Mubi Takes Lukas Dhont’s ‘Coward’ in Multiple Territories, Including U.K., Australia, Germany
Dhont's follow-up to his Oscar-nominated 'Close' is a period drama set in the trenches of World War I.
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‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Byung-hun Boards Martial Arts Film ‘Nambeol’
Lee Byung-hun, known internationally for “Squid Game” and “No Other Choice,” has been cast in the lead role of “Nambeol” (working title), a martial arts action film set in the early Joseon Dynasty that will mark the feature directing debut of veteran DP Lee Mo-gae. Hive Media
Cannes Best Director Winner Miguel Gomes’ Long-Awaited War Drama ‘Savagery’ Brought to Market by Luxbox (EXCLUSIVE)
Finally. First announced in 2020, “Savagery” (“Selvajaria”) the most ambitious and long cherished project of Cannes Best Director Award winner Miguel Gomes (“Grand Tour, “Arabian Nights,” “Tabu”) will be brought to market at next week’s Cannes Festival by Paris-based sales
‘John Wick’-Style Belgian Thriller ‘Paradise’ Gets Cannes Market Sales Push With Blue Finch (EXCLUSIVE)
Blue Finch Films has boarded worldwide sales rights – excluding Benelux – to “Paradise,” a Belgian action crime thriller directed by Bob Colaers, ahead of the Cannes Film Market. The film is currently in production and is expected to wrap in late Q3 2026. Kinepolis Film
Mubi Acquires Lukas Dhont’s WWI-Set Cannes Competition Film ‘Coward’ for Multiple Territories
With the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet carpet still almost a week away from being laid, Mubi has swooped on another film set to compete for the Palme d’Or. The arthouse distributor and production company has acquired all rights to Lukas Dhont’s “Coward” for the U.K.,
Karlovy Vary Film Festival Expands KVIFF Industry Days, Its Program for Film Professionals
The Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival has expanded its program for film professionals, KVIFF Industry Days, which runs July 5-8 at Kaiserbad, an elegant venue in the Czech spa town. KVIFF Promises Broadens Its International ScopeThe platform formerly known as KVIFF Eastern
Karlovy Vary Fest Expands Industry Days With Book-to-Screen Program, Broadens Scope of Renamed KVIFF Promises
Topics discussed in various industry sessions will include the likes of high-quality production values, the ethics of true crime stories and alternative film distribution.
Joan Chen Thriller ‘The Evil Inside’ Boarded by Vorteks for Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Vorteks, the genre arm of Dubai-based sales outfit Cercamon, has boarded international rights outside Taiwan for “The Evil Inside,” a psychological thriller directed by Lingo Hsieh and starring Joan Chen. The film, currently in post-production, will be shopped to buyers at the
Sheffield DocFest: BBC Storyville Boss, Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards’ Set for Industry Program
Organizers vow to "combine urgent global issues and conversations with the practical realities of working in documentary today."
Nicholas Galitzine and Ella Purnell Thriller ‘The Return of Stanley Atwell’ Reveals First Look as Damian Lewis Joins Cast
Ella Purnell and Nicholas Galitzine give their best aristocratic snarls in the first look from the “seductive” thriller “The Return of Stanley Atwell.” Now in production in the U.K. and Malta, the film has also welcomed Damian Lewis to the cast, the “Band of Brothers” and
‘Demon Hunters’ to Stream on JioHotstar, Prime Video in India Subcontinent Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
India-Taiwan co-production “Demon Hunters” will premiere May 15 on JioHotstar and Amazon Prime Video across the Indian subcontinent, expanding the action-horror-comedy’s reach following its Taiwan theatrical run. The film will launch simultaneously on both platforms with
Barack Obama Suggests Stephen Colbert Would Be a Better President Than ‘Some Folks’
The former president also discussed the state of the Democratic party and the existence of aliens on The Late Show
Late-Night Hosts Take Aim at Trump Reinstating Fitness Test: ‘He Would Have No Chance of Passing’
"Trump said the fittest kids will get to come to the White House and help build the ballroom," Jimmy Fallon joked on The Tonight Show
Kangana Ranaut Thriller ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’ Chronicles Hospital Workers Who Saved 400 Lives During Terror Attacks, Sets June Release (EXCLUSIVE)
“Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata,” a true-story thriller starring Kangana Ranaut inspired by true events during terror attacks in India, will open in Indian theaters on June 12. Written and directed by Manoj Tapadia, the film is set inside Cama Hospital, one of the sites targeted
In Biographical Drama ‘Ulya,’ Karlis Arnolds Avots Stars as a Female Latvian Basketballer Who Became a Legend (Exclusive Cannes Clips)
The actor also co-wrote the script for Viesturs Kairišs' black-and-white Un Certain Regard film, which explores identity and takes us back to Soviet Union-era Latvia through the eyes of Uļjana Semjonova.
