‘Dirty Dancing’ Sequel With Jennifer Grey Moving Forward as Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson Board to Produce
Kim Rosenstock is penning the script for Lionsgate's feature follow-up to the 1987 classic.
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‘Weapons,’ ‘Wicked: For Good’ Among 2026 ACE Eddie Awards Nominees
The winners will be announced at the ceremony on Feb. 27 at UCLA's Royce Hall.
‘The Housemaid’ Returns to No. 1 at U.K.-Ireland Box Office as ‘Hamnet’ Holds Strong
Lionsgate U.K.’s “The Housemaid” returned to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office, adding £2 million ($2.8 million) in its fifth weekend for a cumulative £26.1 million ($35.3 million), according to Comscore. Universal’s “Hamnet” held firm in second place, collecting $2.7
‘The Weight’ Review: Ethan Hawke Carries an Intermittently Exciting, if Sometimes Arduous Throwback to ‘Deliverance’-Era Action Movies
Ethan Hawke is having a moment, the way fellow Newton boy Matthew McConaughey did a few years back. Onscreen since age 14 — yet taken for granted far too long — the undeniable talent behind those chiseled cheeks and snaggled teeth has been more visible than ever of late,
Range Sports Acquires Experiential Agency Superfly
Range Sports said it had experiential agency Superfly, known for its facility with landmark music festivals as part of a bid to offer more opportunities tied to live events across sports, entertainment, music and other areas. Superfly has created events including Bonaroo,
LGBTQ Rom-Com ‘Before I Do’ to Star Cole Doman, Michael Hsu Rosen and Nico Greetham (EXCLUSIVE)
Production has wrapped on director and writer Gary Jaffe’s LGBTQ romantic comedy “Before I Do.” The ensemble stars Cole Doman (“The Mastermind,” “Mutt”), Michael Hsu Rosen (“Glamorous,” “Sex Lives of College Girls”), Nico Greetham (“American Horror Story,” “Love, Victor”),
‘F1,’ ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Sinners’ Among ACE Eddie Noms; ‘Wicked: For Good’ Lands Nod After Oscars Snub
The American Cinema Editors have nominated “F1,” “Sentimental Value” and “Sinners” in the category of feature film drama. Despite being snubbed by the Oscars, “Wicked: For Good” editor Myron Kerstein was nominated for the best edited film comedy/theatrical. It’s worth noting
‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ Gets Lavish $650, Leather-Bound Release for Book’s 40th Anniversary
The Folio Society is marking the 40th anniversary of “Howl’s Moving Castle” with a lavish new limited-edition release that elevates Diana Wynne Jones’ fantasy classic into a collectible centerpiece. Limited to just 500 copies, Folio’s 40th Anniversary Limited Edition of “Howl’s
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Trailer: Jessica Jones Is Back to Take Down Kingpin; March Release Date Revealed
Jessica Jones has officially returned to the MCU. Disney released the “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2 trailer on Tuesday, which revealed Krysten Ritter’s street-level hero has made her way back and is teaming up with Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, aka Matt Murdock. The second season
‘Leviticus’ Review: A Queer-Specific Supernatural Concept Drives Brilliant Horror Romance
“I want it to look like you,” resonates as the most romantic line exchanged between the two young men at the center of “Leviticus,” a tightly conceived, gripping queer horror that reaches for unassuming brilliance through a supernatural premise that’s as terrifying as it is
Neon Lands Sundance Queer Horror ‘Leviticus’
THR’s Sundance review of the film calls it “a stylish, urgent allegory,” going on to compare the title to fellow allegorical horror titles 'Talk to Me' and 'It Follows.'
Timothy Busfield’s Wife, Melissa Gilbert, Breaks Silence After Actor’s Arrest
Busfield is accused of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse related to twin child actors he worked with on the Fox series The Cleaning Lady . He denies the accusations
Charli xcx’s ‘The Moment’ Becomes A24’s Fastest-Selling Limited Release
Charli xcx’s “Brat” domination has translated to the big screen, with “The Moment” — Aidan Zamiri’s mockumentary about the cultural phenomenon kickstarted by the pop star’s hit album — becoming A24’s fastest-selling limited release to date. Following “The Moment’s” Sundance
Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall Get Provocative in First Look at ‘Vladimir,’ Netflix Limited Series Sets Release Date
Netflix has set a March 5 global premiere date for “Vladimir,” a new limited series adapted from Julia May Jonas’ acclaimed novel of the same name. The eight-episode series stars Rachel Weisz, who also serves as an executive producer, alongside Leo Woodall (“The White Lotus”)
Art of Stories, Foreshadow Launch in Sweden, Aiming to Transform How Movies Get Written (EXCLUSIVE)
Greg Poehler, creator-star of “Welcome to Sweden,” is teaming with Linus Tunström, one of Sweden’s highest-profile stage directors and creative producer-writer Filip Hammarström (“Jordskott”) to launch two new companies, Art of Stories and Foreshadow, that aim to transform
Jimmy Kimmel Delivers Emotional Rebuke After ICE Killing of Alex Pretti: ‘One Atrocity After Another’
“Is that the law and order that you voted for, if you voted for this?” the host said during his monologue
Neon Buying Sundance Conversion Therapy Horror Film ‘Leviticus’
Neon, the indie label behind “Parasite” and “Anora,” is inking one of the first deals of this year’s Sundance Film Festival and buying “Leviticus,” a buzzy horror film about conversion therapy. The pact hasn’t been finalized, but sources peg the sales price in the seven-figure
‘Wonder Man’ Is Marvel’s Refreshingly Low-Stakes Spin on ‘The Studio’: TV Review
Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) may have superpowers, but he doesn’t want to be defined by them. The L.A. native believes he has a higher calling than using his abilities — a hazily defined skill set that seems to involve destructive blasts of energy — for the greater
Marilyn Monroe Centennial Retro Featuring 24 Films Set for Italy’s Torino Film Festival
Italy’s Torino Film Festival is set to celebrate the centennial of Marilyn Monroe’s birth with an extensive retrospective comprising 24 films featuring the Golden age of Hollywood icon. Monroe – who was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926 and died of a barbiturate overdose in
Nerds Hopes Andy Cohen Sweetens Next Super Bowl Commercial
Andy Cohen is jumping from co-hosting New Year’s Eve on CNN to an even bigger stage: Super Bowl LX. The “Watch What Happens Live” host will play with animated “taste buds” as part of the latest Big Game promotion from Nerds, the Ferrero Group candy that has gained new traction
Fanatics Sportsbook Bets on Kendall Jenner for Super Bowl Commercial
Fanatics Sportsbook wants to break away from the usual gambling promotions that rely on former football players and quick-cash incentives to make its marketing point. The wagering platform hopes to attract people to betting who don’t already spend their days thinking about odds
Kanye West Says Apology Letter ‘Isn’t About Reviving My Commerciality’: ‘These Remorseful Feelings Were So Heavy on My Heart’
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, published a lengthy apology letter addressed to “those I’ve hurt” in the form of a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal on Monday. He credited his antisemitic behavior to untreated brain damage and mental illness and wrote, “It
The First Look at Long-Awaited ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Toy Lines Is Finally Here
The hit Netflix animated film has finally revealed toy lines from Mattel and Hasbro that includes dolls, light sticks, board games and more.
New ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Merch Drop Includes Uno, American Girl Dolls and Furby Toys Inspired by Hunter/x
The first dual collection between fierce toy rivals Hasbro and Mattel is officially here. The two toy giants unveiled their first-ever product lines inspired by “KPop Demon Hunters” at the Nuremberg Toy Fair (Spielwarenmesse), offering fans an early look at a wide-ranging slate
Hellmann’s New Super Bowl Commercial Mixes Andy Samberg, Elle Fanning With a Song About Sandwiches
Hellmann’s is hoping a healthy does of silliness will help its Super Bowl recipe. The Unilever-backed mayo is a Super Bowl regular, and in the past has tapped themes such as sustainability and nostalgia in commercials featuring everyone from Kate McKinnon to Meg Ryan and Billy
‘How to Divorce During the War’ Debuts Trailer as Film Premieres at Sundance (EXCLUSIVE)
“How to Divorce During the War,” which had its world premiere at Sundance on Monday, has debuted its trailer (below). New Europe Film Sales is handling world sales. The film, written and directed by Andrius Blazevicius, is set in Vilnius, Lithuania in 2022. High-flying
‘The Prophet’: A Pastor Turns to Witchcraft in a Cinematic Meditation on Doubt, Darkness, and “Shiny Objects”
Mozambican writer-director Ique Langa created his black-and-white debut feature, premiering in Rotterdam's main competition, in a nine-year journey with a non-professional cast.
Political Thriller ‘Keep Her Quiet,’ Starring ‘Holy Spider’ Actress Zar Amir, Jonathan Pryce, Amir El-Masry, Boarded by Beta Cinema
Beta Cinema has come on board to handle worldwide sales for “Keep Her Quiet,” an upcoming English-language investigative thriller, starring Zar Amir, who won best actress at Cannes for “Holy Spider,” Jonathan Pryce, who was Oscar nominated for “The Two Popes,” and Amir
BAFTA Noms Spotlight Interest in “Activism, Black Identity and Corruption,” Says CEO Jane Millichip
Warner Bros. features 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' will go head-to-head at the U.K.'s biggest night for film on Feb. 22.
‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ Helmer R.S. Prasanna to Direct Film on Legendary Indian Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan: ‘A Biopic on Steroids’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Fresh off the success of Aamir Khan starrer “Sitaare Zameen Par,” director R.S. Prasanna is developing a biopic on legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, positioning the project as a global collaboration between Indian and Western creative teams. Titled “Dreams of
BAFTA Nominations Snubs and Surprises: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Shut Out of Main Categories, Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti Make the Cut After Oscar Misses
The British Academy’s 2026 lineup of Film Awards nominees has no shortage of snubs and surprises. While the likes of “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet” and “Marty Supreme” largely did as was expected and dominated the list, further down there was more than enough
Chloé Zhao Makes History as ‘Hamnet’ Becomes BAFTA’s Most-Nominated Film by a Female Director
Some real wins for diversity as the BAFTA Film Awards nominations were unveiled, as well as good news for Stellan Skarsgard, who became a debut nominee at the age of 73.
BAFTA Film Awards Go on a Thrill Ride as ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads ‘Sinners’ by One Nomination
While ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ earned 11 noms each, the British Academy was also seemingly kinder to those snubbed by the Oscars last week, with nods for Paul Mescal and 'Wicked: For Good.'
‘Queen of F*cking Everything’ Creator Tiina Lymi Readies for a New Show – And For ‘King of F*cking Everything’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The king is dead. Long live the “King of Fucking Everything”. Finnish director and screenwriter Tiina Lymi will continue her hit show “Queen of Fucking Everything” in an upcoming feature film dedicated to one of its side characters. “I already have a script,” she told Variety
Leonardo DiCaprio Ties Daniel Day-Lewis, Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier for Most BAFTA Best Actor Nominations
Leonardo DiCaprio has joined an elite group of names who have each earned a record seven BAFTA best actor nominations. In doing so he’s also broken a record himself, becoming the youngest to reach that figure. Following the BAFTA Film Awards nominations on Tuesday, DiCaprio
Prime Video Execs Praise ‘Incomparable’ Nordic Talent, Offer First-Look at Danish Crime Series ‘Murder in the Dark’ (EXCLUSIVE)
It’s an exciting time for Prime Video in the Nordics. The first half of January brought with it the streamer’s first-ever Danish original with “Snake Killer,” and the end of the month will see the launch of Prime Video’s biggest Swedish drama series of 2026, the eagerly-awaited
BAFTA Film Awards Nominations 2026 Unveiled: Watch the Livestream
Follow as the nominees for this year's EE BAFTA Film Awards are being shared.
CJ ENM’s Tving Expands K-Drama Slate in Japan, Asia-Pacific via Disney+ and HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE)
Tving is stepping up its global expansion, launching a new slate of Korean dramas across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region as it deepens its role as an international K-content hub. The CJ ENM-owned streaming platform has secured a fresh lineup of K-dramas premiering this year,
ICE Agents Set to Have Security Role During Winter Olympics in Italy, Prompting Uproar
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will have a security role during the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Games in Italy, according to several reports. ICE and the U.S. embassy in Rome have confirmed to the Associated Press and France’s AFP that ICE agents will
How to Watch the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards Nominations Online
The nominees for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards are set to be unveiled on Tuesday. As Variety exclusively revealed, “Industry” and “Rye Lane” star David Jonsson (last year’s BAFTA Rising Star winner) and “The White Lotus” breakout Aimee Lou Wood are set to host the nominations
‘Mouse,’ Starring Sophie Okonedo, Acquired by Visit Films Ahead of Berlinale World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Visit Films has acquired international sales rights to U.S. film “Mouse,” which will have its world premiere in the Panorama section at the Berlin Film Festival, and will also screen at the European Film Market. The film, which is directed by Kelly O’Sullivan (“Ghostlight”) and
Historical Epic ‘Royal Blood,’ From Fremantle’s Miso, Gets the Greenlight From the Scandi Alliance (EXCLUSIVE)
One of Scandinavia’s most ambitious – and anticipated – TV drama series, historical epic “Royal Blood” from Fremantle’s Nordic powerhouse Miso Film, has secured a production commitment from the Scandi Alliance of TV2 Norway, TV4 Sweden and TV 2 Denmark. Scandi Alliance has
Cate Blanchett on Working With Cynthia Erivo, Backing Mohammad Rasoulof Film, and Funding Displaced Filmmakers in Times of ‘Flagrant Inhumanity’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A year after launching the Displacement Film Fund at the 2025 International Film Festival Rotterdam, Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett is set to return to the Dutch festival to present the first batch of short films to come out of the groundbreaking program. The titles, which
‘Elements of(f) Balance’ Doc Maker Scouted Earth to Showcase Humans Working as Parts of Nature to Counter “Collective Human Narcissism”
Othmar Schmiderer wanted to avoid "fear-mongering or finger-wagging" but sees a "possible colonization of distant planets as an extension of an imperial lifestyle that has gone unchecked."
‘Palestine 36’ Director Annemarie Jacir Calls for Israeli Authorities to Unban Her Film Following East Jerusalem Police Raid
“Palestine 36” director Annemarie Jacir is calling for Israeli authorities to cease actions banning her film, which depicts the historical roots of the Palestinian struggle, after police reportedly raided a screening in East Jerusalem and arrested the projectionist. Jacir is
Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Down in Tears Over Alex Pretti’s Killing: ICE Agents Are ‘Goons Committing Vile, Heartless and Even Criminal Acts’
Jimmy Kimmel broke down in tears twice while reacting to the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Monday night’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” “I spent the weekend like probably a lot of you did, looking at my phone and just feeling shocked and sick at what’s
Joko Anwar’s Berlin-Bound Horror-Comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’ Finds German Home With Plaion Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
Joko Anwar’s horror-comedy “Ghost in the Cell” has secured German-speaking European distribution through Plaion Pictures ahead of its world premiere in the Forum section of the Berlin Film Festival. World sales are handled by Barunson E&A. The deal was negotiated between Moritz
Drag Queen ‘Amateur’ Crime Caper ‘Queen Heist’ and ‘Liberating’ Romcom ‘The Good Widow’ Added to Banijay Finland’s Burgeoning Scripted Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Banijay Finland, behind MHz Choice U.S. pick-up “The Hanko Murder” and popular procedural “Maria Kaillo,” is growing its scripted lineup adding drag queen caper “Queen Heist,” ordered by go-ahead Finnish pubcaster Yle as an eight-part half hour, as well as late-life love
BAFTA Film Awards Nominations: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Dominate as ‘I Swear’ Leads the Charge for British Indies
The escalating “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” duel is heading to the U.K., with the two films — both from Warner Bros. — emerging atop the pack of BAFTA Film Award nominees. Following Tuesday’s announcement, Paul Thomas Anderson’s political satire leads the way with
‘Run Amok’ Review: A Drama About a School Shooting, and Therapizing It Through a Musical, Is Notable for the Performance of Alyssa Marvin
There are a number of scenes in which "Run Amok," the first feature written and directed by NB Mager (she based it on her 2023 Oscar-qualifying short), plays like the world’s most pious episode of "Glee" (at one point we see the kids rehearse school-shooting dance numbers set
