Na Hong-Jin, Lav Diaz, Bertrand Mandico, Rintaro Headline Busan Master Class Lineup
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran·11 Sept 2026
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled the lineup for its Master Class, Cine Class and Special Talk programs.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Pulled TV Interview With James Talarico Drops on YouTube as Texas Senate Candidate Says: ‘They’re Worried We’re Going to Win This Race’
Varietyby Ethan Shanfeld·11 Sept 2026
Jimmy Kimmel turned to YouTube on Thursday night to house his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico — in light of fears that the FCC would punish ABC stations for running...
CBS Files Motion to Dismiss Former ‘Matlock’ Writer’s Lawsuit Alleging Racist, Sexist Comments: ‘We Stand Firmly Behind Our Producers’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Varietyschneider·11 Sept 2026
CBS Studios has filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court under the anti-SLAPP statute to strike a lawsuit filed earlier this summer by former “Matlock” writer John Lowe.
TIFF Opens With Siân Heder’s Crowd-Pleasing ‘Being Heumann’ — and Apple Has Its Next Oscar Contender
Varietyby Clayton Davis·11 Sept 2026
“Being Heumann” opens on a New York sidewalk that doesn’t allow Judy Heumann to climb it. There’s no curb cut or ramp. Just a woman and her wheelchair.
‘Being Heumann’ Review: Siân Heder’s First Film Since ‘CODA’ Is a Bold and Stirring Dramatization of the Protest That Launched the Disabled-Rights Revolution
Varietyby Owen Gleiberman·11 Sept 2026
There’s a quality that liberal social-protest dramas tend to have in common. They’re usually about revolutionary moments we’re come through and are on the other side of, so they can encourage the...
Oscar Predictions 2027: Telluride Reshapes the Best Picture Race as TIFF Lines Up Its Crowd-Pleasers
Varietyby Clayton Davis·11 Sept 2026
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and...
‘Burgundy’ Review: An Attractive, Light-Bodied Wine Doc With a Good Nose but No Legs
Varietyby Jessica Kiang·11 Sept 2026
“Everything that follows is true. Exactly as we dreamed it,” reads the opening title of “Burgundy,” from award-winning documentary duo Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw, with an almost legible...
‘Stuffed’ Review: Jodie Comer and Harry Melling Sing the Body Eccentric in an Odd, and Oddly Touching, Taxidermy Musical
Varietyby Guy Lodge·11 Sept 2026
It’s a somewhat telling coincidence that “Stuffed,” a very peculiar new vehicle for Jodie Comer, is premiering at the same edition of Toronto as “Prima Facie,” the film adaptation of the stage hit...
Dan Schneider Loses ‘Quiet on Set’ Defamation Suit on Appeal
Varietyby Gmaddaus·10 Sept 2026
The producers of the documentary series “Quiet on Set” have prevailed in a lawsuit brought by former Nickelodeon showrunner Dan Schneider, who claimed that the show implied that he was a child sex...
Netflix Taps ‘Friday Night Lights’ Director Peter Berg for NFL Gameday Openers, the First Narrated by Kyle Chandler
Varietyby Todd Spangler·10 Sept 2026
Peter Berg is directing the show opens for all four of Netflix‘s NFL gameday livestreams this season — and for the first one, debuting Thursday, he drafted Kyle Chandler, star of the “Friday Night...
Steve Carell Almost Played ‘The Office’ Creator Greg Daniels’ Dad in Biopic About the 1968 Olympics
Varietyby Marcmalkin·10 Sept 2026
Steve Carell and writer Greg Daniels got so close while making “The Office,” they became like family.
James Talarico Blasts ‘Government Censorship’ After ABC Pulls His Jimmy Kimmel Interview Over FCC Concerns: ‘Dangerous Form of Cancel Culture’
Varietyby Ethan Shanfeld·10 Sept 2026
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate running for senator in Texas, has spoken out after ABC pulled his sit-down with Jimmy Kimmel over FCC concerns.
The Legend of Patricia Summersett’s ‘Zelda’: Voice Actress Behind Nintendo’s Iconic Princess on Franchise’s 40th Anniversary, Upcoming Live-Action Movie
Varietyby Jennifer Maas·10 Sept 2026
“The Legend of Zelda” turns 40 this year, but the titular princess at the center of the franchise doesn’t look a day over whatever ethereal age the Nintendo video game franchise needs her to be for...
‘The Fix’ Film Review: Ex-CIA Operatives Try To Rescue an Iranian Dissident in a Polished but Uneven Action Thriller
Varietyby Dharv2014·10 Sept 2026
Having been shot well before the current U.S.-Iran conflict commenced lends “The Fix” a somewhat anachronistic air, albeit one that sits comfortably enough between its other fuzzy points of...
Taylor Swift to Attend CMA Awards for First Time in 10 Years After ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ Nomination, Further Cementing Her Country Comeback
Varietyby Chris Willman·10 Sept 2026
In most cases, Taylor Swift leaves a little bit of suspense in the air as to whether she’ll attend one of the many awards shows where she is nominated. Not this time.
T-Mobile’s New Deal Offers a Free Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Phone and Additional Entertainment Perks
Varietyby Tim Chan·10 Sept 2026
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Peacock Orders ‘Before I Let Go’ Based on Kennedy Ryan Novel From Malcolm D. Lee, Attica Locke, Tembi Locke
Varietyby Joseph Otterson·10 Sept 2026
Peacock has given a series order to “Before I Let Go,” based on the Kennedy Ryan novel of the same name. Ryan and Malcolm D.
‘Under the Volcano’ Director Damian Kocur Takes on Contemporary Poland, Stereotypes and Historical Trauma in ‘La Manche’ as Oma Inge Film and Les Contes Modernes Come on Board (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Marta Balaga·10 Sept 2026
Polish director Damian Kocur is ready for “La Manche.” Presented at the Venice Production Bridge and produced by Kijora Film, the film will be co-produced by Germany’s Oma Inge Film and France’s...
Tom Hardy Reunites With Helen Mirren at ‘Mobland’ Premiere as Guy Ritchie Says: ‘It’s Been Nothing Other Than a Pleasure to Work With These Monsters of Creativity’
Varietyby K.J. Yossman·10 Sept 2026
After plenty of behind-the-scenes drama on Paramount+ hit “MobLand,” which saw Tom Hardy almost booted off the series, the cast and creatives reunited for the premiere of Season 2 in London...
Jack Innanen on Paul Baker’s ‘Adults’ Season 2 Arc and Wanting a Season 3 Halloween Episode
Varietyby Mya Copeland·10 Sept 2026
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from Season 2 of “Adults” now streaming on Hulu. It’s Season 2, Paul Baker; we’re doing a classic sitcom.
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