Itonje Søimer Guttormsen hopes her IFFR film, which also features references to news, including Donald Trump, gives people "courage to live" amid "this apocalyptic feeling" and "insane men ruling the world."
Mo Harawe and Hasan Kattan discuss ''Whispers of a Burning Scent' and 'Allies in Exile,' two of the first five shorts backed by the fund launched by Cate Blanchett and the IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund.
The second feature from writer-director Juja Dobrachkous, who has two new films in the works, premieres at Rotterdam and features a cast of mostly non-professional actors.
In order to prepare for a scene in Seth Rogen's The Studio , Bryan took the drug and his co-star O'Hara along for the ride
The family drama “Take Me Home” is a not an easy watch and (arguably harder than it needs to be). Yet, how could a film that takes such an intimate look at the fraying healthcare net through the story of a woman with a cognitive disability and her declining parents be
Levy and O'Hara starred together in the sitcom Schitt’s Creek . The actress died on Jan. 30 at age 71
"Golden" from 'KPop Demon Hunters' and "I Lied to You" from 'Sinners' will be included in the awards ceremony, with the other nominees introduced via custom-produced segments and receiving support across social media.
The cast of “Schitt’s Creek” are mourning the loss of Catherine O’Hara, who died Jan. 30 following a brief illness. She was 71. O’Hara portrayed exuberant matriach Moira Rose on the Canadian sitcom from 2015 to 2020, starring alongside Eugene Levy as Johnny Rose, Dan Levy as
Watching a film for class used to be a dream assignment.
"I wrote a screenplay about hormones and menopause and know you'd be the right person to talk to about it!" Sparks posted in a public message to the Oscar winner.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for Sam Raimi’s “Send Help,” now playing in theaters. “Send Help,” Sam Raimi’s twisty thriller written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift and in theaters Friday via 20th Century Studios, is filled with shocking moments. Too
Legendary actor Catherine O’Hara died at 71 on Friday, sending shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond. Known for her roles in iconic film classics like “Home Alone,” “Beetlejuice” and “Best in Show,” the beloved star was also a scene-stealer in a number of television shows,
A judge on Friday ordered Don Lemon to be released on his own recognizance, after he was indicted on charges of interfering with a religious service during an ICE protest in Minnesota. Speaking outside the courthouse in downtown Los Angeles, Lemon said that he will not be
Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history when she became the first woman of color to be nominated for a best cinematography Oscar for her work on Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” “You dream about those things. It’s a dream come true,” she tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast. Arkapaw also
Even with incredible work on shows like SCTV and Schitt's Creek, it was a pair of kids movies in the early 1990s that gave the actor a catchphrase that would last the rest of her career
Bob Iger may be exiting the Mouse House before his CEO contract expires at the end of the year. Iger has told “associates” that he plans to step down as CEO and “pull back from daily management” before the Dec. 31, 2026, end of his contract, the Wall Street Journal reported
In an era defined by consolidation and scale, Mediawan’s acquisition of Peter Chernin’s North Road Company brings together one of Europe’s fastest-growing content groups and one of the most influential producers in Hollywood, creating what Chernin calls “arguably the most
Sony Pictures Classics has landed rights to Stephanie Ahn’s feature debut “Bedford Park,” following its premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The film, starring Moon Choi and Son Sukku, also won the U.S. dramatic special jury award for debut feature earlier Friday.
Melania Trump's documentary — the most expensive in history — is coming in ahead of expectations at the Friday box office after being declared a bomb before it even opened. In a separate twist, 'Send Help' could itself in a close race for No. 1 with YouTuber Mark Fischbach's
Milo Ventimiglia has been set as the star of “American Blue,” a cop drama pilot at HBO Max. Additionally, David Ayer has joined the project as director. The official logline reads, “Native son Brian ‘Milk’ Milkovich (Ventimiglia) returns to his hometown of Joliet, Illinois, to
Bruce Springsteen brought his protest song “Streets of Minneapolis” to the actual streets of Minneapolis Friday afternoon, making an unadvertised appearance at a daytime benefit concert organized by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello. At the noontime concert, billed as “A
Don Lemon can’t anchor “The Don Lemon Show” at present, but that doesn’t mean the program has gone quiet. A group of prominent creators, influencers and media figures kept Lemon’s YouTube channel active Friday, asking viewers who call themselves “Lemon Heads” to support the
Ariana Grande got a digital enhancement on the latest cover of Vogue Japan. The “Wicked” star and pop singer is the cover subject of the magazine’s latest issue. But people quickly spotted a problem with the original Vogue Japan cover photo: Ariana is sporting an uncanny six
Here's what critics are saying about the year's most controversial documentary.
