A federal appeals court ordered a new trial in the class-action lawsuit against the NFL to determine how much the league must pay in financial damages to affected subscribers of its Sunday Ticket out-of-market games package. On Friday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling Friday that a district court judge erred in […]
I will never claim to be a true Shakespeare buff, save for having read plays like “Romeo & Juliet” or “Julius Caesar” in school many years ago. But ever since I learned of the death of Sir Patrick Stewart, a line from “Hamlet” has been at the forefront of my mind. “He was a man, […]
Tony Gilroy had the speech ready on his way to meet Pedro Pascal. He was rehearsing it in the car on the way to lunch. Oscar Isaac was out of “Behemoth!,” lost to what Gilroy calls “a traffic jam between ‘Frankenstein’ and awards,” and the writer-director had already pushed the start date as far as […]
Elie Saab, the luxury fashion house behind some of Hollywood’s most memorable red carpet looks, is bringing its signature glamour to H&M at a fraction of its usual price. The Lebanese designer, whose creations have been worn by Beyoncé, Zendaya, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez, has teamed up with the Swedish retailer on […]
A film festival selection or rejection is not necessarily a verdict on a film’s quality. For programmers sorting through hundreds or even thousands of submissions, the decision can depend on everything from the balance of a lineup to the audience for which they are programming. That issue was at the center of “Film Festivals Decoded: […]
When veteran producer John Morayniss hung out his shingle as Blink49 Studios five years ago, he knew the company’s work would be markedly different from his past experiences at Alliance Atlantis and Entertainment One. But Morayniss had no idea how dramatically the industry would shape-shift in ways that suited his young and nimble operation. “When […]
“Long’s Long Lost & Mini Mart” was a short film that won a big amount of prize money for its creator. Director Julian Doan took home a $100,000 first-place prize at the Ripcord Halloween Film Festival, the largest amount ever awarded at a short film festival. Jurors included Tim Miller (“Deadpool”), Jean Lauer (Fantastic Fest), […]
Variety is proud to announce the return of Doc Dreams NYC Live, its marquee event dedicated to honoring the art of documentary filmmaking, on Nov. 9 in New York City. Following a successful debut in 2024, Doc Dreams will once again bring together acclaimed filmmakers, storytellers and thought leaders for a day of conversations celebrating […]
When HBO released the first-look image of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series, it became immediately clear that the show was going for something different. Unlike Alan Rickman’s Snape, Essiedu sports shoulder-length dreadlocks and a more gothic look, swapping the character’s signature buttoned-up robes for a zip-up leather jacket and […]
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced the recipients of the 2027 Virtuosos Award. The award acknowledges talent whose work in films has placed them at the center of the conversation around the year’s most noteworthy cinematic performances. Carrie Coon, Mariana di Girolamo, Rosalind Eleazar, Jordan Firstman, Anthony Ippolito, Jaafar Jackson, Inde Navarrette and […]
It’s time to head back to Arrakis and the world of “Dune.” Both of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” movies will re-released in Imax theaters next month with an exclusive sneak peek at December’s “Dune: Part 3.” A double feature of both movies will hit Imax theaters on Nov. 13 only, with additional showtimes of each blockbuster […]
Angel Studios is introducing a broad new content policy that bans on-screen sex, nudity, F-words and misusing the name of God. The studio, known for films such as the hit “Sound of Freedom,” will also give its paying members a chance to vote on movies and TV shows to ensure that a majority of members […]
