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"You love to hate and trash me," the 'Citizen Vigilante' filmmaker posted in response to criticism of his work.
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Author David Thomson on How Screen Antiheroes Led to Trump, Why His ‘Dictionary’ Won’t Be Updated and His Next Book Subject: Mickey Mouse
The revered writer on film — a critic, historian and author of more than 40 books including the new 'A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies,' published Tuesday — speaks with The Hollywood Reporter.
Anne Hathaway ‘Spent a Week’ Prepping for Harley Quinn Before ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Meeting; Nolan Didn’t Reveal Catwoman Until Two Hours Into Their Chat
Anna Hathaway said on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that she spent a full week channeling Harley Quinn before meeting Christopher Nolan for “The Dark Knight Rises” because she was convinced he was courting her to play the Batman villain. It wasn’t until two hours into their
‘Selamlik’ Wins Eurimages Co-Production Development Award at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
KVIFF Promises, part of the industry program of Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, has unveiled the winners of the Eurimages Co-production Development Award, as well as other prizes. The Eurimages Co-production Development Award, with a 20,000 Euros ($22,800) cash prize, went to
‘NCIS: New York’ Casts Jennifer Beals, Jacqueline Byers, Shane Harper, Devin Druid
“NCIS: New York,” the upcoming newest entry in the CBS franchise, has added four new cast members. Variety has confirmed that Jennifer Beals (“The L Word,” “Devil in a Blue Dress”), Jacqueline Byers (“Salvation,” “Dark Winds”), Shane Harper (“Good Luck Charlie,” “Power Book IV:
Karlovy Vary Unveils KVIFF Promises Winners, Including Ukraine Film Project ‘Reminiscence’
'Selamlik’ and ‘They Bloom at Dawn’ are among other works-in-progress winning prizes.
Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’s’ Modern English Dialogue ‘Was a No-Brainer’ Even If ‘It Might Bite Me on the Ass’ and ‘I Was Maybe Being Naïve’
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic, which dates back to around the 8th or 7th century BC. As a result, some moviegoers were surprised when the film’s various trailers let it slip that Nolan’s characters speak contemporary English dialogue
How ‘RuneScape’ Studio Is Prepping a 25-Year-Old PC Franchise for Its First-Ever Console Release, Including Crossplay
The release of the latest chapter in the “RuneScape” franchise is fast approaching with the September launch of “Dragonwilds,” which will mark a turning point for the beloved PC franchise. Currently available in Steam Early Access for PC players, the title is particularly
Sky Yang Signs With Range Media Partners (EXCLUSIVE)
Range Media Partners has signed Sky Yang for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Yang continues to be repped by Independent Talent Group, Jackoway Austen Tyerman, and Pippa Being. Yang is a graduate of the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art. He made his
Rachel Zegler Thriller ‘NDA’ Lands Distribution From Bleecker Street
Penn Badgley and Amy Ryan also star in the film that marks the feature directorial debut for Audrey Ellis Fox.
‘Backrooms’ Passes $350M Globally as It Sets A24 Records in Multiple Countries
It stands as the top film for the indie studio in China, France and Taiwan.
Craig Kilborn Sets Directorial Debut ‘The Life Golden’ Starring Lauren German and Tom Byrne (EXCLUSIVE)
Former late night host Craig Kilborn has set his directorial debut, “The Life Golden,” starring Lauren German (“Lucifer”) and Tom Byrne (“The Crown”), Variety has exclusively learned. In an official plot description, the film is said to be an “independent stylish murder
Rachel Zegler-Led Psychological Thriller ‘NDA’ Acquired by Bleecker Street
Bleecker Street has acquired U.S. rights to the psychological thriller, “NDA,” starring Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story,” “Evita”), Penn Badgley (“You”) and Academy Award nominee Amy Ryan (“Gone Baby Gone,” “The Wire”). The film, which is currently in
Karlovy Vary: ‘Harold & Kumar 4’ Confirmed as Producers Weigh In on Casting Wars and the Gen Z Box Office Recovery
Mollye Asher ('Nomadland') and Greg Shapiro ('A House of Dynamite') discuss why sometimes the studio note is right, how Bigelow makes compromise easy and what 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' tell us about the future of cinema.
