Teyana Taylor Slams “Sore Losers” After Being Criticized for Celebrating Amy Madigan’s Oscars Win
The 'One Battle After Another' star lost to Madigan in the best supporting actress category.
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Samsung’s Latest Galaxy Smartphone Is the Brand’s Most Intuitive, Future-Thinking Offering Yet
Fresh off equipping Team USA athletes with smartphones at the Winter Olympics, Samsung has unveiled its latest release, with a phone that seamlessly merges the conveniences and tools demanded by users today, with forward-thinking, AI features that anticipate the needs of
Supernatural Horror ‘The Other Side’ Heads to Hong Kong FilMart With Contents Panda (EXCLUSIVE)
Contents Panda is bowing supernatural horror “The Other Side” at Hong Kong FilMart. Directed by Kim Jung-min and produced by Nalgae Entertainment (“Rhapsody for the Dead,” “Fantasy of the Girls”), the film stars Cha Sun-woo (“The Cursed,” “Reply 1994”) and Lee Lu-da (“Rinza
Hugoeast Reveals FilMart Sales Slate Topped by ‘Shanghai Wonton’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Beijing-based sales company Hugoeast has revealed its lineup at the Hong Kong FilMart. Heading up the slate is feature film “Shanghai Wonton,” produced by Shanghai Artown Film and directed by Wu Tiange. The film follows retired engineer Lao Wang, who lives a quiet life in
FilMart 2026 Sets the Stage for AI, Short Dramas and Emerging Asian Markets
Hong Kong’s FilMart continues to anchor Asia’s screen industry, serving as a hub where global producers, distributors, and innovators converge. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the city’s leading trade promotion agency, the event has grown over
FilMart Celebrates Three Decades of Shaping Asia’s Screen Industry: ‘We Add Value by Helping International Companies Navigate the Regional Market’
Hong Kong’s FilMart celebrates a milestone this year, marking 30 years as the linchpin of Asia’s film and television market. From its origins as a regional trade hub to its current stature as a global meeting point for producers, distributors and innovators, FilMart has
Num Kanchai, Weir Sukollawat and Two Popetorn Lead Thai Action-Drama ‘Prasert’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Thai production and marketing outfit Shinesaeng Ad.Venture has forged a strategic partnership with 66cc — formerly known as Distribution Workshop — and Kongkiat Production to launch action-drama film “Prasert,” with the project making its first international market appearance
AI-Generated Feature ‘Raphael’ Anchors MBC C&I’s Hong Kong FilMart Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
MBC C&I’s AI Contents Lab is at Hong Kong FilMart with its most ambitious slate to date, anchored by “Raphael,” an 80-minute feature billed as one of the world’s first entirely AI-generated feature film, as the Seoul-based operation seeks to expand its international footprint
Ji Seung-hyun, Cecilia Choi, Yayan Ruhian’s ‘Bluefish’ Lands Hong Kong, Taiwan Deals With Trinity Media (EXCLUSIVE)
Trinity Media has boarded Hong Kong and Taiwan distribution rights to “Bluefish,” the Korea-Malaysia-Indonesia co-production featuring Ji Seung-hyun, Cecilia Choi and Yayan Ruhian, ahead of the project’s market debut at Hong Kong FilMart. Autumn Sun Co. will debut the film’s
Pae Arak, Weir Sukollawat to Star in Thai Horror Epic ‘Cher’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Thailand’s Benetone Films and Fearfolks have set Pae Arak and Weir Sukollawat to lead the cast of “Cher,” an upcoming Thai horror epic currently in pre-production in Bangkok. Arak is known for “The Stone” and “In Youth We Trust,” while Sukollawat previously starred in “Bangkok
Lu Po-Shun Seeks Financing for Feature Debut ‘Will You Still Be My Friend’ at Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum
Taiwanese filmmaker Lu Po-Shun, whose short film “Wild Tides” won best director at the 2017 Taipei Film Awards and best film in the international competition at the Tel Aviv Intl. Student Film Festival, is making his feature debut with “Will You Still Be My Friend.” The project
“Trouble Girl” Director Chin Chia-hua Returns to HAF With ‘A Ghost in the Market’
Taiwanese filmmaker Chin Chia-hua, whose debut feature “Trouble Girl” (2023) earned recognition at the Golden Horse and the Asian Film awards, returns to the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) with his sophomore feature, “A Ghost in the Market.” The project, which has
‘1 Litre of Tears’ Reboot, Animated Romance and Autism Sibling Drama Head Japan’s Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures’ Hong Kong FilMart Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
