby Rafa Sales Ross·4 Sept 2026
In February of 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine and started the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II, director Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk feared for his life and held even more...
Cédric Kahn on Immersing Himself in an Adolescent Psychiatric Ward for His Venice Competition Film ‘A Place to Heal’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Elskes·4 Sept 2026
Actor-turned-filmmaker Cédric Kahn has been wanting to make a movie about psychiatry for years. But when he finally found his way into the subject with “A Place to Heal,” he decided to turn away...
Online Gaming Drives the Search for a Missing Roommate in Dong Jie’s Venice Critics’ Week Debut ‘Zoom In, Zoom Out,’ Clip Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran·4 Sept 2026
A disappearance is the engine of Dong Jie‘s debut feature “Zoom In, Zoom Out,” but the Chinese director is less interested in the mystery of where his character has gone than in what his absence...
Venice Market Chief Pascal Diot Says He’s Not Affected by New Toronto Market: ‘Not What the Industry Wants Now’
Varietyby Nvivarelli·4 Sept 2026
Venice’s informal indie market, the Venice Production Bridge, kicked off Sept. 4 with some 4,000 film industry executives — almost half of which are producers — in attendance on the Lido, where 37...
‘Monsters of God’ Finale Twist: The Final Boss and Rogue Special Agent
Varietyby Marlow Stern·4 Sept 2026
The finale of “Monsters of God,” a five-part docuseries from “Tiger King” creator Eric Goode exploring the exotic reptile smuggling trade, is an eye-opener.
Pablo Torre Sounds Off on the NBA’s Historic Ruling Against the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and ESPN — and Teases His Next Big Sports Investigation
Varietyby Marlow Stern·4 Sept 2026
Pablo Torre is feeling vindicated — sort of. Back in July, Variety spoke with the trailblazing sports journalist about “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” his engrossing podcast, a mélange of chat show and...
‘Marriagetoxin’ Creators Joumyaku and Yoda Mizuki Tease Season 2: ‘There Is Plenty of Cool Action We Want You to See’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran·4 Sept 2026
A master assassin’s toughest job isn’t a kill order. It’s finding a wife. That premise carried “Marriagetoxin” from a running Shonen Jump+ series into one of the standout anime of Spring 2026, and...
Beyoncé Releases ‘B’Day 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition’ Featuring Unreleased Songs, Collaborations With Selena and Maluma
Varietyby Steven J. Horowitz·3 Sept 2026
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of her sophomore album, Beyoncé has released a remastered version of “B’Day” featuring Spanish recordings, previously released bonus tracks, and a few unheard...
International Oscar Submissions: Romania, South Korea, Chile, Germany and More Join the List
Varietyby Pat Saperstein·3 Sept 2026
The campaigns for the Oscar for international feature film are gaining momentum, with final submissions due by Oct. 1. The Oscars shortlists will be revealed on Dec.
Miley Cyrus Leads a Steamy Dance Floor Revolution With New Single and Video for ‘Bass Persuades’
Varietyby Steven J. Horowitz·3 Sept 2026
Miley Cyrus is setting off her new era with the release of the single and video for “Bass Persuades,” the title track off her upcoming 10th album.
Leslie Odom, Jr. and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Join Storm Reid in Teyana Taylor’s Directorial Debut ‘Get Lite’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Angelique Jackson·3 Sept 2026
Golden Globe winner and Oscar and Grammy nominee Teyana Taylor is assembling an all-star cast for her feature directorial debut, “Get Lite,” starring Storm Reid and NFL rookie-turned-actor Ceyair...
Jane Fonda on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Trump and Tech Bros’ Desire for Longevity ‘While They’re Killing the Rest of Us’
Varietyby Nvivarelli·3 Sept 2026
A feisty Jane Fonda on Thursday spoke out about her opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, her aversion to Donald Trump, and the eerie desire that “tech bros, oligarchs and billionaires”...
Gloria Steinem’s Farewell Interview to Stream on Netflix
Varietyby Varietyschneider·3 Sept 2026
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem is the third subject to now appear on Netflix’s “Famous Last Words,” the series that banks interviews with notable figures meant to be shared only after their death.
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