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Helsinki and London-based The Yellow Affair has snatched up world sales rights to Rodrigo García Saiz’s drama “Morro” ahead of its world premiere at the New Directors’ sidebar of the San Sebastian Film Festival on Sept. 18. Shot in 35mm in rural Mexico amid a backdrop of simmering violence, it centers on veterinarian Mateo, who […]
It’s a strange time to interview Zack Snyder. The previous evening, his new film “The Last Photograph” premiered to a packed house at the Toronto International Film Festival. Produced by his wife Deborah, adapted from a screenplay by longtime collaborator Kurt Johnstad (“300”), and directed by Snyder, the action-thriller follows a former DEA operative (Stuart […]
This year’s Brooklyn Horror Film Festival is back and spookier than ever! Variety can exclusively reveal this year’s stacked lineup, which is set to run from Oct. 15—22, with all screenings taking place at Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg. Vampire mockumentary “I Love Paris” opens the fest, with the New York premiere of “Species (Sanguine)” as the […]
After the success of the inaugural immersive event last year, FocusFest returns to the Universal Studios Lot on Oct. 10. for a day full of screenings, special guests and immersive fan experiences. Television host Justin Sylvester will host. The event will spotlight Focus Features films, old and new, along with themed food and beverage offerings, […]
Streaming guide JustWatch Group will debut its Advertising-Based Video on Demand (AVOD) streaming service, JustWatch TV, this October. “Every day, millions of people come to JustWatch searching for simpler ways to watch and discover hundreds of thousands of movies and TV shows,” said David Croyé, the founder and CEO of the JustWatch Group. “For over […]
Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty after he was charged with murder in the killing of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. California prosecutors announced they will not seek capital punishment against the 33-year-old, who faces two counts of first-degree murder and an added allegation of lying in wait. He has pleaded not […]
The lure of paying tribute to Sheryl Crow in speech and song brought out the big guns at an event honoring the singer-songwriter in Nashville Monday night, as Olivia Rodrigo, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Lauren Daigle, Eric Church and Melissa Etheridge all turned out to turn in stellar covers of Crow’s songs as part of […]
In 1964, Canadian director Paul Almond filmed a group of 14 British schoolchildren aged seven years-old for a documentary called “Seven Up!” examining the lives of kids across class divides. Seven years later, the children were filmed again, this time by British director Michael Apted, for “14 Up.” Apted went on to revisit them every […]
The Motion Picture Association issued a report on Tuesday estimating that U.S. film and TV production would double by 2032 if Congress passes a federal film incentive. The report, prepared by Olsberg SPI, also projects that a 20% federal credit would create about 143,500 production jobs per year. The MPA is working with a coalition […]
Buffalo 8 Distribution has acquired North American distribution rights to “The Patient,” a psychological thriller starring Kate Beckinsale and Ryan Phillippe, with the deal struck at the Toronto Film Festival market. The company will release the film across major VOD platforms in December, followed by a physical media release. Phillippe plays a man who comes […]
Oscilloscope Laboratories has landed North American rights to “Game,” a rave thriller marking the feature debut of visual artist John Minton and hailing from Portishead founder Geoff Barrow’s Invada Films banner. A theatrical release is being planned for winter 2027. The film stars Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods and Marc Bessant in their first leading […]
“Slow Horses” has been renewed for an eighth season at Apple TV following the spy thriller’s Emmy win for outstanding directing in a drama series. The six-episode Season 8 is adapted from “Clown Town,” the ninth book in Mick Herron’s “Slough House” series. Gary Oldman, who was nominated for lead actor in a drama series […]
Cliff Smith may be known to most as Method Man, but in “Cupertino,” he is Yungwood. The Wu-Tang Clan member and actor will guest star in the CBS drama series as a rapper who picks a legal fight against an AI music studio that is negatively impacting his streaming revenue. “Cupertino” is a David vs. […]
President Donald Trump has been antagonistic toward mainstream news organizations during both of his terms. But Americans’ feelings about whether the press is “less free” under the current Trump administration sharply differ along partisan lines. According to a new study released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center, 44% of all U.S. adults say the press […]
“The Diplomat” Season 4 has released its first full-length trailer, and Keri Russell’s Kate Wyler is back in political hot seat. Following the events of Season 3, Kate is forced to deal with the fallout of President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) and Vice President Hal Wyler’s (Rufus Sewell) covert action against both the Russian and […]
Nakamura Yuri, the Japanese-Korean actor known for Netflix series “Romantics Anonymous,” died on Sept. 1 from rectal cancer. She was 44. Her agency, Alpha Agency, confirmed the news on Sept. 14. Born Yuri Sei in Neyagawa, Osaka, Nakamura came from a mixed heritage: her father was a third-generation Zainichi Korean and her mother held citizenship […]
HBO Max has agreed to dedicate part of its mandatory investment in French and European content for documentaries and animation, embracing new French sub-quota rules that rival streamers are challenging in court. The agreement put HBO Max on a different path from Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ which have each lodged an appeal before the […]
Little orphan Annie is returning to the Great White Way. A revival of “Annie” will premiere on Broadway in fall 2027, timed to the classic musical’s 50th anniversary. Sam Pinkleton, the Tony-winning director of “Oh, Mary!” and “The Rocky Horror Show,” is leading the new production. Casting and other key creatives will be announced at […]
Based on Agatha Christie’s well-liked, but perhaps lesser-known, characters, BritBox’s “Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence” is the first contemporary English-language adaptation of the detective duo. Set in modern-day London, the series follows Tommy (Josh Dylan), a crime novelist doing a favor for an old friend when he encounters his college sweetheart, Tuppence (Antonia Thomas). An […]
The Hawai’i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani will open its 46th edition, HIFF46, with the world premiere of “The Navigator,” directed by Jordan Manley, at the historic Hawai’i Theatre Center. “The Navigator” is a made in Hawai’i documentary centered on Nainoa Thompson, who nearly half a century ago became the first Native Hawaiian in […]
