The Playmaker will launch international sales for the animated feature “The Unicorn That Said No” at the European Film Market in Berlin, which runs Feb. 12-18. The company will present a first-look teaser at the event. Warner Bros. will release the film in Germany in the fourth
The Berlin Film Festival is unveiling the competition lineup of its 76th edition and the second year under new artistic director Tricia Tuttle. This edition looks to have a strong international emphasis, with Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat’s romantic comedy “No Good Men”
Sony’s “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” launched atop the U.K. and Ireland box office, opening to £3.3 million ($4.5 million) and taking the No. 1 spot, according to Comscore. Lionsgate U.K.’s “The Housemaid” moved to second place in its fourth weekend, adding $3.8 million for
In recent weeks, as Iran’s supreme leader has unusually acknowledged that thousands of protesters were killed amid a nationwide crackdown, the Islamic Republic has appeared to turn inward once again, sealing off communications and retreating into repression. For Ayatollah Ali
In her hybrid doc, premiering in competition at Rotterdam, Angelica Ruffier goes on a meditative journey that includes scenes from 1970s films to illustrate how cinema infuses people "when you feel things."
Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar has unveiled the international teaser for his horror-comedy “Ghost in the Cell” as the film prepares for its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival’s Forum section. Set within an Indonesian correctional facility, the narrative follows inmates
The comedian shared a series of posts on Instagram reflecting on Good's murder and the ICE takeover in Minnesota
European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe! Hub program at the Sundance Film Festival. The films, which come from Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Slovenia and
Acclaimed Indian filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Vikramaditya Motwane have joined forces to present “Thursday Special,” a short film by Indian National Award winner Varun Tandon that has earned significant recognition on the international festival circuit. The intimate drama,
India’s Collective Artists Network has rolled out its inaugural content slate through HistoryVerse, with stories drawing from Indian mythology and history. The outfit has revealed eight titles spanning theatrical features and streaming series under Collective Studios, the
The Oscar winner is recalling the terrifying encounter while filming 1972's 'Napoleon and Samantha.'
ESPN and Words + Pictures have unveiled their new six-part docuseries “Saban,” which chronicles the life and storied career of the former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban. According to an official logline, “the series will tell the story of Nick Saban’s
At Variety, we talk a lot about the soft power of the red carpet. We live in an age where “image architect” is a vaunted job title, thanks to the serious economic and cultural impact the right look can offer stars and brands. We can largely thank Valentino Garavani, who died at
The actor was set to appear alongside Meghann Fahy and Penn Badgley in the film.
Timothy Busfield will be edited out of the upcoming Amazon MGM film “You Deserve Each Other” after he was accused of groping a 7-year-old boy on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” Variety had learned. This is the second project involving Busfield to be affected in the wake of his
Don’t doubt the hustle of Marty Mauser. A24‘s “Marty Supreme,” a sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet as a fictional table tennis champ, has surpassed $100 million globally. It’s the fourth A24 release to ever cross this box office milestone after 2022’s Oscar best picture
After thrilling Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl games, the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship is set with two college powerhouses competing to win the CFP Trophy to finish out the 2025-26 season. Scheduled for Monday, Jan. 19, the game airs on ESPN — who is
The Beckham family feud has boiled over from tabloid fascination to a burning Hollywood scandal. Brooklyn Beckham released a lengthy statement to his Instagram Stories on Monday morning, accusing his parents, David and Victoria, of trying to “control the narratives” around his
Karine Jean-Pierre is ready to take the stage. The former White House press secretary for President Joe Biden is stepping into a new kind of spotlight as the host of this year’s 17th annual African American Film Critics Awards, revealed exclusively to Variety. Jean-Pierre, 51,
Matthew McConaughey recently joined Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson on their “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast. During the episode, Harrelson recalled there were “so many times” he wanted to “punch” McConaughey while filming the first season of “True Detective” because
The former West Wing actor is charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse. He denies the claims
Amanda Seyfried recently told The New Yorker that winning an Oscar is not important to her. She said that she’s “gotten this far” without an Academy Award, so “why would I need one now?” “Do you remember who won in the past ten years? It’s not the win that’s important. It’s the
Genre distribution label Chroma has acquired North American rights to a trio of international features including “Mash Ville,” described as a whiskey-soaked kimchi western that earned its director best director honors at the Fantasia International Film Festival. The South
Valentino Garavani, the fashion designer and mogul behind the Valentino brand, died on Monday. He was 93. His foundation announced the news on social media, writing: “Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones.” The Italian
Subject Matter, an organization that provides funds and resources to nonprofits and documentary films highlighting urgent social issues, will award $120,000 in grants at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Recipients include Sharon Liese’s investigative thriller “Seized,” the
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from Season 2 of “Landman,” now available to stream on Paramount+. When we first see Sam Elliott, he’s watching the sunset, waiting to die. The veteran actor joined the second season of “Landman” as T.L., the estranged father of the
Martin Bobb-Semple, the fast-rising British actor who recently nabbed a leading role in the upcoming “Tomb Raider” live-action series at Amazon MGM Studios, has signed with CAA. Bobb-Semple was most recently seen as series regular Orlando “Lando” Johnson in “All American:
Olivia Wilde, Kerry Washington, Ryan Coogler, Dave Franco, Channing Tatum and Chloe Zhao are just a few of the names making the rounds at the Sundance Film Festival from Jan. 22 through Feb. 1.