Asghar Farhadi, Andrey Zvyagintsev, Kore-eda Hirokazu and Cristian Mungiu in Competition as Sydney Film Festival Reveals Full Program With 19 Cannes Films
The Sydney Film Festival has unveiled its complete program for the 73rd edition, spanning 248 films from 81 countries, with 19 titles arriving directly from the Cannes Film Festival as part of an event running June 3-14 at the State Theatre, Sydney Opera House and cinemas
Goldfinch International and Fablemill Launch Creative Economy Advisory Platform Targeting Global South (EXCLUSIVE)
Goldfinch International and Fablemill have formed a strategic advisory partnership aimed at governments, sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors developing creative economies across MENA, Asia and Africa. The platform is structured around four disciplines: government
Blake Lively Received Zero Compensation in Justin Baldoni Settlement: Report
Lively still has a pending motion for attorneys’ fees and damages stemming from Baldoni’s failed defamation lawsuit
Olivia Colman, John Lithgow Film ‘Jimpa’ to Open India’s Kashish Pride Fest (EXCLUSIVE)
Olivia Colman and John Lithgow’s queer family drama “Jimpa” will open the 17th edition of the Kashish Pride Film Festival in Mumbai this June. The festival will screen 153 films from 43 countries across three venues: Liberty Cinema, Alliance Française, and the National Gallery
‘Bob’s Burgers’ Star Eugene Mirman on His Swift Recovery, as He Releases a Comedy Special a Month After His Fiery Car Crash
Eugene Mirman knows what you’re thinking. Last we heard from the “Bob’s Burgers” star a little more than a month ago, he had just been in a terrible car crash that had engulfed his car with flames. It looked pretty gnarly. But yet, here he is on the phone, promoting his new
David Letterman Slams CBS as ‘Lying Weasels’ for Canceling ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Due to a ‘Financial Decision’
Late-night legend David Letterman is once again coming to the defense of Stephen Colbert, whose “Late Show” comes to a close later this month after CBS announced in July 2025 that the historic program was ending for good. While the network maintains the maneuver was a
Blake Lively Made No Money in Justin Baldoni Settlement, But Legal Fight Is Not Quite Over
No money changed hands in the settlement between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, but the legal fight between the “It Ends With Us” co-stars is not quite over. Lively still has a pending motion for attorneys’ fees and damages in connection with Baldoni’s failed defamation suit
‘Storage Wars’ Star Darrell Sheets’ Death Officially Ruled a Suicide, Cyberbullying Allegations Remain Under Investigation
Allegations that “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets was being cyber-bullied continue to be investigated in the wake of his April 22 death, Lake Havasu Police said Tuesday. Additionally, Sheets’ death has been officially ruled a suicide, said Lake Havasu Police Sergeant Kyle
Love Is All Around: Quinta Brunson’s Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award Closes a Sitcom Circle
Emmy-winning “Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson grew up on a diet of Nick at Nite, so she remembers “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” fondly. “That show went platinum in my household,” she says. “ ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ was supremely important to me. As a kid, I
Noir Restorations and Rarities Lead the Way at the 2026 Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival in Palm Springs
Film fans appreciate “The Lion in Winter,” but a select group of them in Southern California also have a thing for the Arthur Lyons in spring. That is, the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival, which takes place each May in Palm Springs. The four-day fest, set to run Thursday night
Jason Blum, Michael De Luca and Tom Quinn to Speak at PGA’s Produced By Conference
Blumhouse CEO and Founder Jason Blum, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Co-Chair and CEO Michael De Luca and Neon CEO and Founder Tom Quinn are among those slated to speak at the Producers Guild of America’s annual Produced By Conference. The event will take place on May 30 at
‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Renewed for Season 2 at NBC
“The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” has been renewed for a second season at NBC. The series follows stars Tracy Morgan in the title role, a disgraced former football star who, per the official logline, “is on a mission to rehabilitate his image with the help of award-winning
Prime Video Issues Privacy Warning for ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Fans Amid Filming for Movie
Videos and photos of the cast filming, including Christopher Briney and Lola Tung, have already begun swirling on social media.
