variety.comadded August 2026
Varietyby Ellise Shafer16d ago
The BFI London Film Festival has revealed the full lineup for its Industry Forum. Joining the previously announced Spotlight conversations with producers James Wilson and Pippa Harris, “Ink”...
Varietyby Alex Ritman16d ago
Brad Pitt underlined his credentials as a dog guy in San Sebastian on Wednesday, hailing the experience of working with his “Heart of the Beast” co-star, a German Shepherd called Uber.
Varietyby Marta Balaga16d ago
Finnish director Miia Tervo didn’t have to look far for the inspiration for her third feature “You Crazy Thing,” about Aino, a mental health nurse who’s preparing a performance with her patients...
Varietyby Ellise Shafer16d ago
White House officials are defending U.S. President Donald Trump‘s ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico, claiming that it does not violate the First Amendment.
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran16d ago
Singaporean director Ang Geck Geck Priscilla’s “Ah Girl” will open the sixth Jakarta Film Week, set for Oct.
Varietyby Alex Ritman17d ago
This year’s back-to-back phenomenon of “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” two low-budget horrors that have now earned in excess of $900 million globally, sparked a predictable frenzy in the industry as...
Varietyby Nvivarelli17d ago
The Middle East premiere of Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq’s timely drama “The Station” will open the revamped Doha Film Festival which will run Nov. 19–27 in the Qatari capital.
Varietyby Alex Ritman17d ago
Argonon, super-indie production group behind shows including “The Masked Singer U.K.,” has unveiled its biggest leadership changes since it was founded in 2011.
Varietyby Alisoncolleherman17d ago
In reviewing “Wonka’s Golden Ticket,” a competition series from Netflix loosely (and I mean loosely) based on Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” it’s tempting to simply copy and...
Varietyby Alisoncolleherman17d ago
“You have all the hallmarks of a world-class politician,” campaign manager Gwen (Lisa Gilroy) tells her client Matthew McConaughey (Matthew McConaughey).
Varietyby Leo Barraclough17d ago
Home to some of the Nordics’ hottest genre talents making waves at top international festivals – Hanna Bergholm and Ilja Rautsi whose respective “Nightborn” and “Red Snow” were snagged by Shudder –...
Varietyby Callum McLennan17d ago
In “The Woodworm” (“El Corquim”), the feature debut of Laura Obradors, a teenage girl’s search for an identity of her own runs up against the authority of her father, a successful artist in...
Varietyby Anna Marie de la Fuente17d ago
Of the five projects at the 9th Incubator program of the Madrid Film School (ECAM), Eire Cid’s debut feature “The Imaginary Kings” (“Los Reyes Imaginarios”) centers on the angst of male urban...
Varietyby Alex Ritman17d ago
Sister Group, Jane Featherstone and Elisabeth Murdoch‘s ever-growing transatlantic powerhouse, has entered the branded entertainment business by forging a strategic partnership with London-based...
Varietyby Payton Turkeltaub17d ago
It appears Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson will reunite once again on “Law & Order: SVU” — at least for an episode.
Varietyby Chris Willman17d ago
Dolly Parton‘s longtime manager has filed for a restraining order against her nephew, who until being fired a week ago was her head of security, alleging that the family member is engaged in a...
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran17d ago
Seattle’s Tasveer Film Festival & Market has unveiled its 21st edition lineup: 136 films from 16 countries screening Oct.
Varietyby Wcinkala17d ago
Variety has announced the presenters for this year’s Power of Women event on Wednesday, Sept. 23 in Beverly Hills.
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran17d ago
A new impact fund backing creators from the Global South launched at the recently concluded first edition of the Toronto Film Festival market, with a model built around getting films in front of...
Varietyby Payton Turkeltaub17d ago
“Looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular has shared his first video on social media since news circulated Monday that the online personality had been charged with rape and drugging in Massachusetts.
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