Ashley Judd is reconsidering one of her earliest box office hits. In a recent Instagram video post, Judd noted how her relationship with 1997’s “Kiss the Girls” has “evolved” over the years due to the film’s depiction of violence against women. ‘”Kiss the Girls’ centers on male
A category-by-category look at odds on favorites, per a mathematical formula that factors in awards season data and historical trends.
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has added more names to its star-studded video game cast, including Donald Glover as the green dinosaur Yoshi. The newly announced cast members also include Luis Guzman as Wart and Issa Rae as Honey Queen. Illumination CEO and producer Chris
“The Art of Loving,” Olivia Dean’s latest critically-acclaimed album, has just arrived on Yoto. All 12 tracks from the album, including standout singles “Nice To Each Other” and “Man I Need,” are now available for children to experience via the screen-free, kid-friendly player.
Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, more commonly known by their sketch-comedy name BriTANicK, may be best friends, but their funniest jokes usually emerge after a long, drawn-out battle. “I want option A, and Brian wants option B,” Kocher says. “We fight for a week straight, and
Doja Cat surprised a star-studded crowd in Las Vegas over the weekend with a private performance to mark the opening of membership club Zero Bond inside the Wynn Resort. Doja Cat popped up from a makeshift stage overlooking the Wynn Golf Club just before 11 p.m. Saturday,
'Pluribus,' 'Andor,' 'It: Welcome to Derry' and 'Peacemaker' took home TV honors.
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has for many years been a forceful advocate for a level playing field in the live-entertainment industry, whether leading the “Save Our Stages” bill that brought some $16 billion in pandemic relief to independent venues and theaters to calling
Perched on the bluffs above the Pacific Ocean, the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is emerging as one of Southern California’s most compelling spring and summer travel plays — thanks in part to its deep ties to the PGA Tour and a growing calendar of golf experiences that turn the
Sun’s out, guns out for Noah Beck, who is the latest actor to join the cast of Fox’s “Baywatch” reboot. The soccer ball-slinging TikTok star will play the series regular role of Luke, a rookie lifeguard who comes from a family of firefighters. Per the character description,
Director Fokion Bogris was in his early 20s when he first met legendary Greek character actor Kostas Stefanakis. Through their unlikely friendship, the budding director got to dive headfirst into — and fall in love with — the then-dying underground scene of Greek B-movies.
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Brent Lang unpacks what went wrong for Warner Bros.’ “The Bride” and what went right for Pixar’s “Hoppers” this weekend. And then we step into the Wayback Machine for a Vintage Variety rewind to
Michiel Huisman, whose credits include “Game of Thrones,” “Rebel Moon” and “The Flight Attendant,” has joined the cast of NBC’s upcoming drama pilot from Dick Wolf, “What the Dead Know.” On the project, Huisman will play William Grant, described as “an experienced NYPD homicide
Mindjazz Pictures has acquired the distribution rights in Germany to Lena Karbe’s “Inner Emigrants,” ahead of its world premiere on Monday at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. The theatrical release in Germany will kick off May 14. Karbe spent nearly four years traveling
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has booked his first major show in the United States in years with the announcement of a concert at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium next month. The rapper will be performing at the venue on April 3. A blast that went out to fans on Monday
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The competition is meant to promote “optimistic science fiction storytelling.”
The Lionsgate feature about origin story behind the character Stallone originally played has started production in Thailand.
20th Century Studios has attached the filmmaker to write and direct 'King Conan,' reviving the character that was an early signature role for Schwarzenegger.
Security concerns are mounting as the U.S. and Israel-led bombing continues, and Iran targets neighboring countries with missile and drone attacks.
“There is only sadness that they’re gone,” comedian says
A North American release is set for April 2026 for the gangster crime thriller from director Francisco Ordoñez.
The Palme d'Or-winning director of 'Shoplifters' is adapting the beloved manga from 'Chainsaw Man' creator Tatsuki Fujimoto.
Wood suggested he might return to the role in Andy Serkis' 'The Hunt for Gollum' prequel: "I certainly wouldn’t want anybody else to play Frodo as long as I’m alive and able."
Guy Ritchie’s long-awaited action heist thriller will hit theaters in May via Black Bear after several delays.
“Am I Enough (Tony Tony Chopper),” sung by Au/Ra, pays tribute to one of the series’ most beloved characters
Felipe Bustos Sierra's film recently opened the Glasgow Film Festival after its Sundance world premiere and hits the U.K. and Ireland on March 13 after screening at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen.
Artistic director Niklas Engstrøm shares why he wants to broaden the notion of what docs can be and his take on fests under fire: "The important thing is that we continue conversations even when it's difficult."
The Late Show host also shared a series of jokes he had cut from his show over the years
Racing-comedy “Pegasus 3” maintained its dominant lead at the China box office during the March 6–8 weekend, earning RMB168.9 million ($23.8 million) in its third full weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by PMF Pictures, the film has now reached
As elections approach in Denmark, the Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival, also known as CPH:DOX, has a role in the national debate during its 23rd edition, running March 11-22. Katrine Kiilgaard, the festival’s managing director, says: “I do think that’s our prime aim:
Marta Díaz de Lope Díaz’s ‘Another League’ chronicles the defiant birth of women’s soccer in the waning years of Francisco Franco’s arcane dictatorship in early 1970s Spain – today the reigning world champions after winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. Sold
Spanish sales agency Feel Sales is making a strong play at Málaga, boarding international sales rights on festival docs “This Body of Mine,” “Filthy” and “Coming Full Circle” as the Madrid-based outfit leans into the festival and its industry sidebar MAFIZ with a slate spanning
'One Battle After Another' wins here ahead of what's considered a tight cinematography contest with 'Sinners' at the Oscars.
“One Battle After Another” dp Michael Bauman has won the top prize at the 40th annual American Society of Cinematographers Awards. This year, the American Society of Cinematographers chose to nominate five DPs in the feature film category: “Frankenstein” (Netflix) — Dan
The eighth edition of the Joburg Film Festival wrapped Sunday, putting a bow on a busy week that saw organizers fielding a record 700 submissions from nearly 100 countries — a testament to their ongoing efforts to turn the growing event into the premier platform for cinema on
Kathleen Kennedy, the venerable filmmaker and former president of Lucasfilm, spent her Sunday singing the praises of American sound designers. The prolific producer-turned-executive received an honorary award from the Motion Picture Sound Editors at the group’s annual Golden
'Frankenstein,' 'Zootopia 2' and 'Love, Death + Robots' also scored trophies at the awards show on Sunday.
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” took top honors at the 73rd annual Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards, Sunday at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. The film’s sound teams won for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Feature Dialogue / ADR and Outstanding Achievement in