Investment Bank William Blair Bolsters its Sports Dealmaking Capabilities With Inner Circle Acquisition
Investment bank William Blair has reached an agreement to purchase boutique advisor Inner Circle Sports, a move that will give the firm an immediate presence in the rapidly growing world of sports dealmaking. Under the agreement, Inner Circle and all 16 of its employees will
Jacob Elordi’s Cannes Film Festival Plans Shattered Over Broken Foot
The actor, who starred in a blitz of back-to-back projects including ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Wuthering Heights’ and the new season of ‘Euphoria,’ was set for a high-profile Cannes as a member of the competition jury.
Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions Cuts Down Development Team (Exclusive)
The three-person layoff is described as a move to refocus development at the Universal-based banner.
Live Nation Posts Overall Growth in First Quarter Despite $450 Million Hit Due to Department of Justice Settlement and Litigation
Live Nation posted overall growth in its first quarter of the year with $3.79 billion in revenue despite taking a $450 million hit due to the legal costs associated with its Department of Justice settlement and litigation with the states. The company revealed the $450 million
Strand Releasing Acquires North American Rights to Yuriko Gamo Romer’s Baseball Documentary ‘Diamond Diplomacy’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Strand Releasing has acquired all North American rights to “Diamond Diplomacy,” a documentary directed by Yuriko Gamo Romer that explores the cultural and historical ties between the United States and Japan through baseball. The film traces the sport’s evolution from its
‘Lord of the Flies’ Boss Breaks Down Biggest Changes to the Novel and the Story’s Enduring Brutality: ‘Civility Isn’t Kind’
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “Lord of the Flies,” the 2026 adaptation now streaming on Netflix. The kids are not all right. But they haven’t been, not really, since 1954 when William Golding’s landmark novel “Lord of the Flies” was first published. The
Disney’s Original ‘Parent Trap’ Actor Lost ‘90% of Earnings’ From Child Stardom Due to ‘Crook’ Financial Advisor
Hayley Mills recently appeared on the “Rosebud Podcast” podcast (via The Daily Beast) and spoke about losing out on the millions of dollars she made as a child star. Mills was a Disney icon in the 1960s as the star of “The Parent Trap” (1961), plus movies such as “That Darn
‘Love on the Spectrum’ Star Dani Bowman, ‘Bugonia’ Actor Aidan Delbis and More on Neurodivergent Representation in Hollywood
Dani Bowman (“Love on the Spectrum”), Aidan Delbis (“Bugonia”), Lillian Carrier (“NCIS: New Orleans,” “Horsegirls”) and Bella Areffi (“Once More, Like Rain Man”) joined Jessica Saul from Epic Players Los Angeles on Sunday for a panel focusing on their experiences as
Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ Scripts and More Personal Items to Be Auctioned by Estate
The auction will be held in Dallas and benefits the late actor's non-profit foundation
AMC, Arena One Partner to Bring Live Concert Experiences From Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton and More to Movie Theaters
AMC Theatres and Arena One will partner on a new concept that will see the exhibition giant showcase live concerts on its screens. The series will debut in June and feature performances from Bebe Rexha (June 17), Paris Hilton (June 18), Kim Petras (June 19) and Maren Morris
How the Met Gala Transformed Into the Tacky ‘Bezos Ball’
For decades, the first Monday in May has marked one of fashion’s biggest nights as A-listers from around the world descend upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art to attend the Met Gala. Since 2021, the first gala post-pandemic, its prestigious crown has started to slip. A wave
Matthew Perry’s Personal Items Up for Auction, Including ‘Friends’ Scripts
Personal items from the estate of late “Friends” star Matthew Perry are headed to auction next month in partnership with his non-profit foundation, which aims to reduce the stigma around addiction. Among the “Friends”-related items up for purchase are a collection of 26 scripts
Kyle Benn Joins Family Theater Productions as Head of Production
He comes to the faith-based company after working at Lionsgate.
