‘Michael’ Sequel to Get $31 Million in California Tax Credits
Varietyby Gmaddaus1d ago
California taxpayers will help underwrite the “Michael” sequel from Lionsgate, with $30.8 million in state tax incentives going toward the production.
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top 12%Ben Affleck Explains It All: Artists Equity, the Death of Movie Stars and the Dilemma With Comic Book Movies
Varietyby William Earl1d ago
At the offices of Artists Equity, the full-service content company founded four years ago by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Batman is the doorman.
MK2 Films Acquires Dardenne Brothers, Archipel 35 Film Library to Expand Its Heritage Footprint (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Elskes1d ago
Mk2 Films is expanding its prestigious film library with the acquisition of Denis Freyd’s production company Archipel 35, as well as movies by two-time Palme d’Or-winning directors Jean-Pierre and...
Wall Street Skittish on Skydance as Stock Drops Further Post-Merger
Varietyby Corbin Bolies1d ago
It’s day two of David Ellison‘s Skydance Corp. merger gamble, and so far Wall Street isn’t eager to bet on it.
ATX TV Festival Sets ‘Sweet 16’ Theme for 2027 Lineup With ‘Revenge’ Reunion, ‘Freaks and Geeks’ Pilot Reading
Varietyby Emily Longeretta1d ago
ATX TV Festival is sharing a first look at its 2027 lineup. Set for June 3-6 in Austin, Texas, the television festival will be celebrating its 16th season with a special “Sweet 16” theme, which...
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Announce ‘I Love Rock ‘N Roll’ Anniversary Edition, Including Previously Unreleased ‘Shadow Album’
Varietyby Jem Aswad1d ago
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett and the Blackhearts have announced the release of “I Love Rock ‘N Roll + The Shadow Album,” a limited edition collection celebrating the legendary album’s 45 th...
Glen Powell Is Staying Quiet on Politics Because ‘I Do Not Like the Discourse,’ Says ‘Running Man’ Flopped After Paramount Laid Off ‘Entire Marketing Department’
Varietyby Zack Sharf1d ago
Glen Powell is the latest Hollywood heavyweight to express a disinterest in talking about politics in press interviews.
Lego’s ‘Heartlake the Musical’ Heads to Peacock in the U.S., Tencent in China Amid Global Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby K.J. Yossman1d ago
Lego’s first live-action musical feature, “Lego Friends: Heartlake the Musical” is set to premiere on streamers across the globe as well as Lego’s YouTube channel.
‘Mami Wata’ Director C.J. Obasi, ‘Khartoum’ Filmmaker Ibrahim Ahmad and More Take New Projects to Durban FilmMart’s Co-Production Forum
Varietyby Postcardjunky1d ago
The 17th Durban FilmMart kicks off Oct. 9 with a stacked, four-day program of talks, panels, think tanks and conversations that will spotlight some of the challenges and opportunities for the...
Prime Video’s ‘Carrie’ Is a Superb Reimagining of the Classic Horror Tale: TV Review
Varietyby Aramide Tinubu1d ago
Based on Stephen King’s debut novel and adapted for TV by horror connoisseur Mike Flanagan, Prime Video’s “Carrie” is a captivating reimagining of the oft-told story.
‘The Social Reckoning’ Review: Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ Follow-Up Is Missing More Than Just David Fincher
Varietyby Guy Lodge1d ago
Prior to its 2010 release, a much-held suspicion about “The Social Network” was that it was too soon for a film about Facebook. In a way, it was.
These Lego Sets Are All Up to 40% Off on Amazon for Prime Big Deals Day
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Fremantle’s Mipcom Lineup: ‘Baywatch,’ Matthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy in ‘You Are Here,’ Impactful Non-Fiction and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby John Hopewell1d ago
Galvanized by the weighty sales and deal prospects on its “Baywatch” reboot, Fremantle is set to hit the Croisette with a powerhouse lineup as it drives ever more into “mainstream escapism...
Bestseller ‘The Story of Marceau Miller’ Adaptation Set for Mipcom via France TV Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Emeza8051d ago
France TV Distribution has picked up “The Story of Marceau Miller,” a new series based on the international bestseller by Marceau Miller — a pseudonymous author who may or may not be the man at the...
‘In the Shadows’ Producers to Self-Release British Boxing Biopic Following Collapse of U.K. Distributor True Brit Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Alex Ritman1d ago
The producers of upcoming British boxing biopic “In the Shadow” have successfully staged a last-minute rescue mission to save their film after its U.K.
‘Line of Duty’ Creator Jed Mercurio Submits ‘Doctor Who’ Bid to BBC
Varietyby K.J. Yossman1d ago
“Line of Duty” creator Jed Mercurio has thrown his fedora in the ring to reboot the “Doctor Who” franchise.
Killer Films Boards Ray Panthaki’s Directorial Debut ‘In Starland’ as Feature Lands Tallinn World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Alex Ritman1d ago
“In Starland,” the directorial debut of British star Ray Panthaki and led by “Sing Sing” breakout Clarence Maclin, has been backed by some of the indie film world’s leading lights.
‘First Christmas’ Actors Mark Addy, Yasmin Al-Khudhairi Join Table Read to Build Momentum for British Indie Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Leo Barraclough1d ago
Mark Addy, known for “The Full Monty” and “Game of Thrones,” and “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’s” Yasmin Al-Khudhairi joined other cast members from upcoming British feature “First Christmas” in a...
Prime Day Blu-ray Deals Include 50% Discounts on Dozens of Films and Boxed Sets: ‘Boogie Nights, ‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘The Sopranos’ and More
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Saoirse Ronan Responds to James Bond Rumors About Husband Jack Lowden: ‘Not Really a Subject That’s Coming Up in Our House’
Varietyby K.J. Yossman1d ago
Saoirse Ronan has given some insight into how her husband, “Slow Horses” actor Jack Lowden, is handling rumors that he’s in the running to play James Bond.