‘Enola Holmes 3’ Debuts With 20.7 Million Views in Five Days
Millie Bobby Brown’s Netflix film franchise “Enola Holmes” returned with its third installment on July 1. The new movie debuted with 20.7 million views in five days. With that total, “Enola Holmes 3” became the most-watched title on Netflix during the week of June 29 to July 5.
Jessica Knoll Novel ‘Helpless’ to Be Developed for TV at Universal Global TV, Stacy Sher to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
Universal Global Television is developing a series take on the brand new Jessica Knoll novel “Helpless,” Variety has learned exclusively. The novel was just published today, July 7, by Scribner and was acquired by UGT’s Creative Acquisitions & IP Management team. The official
‘The Guest’ Review: A Superb Trine Dyrholm Adds Unsentimental Value to a Piercing Family Drama
A droll dramedy of bourgeois social awkwardness morphs into a deep-cut tragedy about the effects of a mother’s psychological frailty on her grown-up children, in Danish director Mads Mengel’s impressively uncozy debut feature “The Guest.” Clean-lined and sharp-edged, with David
Britney Spears Biopic Movie to Be Written by ‘New Girl’ Creator Liz Meriwether
“New Girl” creator and “Dying for Sex” co-creator Liz Meriwether will pen the screenplay for Universal’s forthcoming Britney Spears biopic from director Jon M. Chu and producer Marc Platt. The movie is based on Spears’ revealing memoir, “The Woman in Me.” Released in October
David Lowery Tackling Adaptation of Horror Novel ‘The Fisherman’ for Focus (Exclusive)
Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes and Gary Dauberman's Coin Operated have teamed up for the adaptation of the Bram Stoker Award winner.
Dwayne Johnson to Star as Motorcycle Stuntman Hiding His Dementia in ‘Free Byrd’
The ‘Jumanji’ star will produce the feature and play a Vegas motorcycle stuntman hiding a dementia diagnosis for one last jump in the movie for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Artists Equity and 'Sing Sing' director Greg Kwedar.
‘Black Money for White Nights’ Review: A Cycle of Corruption Endangers a Marriage in a Bitter, Gripping Bulgarian Tragicomedy
How much dirty cash can pass through your hands before your soul is stained? Gosha (Ivan Savov) and Marina (Tanya Shahova), the struggling sixtysomething couple at the center of “Black Money for White Nights,” believe they’ve found the right balance: Professional bribery is the
Ali G Returns: Sacha Baron Cohen Wraps Filming Secret Movie Reviving Beloved Character
Booyakasha! Sacha Baron Cohen has wrapped production on a new Ali G film, which will bring his sketch comedy breakout to back to big screen. The character was previously featured in 2002’s “Ali G Indahouse.” The film was shot in secret, much like Cohen operated on 2006’s
Mariska Hargitay Will Host the 2026 Emmy Awards
The Law & Order: SVU star will be the first woman to emcee the show since Jane Lynch in 2011
Netflix Confirms Ana María Londoño as Head of Content, Colombia (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix has appointed Ana María Londoño as head of content, Colombia, tapping one of the country’s most seasoned TV writers and content executives whose 30-year career takes in her breakout telenovela “Juegos Prohibidos” through to RCN’s 2024 “Rojo Carmesí.” Londoño’s brief
Jermaine Dupri Sues Sony Music for $18 Million Over Unpaid Mariah Carey, Usher Royalties
Jermaine Dupri has filed an $18 million lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment, alleging that the company failed to properly pay royalties for releases from Mariah Carey, Usher, Xscape, Kris Kross and more. The suit, filed on Monday and reviewed by Variety, accuses SME of
Buyer Beware: Why Sun Valley Has Been a Disaster for the Media Business
Sun Valley, the so-called summer camp for billionaires, kicks off this week in Idaho, and though it’s unfair to blame the conference for all of the problems plaguing the media business, it’s not a bad place to start. Hosted by investment bank Allen & Co., the off-the-record
‘Love and Other Words’ Adaptation Set With the Newly Formed Magic Hour Entertainment (Exclusive)
Max Siemers and Tanner Anderson are behind the new company, which will adapt Christina Lauren’s best-selling novel of the same of the name centered on childhood friends turned first loves who reconnect as adults.
