The second edition of SXSW London has unveiled the lineup of films and speakers for its screen program, which will open with the world premiere of “Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day.” From BAFTA-nominated director Tina Ghavari and screenwriter Justine Waddell, the adaptation
Brazil’s development and training hub BrLab has announced the winners of its 15th edition, with Miami-based FiGa Films acquiring the sales rights to Val Hidalgo and Alice Stamato’s prizewinning drama “Ninho Tinto” (Red Nest). The film from the Brazilian duo was among 12
Patrick Muldoon, an actor who starred in “Days of Our Lives” and “Melrose Place,” died on Sunday, his manager confirmed to Variety. He was 57. From 1992 to 1995, Muldoon originated the role of Austin Reed on the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives.” He returned to the soap to
“The Sentinels,” Canal+’s hugely ambitious French TV series blending superhero, steampunk and sci-fi themes into a WWI action drama, has found at home in the U.K. In a deal with Studiocanal, the BBC has acquired the series, which is produced by Federation Studios France and
Assi Azar is set to host a new celebrity-driven series “Who Wants to Start?” for Keshet 12 in which a handful of celebrities who share a “defining life moment” sit down together to discuss it on camera. Each episode will gather five celebrities who have all experienced a
Lionsgate Play has confirmed a second season of “Heated Rivalry” for 2027, alongside a theatrical-first release model for a curated slate of premium Hollywood titles and more than 100 premieres lined up for India in 2026. The theatrical push, set to begin in September, will see
The Annecy Animation Showcase comes back to Cannes’ Marché du Film for yet another year, shedding light on five promising animated features. Hailing from Japan, France and Mexico, these ongoing projects bring animation to Cannes, a collaboration between Cannes’ Marché du Film
Kurt Russell and Kristin Scott Thomas will be the recipients of Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s Crystal Nymph Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the film and TV industry. Both awards will be presented by Prince Albert II of Monaco during the event’s 65th
“Heat is like a death sentence.” The line, spoken by a Kuwait-based meteorologist in Jacqueline Zünd’s “Heat,” anchors a film that examines global warming not through explanation but through what the Swiss filmmaker describes as “a sensory experience.” Premiering in the main
The local horror-thriller “Salmokji : Whispering Water” retained its position at the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Apr. 17–19. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film earned $3.3 million from
With its popular $25/month “Essential” package, Philo has long been one of the best values in streaming, when it comes to OTT television. Subscribers get access to more than 70 live TV channels and 130+ on-demand streaming channels for the under-$30 price point, with the
The local drama “It’s OK” maintained its position at the summit of the China box office during the April 17–19 weekend, earning RMB19.7 million ($2.9 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by China Film and directed by Yang Lina, the film features Wen Qi and
Vertical drama is entering Australia’s mainstream screen industry conversation, with Cairns Crocodiles set to host a dedicated microdrama panel that brings together platform executives, broadcasters and content creators at the annual APAC creativity festival. Tim Oh, general
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from “America My Dream,” Season 3, Episode 2 of “Euphoria,” now streaming on HBO Max. A funny thing has happened to Sydney Sweeney since the second season of “Euphoria” aired. She became one of the biggest stars in the world. She’s
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains plot details from Episode 2 of “Euphoria” Season 3. Season 3 of “Euphoria” has introduced a new friend-slash-foe for Rue (Zendaya). Played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Alamo is a strip-club mogul who rescues Rue from living her life in
There’s a bit of acting advice that’s often ascribed to Noël Coward: “Speak clearly, and don’t bump into the furniture.” But if you’re Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne, by all means, slide down the staircase, nosedive over the settee and slur your words while tossing back two strong
Mindy Cohn took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal that she’s battling cancer for a second time. “Have been off social media for a while ‘cuz I had to go kick cancer’s ass,” Cohn wrote. “I did so with the extraordinary help of Providence Saint John’s hospital staff, especially my
Don Schlitz, one of the most widely revered names in the history of country music songwriting, died April 16 in a Nashville hospital after what was described as a sudden illness. He was 73. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Schlitz may be best recognized by the public
Ted Danson recalled an intimidating first encounter with former President Bill Clinton and his Secret Service detail during an early date with his now-wife, Mary Steenburgen. Moderating a panel with Bill and Hillary Clinton at History Talks in Philadelphia on Saturday, Danson
Coachella has had countless bombshell moments over the decades, and so far this year it’s had surprise guest appearances from Madonna, SZA, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Idol, among others. But even as the festival’s third and final night was just getting
Ella Langley is not just a singles phenomenon. “Choosin’ Texas” has spent a phenomenal six weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100 this year, but that is hardly the last word on her chart successes for 2026. Her “Dandelion” album has ridden the ubiquity of that song to a No. 1
"We’re gonna see it," Jessica Chastain says of limited series that was postponed following Charlie Kirk assassination in Sept. 2025
Amazon’s second season of its social experiment series, “Jury Duty,” ended this month, with the reveal that unwitting series star Anthony Norman had been working for a family-owned hot sauce company that didn’t actually exist in real life. But while “Rockin’ Grandmas” was a
The Indigo Girls have been receiving an outpouring of support and love from fans and famous admirers, after the duo released a video statement in which Emily Saliers got exceptionally frank about how two incurable physical conditions she’s experiencing will adversely affect her
Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans starred in the beloved comedy more than two decades ago.
Tina Fey reflected on how “Saturday Night Live” has covered politics at History Talks, a speaker series featuring some of the most prolific political and media figures in modern history. The starry event, produced in tandem by the History Channel and Comcast NBCUniversal,
Molly Shannon is reflecting on her decades-long friendship with Will Ferrell — and a surprisingly prescient comment he made early in their careers. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Shannon recalled meeting Ferrell in the mid-1990s while she was working at what she
I don’t think we appreciate Oscar Isaac enough. That thought lingers while watching Season 2 of Netflix’s “Beef,” which arrives to positive reviews and, once again, widespread praise for its performances. It’s safe to say that creator Lee Sung Jin has built a knack for giving
Nadia Farès, the Moroccan-French actress who starred in “The Crimson Rivers,” died on Friday. She was 57. Farès was found unconscious in a swimming pool last week and had been in a coma after. Her daughters confirmed she died of cardiac arrest in a statement to Agence
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” easily retained its box office crown in its third weekend of release, topping the charts with $35 million. The Universal and Illumination release is already the year’s highest-grossing film, having earned $355.2 million domestically and $747.5
Hollywood legends gathered at the Dolby Theater on Saturday night to celebrate Eddie Murphy as he received the AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American Film Institute. Spike Lee presented Murphy with the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award, commending
Murphy saw his life and career flash before his eyes thanks to a starry program and clips from his hits as he received the AFI Life Achievement Award: “I wish y'all can feel what I'm feeling, see what I'm seeing.”
The Strokes ended their performance on weekend 2 of Coachella on a note of political protest, capping the set with a video montage that accused the CIA of enacting regime change in foreign countries over the decades, finally concluding with footage of Israel bombing Gaza and
“Matarifes,” picked up for worldwide sales by Germany’s Picture Tree, features at this year’s Guadalajara Construye, one of the industry centerpieces at Latin America’s biggest film festival. It is joined by the next from “Yesterday Wonder I Was” director Gabriel Marino and
