While Taiwan has just one official selection in the 2026 Berlinale lineup — Zhuang Rong Zuo’s short “Tutti” in the Generation Kplus strand — the island nation sports a significant presence at the European Film Market with a diverse slate. The Taiwan Creative Content Agency
Japan is mounting its strongest presence at the Berlin Film Festival in years, with seven films spanning competition, Forum, Panorama and Classics sections. It’s a range that mirrors the country’s record-breaking theatrical year in 2025 and signals what producers describe as a
Despite its setting in 1870s Wisconsin, Dara Van Dusen’s feature debut, “A Prayer for the Dying,” is an eerily timely story touching on deadly epidemics and wildfires. The film bows in Berlin’s Perspectives section. “I’ve been working on this film for over a decade and it’s
Gabe Klinger is celebrating two very different homecomings with the Berlinale world premiere of his sophomore fiction feature, “Isabel.” The film marks his first work in his home country of Brazil, a decade after breaking out with the Anton Yelchin-starring drama “Porto,” while
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired U.S. rights to Italian director Virgilio Villoresi’s directorial debut, “Orfeo,” a dreamlike drama that premiered out of competition at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. The U.S. deal for “Orfeo” was inked by Oscilloscope’s head of
It’s a strange but perhaps fitting paradox of these uncertain times that while African cinema is enjoying greater visibility than ever before, the market for that output could very well be shrinking. For the continent’s industry professionals taking part in this year’s European
The Playmaker has closed several significant distribution deals on Swiss box office hit “Barry & Me” ahead of its market premiere in Berlin. The film, directed by German helmer Markus Welter, has sold to Estinfilm for the Baltics, Media Squad for Eastern Europe, Grand
Sales company Epsilon Film has closed a raft of distribution deals on live-action family adventure “Momo,” starring Martin Freeman and Claes Bang. “Momo” follows orphan Momo as she battles the mysterious Men in Gray, who steal everyone’s time, and stealthily take over her city.
CGI animated film “The Amazing Maurice — Waters of Life” has revealed its star-studded voice cast, which includes Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke, Himesh Patel, Gemma Arterton, Adjoa Andoh and David Tennant. The film is the sequel to the hit “The Amazing Maurice,” which grossed more
Filmax has taken international sales rights to “DinoGames,” a 3D-animated feature directed by Goya winners Carlos F. de Vigo and Lorena Ares, with the Barcelona-based company set to present first images to buyers at Berlin’s European Film Market. Produced by Spain’s Dr.
Principal photography has commenced in Taiwan for “Good Death,” a tri-national co-production bringing together creative talent from Japan, Taiwan and Poland. The near-future drama, which explores the legalization of euthanasia, has additional lensing planned for Japan and
Italy’s Minerva Pictures has boarded Italian filmmaker and pop star Federico Zampaglione’s new horror feature “The Nameless Ballad,” his follow-up to “The Well,” which sold in over 40 countries and premiered at the Fright Fest and Sitges festivals. Minerva, which is partnered
Indian sarod virtuosos Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash are channeling their musical prowess toward environmental activism with the Feb. 20 release of “Celebrating Our Tigers,” a seven-track album dedicated to India’s wild tiger population and conservation efforts. The
Buenos Aires-based FilmSharks has closed theatrical and remake rights to “Torment” (“Tormento”), the morgue-set horror thriller by “Gimme the Power” director Olallo Rubio. South Korea’s Entermode snapped up theatrical rights while Capelight nabbed all rights for Germany,
Woodblock, a fast-growing Berlin-based animation studio that has gone from producing acclaimed shorts to visually stunning shows at Las Vegas’ Sphere, is now aiming to wow new audiences with a lineup of ambitious sci-fi and horror-fantasy series that showcase the company’s
U.K. sales and distribution company Blue Finch Films has closed a raft of international sales for horror-comedy “Hold the Fort,” with Sunrise Films picking up North American rights to the William Bagley-directed feature. Sunrise Films, whose recent slate includes Toronto Film
Brooding Nordic noir crime thriller “The Pushover” has been bought for North America by MHZ Networks, in a deal negotiated with international distributor Reinvent Yellow Sales. In an upbeat rollout, “The Pushover,” the second adaptation of a Lone Theils crime novel after hit
Sales company Sola Media has added CGI animated film “Guardian Rabbits — the Secret of the Golden Egg” to its lineup at the European Film Market and has released the first image from the film. “Guardian Rabbits” is the third installment in the “Rabbit” universe, following
On the red carpet for AppleTV+ series “The Last Thing He Told Me” Thursday evening, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner both had memories of James Van Der Beek to share. Van Der Beek, who died Wednesday at 48, had one of his final roles in the “Legally Blonde” prequel series
The Dawson’s Creek star died on Feb. 11 following a battle with colorectal cancer
Colleen Atwood (“One Battle After Another”), Paul Tazewell (“Wicked: For Good)” and Kate Hawley (“Frankenstein”) were the big winners of the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards on Thursday evening. On the TV side, Kameron Lennox took home the award for her work on “The Studio,”
'Wicked: For Good,' 'The Studio' and 'Palm Royale' also took home honors at Thursday's ceremony.