‘Godzilla Minus One’ Director to Direct 20th Century Sci-Fi Movie ‘Nue’
Takashi Yamazaki is teaming with Ridley Scott's Scott Free on the project.
Viola Davis, Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions Set First-Look Deal at Universal Global Television, to Develop Drama ‘Pawn’
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions has inked a first-look deal with Universal Global Television (UGT), Variety has learned. Under the deal, JuVee will develop projects for UGT across all platforms. First up, the company is developing the romantic drama “Pawn,”
Sarajevo Film Festival Launches New Award, Prix Cineplexx, With the Winner Chosen by the Festival Audience
The Sarajevo Film Festival has introduced a new award, the Prix Cineplexx. It will be presented for the first time at its 32nd edition, which runs from Aug. 14 to 21. The Prix Cineplexx is awarded to the best film in the Open Air Premiere program and is chosen by the festival
Dwayne Johnson to Star as Motorcycle Stuntman With Dementia in ‘Free Byrd’ From ‘Sing Sing’ Director Greg Kwedar (EXCLUSIVE)
Dwayne Johnson is set to star in and produce the new action-drama, “Free Byrd,” the latest film from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity. “Free Byrd” stars Johnson as a Las Vegas motorcycle stuntman who conceals his dementia diagnosis from everyone, including his
‘Shark Tank’ Sets Season 18 Guest Sharks: MrBeast, Mindy Kaling, ‘Diary of a CEO’ Host and More
“Shark Tank” returns with Season 18 in the fall, and with it are some new entrepreneurs who smell blood in the water. The lineup of guest sharks includes Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, as well as the CEO of his company Beast Industries, Jeffrey Housenbold. Writer, director,
Mariska Hargitay to Host Emmys; First Woman to Emcee the Show In 15 Years
First, the Knicks win and now this. NBC has tapped one of its primetime superstars to host the 78th Emmy Awards: “Law & Order: SVU” star and executive producer Mariska Hargitay will lead this year’s kudocast. That makes Hargitay the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years —
Geena Davis to Play Serial Killer Dorothea Puente in True Crime Drama Developing at HBO
HBO is developing a true crime drama series titled “Dorothea” based on the story of ’80s serial killer Dorothea Puente. Geena Davis has been cast in the title role and executive produces alongside showrunner Joshua Michael Stern. Michael Rosenbaum and Jeff Frost also executive
‘Big Brother 28’ Cast Revealed: ‘Drag Race’ Star Jason De Puy, MMA Fighter Kamuela ‘Kamu’ Kirk and More
The cast of “Big Brother” Season 28 has been revealed, and the 14 houseguests include a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” all star and MMA fighter. Ahead of today’s announcement, there was heavy speculation of returning players, and two surprise players have yet to be revealed. “Big
‘The Sopranos’ Creator David Chase on Making a Movie About LSD Alongside MKUltra Series and Being Concerned About ‘Censorship’ Under Trump
Television legend David Chase, the creator of the multi-award-winning HBO series “The Sopranos,” told Variety he is independently working on a film “that deals with LSD” while also developing a series on the subject for HBO. While he could not go into much more detail, he
‘Harold & Kumar 4’ on Track and ‘Everybody’s Back,’ Producer Greg Shapiro Says: ‘Hopefully We Should Be Shooting It Soon’
The fourth movie in the stoner comedy franchise “Harold & Kumar,” starring John Cho and Kal Penn, is on track with the key players from the series on board, one of the producers, Greg Shapiro, said Tuesday. Speaking at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, he said, “I made a series of
Charli xcx Unveils ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Tracklist, Including Song Featuring David Cronenberg
Charli xcx has revealed the tracklist for her upcoming album “Music, Fashion, Film,” releasing on July 24. The 11-track project is slated to include the already-released singles “Rock Music,” “SS26” and “Wink Wink,” which the singer unveiled with music videos over the past
‘Dying for Sex’ Writer Liz Meriwether Set to Pen Britney Spears Biopic
Universal will reteam with ‘Wicked’ director and producer Jon M. Chu and Marc Platt for the project.