A feature film reboot of “1 Litre of Tears,” one of Japan’s most beloved books, leads a three-title slate from Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures at Hong Kong FilMart, alongside an animated youth romance and a sibling drama centered on autism. Targeting a 2027 release with Nishikido
Misty Copeland on Her ‘Sinners’ Oscar Performance After Retirement and Hip Surgery: ‘It Was Such an Honor to Be on That Stage’
At the Oscars on Sunday night, ballet legend Misty Copeland put her pointe shoes back on for an ensemble performance of “I Lied to You.” The original song from “Sinners” is featured in one of, if not the most memorable scenes in the film. Miles Caton’s character, Sammie, sings
‘SupermodelMe’ Makes History as First Reality Franchise to Go Vertical With FlareFlow Microdrama Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Refinery Media and COL Group Intl. have struck a deal to reimagine hit modelling competition franchise “SupermodelMe” as one of the world’s first reality microdrama series. The new series, titled “SupermodelMe: Make It or Break It,” will premiere on COL’s global mobile platform
‘Ninja Hattori’ Lands Global Licensing Deal as 8 Lions, TV Asahi Team for Digital Push (EXCLUSIVE)
London-based IP studio 8 Lions Entertainment has struck a global licensing deal with Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi Corp. for “Ninja Hattori,” one of Japan’s most enduring anime franchises. Under the pact, 8 Lions will handle digital distribution of the series across SVOD, AVOD
‘Charlie Chan’ Series Lands Tzi Ma, Rae Dawn Chong and Aileen Wu (EXCLUSIVE)
Tzi Ma, Rae Dawn Chong and Aileen Wu have boarded Canadian television series “Charlie Chan.” Ma, known for “Mulan,” “Kung Fu” and “Interior Chinatown,” will executive produce and star in the title role. Chong, whose credits include “Interview With the Vampire,” “American Crime
Zhang Ziyi Reveals the Pain and the Tears that Went Into Making ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’
The Chinese actress spoke about her experiences on the film that made her a global star during a masterclass session in Hong Kong.
Mirror’s Lokman Yeung, Alton Wong and Error’s Dee Ho to Lead Hong Kong Remake of Nippon TV’s ‘Life’s Punchline’ for ViuTV (EXCLUSIVE)
Nippon TV and MakerVille, the content creation, artist management and events arm of Hong Kong’s PCCW Media, have unveiled a Cantonese-language remake of the Japanese scripted format “Life’s Punchline,” with the adaptation set to air on ViuTV in Hong Kong. The series is being
K-Pop Meets Cantopop in Musical ‘K-Pop Out of Time’ From Phoenix Waters, TE Creatives (EXCLUSIVE)
Phoenix Waters Prods. has unveiled “K-Pop Out of Time,” a cross-border musical feature uniting the U.K., Hong Kong and Korea, with filming set to begin later this year. Produced by Phoenix Waters alongside TE Creatives, the project originated from a concept by Bizhan Tong and
Jackie Chan, Leo Zhang Team for Action Comedy ‘Pawfect Agents,’ Cappu Films Handling Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Jackie Chan and director Leo Zhang have teamed for “Pawfect Agents,” an action comedy set to begin production in September, with international sales company Cappu Films handling pre-sales and introducing the project to buyers at Hong Kong FilMart. The live-action and CG hybrid
Filmart: Animation Takes Center Stage as Box Office Booms
Seminars at Hong Kong Filmart look to tap into growing IP opportunities as Chinese theatrical records continue to fall.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Speaks Out After Hulu Axes ‘Buffy’ Reboot and Blames It on One Executive Who’s ‘Not a Fan of the Original’: ‘Nobody Saw This Coming’
Sarah Michelle Gellar is still shocked that Hulu won’t be moving forward with the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot — but she is shedding light about why it was axed. On Sunday, Gellar told People that she received the call with the news right before she was about to take the
Japan Pushes for a New Global Stage as Film Frontier Makes Its Debut at Hong Kong Market
When the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) opens its 24th edition alongside the 30th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FilMart), the most closely watched new addition will not come from within the city at all. For the first time, a dedicated Japanese section —
Will ’Elon Musk Unveiled – The Tesla Experiment’ Sell to the U.S.? Its Producer Is Still Working on It
Director Andreas Pichler and producer Christian Beetz discussed the doc during a Q&A following a screening at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen.
