‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel: Vicky Krieps, George MacKay, Omar Sy Joining Margot Robbie (Exclusive)
Bradley Cooper is directing the prequel for Warner Bros. and also starring.
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‘Succession’ Duo Peter Friedman and David Rasche Reunite in Short Film ‘Elderwood’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Succession” duo Peter Friedman and David Rasche, who played Logan Roy loyalists Frank Vernon and Karl Muller on the HBO drama, reunite in the upcoming short “Elderwood.” From director Luke Gardiner, the 15-minute film also stars Laura Esterman (“Addams Family Values,” “I Know
Adam Sandler Told Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce While Officiating Their Wedding: ‘Kiss Every Chance You Have. Every Day’
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid revealed to CNN that Adam Sandler’s officiant speech to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce during their July 3 wedding at Madison Square Garden included the touching advice: “Kiss every chance you have. Every day. Whether you’re going to bed or
Oscar Winner Juan de Dios Larraín Says Sundance Should Follow Karlovy Vary’s Lead and Become a Distribution Platform
Speaking at KVIFF Industry Days, the Chilean producer behind direct-to-audience platform Pijama (along with brother Pablo Larraín) argued that festivals can no longer just launch films — they need to help them find audiences, too.
‘Robert Richardson: The White Devil’ Review: Candid Documentary Turns the Camera on a Cinematography Legend
Among the various talking heads in “Robert Richardson: The White Devil” — a simultaneously awestruck and cheerfully confrontational documentary about the celebrated American cinematographer — are the three big dogs essential to any discussion of his work: Martin Scorsese,
Charli xcx to Stage ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Album-Listening Sessions in 25 Cities Across the Globe
Charli xcx has announced global tour dates in support of her forthcoming seventh studio album, “Music, Fashion, Film,” out July 24. The sessions will take place in independent theaters in cities all across the globe between July 9-11, mostly in North America, Europe and
Johnny Knoxville Comedy ‘Tiny Fugitives’ From Producer Seth Rogen Sets Fall Release (Exclusive)
Inaugural Entertainment has landed domestic rights to writer-director Michael Lewen's feature about chaos at summer camp.
Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar Netflix Series Casts Colin Woodell, KJ Apa, Diane Guerrero in Lead Roles
Netflix’s “Myron Bolitar” drama series has cast its three lead roles. Variety has learned that Colin Woodell will star in the title role alongside KJ Apa as Win Lockwood and Diane Guerrero as Esperanza Diaz. Netflix originally announced the series pickup in May as part of their
Karlovy Vary: Czech Director Pitches Rolling Stones Comedy About Legendary 1990 Prague Concert
Tomáš Hodan's 'The Stones Are Rolling to Prague' tells the true story of four friends who — on a mission from Václav Havel — pulled off the impossible just months after the Velvet Revolution.
AI “Actor” Tilly Norwood to Make Feature Debut in Coming-of-Age Movie ‘Misaligned’
The film is described as a "hybrid production," with traditional film and TV professionals working alongside trained AI specialists.
World Cup Delivers Huge Viewership and Pop Culture Sizzle for Fox, Telemundo and Peacock
The FIFA World Cup tournament barreled into North America this year amid a tide of nativism, political polarization in the U.S. and the usual uncertainty over how well the quadrennial men’s soccer championship would play with American sports fans — especially as this year’s
Zendaya Was So Cold on First Day of ‘The Odyssey’ Filming That Her ‘Mouth Was Frozen’ and She Couldn’t Say Her Lines; Nolan Calls Her ‘Always Perfect’
Zendaya was in Iceland on the first day of filming her scenes for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and could not open her mouth to say her dialogue because of the freezing conditions. As if acting in her first Nolan movie wasn’t “nerve-racking” enough, the Emmy winner had to
Moritz de Hadeln, Former Berlinale and Venice Film Festival Chief, Dies at 85
Moritz de Hadeln, the Switzerland-based festival director known for heading the Locarno Film Festival, the Berlinale, and the Venice Film Festival, died on Saturday at a hospital in Nyon, Switzerland, Variety has confirmed. He was 85. Born in 1940 in Exeter, England, de Hadeln
Carter De Haven III, Producer of ‘Hoosiers,’ Dies at 94
Gloria DeHaven’s nephew also shepherded ‘Ulzana’s Raid’ and ‘The Outfit,’ did three films with John Huston and hired Harrison Ford for his first movie.