Singer Yulee Choi wasn’t the only one making her acting debut in the comedy “Food Truck: Stolen Love…and Moo Deng.” The viral pygmy hippo who charmed the world after she was born in 2024 also appears in a feature film for the first time in the Thai family movie. Choi, a Korean
When Katie Pavlich launches her new 10 p.m. show on NewsNation on Monday night, she will be taking on a unique competitor: the guy who gave her a start in the TV business. At an earlier time, Pavlich, then working for the conservative site Townhall.com, was trying to network at
Launched in 2023, few physical markets have come together so fast as Miami’s Content Americas. Attendance stood at 2,278 delegates in 2025. This year, all exhibition space has sold out. Yet just as it has fast consolidated as the No. 1 international TV meet and mart for Latin
The NBA on MLK Day pays tribute to the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a slate of games that promote equality and activism. In 2026, there are nine games on the schedule, including four nationally-televised NBA games on Monday, Jan. 19. MLK Day tips off with the
After Paramount’s 2023 “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” featured Peru extensively, interest in the South American country spiked, particularly in the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, the colonial city of Cusco and the Peruvian Amazon, which formed key backdrops to the latest
International sales agency Pluto Film has picked up Paul Negoescu’s “Atlas of the Universe,” which explores the fragile shift from childhood innocence to early independence. The Romanian-Bulgarian co-production is set for its world premiere in the Berlinale’s Generation K+
There’s more to Peru than Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Nazca Lines. Indeed, the Andean city and region of Arequipa reveal a surprising wealth of lesser-known but equally compelling locations. The Arequipa capital is known as the “White City” due to the bleached volcanic sillar
Daisy Duck gets the high fashion treatment in a new capsule collection from Disney and the Copenhagen fashion label Ganni.Their second limited-edition collection is centered on Daisy Duck, pairing a 16-piece fashion drop with a collectible fanzine designed to deepen fan
Kirk Herbstreit usually describes Hail Mary passes when he sees them. In recent weeks, he’s been helping fans to throw them. The ESPN and Amazon Prime Video sportscaster is part of a promotion from AT&T called “Clutch Calls:” that helps fans send messages to college football
Indian streaming giant JioHotstar has unveiled a restructured subscription model that introduces monthly payment options across its entire service lineup while raising prices on several tiers. The updated pricing framework, which takes effect Jan. 28, for new subscribers,
FIPRESCI, the international body for film critics, is to launch the Documentary Grand Prix at Millennium Docs Against Gravity, a documentary film festival in Poland, whose 23rd edition takes place from May 8 to 17. The award will be given to the best documentary film of the
Multi-Emmy nominated TV exec Leonardo Aranguibel, who spearheaded the production of Disney Latin America’s hit local adaptations of “Desperate Housewives” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” is leaving the company effective Feb. 22. Aranguibel is currently production VP and head of
"It is essential to show the harm transphobia enacts on the community, but equally important to show is the joy they can never take away," Steele told The Hollywood Reporter.
Prince Harry is set to appear in London’s High Court on Monday as his privacy case against the publisher of U.K. tabloid Daily Mail kicks off. The Duke of Sussex is one of several big names — including Elton John and his husband David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost —
One of the most lauded authors in the history of the Brazilian telenovela, Aguinaldo Silva is responsible for iconic works such as “Tieta,” “Anything Goes” and “Her Own Destiny,” having penned some of the most infamous villains in the catalogue of Brazil’s media giant Globo.
