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On this week’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, media industry veteran Jon Miller, CEO of Integrated Media, offers his perspective on what it’s like to be part of a megabucks merger that represents an enormous bet on the future. He examines the deals and the varied motives of the biggest players in media. Miller, […]
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The sky isn’t falling for Netflix — but the streaming giant needs to convince investors it has a workable plan to sustain double-digit revenue and earnings growth ahead. The company on Thursday posted Q2 results in line with Wall Street expectations, but Q3 revenue guidance was below expectations. That fueled fears that on a per-user […]
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Pearl Studio’s animated comedy “All Wishes Come True!” will expand into international markets this summer following its July 24 China debut. Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea will get the film first, on Aug. 13, with the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and the Netherlands following on Aug. 14. Belgium and Luxembourg round out […]
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Sophie Simnett, the rising British star best known for Netflix’s post-apocalyptic comedy drama “Daybreak” and Brit crime feature “Twist,” is set to star alongside writer-actor Jack Whittle (“Tony!”) in “The Candidate.” The film is a black-and-white silent comedy with a dance interlude, described as being in the style of the Chaplin era of filmmaking. “The […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to dismiss part of his $10 billion defamation suit against the BBC. According to The Telegraph, Trump has dropped his claims against BBC Studios Distribution and BBC Studios Production, the broadcaster’s commercial and production arms. However, he is continuing with his case against the BBC at large, and there […]
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“Dio Ride,” written and directed by Giovanni Veronesi, will close the 83rd Venice Intl. Film Festival, which runs Sept. 2-12. The film will play in the out-of-competition section. “Dio Ride,” whose English title is “God Laughs,” stars Pierfrancesco Favino, Silvio Orlando, Alma Noce, Francesco Gheghi, Maurizio Lombardi, Paolo Rossi and Carlo Cecchi. The festival’s director […]
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Annabel Scholey, the British actress most recently seen in the Disney+ hit “Rivals,” has joined the cast of Netflix’s upcoming thriller series “The Lord’s Day,” now in production in the U.K. Variety understands that Scholey, also known for BBC series “The Split,” has a key role in the six-part series, based on Michael Dobbs’ 2007 […]
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Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan denied that his character in “3 Idiots” was based on educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, addressing the long-running rumor during a BFI In Conversation event at BFI Southbank, held as part of the London Indian Film Festival, which separately marked the 25th anniversary of “Lagaan.” “No, that’s not true, actually. […]
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One of the most terrifying aspects of being a teen is the continuous change. Young people are expected to navigate high school, friendships, romance and mental wellness before making major decisions about the future trajectory of their lives. Since its debut four years ago, Netflix’s “Heartstopper,” based on Alice Oseman’s novel and comic of the […]
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Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez is launching an AI-powered digital avatar that gives audiences access to her personal book recommendations, late-night reflections, and stories from her own life. The avatar was built by Galleri5 – Collective Artists Network’s in-house AI studio – using AI conversation tools, voice synthesis, and interactive narrative technology. It is modeled on […]
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Composer Ludwig Göransson has reunited with Christopher Nolan to score “The Odyssey,” marking their third collaboration after “Tenet” and “Oppenheimer.” Earlier this year, Göransson’s work on “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” showcased his use of heavy synths and guitar-based orchestrations. However, for “The Odyssey,” Göransson ventures into new territory. Nolan instructed Göransson not to use […]
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Prime Video will recast the lead role on its upcoming adaptation of “God of War” after star Ryan Hurst was injured on set, Variety has confirmed. Hurst had been set to play Kratos, the titular god of war, and Prime Video even released a first look at Hurst in the role this past February. But […]
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