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الترفيه Variety 03:30

Paddy Considine, America Ferrera, Alex Hassell and Kit Harington to Lead Ronan Bennett’s Thriller Series ‘Army of Shadows’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“Army of Shadows,” the upcoming thriller series from BAFTA-winning “MobLand” and “The Day of the Jackal” creator Ronan Bennett and set in a near-future authoritarian Britain, has set its top cast. Leading the ensemble are BAFTA winner Paddy Considine (“House of The Dragon,” “MobLand”), Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner America Ferrera (“Barbie,” “The Lost […]

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الترفيه Variety 02:00

U.K. Government Proposes Social Media Curfew for Older Teens Alongside Under-16 Ban

The U.K. government has proposed a social media curfew for older teenagers alongside its pending ban for those under 16. According to the BBC, 16 and 17-year-olds could face apps such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube being unavailable to access by default between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. However, they would be able […]

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الترفيه Variety 02:00

Fabrice Du Welz to Head Locarno International Competition Jury

Belgian filmmaker Fabrice du Welz will preside over the jury for the international competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, part of a full slate of juries the festival has revealed across its sections. Du Welz has made nine features that have screened at major festivals; Locarno has shown two of them, “Adoration” on the […]

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الترفيه Variety 02:00

Locarno Winner Nelson Yeo’s ‘The House on the Moon’ Boards Parallax Films for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Parallax Films has come aboard “The House on the Moon,” the Singapore wuxia science-fiction feature set to world-premiere in international competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, as worldwide sales agent. The company holds exclusive rights across most international territories. German-speaking territories, Taiwan and Singapore are excluded from that exclusivity, while Parallax also holds non-exclusive […]

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الترفيه Variety 01:00

Locarno Competition Title ‘Hearing’ Lands at Heretic for World Sales, Unveils Clip (EXCLUSIVE)

Heretic has taken on world sales for “Hearing” (“Thính Giác”), the second feature from Vietnamese director Lê Bảo, which is set to screen in the International Competition at the Locarno Film Festival. Written and directed by Lê Bảo, “Hearing” centers on Ninh, a mechanic whose job installing decibel meters in public spaces and private homes […]

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الترفيه Variety 00:50

MPA, APSA Reopen Film Fund for Asia Pacific Screenwriters – Global Bulletin

SCRIPT SUPPORT The Motion Picture Association and the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) have opened the 2026 MPA APSA Academy Film Fund, offering five $10,000 script development grants to filmmakers across the Asia Pacific region. The announcement came during MPA American Film Night in Bangkok, paired this year with MPA Thailand Success Stories at the […]

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الترفيه Variety 23:52

Rhayuela’s Next Gen Takes Over

Prominent Colombian shingle Rhayuela, known for such memorable pics as Cannes 2015 Un Certain Regard title “Alias María,” “El Páramo” and “Rebellion,” is shuffling its leadership although its six original partners remain on board. Among them, Federico Duran has formed his own company, El Sol Ermitaño, but retains a stake in the 30-plus year old […]

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الترفيه Variety 23:21

Slasher Terror, Cartel Nightmares and a British Folk Monster Join Black Mandala’s New Horror Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

New Zealands’s Black Mandala has acquired five horror features for its international sales slate: “The Tree House,” “Babybacks,” “The Driftless,” “Saturnalia” and “The Shug,” spanning psychological terror, survival horror, Midwestern folklore, supernatural giallo and British creature horror. “The Tree House,” directed by Luis Calderón, is a Spanish slasher-thriller starring Goya Award nominee Sandra Escacena alongside […]

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الترفيه Variety 22:58

‘Comedy Invasion’ Alums Alisha Dhillon, Quentin Lee Reunite for Vertical Series ‘Unleeshed’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Comedian Alisha Dhillon and creator Quentin Lee, both alumni of the Canadian Screen Award-winning series “Comedy Invasion,” are reuniting to co-create the vertical series “Unleeshed,” set to broadcast worldwide on Asian American Movies (AAM.tv) for Thanksgiving 2026. Dhillon wrote and stars in the new series, which unfolds in the Los Angeles world of standup comedy […]

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الترفيه Variety 22:15

Paramount Skydance Agrees to Link Merger Antitrust Case to Pre-Existing Paramount+ Subscriber Suit

Paramount has agreed to a request from 12 states to link their federal antitrust case to a pre-existing suit brought by Paramount+ subscribers. The move means that the states’ challenge to the $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery will likely end up before Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin, a Biden appointee who is already handling the […]