Louise Lasser, Star of ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,’ Dies at 87
Louise Lasser, the star of Norman Lear’s short-lived satirical soap opera “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” has died. She was 87. Lasser died of natural causes on Monday at her home in Manhattan. Lasser’s reserved and soft-spoken demeanor was flipped on its head in “Mary Hartman,
U2 Releases ‘Street of Dreams,’ First Single From Upcoming Album, the Band’s First All-New Effort in Nine Years
U2 is edging ever-so-closer to officially announcing the group’s first full-length collection of new material in nine years. Heralding it is the first single from that forthcoming effort, “Street of Dreams,” which hit DSPs as a single and music video early Tuesday. The streets
Netflix Sets Video Licensing Pact With Top Digital Publishers Including Variety, Rolling Stone, Billboard and Other Brands From Penske Media’s PMX
Netflix is further expanding the mix of content available on its platform through licensing partnerships with a range of top publishers, including Variety and other brands in Penske Media’s PMX unit, as well as BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc. and
Social Issue Gore, Very Latino Gumshoes and OMG 2D Animation Power Up the Project Lineup at 2026’s Bogotá Audiovisual Market
Class war bloodbath “The Eastman,” Latino procedural “Rookies,” queer drama “Mesopotamia” and the exquisite 2D tyke parable “The March of the Sunflowers” look like potential highlights at a 16th Bogotá Audiovisual Market which looks set to underscore Colombia’s status not only
CNN on Edge: Staffers Fear Bari Weiss Takeover as Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Moves Closer to Finish Line
There are 600 million reasons why Paramount Skydance should not tinker too much with the inner workings of CNN after the company completes the acquisition of its parent, Warner Bros. Discovery. Staffers at the news giant fear the company soon expected to be their new owner will
‘Obsession’ Sets Collector’s Edition 4K Blu-ray Release
After becoming a breakout theatrical hit, “Obsession” will release on Blu-ray 4K and DVD on July 14. The physical editions are available to pre-order on Amazon, where it’s a No. 1 bestseller. The Collector’s Edition release includes the film in 4K with Dolby Vision and HDR10,
Disney’s ABC Asserts ‘The View’ Qualifies for News Exemption in New Filing
Joy Behar looks and acts nothing like David Muir or Robin Roberts, but ABC asserts her program, “The View” is entitled to the same protections as program such as “World News Tonight” or “Good Morning America.” More than 76,000 comments have been filed by the public with the
Christopher Nolan Says One ‘Odyssey’ Star Stunned Crew Like Heath Ledger on ‘The Dark Knight’
The director says his 'Odyssey' crew reacted to an actor's scene in a way he's only seen one time before.
‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ Moves Up Release Date to July, Drops Intense First Trailer
The animated film “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” will now premiere in July rather than October as originally planned. Paramount has announced that the film, which continues the story from “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” will debut globally on Paramount+ on July 25. The film
Animation Takes Greater Share of California Film Incentive as $71 Million Goes to Four Films Including ‘Donkey’
Animation is taking a larger share of the California film incentive, as the state announced Tuesday that $71 million would go to four animated features. The state expanded its production incentive to $750 million a year in 2025, while also opening up the program to animated
Abbie Cornish Transforms Into Anna Nicole Smith in First Look at ‘Trust Me, I’m a Doctor’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kal Penn will never forget seeing his “Trust Me, I’m a Doctor” co-star Abbie Cornish for the first time as Anna Nicole Smith. “She really embodied Anna Nicole in a very striking way,” Penn tells me. “She was a completely different person. I briefly met Anna Nicole a handful of