‘DreamQuil’ Review: A Satirical Sci-Fi Soap Opera That Doesn’t Fully Connect
Alex Prager’s debut “DreamQuil” film of whip-smart design that ends up with little to say. Its retro-futuristic setting draws heavily from the 1950s but combines numerous contemporary concerns, resulting in a “Stepford Wives”-esque saga that, though rendered with a deft
Jane Fonda Wishes She Delivered Robert Redford Oscars Tribute Instead of Barbra Streisand: “I Have More to Say”
Fonda starred in four films with the late actor.
Noah Kahan Makes SXSW Laugh and Cry With Netflix Doc About Depression and Body Dysmorphia: ‘It’s Easy to Shut These Things Away’
At SXSW, Noah Kahan debuted a beautiful and revealing documentary about his struggles with fame, depression and body dysmorphia. “I recommend sandwiching it between a couple MrBeast videos to soften the blow,” he joked after the screening. “It’s pretty depressing. It’s
Adam Schiff to Hold Hearing on Hollywood Jobs With Noah Wyle and IATSE’s Matt Loeb
Sen. Adam Schiff will hold a field hearing on Friday in Burbank with “The Pitt” star Noah Wyle and IATSE President Matt Loeb, as he looks to build support for a federal film incentive. Schiff is also expected to focus on the job impact of the merger of Paramount and Warner
David Zaslav to Receive More Than $550 Million in Compensation Related to Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger
That’s quite a golden parachute: David Zaslav is set to receive at least $550 million in compensation with the closing of Paramount Skydance’s deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. On Monday, WBD disclosed the estimated amounts of compensation for each of WBD’s named executive
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Filming on Hold Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Domestic Violence Investigation
The show's star and her on-again, off-again boyfriend Dakota Mortensen have both made allegations against each other, police in Utah say
‘Dune 3’ First Looks Show Timothée Chalamet as a Very Different Paul Atreides and Robert Pattinson’s Villain
The first images from the highly anticipated film come ahead of the expected release of the film's trailer.
Horror’s Big Night: ‘Sinners’ and ‘Weapons’ Oscar Wins Have Filmmakers Celebrating the Genre
When Amy Madigan accepted the first Oscar of the night during the March 15 ceremony, she shouted out her “Weapons” writer and director Zach Cregger for creating her witchy role of Aunt Gladys, saying he “wrote a dream part, and he let me just grab it by the throat.” It seems
‘Dune 3’ First Look: Timothée Chalamet Returns in Denis Villeneuve’s Epic Finale
Get ready for one more trip to Arrakis. Timothée Chalamet has revealed the first look at “Dune: Part Three,” the epic finale of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi trilogy. The movie is currently on the release calendar for Dec. 18, where it will face off against “Avengers: Doomsday.”
Oscars: What You Didn’t See on TV
From hanging out in the lobby with Emma Stone and Jacob Elordi to the deafening sound of Michael B. Jordan's win, this is what couldn't be conveyed on television.