Kylie Minogue Opens Up About the Pressure of Fame In New ‘Kylie’ Docuseries Trailer
The three-part docuseries arrives on Netflix on May 20
Rita Wilson Joins HBO Max Pilot ‘How to Survive Without Me’
Rita Wilson has joined the cast of the HBO Max drama pilot “How to Survive Without Me” in a series regular role, Variety has learned. Wilson will appear alongside previously announced cast members Ray Romano, Joshua Jackson, Kaley Cuoco, Julia Schlaepfer, Jack Ball, Kylar
Brooklyn Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup Featuring 134 Films (EXCLUSIVE)
The Brooklyn Film Festival has set the lineup for its 29th edition, themed “The Invitation,” with 134 films, including 36 world premieres, set to screen from May 29 through June 7 across venues in Fort Greene, Greenpoint and Williamsburg. This year’s program spans 30 countries
Amazon Asks ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Fans Not to Visit Movie Set or Share Filming Locations: ‘We’re Working Hard to Create a Protected Bubble’
Amazon is asking “The Summer I Turned Pretty” viewers to respect the cast and crew’s privacy during the upcoming movie’s filming, as some fans have been visiting the sets and sharing the locations on social media after production began last month in North Carolina. Unofficial
‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ and ‘The Fast and the Furious’ in Cannes Classics’ Lineup
The festival's program of restored masterpieces and rediscoveries includes Andrzej Wajda's 'Man of Iron' (1981), Ken Russell's 'The Devils' (1971) and Chen Kaige's 'Farewell My Concubine' (1993).
Audrey Beth Davis, Longtime Entertainment Publicist, Dies at 82
Audrey Beth Davis, a retired longtime entertainment publicist, died of natural causes on May 1 in Pennsylvania. She was 82. Davis was born on October 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, N.Y. and graduated from Brooklyn’s Midwood High School in 1960. She began her career working for Goodson
‘Apex,’ ‘Man on Fire’ Top Netflix Global Charts; Peter Chernin’s North Road First Indie Studio to Claim No. 1 Film and Series on Streamer
Peter Chernin is churning out the hits. The former News Corp. chairman and veteran Hollywood producer notched an impressive record this week, as his North Road Company and its portfolio divisions produced the number one film and series on Netflix’s global viewing charts.
‘Man on Fire’ Debuts With 11 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix
“Man on Fire” was the most-watched TV series on Netflix during the week of April 27 to May 3, racking up 11 million views in its first four days of availability after its April 30 premiere. The Charlize Theron-led thriller “Apex” was the most-watched title across all of Netflix
LISTEN: How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are Saving Moviegoing; 10 Questions With Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we hear from top movie marketers who discuss the uptick in Gen Z and Gen Alpha moviegoing that is helping to drive this spring’s strong box office. And Variety’s Michael Schneider brings us a bonkers “10 Questions With” Colin Hanks