Sarajevo’s CineLink Reveals Lineups of Co-Production Market and Drama Sections, Partners With Cannes’ Critics’ Week
CineLink, the industry program of Sarajevo Film Festival, has completed the lineups for the Co-Production Market and CineLink Drama sections. It has also announced a new €10,000 ($11,400) award and a partnership with Cannes’ Critics’ Week. The final selections comprise 16
Moritz de Hadeln, Swiss Director Known as “Mr. Film Festival,” Dies at 85
He was best known for his stints in charge of Locarno, Berlin and Venice, where he ushered the likes of 'Rain Man' and 'Magnolia' into the world.
25 Hottest Soccer Stars at the 2026 World Cup: Rodrigo De Paul, Jude Bellingham, Christian Pulisic and More
Despite the worst efforts of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, an embarrassing figure who pals around with Putin, flies across the world on a jet provided by Qatar (just like Trump!), gifted Trump a “FIFA Peace Prize” for reasons unknown, and is reported to have rescinded a red
Xbox to Cut Up to 3,200 Staffers, About 20% of Headcount, in ‘Most Significant Restructure’ in Company’s History
Xbox is set to reduce its workforce by up to 3,200 employees — or 20% of total staff — over the next year in what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft division’s history. Following weeks of speculation about a planned “reset,” the Xbox
‘The Black Demon: Atlantis’: The Making of a Shark Thriller at 8,600 Feet Above Sea Level in Colombia
When the producers of shark thriller “The Black Demon” decided to make a sequel, making it in Colombia was a no-brainer. Mucho Mas Media, led by Javier Chapa, had already shot three other movies in the country with local production company Jaguar Bite. The first pic they shot
TV’s ‘Fall of Rome’ Broken Down by Scott Free’s David W. Zucker, Talking With ‘Wednesday’ Exec Producer Steve Stark at Italian Global Series Fest
The global immediacy of TV and some not so welcome knock-on effects proved the focus of one of the biggest panels at this year’s Italian Global Series, featuring David W. Zucker, chief creative officer at Scott Free, and Steve Stark, chairman and executive producer at Toluca
Tilly Norwood to Lead New Movie ‘Misaligned,’ Marking Feature Debut for AI ‘Actor’
Tilly Norwood, the AI “actor” who sparked a frenzy of anger in Hollywood and across the wider industry in late 2025, is set to front her first feature film. “Misaligned,” announced by Particle 6, the AI-focussed studio behind Norwood, is described as a comedy-drama telling a
Lauryn Ajufo to Lead Revival of Michaela Coel’s Landmark Debut Play ‘Chewing Gum Dreams’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Lauryn Ajufo, the British actress who landed a British Independent Film Award nomination for “Boiling Point,” is set to step into the role that first launched Michaela Coel’s career in an upcoming revival of Coel’s landmark semi-autobiographical one-woman debut play. “Chewing
Ali Fazal on Guddu Pandit’s Return in ‘Mirzapur: The Movie,’ the Haunting World of ‘Raakh’ and Refusing to Be Typecast
Ali Fazal has spent a decade and a half deliberately refusing to sit still. He credits his mother for it. Bombarded with world cinema from an early age, he came out of college convinced the industry was bigger than what he’d been shown, and he built a career designed to prove
Versant Extends Golf Game With Plans to Acquire Full Swing for $530 Million
The New York Times Co. has games. Disney has theme parks. And Versant Media has golf. In an era when more traditional media companies are looking beyond the usual flows of revenue, Versant on Monday unveiled plans to purchase Full Swing, a sports technology firm that lets
Colombia’s Bogota Audiovisual Market Welcomes Netflix, France, Discusses the Impact of ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’
Colombia’s burgeoning Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) opens its doors even wider to welcome young wannabe producers from Central America, the Caribbean and Andean countries this year, thanks to an alliance with Netflix. In past years, only Colombian producers participated in
ITV Boss ‘Hopeful’ Sky Acquisition Will Clear Regulators: ‘The Market Has Changed So Fundamentally’
Following news on Monday morning that NBCUniversal-owned Sky is acquiring 70-year-old British public service broadcaster ITV, ITV CEO Carolyn McCall joined a series of calls with investors and media to talk through logistics. On the investor call following the announcement,
Netflix France Chief Pauline Dauvin Slams Expanded Investment Obligations: ‘These New Rules Go Too Far’