After spending years uncovering his family’s complicated dynamics in “A Family Affair,” Dutch filmmaker Tom Fassaert thought he was done turning the camera on his home life. Alas, soon after his grandmother’s death, his father gave him a call to say he was about to intervene in
Culkin, who famously played O’Hara’s savvy son in Home Alone , paid tribute to the late actress
It’s always hard to believe a public figure is gone after their unexpected passing. But in the case of Catherine O’Hara, it’s especially difficult, because the actor and comedian remained such a vital and dynamic presence well into her later career. For many fans, the Canadian
It seems Hollywood’s leading men have found the definitive it-accessory of 2026: hoops. Whether worn as a pair or in a single ear, silver or gold, bejeweled or classic, the earring style is inescapable on red carpets, award shows and media appearances, having become a staple
Pizza Hut is slicing out a venue that has long been a favorite place for its commercials, exiting the hours ahead of the Super Bowl, where it has spent years running commercials urging people to order pies, wings and more. The Yum Brands restaurant chain is not expected to
Markice Moore will lead the cast of “High Rollers,” a high-stakes thriller. Azur-De, Jadah Blue, Jason Mitchell and Michael Rubenstone join Moore rounding out the supporting cast. Salvatore Sclafani will direct from a screenplay co-written by Manny Halley and Manny Halley Jr.,
Spotify returned for Grammy Week last night at Los Angeles’ Lot at Formosa to celebrate the eight nominees for best new artist, featuring performances from Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, Katseye, Addison Rae, Sombr, Lola Young, Alex Warren and the Marías. The streamer’s annual
"We’re all lucky we got to live in a world with her in it," Rogen wrote
Orlando Bloom is joining Ethan Hawke in “The Last of the Tribe,” a jungle thriller based on a novel by award-winning investigative journalist Monte Reel. The film, which is directed by Claudio Borrelli (“Vultures”), features previously announced Brazilian actress and
Wagner Moura shares his disappointment that, despite his film “The Secret Agent” receiving four Oscar nominations, including his historic best actor nomination, his writer-director Kleber Mendonça Filho is not an official Academy Award nominee. While Neon’s “The Secret Agent”
"Melania" is a documentary that never comes to life. It’s a "portrait" of the First Lady of the United States, but the movie is so orchestrated and airbrushed and stage-managed that it barely rises to the level of a shameless infomercial. Is it cheesy? At moments, but mostly
HBO has renewed its late-night comedy series “It’s Florida, Man” for a third season, the network announced Friday. The show, produced by Rough House Pictures — the team behind “Eastbound & Down” and “The Righteous Gemstones” — transforms Florida news stories into comedic
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn’s highly anticipated comeback may be over before it begins. The 41-year-old ski legend crashed during her final World Cup downhill race Friday in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, just one week before the Feb. 6 start of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
DIRECTV is leaning into awards season this winter with a buzzy promotional push around its MyNews Genre Pack — now only $34.99/month for the first two months*, just in time for the Grammys this weekend. *A valid card is required. Your card may be charged a temporary hold during
Macaulay Culkin wrote a moving message to his “Home Alone” co-star Catherine O’Hara following her death at age 71 on Friday. “Mama. I thought we had time,” he said in an Instagram caption. “I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you but I had so much
About midway through the documentary “Melania,” a piece of imagemaking whose interest comes only occasionally and accidentally, the film seems to acknowledge the oddity of its own making. First Lady-to-be Melania Trump, in the days before her husband’s 2025 inauguration, has
Tributes are pouring in for Catherine O’Hara, the multi-award-winning actor who died Friday at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. She was 71. O’Hara had a versatile career spanning comedy and drama. She was known for her role as Delia Deetz in Tim Burton’s
The politically-charged ceremony also saw awards go to ‘Nuisance Bear,’ ‘Shame and Money,’ ‘To Hold a Mountain,’ ‘The Incomer,’ Josef Kubota Wladyka, J.M. Harper and others.
Catherine O’Hara had a storied comedic career in films and television, from her start in the iconic sketch comedy series “Second City Television” to recent hits such as “The Studio” and “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” After her death on Jan. 30, she leaves behind a long legacy of
Bruno Mars was announced as this year’s Record Store Day Ambassador Friday, releasing a video extolling the virtue of record shops and vinyl, along with announcing plans for an exclusive compilation LP to come out as part of RSD on April 18. In addition, independent record
Data analytics firm SūmerSports is set to launch “The Evaluation,” a studio show that will use data and analytics to analyze pro football teams and the potential of the 2026 season’s rookie players leading in to the NFL Draft, which is set for April 23-25. The program will air
The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest
“Josephine,” a family drama that earned raves for the performances of Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and newcomer Mason Reeves when it premiered at Sundance, won the festival’s grand jury prize for U.S. dramatic competition, as well as the audience award for U.S. narrative.
Catherine O’Hara, the two-time Emmy-winning actor who starred in “Home Alone” and “Best in Show” and had an impressive late-career renaissance in “Schitt’s Creek,” has died, her manager confirmed to Variety. She was 71. According to her agency CAA, O’Hara died Friday at her
Mark Edward Fischbach, better known to his 38 million YouTube subscribers as Markiplier, has always been a one-man operation. It’s why when it came to directing his first feature film, he also starred in, wrote, edited, financed and distributed it. The movie, a claustrophobic
