“I’ve been plugged into some sort of matrix,” Jonathan Bailey says to David Corenswet. “I feel like I’ve been slowly working on the hardware over the years, but the software has just been accidentally upgraded exponentially.” The “Wicked: For Good” star is enjoying his newfound
Chen Deming’s “Always” claimed the top prize at the Singapore International Film Festival’s Silver Screen Awards, taking home best Asian feature film honors at the Dec. 7 ceremony. The U.S.-France-China-Taiwan co-production triumphed in the Asian Feature Film Competition,
Of all the attendees at the Red Sea Film Festival, only jury member Nadine Labaki can lay claim to having directed the most successful Arabic film in history. “Capernaum,” Labaki’s third feature after “Caramel” and “Where do We Go Now,” became an unexpected smash hit for the
"You can see it at home, and the food will be perhaps better, [but] you will have this experience collectively, all of you," the filmmaker told audiences in London at an IMAX screening of 'Frankenstein.'
The Marrakech Film Festival has grown alongside Morocco’s flourishing film industry. When the festival debuted in 2001, the local scene produced just five films a year. Today, that number has surged to around 40, reflecting a variety of initiatives aimed at nurturing and
Speaking in conversation at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong director and producer Stanley Tong (“Rumble in the Bronx”) traced the unlikely, injury-filled route that led him from stunt work to one of the most consequential collaborations in Jackie Chan’s
In a “Weekend Update” that featured jokes about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a sunburned vacationer played by cast member Ben Marshall and how Netflix will jack up its prices to $50 million in order to buy Warner Bros., Sarah Sherman stole the show playing the drunk
FIFA's award, which was reportedly created for Trump after he didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize, was "equally prestigious," Colin Jost says sarcastically
Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen’s road movie “Hijra,” about the bond formed between different generations of Saudi women during a journey across the desert, delves deep into the country’s multi-cultural DNA, intending to show the country’s little known aspect “as a melting pot,”
Once awoken, the president says he won't hesitate to throw Pete Hesgeth "under one of Mamdani's free buses"
Donald Trump didn’t throw much support behind Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in the cold open of the Dec. 6 episode of “Saturday Night Live.” Colin Jost reprised his role as Hegseth, berating the press as they were asking about the United States’ strikes on boats that were
At Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Film Festival, the 'Materialists' star reflected on her career, and spoke about her move into producing and directing.
Lauded French actor Juliette Binoche, who is currently at the Red Sea Film Festival both as an honoree and to present her directorial debut “In-I in Motion,” praised Arab filmmakers Cherien Dabis (“All That’s Left of You”) and Shahad Ameen (“Hijra”) during a conversation event
For the first time ever, Hallmark Channel is teaming up with Walt Disney World for a new original movie. “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True,” will shoot on location at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and is led by Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle. Richard
Oscar-winning Korean actor Youn Yuh-jung opened up about her remarkable six-decade career during an In Conversation event at the Singapore International Film Festival, sharing candid insights about her unconventional start in the industry, her formative relationship with
For those destined to be songwriters, the spark of inspiration strikes early in life. That was one common theme from many of the heartfelt thank-yous and reflections shared by the diverse group of musical artists honored Saturday at Variety‘s annual Hitmakers brunch in
“You wouldn’t say that to Tom Cruise. You wouldn’t say that to somebody who’s a top-line actor in Hollywood,” the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ star said at GalaxyCon.
Chinese audiences pushed animation, action and historical war films to the top of 2025’s satisfaction charts, while comedies and romance all but disappeared from favor, according to new research unveiled at the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, China. In a forum
Director Mayumi Yoshida picked up trophies for best Canadian feature in the Borsos competition, best actor, best B.C. director and the Haebler Award for best feature, among other honors.
Mark your calendars: “The Boys” is back for one more round next April and we’ve got your first look at the bloody battle ahead. The fifth and final season of Amazon Prime Video’s satirical superhero series will premiere with its first two episodes on April 8. New episodes will
Polen Ly’s “Becoming Human” has claimed the Golden Hanoman, the top prize at the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF), which closed its milestone 20th anniversary edition in Yogyakarta on Dec. 6. “Captivating us with lyrical visual poetry and a tender meditation on memory,
Realtor and star of Netflix’s “Owning Manhattan,” Ryan Serhant, has a motto that drives him to success: “Expansion, always in all the ways.” But that expansion comes at a price. The company is now four years old, and Season 2 of the series follows the CEO and his team of top
Sabrina Carpenter showed up with gusto on Saturday at Variety‘s annual Hitmakers event, accepting her Hitmaker of the Year honor in front of a star- and executive-studded audience and quipping about the very action-packed year that brought her to this summit. The pop superstar,
The title of Luigi Celeste’s memoir, “Non sarà sempre così”— which serves as the source material for Francesco Costabile’s more bluntly-titled Italian melodrama, “Familia” — translates to: “It won’t always be like this.” It’s an elegiac promise that has the whiff of a wistful
After a long season of NCAA Football, the Big Ten Championship game comes down to two of the best teams in the conference. Although both Indiana and Ohio State are undefeated, one of the teams have to lose their first game of the season during the championship game. But,
Matthew Lillard had his feelings hurt by Quentin Tarantino. While speaking at GalaxyCon in Columbus, Ohio (via Entertainment Weekly), Lillard gave his reaction to the “Pulp Fiction” director saying, “I don’t care for Matthew Lillard” during a recent appearance on “The Bret
The films ‘Seeds’ and ‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’ also won major prizes at the association’s annual ceremony on Saturday.
