Dean Tavoularis, Production Designer on the ‘Godfather’ Films and ‘Apocalypse Now,’ Dies at 93
The Oscar winner and five-time nominee teamed with Francis Ford Coppola on 13 features after getting his start as the art director on 'Bonnie and Clyde.'
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Why Movie Trailers Hit Different in a Theater Compared to Online Viewing: ‘Discovery Is Like Falling in Love’
Gen Z moviegoing habits, the magic of discovering trailers and the lure of nostalgia for simpler times were among the subjects raised in a lively roundtable of top film and streaming marketing leaders held Wednesday as part of Variety’s annual Entertainment Marketing Summit.
ICC confirms all charges as Duterte goes on drug war trial
MANILA – The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday confirmed all charges against former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained in The Hague for charges related to his brutal drug war that had left thousands dead. Duterte faces charges of three counts of
Tesla to use Intel 14A for AI chips as Musk says it will be 'ready for prime time' when the multi-billion dollar Terafab project scales up
Another win for Intel.
I love the chutzpah of this: all 35 of...
I love the chutzpah of this: all 35 of Shakespeare’s plays ranked . Romeo & Juliet didn’t crack the top 20 but Macbeth, Hamlet, and Twelfth Night made the top 5. Worth it for the old photos of productions feat. Ralph Fiennes, Judi Dench, Brian Cox…
Best graphics cards in 2026: These are the GPUs worth spending money in right now
I've made a career out of prodding graphics cards and this has been the toughest set of recommendations I can remember.
Jeff Bezos is raising his game in space
But it will be hard for Amazon and Blue Origin to close the gap with SpaceX
Donald Trump is giving psychedelic medicines a welcome boost
But his methods could prove damaging
Apple’s new boss needs to restore its magic for the AI era
The elevation of John Ternus hints at the future direction of the company
On Africa trip, the ‘quiet pope’ adopts a confident global voice
Pope Leo XIV shed his previous image as he denounced war in the Middle East and responded assertively to criticism by President Donald Trump.
Hayley Williams Brought Out Rachel Brown At Water From Your Eyes’ Hometown Show
You know what's fun? Watching two rock stars share a stage, especially when those rock stars like each other. Right now, Paramore leader and genuine bona fide rock star Hayley Williams is on her first-ever solo tour , and she brought along Water From Her Eyes as the opening
Son of former Shah of Iran appeals to Western countries for support
BERLIN, April 23 (Reuters) - The son of the former Shah appealed to Western countries to join the war against Iran and criticised the decision of the German government not to meet him during his visit to Berlin on Thursday. Reza Pahlavi, whose father was deposed in the
Lebanon leaders accuse Israel of war crime after journalist killed
Lebanon's leaders accused Israel on Thursday of committing a war crime, after an airstrike killed a Lebanese journalist in the country's south, with the Israeli army saying it was reviewing the incident. Rescuers and the reporter's employer on Wednesday confirmed the death of
The Expanse creators don't want to fall into a Star Wars rut
The Faith of Beasts, the second Captive's War novel, is out now. Ty Franck and Daniel Abraham, aka James S.A. Corey, explain why they'll stop at three
Orbitals preview: anime co-op game features 'a lot of the same design' as It Takes Two
Orbitals, the upcoming co-op retro anime indie from Shapefarm, is looking fantastic, and the devs told us about their inspirations and influences.
Rising urban populations — how can WUF13 support cities?
Preparations for the 13th World Urban Forum are under way, highlighting the need for global dialogue, cooperation and knowledge sharing to address shared challenges in housing, climate resilience and urban growth.
Why the Michael Jackson Movie Doesn’t Cover Sexual Abuse Allegations
An early storyline in Michael centered on allegations made by 13-year-old Jordan Chandler. It was nixed after filmmakers learned it violated terms of a $20 million settlement
SAVE America could affect your ability to vote
When natural disasters strike, they destroy everything in their wake — including the records that prove who we are.
Imagination is not just replaying what we see and hear
The findings differ from prior work, showing it's tough to disentangle how similarly our brains register imagined thoughts and real sensations.
David Byrne Teaches FKA Twigs His Signature Moves in Coachella’s New ‘Artist on Artist’ Series
The new series debuts today with a conversation between Armin van Buuren and Adam Beyer, while Twigs and Byrne's episode will air next week
Bangladesh measles crisis deepens as child deaths reach 194
The government said it has launched a robust nationwide vaccination programme since the outbreak began.
Diego Luna’s ‘Ashes’ Boarded by Luxbox Ahead of Premiere at Cannes in Special Screenings Section (EXCLUSIVE)
Luxbox has come on board to handle world sales on “Ashes” (Ceniza en la boca), directed by Diego Luna, which has its world premiere in the Special Screenings section at the Cannes Film Festival. The drama centers on Lucila. She leaves Mexico with her younger brother to reunite
Mecas 2026 Returns to Las Palmas With 14 Projects and a More Targeted Selection
Mecas returns to Las Palmas this year with a lineup that reinforces its preference for auteur-driven projects moving across fiction, nonfiction and hybrid terrain. Held at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival, the ninth edition brings together 14 titles
Condom costs could rise as Iran war disrupts supply chains
Since the war began in late February, Karex has faced rising prices for materials used to produce and package condoms.
Senate GOP Rams Through Plan to Cut Out Democrats and Bankroll ICE
Senate Republicans held a budget reconciliation “vote-a-rama” in the wee hours of the night to kickstart their Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol funding process. The controversial move, which wrapped up just after 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, resulted in a 50-48