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الترفيه Variety 19:30

Mayu Matsuoka, Riisa Naka’s Netflix Cosmetic Surgery Drama ‘Plastic Beauty’ Sets September Premiere, Adds 23 Cast Members

“Plastic Beauty,” Netflix’s upcoming Japanese drama set inside the country’s fast-growing cosmetic surgery industry, will premiere Sept. 17, the streamer announced alongside 23 additional cast members joining stars Mayu Matsuoka and Riisa Naka. Yuki Saito, who previously directed “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary,” helms the series from a script by Junya Ikegami (“The Queen of Villains”). […]

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الترفيه Variety 18:00

Anya Taylor-Joy Is a Con Artist on the Run in Apple TV’s High-Voltage Thriller ‘Lucky’: TV Review

Based on Marissa Stapley’s 2021 novel of the same name and adapted for television by “Your Friends & Neighbors” creator Jonathan Tropper, Apple TV limited series “Lucky” is the captivating story of one young woman’s desperate attempt to break free of the dark and violent life that’s shaped her. More than an intricate game of […]

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الترفيه Variety 16:58

Whether in ‘Jurassic Park’ or ‘The Piano,’ Sam Neill Put the Movies First

Sam Neill had been steadily working in the movies for nearly two decades before he became, at the age of 45, a star in the industry’s eyes. A sturdy, reliable everyman who radiated, depending on the role, a kind of quietly masculine decency or a steely chill, the New Zealander never chased the flashy, all-guns-blazing […]

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الترفيه Variety 15:30

Almost Friday’s Tyler Falbo to Direct R-Rated Comedy ‘Boys for Life’; Paramount Sets Theatrical Release Date (EXCLUSIVE)

Tyler Falbo, a writer, director and producer known for his shaping the viral comedy videos of sketch group Almost Friday, is helming an R-rated comedy movie for Paramount. Titled “Boys for Life,” the film will be released theatrically on April 9, 2027, under Paramount’s newly announced Primal label. While few plot details are available, Variety […]

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الترفيه Variety 14:10

George Lucas Says AI Makes Filmmaking ‘Easier’ and ‘There’s Nothing You Can Do About It,’ Criticizes Hollywood for Giving Fans Too Much Power

George Lucas has a bone to pick with Hollywood when it comes to focus groups and test screenings. The “Star Wars” creator, who walked away from the franchise in 2012 after selling Lucasfilm to Disney in a $4 billion deal, recently told A Rabbit’s Foot (via IGN) that Hollywood’s over-reliance on focus groups has created studio […]

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الترفيه Variety 14:00

MLB All-Star Game 2026 Livestream: Here’s How to Watch the National League vs. American League Online

As we head into the halfway point of the 2026 MLB season, teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers are at the top of the league with impressive play, strong pitching and out-of-the-park hitting. But now, it’s the time of the season for a little bit of rest, relaxation and fun for […]

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الترفيه Variety 13:51

Lily Allen Drops Most Arena Dates on U.S. Tour in Favor of Theater and Amphitheater Shows

Lily Allen’s “West End Girl” tour was one of the year’s most acclaimed pop outings when it played U.S. theaters earlier this year, but there was some question about whether the intimate and highly theatrical one-woman show would translate to huge venues, when the British singer booked a tour focused mostly on arenas for the […]

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الترفيه Variety 13:29

Blue Beetle Returns: Xolo Maridueña to Reprise Superhero in ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’

The Blue Beetle is back! Xolo Maridueña is set to reprise his Blue Beetle role in the “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow.” The film, currently in production, will be directed by James Gunn. Maridueña first portrayed the character in the 2023 film “Blue Beetle,” directed by Angel Manuel Soto. Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent […]

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الترفيه Variety 13:23

How Strong Is the Democratic State AGs’ Lawsuit Aiming to Block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Takeover?

A group of 12 Democratic state attorneys general is suing to block Paramount Skydance’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery — arguing the transaction violates antitrust law by giving the combined company undue power in three markets: wide-release theatrical distribution, tentpole movies and basic cable TV. Paramount says the suit “distorts settled antitrust law” and that the […]

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الترفيه Variety 13:10

Not a Done Deal: How and Why 12 Blue States are Fighting the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Are blockbuster films a separate market? Or are they interchangeable with other forms of entertainment? The $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger may hang on that question. On July 13, a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing that it will lead to excessive concentration in the theatrical and basic cable markets. The […]

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