The 'Marty Supreme' star and his director, Josh Safdie, hit the CCXP stage, where Chalamet explained that he had to seize the "opportunity to come out and do 'Crank That' in São Paulo."
Receiving the Innovator of the Decade honor at Variety’s Hitmakers event on Saturday gave Tyler, the Creator a welcome opportunity to reflect on his accomplishments over the past 15 years, the artist told the crowd in Hollywood as he accepted his kudos. When Tyler was first
The “Five Nights at Freddy’s” diehard fanbase has already made the sequel, which was released Friday via Universal Pictures, a box office champ. That seems largely due to a creative team that knows the IP and caters to the fans first. “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” was scripted by
After Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena in a five-round decision to win the welterweight championship title during UFC 322, the Ultimate Fighting Championship travels back home to “Sin City” for UFC 323. The main event features Georgian Merab Dvalishvili (23-2-1)
Erige Sehiri’s “Promised Sky” won top honors at the Marrakech Film Festival on Saturday, capping a lively year for the Moroccan event, marked by swelling audiences and deeper integration into the global awards circuit. Heralded by Variety’s Tomris Laffly as “a unique drama
The Red Sea International Film Festival's new head of international programs discusses the exciting opportunity to champion Asian, African and Arab storytelling — and why Óliver Laxe’s critically acclaimed 'Sirāt' is the film she’s most eager to watch with the local audience.
BUENOS AIRES — Memorable for its mass attendance of around 3,200 delegates, Ventana Sur, Latin America’s biggest film-TV market, closed its doors at the extraordinary Palacio de Libertad in central Buenos Aires on Dec. 5 underscoring both the region’s large high-energy talent
"Fackham Hall," even when it features a drawing-room performance of a song entitled "I Went to the Palace With My Willie Hanging Out!" (and then a digitally scrambled shot of the piano player’s willie), exerts the sort of harmless frivolity that last summer’s "Naked Gun" remake
In one of the multiple deals closed at Ventana Sur, Argentina’s Del Toro Films boarded Colombian horror thriller “I’ll Keep My Mouth Shut” (“No diré nada”) by Óscar Adán. Presented at the VS Fantastic! Lab by Colombia’s Cinematografiando, pic is the directorial feature debut of
In an epic bout for the championship, Premier Boxing Champions travels to “The Lone Star State,” where Mexican boxer Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (28-3-1) takes on American Lamont “The Reaper” Roach (25-1-2) for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight title belt. Cruz vs. Roach takes place
Hulu has unveiled a first look at “The Testaments,” the upcoming sequel series to “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The series, which is set to premiere in April 2026, is based on “The Handmaid’s Tale” author Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name and is set in the dystopian
“Paradise” has a Season 2 premiere date at Hulu. During the show’s panel at Brazil Comic-Con, it was revealed that the second season of the drama series will debut its first three episodes on Feb. 23, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter on Hulu and Hulu and Hulu on
From the moment her copper red hair sticks out against the backdrop of an elementary school, you can’t look away from Aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan) in Zach Cregger’s “Weapons.” After the disappearance of 17 children from Justine Gandy (Julia Garner)’s classroom, audiences are left
Jane Fonda is speaking out against Netflix’s earthshaking move to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, calling the $82.7 billion deal a “catastrophic” development that threatens to “destroy our creative industry.” Fonda released her statement against the acquisition on Instagram
It’s been a moment since the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” closed (in July 2024, to be precise), yet the stars of the Broadway hit have not forgotten one thing: Jonathan Groff is a menace. “He’s the worst,” Lindsey Mendez emphasizes. To which Daniel
After Alabama upset Georgia a few weeks ago 24-21, giving the Bulldogs their sole loss of the season, the two teams are facing off again in the 2025 SEC Championship game. The No. 3-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (11-1) vs. the No. 9-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2) at Mercedes-Benz
Thailand has certainly seen its fortunes rise on the international production stage — “The White Lotus” and “Alien: Earth” showcased the country’s locations and shooting know-how. CineAsia attendees will be able to see for themselves at the trade show expo, which unfolds Dec.
The Blumhouse and Universal horror sequel is on course to boast the biggest opening ever for the weekend after the holiday, among other milestones.
Peru’s Ladines! has sold the remake rights to its critical and box office hit “The Last Laugh” (“Muerto de risa”) to Mexico’s Sin Sentido Films during Ventana Sur. This marks the second time its director-writer-producer Gonzalo Ladines has sold remake rights to one of his
On the heels of announcing its blockbuster agreement to buy Warner Bros. and HBO Max, Netflix sought to reassure customers that nothing will be changing — right now — with its service or subscription plans. The streaming company sent an email late Friday to millions of Netflix
If anyone ever wants to question the wisdom of putting out deluxe editions of relatively recent albums, Gracie Abrams’ success with a single off one such record should suffice as an explanation for how it can work so well. It’s not as if her “The Secret of Us” album had exactly
Megan Moroney’s most recent country hit, “6 Months Later,” is like an answer song to Kelly Clarkson (or, sure, Nietzsche), with its great lyrical hook: “What doesn’t kill you calls you six months later” — followed by a bridge that declares, “What doesn’t kill you / Makes you
Freddy Fazbear and his gaggle of pizzeria party animals brought a welcome boost to the typically muted post-Thanksgiving box office. Universal and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster’s PG-13 sequel “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” based on the second installment in Scott Cawthon’s popular
