Tony Kaye, the British director of “American History X” and “Detachment,” will direct “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?,” a short running five minutes that blends documentary with reality drama and plays out among the giant monster sculptures installed across Leicester,
Microdrama platform FlareFlow will launch in Thailand on Nov. 2 through AIS Play, the entertainment service of Thai telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS), in a deal brokered by Singapore-based distributor Rock Networks. FlareFlow, the vertical video service owned by COL
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof and Iranian-born Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat pushed back on the idea of a standalone Oscar category for exiled filmmakers, speaking at the Tokyo International Film Festival as Cate Blanchett’s Displacement Film Fund gave its first five
A Christmas mystery, 'Fruitcakes: Dawn of Drag,' a Hungarian thriller, films with animalistic titles and a Lithuanian mashup of family drama, the Chinese 'Book of Changes' and retro sci-fi also feature at PÖFF.
A meeting at TIFFCOM in 2023 brought Italian co-producers to “The Violinist,” the animated feature that went on to win the top prize at France’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival this year, Singaporean filmmaker Ervin Han told a panel at the Tokyo market. Han,
Kathryn Ferguson’s IFTA-winning short film features original music by Bastille’s Dan Smith and cinematography by two-time Oscar nominee Robbie Ryan.
Taiwanese project “Uncle,” directed by Yen Hao-hsuan, won the Tokyo Project Award on Friday at the seventh Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (TGFM) in Tokyo. “Uncle” had already picked up the Asian Gen-Z Award earlier in the ceremony. Prizes went to a handful of the 24 projects
“We Had a Plan,” a documentary about a gay Filipino couple who head home after a decade as undocumented cleaners in the Netherlands, has been picked up for international sales by Paris-based Cat&Docs ahead of its world premiere at IDFA. Variety has the exclusive first look at
Spending on Japanese anime worldwide reached a record JPY4.45 trillion ($28.2 billion) in 2025. That is up 15.8% on the previous year, and overseas consumers now account for well over half of the total. Hasegawa Masahiro, editor-in-chief of the Association of Japanese
India’s T-Series has boarded “The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,” Sandeep Singh’s historical epic starring “Kantara” actor Rishab Shetty as the Maratha king. The project will now be made in two parts, and filming begins in early 2027. Bhushan Kumar and Krishan
The sequel to the critically-acclaimed and Oscar-winning 'Godzilla Minus One' will hit theaters in Japan on Nov. 3 and North America on Nov. 6.
Veteran Indian actor Shabana Azmi and film critic and historian Marco Müller are among the guests at the first Kathmandu Film Festival (KFF), which runs Oct. 30–Nov. 1 in Nepal. Launched by Kathmandu Metropolitan City, the three-day event will screen 40 films from 14 countries
November means fall is in full swing, and Netflix has a ton of new titles to celebrate. Whether you’re looking to watch family-friendly films over Thanksgiving or are still looking to be spooked post-spooky season, there is something, new or old, for everyone. One highly
McKellen remembered meeting Stewart "half a century ago" and shared one of his early memories of the revered actor
As Disney+ heads into November, the streaming platform is beginning to phase out of its Halloween thrills and introduce a new slate of holiday favorites. Among this month’s Christmas-centered additions are “A Bad Moms Christmas,” “A Christmas Story,” “The Polar Express,” “Four
Hong Sangsoo’s “Nowhere to Lay My Eyes,” a triple prizewinner at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, and Kim Jin-yu’s “Journey There,” the first Korean production to star “Beef” actor Justin H. Min, have picked up a new batch of territory deals through Seoul-based sales outfit
The filmmaker's five-minute short reunited him with 'Obsession' costume designer Blair James, who tells The Hollywood Reporter the project was filmed just three and a half weeks before its release.
McKellen and Stewart led the original 'X-Men' franchise for 20th Century Fox, portraying Magneto/Erik Lehnsherr and Professor Charles Xavier, respectively.
Ian McKellen wrote a moving tribute to Patrick Stewart, his close friend of many years, following his death Thursday at age 86 after suffering from Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia. “Before everything else, Patrick was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire, the proud
California lawmakers began a discussion Thursday about removing the cap on the state’s $750 million incentive for film and TV production, while acknowledging that such a move would face budget hurdles. At an Assembly committee hearing in North Hollywood, a handful of state
Matthew Weiner is no longer involved with the drama series “The Chairman” that is currently in development at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The project was first reported to be in the works at the streamer less than a month ago, with Eddie Murphy
Hong’s Locarno winner added buyers in France, Japan, Argentina and Portugal, while Min’s first Korean production secured deals across Asia.
