Rian Johnson’s Hotly Anticipated ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ to Open BFI London Film Festival
Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis and Andrew Scott are among the stars set to attend the opening night gala in October.
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Ike Anand Elevated to CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Fundraising Arm ALSAC
Ike Anand has been elevated to president and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness arm that supports the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to eradicate pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases. Anand has been with the Memphis-based medical
Daniel Craig’s ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ to Open BFI London Film Festival
Rian Johnson’s third entry in the Benoit Blanc detective franchise, “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,” will make its international premiere as the opening night gala of the 69th BFI London Film Festival. The screening will take place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Unveils New Trailer Featuring Rare Appearance From Title Character – Global Bulletin
‘TOTORO’ TEASE A new trailer has dropped for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s acclaimed stage adaptation of “My Neighbor Totoro,” offering a rare glimpse of the beloved forest spirit himself. Executive producer Joe Hisaishi, in collaboration with RSC, Nippon TV, and Improbable,
‘28 Years Later’ Leads New Sony Deal as Spain’s Movistar Plus+ Renews Pact for Films and AXN Channels
Movistar Plus+ and Sony Pictures Entertainment have renewed their long-standing partnership, securing continued access for Spanish audiences to Sony’s theatrical films and television content, including exclusivity in the Pay 1 window. The new agreement ensures Movistar Plus+
‘April’ Director Dea Kulumbegashvili Says Freedom of Expression Is Under Threat, Claims ‘There Is No Way to Make Films in Georgia at the Moment’
Attending the Karlovy Vary Film Festival this week, the Georgian director Dea Kulumbegashvili, whose sophomore feature “April” received the Special Jury Prize at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, spoke about no longer being able to make films in her home country following the
‘Paranormal Activity’ Stage Show Sets West End Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
“Paranormal Activity” is readying to haunt the London stage. A new play inspired by the hit horror film franchise will open on the West End this winter. As the official title, “Paranormal Activity: A New Story Live on Stage,” suggests, the show is a new take on the supernatural
‘A Second Life’ Director Is Planning a Hostage Thriller in the Streets of Paris
Laurent Slama, who has also worked under the pseudonym Elisabeth Vogler, discussed his plans and filmmaking process after a screening at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Josh O’Connor Goes Full Cowboy in ‘Rebuilding’ as Director Max Walker-Silverman Takes on Life After the Fires: ‘Loss Often Comes With Love’
British star Josh O’Connor dons a cowboy hat and heads to Colorado in Max Walker-Silverman’s tender drama “Rebuilding,” alongside Meghann Fahy (“The White Lotus”), Kali Reis (“True Detective: Night Country”) and Lily LaTorre. “I really love that man,” Walker-Silverman tells
‘Twilight’ Director Says Studio Gave Her a “Mini Cupcake” After Film’s Box Office Success
Catherine Hardwicke opens up about how male and female directors are treated differently.
This 15-Pound Superman Coffee Table Book Is 42% Off on Amazon Ahead of New Film Reboot
James Gunn’s highly-anticipated reboot of “Superman” soars into theaters this weekend and along with it comes a flurry of new merch and collectibles. But the return of the fictional superhero has also spawned new interest in a hardcover book released late last year, billed as
Sarah Jessica Parker Doesn’t Post About Politics Because Social Media Isn’t ‘Deserving’ of ‘Real Complicated Conversation’: ‘FDR Was Elected Without Social Media’
Sarah Jessica Parker prefers to keep politics off her social media. During a recent appearance on “The Best People” podcast, the “Sex and The City” star explained she avoids sharing her political views on social media because she believes there are more appropriate forums to
Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Spreads Anti-Semitic Posts on X
The X-dwelling AI chatbot known as Grok, created by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence developer xAI, began spreading anti-Semitic rhetoric on the social media platform Tuesday, sparking outrage among users. In several posts and replies, Grok was seen attaching stereotypes to
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Adds Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Pauline Chalamet and More to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
Can Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak and Pauline Chalamet spell Gabbana? Their fashion knowledge will be put to the test as the actors join the cast of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” And they won’t be the only new faces around Runway magazine. Other newcomers to the call sheet
‘Twilight’ Director Says Studio Gave Her a ‘Mini Cupcake’ to Celebrate Film’s Success: Male Directors Get a ‘Car or a Three-Picture Deal or Whatever You Want’
“Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke said in an interview with The Guardian that the studio gifted her a “mini cupcake” as a congratulations when the vampire romance opened to an unexpectedly huge $69 million in November 2008. It was a blunt realization that no matter how
Turner Classic Movies Will Stay on David Zaslav’s Side of Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE)
Turner Classic Movies has carved out a special custody arrangement in the forthcoming Warner Bros. Discovery split, Variety has learned exclusively. The classic film channel — beloved by Hollywood heavyweights and cinephiles around the world — has set a co-management structure
Oscars: Mariska Hargitay’s Jayne Mansfield Doc ‘My Mom Jayne’ Has Qualified, Campaign to Come (Exclusive)
There is increasing reason to believe that the 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' star's acclaimed film directorial debut could overcome the aversion of the Academy's documentary branch to "celeb docs."
‘Extra’ Exec Producer Theresa Coffino Set to Depart After 26 Years (EXCLUSIVE)
“Extra” exec producer Theresa Coffino is exiting the syndicated entertainment news strip after 26 years, she told staffers on Tuesday. Coffino runs day-to-day operations on the show, which is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures
Max Will Change Back to HBO Max on Wednesday
Warner Bros. Discovery has settled on a date to reskin the Max streamer back to HBO Max: Early this Wednesday morning, according to streamer insiders. The flip won’t happen simultaneously, but customers will see “HBO Max” on the apps that formerly said “Max” across the
How High Can ‘Superman’ Fly? James Gunn’s Comic Book Reboot Eyes $130 Million Domestic Debut
Will ticket sales be up, up and away as “Superman” takes off at the box office? The comic book adventure, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, is aiming for $120 million to $130 million domestically in its opening weekend. However, Warner Bros. and independent tracking
Box Office: ‘Superman’ Targets $100M-Plus Domestic Opening, Tracking Suggests $130M
Director James Gunn is understandably working overtime to manage expectations for the inaugural release from DC Studios, which he runs in tandem with producer Peter Safran.
Brent Comer Joins Peter Berg’s ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)
Rising star Brent Comer (Broadway’s “The Outsiders”) is set to make his on-screen debut in Netflix’s upcoming drama “The Mosquito Bowl,” from writer-director Peter Berg (“Friday Night Lights”). Comer will star in the feature alongside Nicholas Galitzine (“The Idea of You,”
The Best Blu-Rays on Sale for Prime Day: From ‘Lord of the Rings’ to ‘Blade Runner’
Gather round children and listen to my lecture about the importance of physical media. Sometimes, when a person loves a show or movie so much the only way to show that love is by owning a physical copy of its contents. Plus, what if there’s an apocalypse? Sure, sure we will all