Netflix France’s VP of content Pauline Dauvin has warned that France’s newly expanded investment obligations for streamers risk turning cultural diversity into a “checklist,” arguing that rules designed to broaden creative output could threaten editorial freedom and weaken the
Kevin Costner’s ‘Dances With Wolves’ Set for New Restored Director’s Cut That Will Launch at Locarno
Kevin Costner’s 1990 Western “Dances With Wolves,” about an American Civil War soldier who forges a relationship with a group of Lakota Indians, is getting a new 4K restoration that will launch at the upcoming Locarno Film Festival. The cult classic, which earned Costner the
Secret Cinema Boss on ‘Grease’ Returning and Record-Breaking ’Pirates of the Caribbean’ Pre-Sales: ‘When People Step Into This Room, They’re Going To Be Beside Themselves’
When TodayTix acquired Secret Cinema in 2022 for a reported $100 million, it marked a new era for the company, which started life as a ragtag bunch of film enthusiasts trying to bring movies to life. Originally, the screenings were kept secret (hence the name) and staged in
Film Set in World’s Largest Female Exclusion Zone Among Queer Projects in Development in Karlovy Vary Spotlight
Also pitched were a buzzy body horror movie set set amid the AIDS crisis, an exploration of a pre-colonial world and the story of a gay couple wanting their love to survive war for a mix of genres and geographies at KVIFF Industry Days.
George Clooney to be Honored With Venice Golden Lion
Clooney is a Venice regular, having premiered such films as 'Jay Kelly,' 'Gravity,' and 'Good Night, and Good Luck' on the Lido.
‘Replica’ Leads Next Interactive Studio’s Bucheon Showcase
Next Interactive Studio unveiled its slate of interactive films and its self-developed interactive cinema ecosystem at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, drawing more than 100 audience members to “play” a film live at the festival. The showcase’s centerpiece was
Anurag Kashyap Boards Rotterdam-Premiered Bangladeshi Drama ‘Delupi’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap has come on board as presenter of Bangladeshi drama “Delupi,” with the film set to carry the “Anurag Kashyap Presents” banner across its release and promotional campaigns going forward. “Delupi” had its international premiere in the Bright Future
George Clooney to Be Honored at Venice Film Festival With Golden Lion for Career Achievement
The Venice Film Festival will honor George Clooney with its 2026 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. Clooney – who is one of only three people to have been nominated in six different Oscar categories throughout his career (best picture, director, lead actor, supporting actor,
Kevin Costner’s ‘Dances With Wolves’ Restored Extended Director’s Cut to Premiere at Locarno
Films from Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata and Roger Corman will also screen as the Swiss fest keeps putting a spotlight on "cinema of the past with an eye to the new generations and the audiences of tomorrow."
Why Maria Bakalova and Rebekah Fortune Fell in Love With ‘Learning to Breathe Under Water’ and What’s Up With That Shark on the Roof
THR can premiere a clip from the film, also starring Rory Kinnear and Ezra Carlisle, about an autistic boy, his grieving father and an au pair who shakes up their lives, which debuts in Karlovy Vary's Special Screenings program.
Korea Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Maintains Slender Advantage Over Surging Thriller ‘The Eyes’
“Toy Story 5” held onto the number one spot at the South Korean box office during the weekend of July 3–5. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film brought in $2.8 million from 429,042 admissions over the three-day window,
‘3 Weeks After’ Director on Tackling ‘Everyday’ Peer Violence and Why Conversations About Suicide in Bulgaria Happen Too Late: ‘We Don’t Notice the Fire’
When Miroslav Terzić was writing his new film back in 2023, titled “3 Weeks After,” there was a mass shooting at a Serbian school, the country where the director was born. “It was terrible when you realize what you are writing, it’s happening somewhere right now — it’s not a
‘Five Years, Four Months’ Co-Director Esteban Hoyos García on Urgency of Remembering Colombia’s Disappeared Ahead of Right-Wing Presidency
When director Juan Miguel Gelacio first began listening to the stories of mothers searching for their disappeared sons in Colombia, he thought it would make an interesting documentary. Then, he believed their accounts would lend themselves beautifully to a short fiction film.
‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,’ ‘Fatherland’ Lead Mubi-Madman Slate for Australia, New Zealand
Mubi has expanded its theatrical distribution partnership with Madman Entertainment, tapping the independent Australian and New Zealand distributor to sub-release five films theatrically across the region, including several Cannes and Berlinale prize winners. Madman will open
‘3 Weeks After’ Is a Timely Film About Peer Violence and “Violence Itself, How It Is Learned, Tolerated”
Serbian director Miroslav Terzić's third feature, debuting in the main Karlovy Vary competition, starts with a high-school trip to Bulgaria: "I wanted to provoke the audience. ... I did not want it to be forgotten" right away.
Sky to Buy ITV’s Media Arm for Up to $2.1 Billion: ‘This Is a Defining Moment for British Media’
It’s finally official. Comcast-owned U.K. pay-TV operator Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media and Entertainment business for total consideration of up to £1.6 billion ($2.14 billion). The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2027, will separate ITV Studios into a
China Box Office: ‘Minions & Monsters’ Takes Top Spot as ‘Keep Real’ Opens Second
Universal’s “Minions & Monsters” debuted at the No. 1 spot at the China box office during the July 3–5 weekend, grossing RMB111.5 million ($16.4 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Taopiaopiao’s sci-fi comedy “Keep Real” opened in second place, securing $10.5
‘The Vampire Lestat’ Costume Designer Breaks Down Lestat’s Rockstar Wardrobe and the Season’s Hidden Easter Eggs
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “New York,” the fifth episode of “The Vampire Lestat,” now streaming on AMC+. When costume designer Lex Wood started planning the wardrobe for “The Vampire Lestat” — or Season 3 of “Interview with the Vampire” — she had one word
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Steve Toussaint Teases Consequences of Corlys’ ‘Very Dangerous’ Request of Rhaenyra
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen got a slap in the face from her hand of the queen, Corlys Velaryon, on tonight’s episode of “House of the Dragon,” when the Sea
Bruce Springsteen Says He’s a ‘Patriot’ for Standing Up to Trump: ‘I Believe in Critical Patriotism’
Bruce Springsteen said during his recent PBS special, “Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song,” that being a true patriot is all about coming face-to-face with America’s flaws and encouraging the government and your fellow citizens to do better. “I believe in critical
Noah Wyle Missed Out on Role in Oscar-Winning Movie Because He “Couldn’t Get Out” of ‘ER’ Filming
'The Pitt' actor and executive producer starred in 11 full seasons of the long-running medical drama, from 1994 to 2005.
Tom Holland Thought Christopher Nolan Hated His ‘Odyssey’ Performance on His First Day Filming: ‘I Thought I Was Totally S—-ing the Bed’
Tom Holland recently told Fandango that he thought director Christopher Nolan hated his performance on his first day filming “The Odyssey” because he kept calling cut. In reality, Nolan’s cuts were due to the limitations of the Imax cameras he was using. “Working with the Imax
Ateez Lands Third No. 1 on Albums Chart With ‘Golden Hour : Part.5’
K-pop group Ateez has scored its third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with “Golden Hour : Part.5.” The album starts with 228,000 equivalent album units, with 223,000 accounting for pure album sales thanks to 30 CD variants and five vinyl variants. This marks Ateez’s ninth top 10 on
How Filmmaker Tonia Mishiali Tackles Immigration, Patriarchy and Women’s Resilience in ’The Lion at My Back’
Cypriot filmmaker Tonia Mishiali tackles immigration, the patriarchy and the strength of women in “The Lion at My Back,” which is playing in the Crystal Globe competition at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The feature follows the bond that grows between Senegalese immigrant