Comedy writer Earl Barret died in his home in Sherman Oaks, California, on Oct. 22. He was 94. Barret began his career in TV writing in 1961 after taking Robert C. Dennis’s weekly free TV writing class. The two would go on to write episodes for several shows together. Over the
Stewart died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles at 86 following “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia,” longtime spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak announced.
A French action film and an American indie romance are both up for grabs with international buyers at the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM market. Cappu Films has sold “Red Bird” to Kinologistika LLC for the CIS region, which covers Russia and other former Soviet
The actor originated the role of Prof. Charles Xavier for 20th Century Fox in 2000, and will reprise the role in Marvel's upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday.'
Joseph Mazzello, the “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Jurassic Park” actor, heads the cast of “A Grim Life,” a supernatural thriller set inside Los Angeles’ Cecil Hotel. Hong Kong outfit Cappu Films has picked up international sales, it was unveiled at the Tokyo International Film
Wonders joins previously announced castmembers Kenneth Branagh, Skyler Gisondo and Will Forte.
Mathis Landwehr-led martial arts feature “Lion Fist” has been picked up for South Korea, Latin America and the CIS. Fellow Landwehr starrer “The Last Kumite” has also found a South Korean home, sales outfit Cappu Films revealed at the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM
As James Gunn’s fledgling DC Universe continues to grow, he’s revealed that one key character will “almost certainly” return: Harley Quinn. But Margot Robbie, who played the anti-hero in three DCEU movies, may not be back. On “The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official
Patrick Stewart’s final movie role will be in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” which marks his ninth time playing the “X-Men” character Charles Xavier on the big screen. Marvel Studios confirmed the news in their tribute to the late actor, who died at 86 years old after a
The late actor's Star Trek co-stars, including Jeri Ryan and George Takei, are among the Hollywood figures who have paid tribute to the acting great
Skydance’s JB Perrette, who now serves as co-chair and chief business officer of Skydance TV and Skydance Direct-to-Consumer, has unveiled his new executive org structure — and announced several departures from the pre-merged Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance
"Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him," actor who played Captain Kirk said of Star Trek: The Next Generation star
Mary Bronstein ('If I Had Legs I'd Kick You') is directing for Warner Bros.’s specialty label Clockwork.
Buy low, sell high: Investor and media entrepreneur Byron Allen has sold all of the shares in Starz that he had acquired earlier this year from Steve Mnuchin, the former Hollywood producer who served as Treasury Secretary during President Trump’s first term. He sold all 1.8
Patrick Stewart, who died Wednesday at 86, starred in dozens of film, shows and TV movies across 60 years on screen. He was best known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek” and Prof. Charles Xavier in the “X-Men” movies, and he received four Emmy nominations, three
In 2023, Patrick Stewart was given the opportunity to reunite with the complete Star Trek: The Next Generation cast, and he delivered a satisfying finale to Trekkies worldwide
Hugh Jackman is mourning the loss of his long-time “X-Men” co-star and friend Patrick Stewart, who died on Wednesday at age 86 after a “brief battle” with Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia. “We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today,” Jackman wrote on Instagram.
Tributes from across the “Star Trek” franchise are pouring in for Patrick Stewart following the news of his death at 86. Fellow USS Enterprise captain William Shatner posted a statement on Stewart to his Facebook page, writing, “What a heartbreaking week it has been. Sir
The legendary actor, best known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor X in 'X-Men,' died at 86.
Amazon saw slowed growth in its advertising revenue in the year’s third quarter, claiming its decision to host Prime Day for most larger countries in the year’s second quarter and unfavorable foreign exchange rates contributed to a softer earnings report than Wall Street
Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is paying tribute to the late Patrick Stewart, who starred as Professor Charles Xavier since 2000’s “X-Men.” “I’ll never forget the first time I saw Sir Patrick Stewart on the set of the first X-Men,” said Feige, producer and president of Marvel
Starz reported its third-quarter 2026 earnings Thursday revealing the now-standalone media company beat analyst expectations for the three month period ended Sept. 30. During the quarter, Lionsgate’s “Michael” debuted on Starz and since its Aug. 10 release has become the
Sony Pictures has picked up the film rights to film rights to the horror vide game developed by Sweden-based Wrong Organ.
Sony Pictures has picked up the film rights to the horror video game developed by Sweden-based Wrong Organ.
People Inc., home to brands including People and Entertainment Weekly, is the latest media company to make job cuts. On Thursday, People Incorporated CEO Neil Vogel announced in an internal memo that the company is laying off 195 people “across our offices.” The cuts represent
“We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace”