Indonesian filmmaker Adriyanto Dewo has a new psychological horror project selected for the JAFF Future Project with “Evil Underground,” about estranged sisters trapped in a mall basement. The Indonesia production, directed by Dewo and produced by Perlita Desiani and Tina Arwin
Jakarta Vice Governor and veteran actor Rano Karno used a JAFF Market panel in Yogyakarta to outline a plan to position the capital as a global filmmaking hub ahead of its 500th anniversary in 2027, declaring, “It’s time,” as he called for a coordinated push to make Jakarta a
At the Newport Beach Film Festival, the twice Oscar-nominated filmmaker discussed his new Netflix film and his six prior features, including the polarizing 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' stating, "I came out the other end of it loving the Star Wars fandom more than I did even
One of the spiciest rivalries in college football is between Alabama and Auburn in the SEC (Southeastern Conference). Whenever these two teams play each other, the game is more competitive and more intense between players, coaches and fans, alike. The No. 10-ranked Alabama
Once called “the most photographed girl in France,” she also worked in films with Sophia Loren, Linda Darnell and Eddie Constantine.
The arid plains might soon give way to something far more verdant for “Sirat” director Oliver Laxe, who is looking to the rainforest for inspiration. “I’m very drawn to the Amazon,” he tells Variety, pointing to “the ceremonies, the soul of the place, its rituals and its
A five-time Tony Award winner for Best Play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead writer also won an Oscar for Shakespeare in Love
The iconic filmmaker joined Uma Thurman and moderator Sean Fennessey at the Vista Theater in Los Angeles to debut ‘The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge’ and dish on how it all came together.
A two-decade-old dream is finally coming true for director Quentin Tarantino. The “Kill Bill” chapter known as “Yuki’s Revenge” is coming to life in Fortnite. The animated short will also head to the big screen as part of an exclusive limited theatrical run of “Kill Bill: The
Guy Pearce issued an apology on Thursday for sharing “misinformation and falsehoods” about Israel on social media while supporting Palestine online. “It has been brought to my attention that, in my support of Palestine, I have inadvertently re-posted articles, and/or
The WWE goes to “America’s Finest City” for Survivor Series: WarGames 2025. This year’s pro wrestling event features four matchups, including a WWE Intercontinental Championship and WWE Women’s World Championship title bouts, on Saturday, Nov. 29. The event features the Men’s
If you think the people in your life are hard to shop for, they likely have nothing on the many quirky characters we’ve seen on screen this year. As the holidays approach, it got us thinking: what would we gift some of our favorite film and TV characters? For the
Jodie Foster was honored with a tribute award at the Marrakech Film Festival on Saturday, where she gave a touching speech in which she reminisced on her six decades in cinema. After a reel played showing some of her most famous roles, including “The Silence of the Lambs” and
Playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard, a four-time Tony winner for his plays “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” “Travesties,” “The Real Thing” and “The Coast of Utopia” and an Oscar winner for his script to “Shakespeare in Love,” has died, according to The BBC. He was
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending and the post-credits scenes, for “Zootopia 2,” currently playing in theaters. “Zootopia’s” rookie cops Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) are back. In the
The filmmaker details how he filled his 20th Century Studios film with legends (Albert Brooks), veterans (Woody Harrelson), in-demand talents (Ayo Edebiri), rising stars (Spike Fearn) and "royalty" (Rebecca Hall).
Theater owners are surely giving thanks to “Zootopia 2” and “Wicked: For Good,” which delivered a much-needed one-two punch to the Black Friday box office. Disney’s “Zootopia 2” led the pack with a stellar $38.5 million from 4,000 domestic theaters on Friday. That brings the
Bravo, bravissimo! Torino Film Festival has announced the winner of its Best Film award, which went to Morgan Knibbe’s “The Garden of Earthly Delights” as Best Film. The film was also awarded €20,000. It tells the story of teenage Ginto, who lives in the slums of Manila and
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses plot developments in Season 5, Volume 1 of “Stranger Things,” currently streaming on Netflix. Vecna is back in “Stranger Things 5” and he looks scarier than ever. In Season 4 of the Netflix series, Jamie Campbell Bower was introduced as the
Kleber Mendonça Filho, whose latest film “The Secret Agent” represents Brazil in the international feature film race at the Oscars, sounded the alarm on the disruptive impact of “streaming culture” on moviegoing, especially in countries like the U.S. where theatrical windows
One of the most heated rivalries in college football is between Ohio State and Michigan in the Big East. Whenever these two teams play each other, the game is more competitive and more intense between players, coaches and fans, alike. In fact, when these two played each last
The second edition of the JAFF Market opened in Yogyakarta with a traditional Hanoman dance performance before market director Linda Gozali – who is also a producer with Magma Entertainment – formally began the program, setting the tone for a year she described as a strategic
Indonesian production powerhouse MD Pictures is betting big on remakes and franchise fare for 2026, unveiling a slate anchored by an adaptation of Majid Majidi’s Oscar-nominated Iranian drama “Children of Heaven” and the final chapter of its popular “Danur” horror franchise at
Jenna Ortega sounded off on artificial intelligence at the Marrakech Film Festival, saying “it’s very easy to be terrified” of the “deep uncertainty” it brings to filmmaking and the world. The “Wednesday” star is serving on the jury at the Moroccan fest, which is being headed
French actor Vincent Lindon often plays well-meaning characters. But he can’t take credit for their selfless choices, he stressed. “When I made ‘Welcome’ [about a man helping Kurdish refugee] there were people in the street who shook my hand and said: ‘Thank you very much for
Indonesian production company Mandela Pictures has revealed a new film slate and launched BN13, a genre studio dedicated to developing horror and genre content rooted in Indonesian folklore and mythology. The Jakarta-based company revealed three feature projects set for release
France and Indonesia are strengthening their strategic cultural partnership through an expanded suite of cinema initiatives, as the France-Indonesia Film Lab returns for its second edition at JAFF Market. Indonesia is a key priority for the French government, and culture is at
Indonesian production company Forka Films has unveiled a production consortium for auteur Kamila Andini’s upcoming feature “Four Seasons in Java,” scheduled for 2026 release. The announcement came at the JAFF Market 2025 in Yogyakarta. The cast includes Putri Marino, Arya
Leading Indonesian studio Magma Entertainment has confirmed “Qodrat 3,” the latest instalment of their hit franchise, at the JAFF Market. Founded by siblings Charles and Linda Gozali, the children of pioneering Garuda Films producer, the late Hendrick Gozali, Magma was founded
Guillermo Galoe’s “Sleepless City,” a hybrid drama set inside Europe’s largest informal settlement, took the top narrative prize at the inaugural Doha Film Festival. The weeklong event, which closed Friday, reflected what festival director Fatma Hassan Alremaihi described as “a
A quartet of Indonesian-Malaysian film co-productions was unveiled at the JAFF Market, signaling an uptick in collaboration between the two Southeast Asian territories. The projects — “Munafik,” “Khurafat,” “Khadam” and “Badut Gendong” — were announced during a session titled
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
The newly refurbished version of “The Beatles Anthology” has been rolling out on Disney+ over a period of days this week, with a newly commissioned Episode 9 premiering on the service Friday night. It gives the epic 1995 docuseries more than just a new edit and a fresh set of
Aaron Wilson, whose debut feature “Canopy” premiered at Toronto, has a new project selected for the JAFF Future Project with “Under the Banyan Moon,” a cross-cultural romance set between Australia and Indonesia. The Australia-Indonesia co-production, directed and produced by
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was no turkey for NBC. In fact, the broadcaster’s 2025 airing of the annual event is poised to record its biggest combined audience ever. Per early Nielsen data, the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade pulled in 34.3 million viewers
Loeloe Hendra, whose feature debut “Tale of the Land” won the Fipresci Award at the Busan International Film Festival and screened at the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival, has a new project selected for the JAFF Future Project with “A Life Full of Holes,” a drama about
Record players are some of the most worthwhile purchases for any self-proclaimed music lover. They allow you to hear your music in a new light, give you a reason to collect your favorite albums on vinyl and, best of all, work as vintage and stylish decor for any room of the
If you’re looking to upgrade your at-home viewing experience, now is the time to make the splurge. One of the most important aspects of any home theater is a premium sound system, one that allows for an immersive auditory experience for any show or movie you decide to binge
Last year’s inaugural JAFF Market served as an experiment – Indonesia’s first-ever film market testing whether the local industry was ready for such a platform. The answer, according to organizers, was an overwhelming yes. “We were humbled and grateful for the overwhelming