Johnny Depp Thought ‘F— You’ When He Got Dropped From ‘Fantastic Beasts’: ‘There’s Far Too Many of Me to Kill’ and You Can’t Hurt Me ‘More Than I’ve Already Been Hurt’
Johnny Depp told The Telegraph in a recently-published profile that he remembered thinking “fuck you” when Warner Bros. asked him to exit his role of Gellert Grindelwald during the making of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” The decision was made a day after Depp
This Oasis x Adidas Collection Is Miraculously Not Sold Out Yet
Oasis has officially been given the Three Stripes treatment. In tandem with the rock duo’s highly anticipated reunion tour this summer, Adidas has partnered with Oasis on a limited-edition lineup of apparel — and it miraculously hasn’t sold out since its release earlier this
The Apple Watch Gets a Rare $120 Discount for Prime Day
Apple products are notorious for rarely going on sale, so it’s smart to pounce fast when you see a good deal online. In recent weeks, Apple has discounted the price of its AirPods Max Headphones and its best-selling iPad, and now, shoppers can score a deal on the popular Apple
Live Nation Asks Trump Administration for Resale Price Caps, Stronger Enforcement of Secondary Market
Live Nation is addressing concerns about the company’s practices and industry more broadly with a new packet of material meant for President Donald Trump’s administration and other government agencies, principally the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and Federal Trade
‘Battalion Records,’ ‘In Vacuo’ Win Main Awards in Year of Change at Karlovy Vary Eastern Promises Section
KVIFF Eastern Promises, the Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s industry section and film market, announced its winners Tuesday. Ștefan Bîtu-Tudoran’s “Battalion Records” won the Eurimages Co-production Development Award worth 20,000 Euros ($23,457), with the Eurimages Special
Karlovy Vary Eastern Promises Winners Include ‘Battalion Records,’ ‘In Vacuo’
The program allows works in progress or development to compete for awards with a total value of $118,000 across its programs to help with “bridging the gap" for talented filmmakers.
The Best Prime Day Deals on Headphones: Apple, Bose, Sony and More
Whether you’re taking an important call, listening to your favorite song or intently streaming the finale to the show you’ve been binging, good audio can only enhance your listening experience. Thankfully, a wide range of companies know the inconvenience of distorted, crackly
From ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Plushies to Star-Loved Baby Monitors, The Best Prime Day Deals on Toys and Baby Gear
Kids—they’re adorable, sweet, and (let’s be honest) surprisingly expensive. But some products actually make life as a parent easier, like the Frida Baby snot sucker (yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like), baby monitors and high chairs. Then there are the fun things you want to
Dyson’s High-Tech Headphones Are Nearly Half Off for Prime Day
A little over two years ago, the ubiquitous tech company Dyson made headlines for their highly innovative, if not slightly absurd, pair of air-purifying headphones. But if the $949 Dyson Zones — through which air (and of course, sound) flows into the ear cups, funnels into a
With the Release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the Nintendo Switch 1 OLED Is on Sale Online
With the release of the new Nintendo Switch 2, retailers from across the web, like Walmart, Amazon and Target, have marked down the original Nintendo Switch 1 — namely the Nintendo Switch OLED is on sale. Discounted down to $259.79 (reg. $349.99) at Walmart, the Nintendo Switch
‘Squid Game’ Season 3 Achieves Netflix’s Best 10-Day Viewership Ever With 106.3 Million Views
“Squid Game” has unsurprisingly remained a hit. For the second week in a row, Season 3 of the Korean drama has broken a Netflix record. After breaking onto the streamer’s list of its most popular non-English-language series of all time in the No. 9 position after just three
Xbox Series X/S Deals: The Next-Gen Gaming Consoles Are Discounted for Prime Day
For Prime Day, gamers are in for a treat because the Xbox Series X/S consoles are marked down on Amazon. They’re in stock and ready to ship. The retail giant has the Xbox Series S (512GB) with an Xbox Wireless Controllers on sale for $314.99, or $65 off its list price, which is
‘Superman’ Review: James Gunn’s Energized Reboot Is Winning Enough to Channel the Spirit of the Comics
Gunn constructs an intricate game of a superhero saga that’s arresting and touching, and occasionally exhausting, in equal measure.
‘Superman’ Star Skyler Gisondo Thought He Was Auditioning for Clark Kent: “Would Have Been a Bad Casting Choice”
The star, who plays Jimmy Olsen in James Gunn's new film, joined stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult at the L.A. premiere on Monday.
Prime Day Discounts Amazon’s Glare-Free Kindle E-Reader to Lowest Price of the Year
Amazon’s Kindle E-Reader has long been a preferred mode of reading for both eco-conscious folks and travelers and commuters alike. With its ink-free and paper-free design, the portable tablet has made it easy to take your reading on the go, without having to lug a bunch of
Sacked Slovak National Theater Chief Calls on European Union to Defend Artistic Freedom From Autocrats
Matej Drlička, who was dismissed as the head of the Slovak National Theater by the far-right government of Robert Fico, spoke with passion about what was happening in his country at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, and called on the film industry to pressurize the European Union
Apple’s AirPods Max Headphones Marked Down to Lowest Price Ever for Prime Day
Apple may be best-known for its latest AirPods earbuds, but more and more people are catching onto the brand’s AirPods Max headphones as well. Beloved by stars like Bella Hadid, Timothée Chalamet and the girls from Blackpink, the AirPods Max are Apple’s first-ever wireless
Katseye Reveals Dates for First-Ever North American Tour
After conquering the top of the charts in the United States, global girl group Katseye has set a route for its first-ever tour. Beginning on Nov. 15 at The Armory in Minneapolis, Katseye’s “Beautiful Chaos” tour — named after their latest EP — will hit a dozen cities across
Langley Perer, Mosaic Manager and ‘I Am Number Four’ Executive Producer, Dies at 44
Langley Perer, a Mosaic Media Group manager, film producer and writer, died June 25 in Los Angeles from cancer, which she battled for four years. She was 44. “A one-line quote is not enough to describe Langley. The brightest of lights, who would change the temperature in the
Niels Swinkels Promoted to Focus Features President of International Distribution
Niels Swinkels has been promoted to president of international distribution at Focus Features. He was previously EVP and managing director. In his new position, Swinkels will continue to work closely with Focus Features’ Chairman Peter Kujawski, and the Focus senior leadership
Terry Gilliam on the Timeliness of ‘Brazil’ at 40, How Donald Trump “F***ed Up” His Next Film
The filmmaker also discusses how he helped Quentin Tarantino with 'Reservoir Dogs,' why his dark 2005 fantasy 'Tideland' "seems to disturb a lot of people" and his role as honorary president of the Umbria Film Festival.
How ‘Viola’s Room’ and Video Games Point to the Future of ‘Sleep No More’ Creator Punchdrunk
The immersive theater company Punchdrunk has returned to New York City with “Viola’s Room” — and it couldn’t be more different than their signature international hit, “Sleep No More.” Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast below: Whereas “Sleep No More” — which ran in New
Amazon Brings Back Popular $279 iPad Deal for Prime Day
Apple’s iPad is synonymous with tablets, and now, you can get one for cheaper than ever, thanks to this new Apple deal on Amazon. Amazon is offering the 11th-generation iPad on sale for just $279 online. That’s a generous $70 discount off its regular price of $349 and the
The Best Prime Day Beauty Deals to Shop Today: Olaplex, Kiehl’s, Goop and More
Upgrade your skincare routine with dozens of beauty deals this Prime Day. Amazon has unleashed some of the best skincare and beauty sales we’ve seen in years. Some of the buzziest products that are on sale include: our favorite dry shampoo, a ton of cost-friendly clean beauty
Over 200 Indies Including Beggars, Secretly Sign Letter Against Universal’s Downtown Music Acquisition
A group of over 200 people representing independent music companies is pushing back against a proposed acquisition of Downtown Music in a new open letter to the European Commission (EC) issued on Monday. IMPALA, a European trade group for independent music companies, issued the
The Nacelle Company Reviving ‘Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa’ as Animated Series (EXCLUSIVE)
The Nacelle Company will make a new animated series based on the cult ’90s show “Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa.” The news comes in advance of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 and is part of the company’s plans to create a shared universe of reimagined toy and animation hits, dubbed
‘Bridgerton’ Star Luke Newton Heads Off-Broadway as Alexander McQueen in ‘House of McQueen’
The Darrah Cloud production will open at the Mansion at Hudson Yards later this summer