This BTS ‘Arirang’ Vinyl Comes in an Exclusive ‘Jung Kook Orchid’ Colorway
Kpop juggernaut BTS is gearing up for one of the year’s biggest pop releases with the upcoming arrival of its fifth studio album, “Arirang” — and vinyl collectors can now get in on the action early. A new Target-exclusive pressing of the album is available to pre-order ahead of
WGA Begins Studio Talks at SAG-AFTRA Headquarters as Its Staff Pickets Outside
The Writers Guild of America began its talks with the major studios on Monday, as its striking staff members picketed outside. The talks were held at SAG-AFTRA headquarters on Wilshire Boulevard. Shortly before noon, the Writers Guild Staff Union marched a few blocks from WGA
‘Sekiro: No Defeat’ Anime Trailer Revealed; Director Addresses Fans’ Concerns About Adapting Video Game Into Crunchyroll Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Crunchyroll dropped the trailer for its upcoming “Sekiro” anime adaptation Monday ahead of the show’s panel at the SXSW Festival in Austin. Based on FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed 2019 action-adventure game “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,” which follows shinobi warrior Wolf on
Debra OConnell Rises to Chairman of U.S. Entertainment TV for Disney as Creative Chief Dana Walden Unveils Her Executive Team
UPDATED: Debra OConnell, a longtime Disney business executive who has overseen the financial structures of many of the company’s best-known TV properties, has been named chairman of Disney’s entertainment-TV operations, a new role that makes her the central creative leader
Jane Levy Joins Dan Goor & Luke Del Tredici’s Private Investigator Comedy Pilot at NBC
Jane Levy is the latest addition to the cast of Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici’s NBC comedy pilot about private investigators. Levy joins previously announced cast members Jake Johnson and Keith David in the pilot, which was picked up at NBC in January. Few plot details are
Zhu and Joe Trapanese Explain How They Crafted the Dark, Propulsive Score for SXSW Film ‘He Bled Neon’
When director Drew Kirsch and producer Nate Bolotin began conceptualizing the film “He Bled Neon,” they knew they needed a score that elevated its dark tone. “We had aspirations of grandeur, but we wanted to give audiences not just a film they remember, but a score and songs
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Pauses Season 5 Filming Due to Domestic Violence Investigation Into Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen
Production has paused on Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” due to allegations of domestic violence Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen have made against each other. A source tells Variety that cameras are down as the Draper City Police
Zendaya Achieved Her Oscars Blowout With This GHD Round Brush and $20 Tangle Teezer
Zendaya brought romantic polish to the Dolby Theatre while presenting alongside her “The Drama” costar Robert Pattinson on Sunday night. Hairstylist Ursula Stephen styled her newly cropped bixie — somewhere between a pixie and a bob — into a sleek, side-parted shape tucked
Vancouver Film Festival Launches Institute for the Moving Image, New Year-Round Hub for Artist Development and Industry Innovation
The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has announced a new intitiative, the Institute for the Moving Image, a major new year-round training and educational initiative. Launching in 2026, the Institute will expand “VIFF’s commitment to artist development and industry
Judy Collins Announces Farewell Tour
Legendary singer-songwriter Judy Collins will embark upon what is being described as her farewell tour, “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes,” on July 4, 2026. “Spanning iconic venues and cities across North America and beyond, this milestone tour will run through the winter of 2027, offering
‘Last of Us’ Season 3 Casts Jason Ritter and Patrick Wilson, Promotes Three Cast Members to Series Regulars
“The Last of Us” Season 3 has cast both Jason Ritter and Patrick Wilson in recurring roles, Variety has confirmed. In addition, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord have all been promoted to series regular status for the show’s third season. The trio first joined the
‘Sinners’: How to Watch Michael B. Jordan’s Academy Award-Winning Performance Online
After winning four Academy Awards for best original screenplay, best cinematography, best score and others, “Sinners” is one of the most celebrated movies of 2025. If you haven’t watch it yet, or if you want to watch it again, the Michael B. Jordan’s Academy Award-winning
Teyana Taylor Confronts ‘Very Rude’ Man After Being ‘Shoved’ at Oscars: ‘What’s the Problem?’
The actress, who was nominated for her role in Best Picture winner One Battle After Another , noted that she won’t “tolerate disrespect, especially when it’s unwarranted and unprovoked”
Jane Fonda Asks Why Barbra Streisand Did Oscars Tribute to Robert Redford and Quips: ‘She Only Made One Movie With Him. I Made Four! I Have More to Say’
Jane Fonda is questioning why Barbra Streisand — rather than her — paid tribute to Robert Redford on the Oscars stage Sunday night during the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Fonda was asked about her
‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’ Review: Vince Vaughn is Double Trouble in Highly Diverting Action Comedy
Given his line of work as a hitman, Quick Draw Mike (James Marsden) should probably have a better idea of what chloroform is than he does. But in “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,” when Nick (Vince Vaughn) asks him before embarking on a job whether he’s seen any of the many movies