A GoFundMe campaign for James Van Der Beek’s family has raised $2 million after his death at 48. Van Der Beek, who starred as Dawson Leery on the hit WB series “Dawson’s Creek,” died on Feb. 11 following a battle with colorectal cancer. Shortly after the news broke, friends
The Motion Picture Association on Thursday denounced the newest AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, saying it had unleashed a flood of copyright infringement in the day since it became available. ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, said the model represents a “substantial
The bureau identified the male suspect's height and backpack seen in previously released photos
The FBI announced on Thursday that it would increase the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie or to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance. The agency also released new identifying details about a possible
A stunning viral video of Cruise vs. Pitt has 'Deadpool & Wolverine' screenwriter warning "Hollywood is about to be revolutionized/decimated," as MPA calls for the company to cease its "infringing activity."
Netflix has described its recently released “The Pete Davidson Show” as a “video podcast” — and now SAG-AFTRA has signed an agreement with the streamer that covers the production as such. The talk show hosted by the “Saturday Night Live” alum, which debuted Jan. 30 on Netflix,
A new “God of War” game titled “Sons of Sparta” surprise launched for the PS5 on Thursday, just as PlayStation revealed a remake of the original “God of War” trilogy is in the works. Per a blog post shared by “God of War” developer Santa Monica Studio, “Over two decades ago in
A “John Wick” video game is in the works from Saber Interactive and Lionsgate with star Keanu Reeves reprising his role for the single-player third-person action title. Described as a AAA video game “tailored for mature audiences,” the title is currently in development for
Crystal Dynamics has announced a new “Legacy of Kain” game, the franchise’s first installment in more than 20 years, with the original games’ voice cast reprising their roles. A prequel to “Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver,” “Legacy of Kain: Ascendance” is described as “a
The axe is still swinging above CBS News. The Paramount Skydance unit is considering a fresh round of layoffs, according to three people familiar with the matter, and the cuts could total at least 15% of current staff, marking the latest move by editor in chief Bari Weiss as
Rapper Cardi B has repeatedly spoken out about her dislike of Donald Trump, but now the Grammy-winning rapper is beefing with the Department of Homeland Security over Jeffrey Epstein’s files. It all started with her Wednesday night concert in Palm Desert, Calif., as part of her
For four seasons, “Bridgerton” fans have obsessed over every costume detail, like Daphne’s debutante whites, Penelope’s emerald transformation and the Queen’s increasingly outrageous wigs. The show’s costume designers have built their reputation on creating unforgettable looks
Margot Robbie is crediting Rachel McAdams with helping her become an A-list movie star. During a BBC Radio 2 interview on the press tour for “Wuthering Heights,” the “Barbie” actor and three-time Oscar nominee revealed she used to study McAdams’ viral audition for “The
The marketing guru offers his insider tips on where to eat (and not eat), how to stay warm and why you should skip the kiss hello.
Nineteen92 is ready to show off its latest magazine cover after teasing a photo shoot with “Heated Rivalry” star Robbie G.K. on Instagram two weeks ago. And only Variety has the first look at one of the covers and a selection of the sexy pics from the digital magazine’s
“Kevin James looking miserable at the Super Bowl.” As the jumbotron at Levi’s Stadium cycled through its parade of celebrity guests, the camera landed on one unmistakably pouty face. There sat a frozen Kevin James, suited up in a black tuxedo and holding a bouquet of white
Hybe America, which acquired the assets of Big Machine Music in 2021 as part of its billion-dollar acquisition of Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings, has announced that Big Machine founder Scott Borchetta is departing the company. Borchetta has served as the CEO of Big Machine
Former Sundance CEO Joana Vicente and her partner, the Oscar-nominated producer Jason Kliot, have launched a new tech-focused film accelerator and production company. Called Open Cities, the new shop seeks to empower independent filmmakers on a global stage with ethical AI
Members of the Writers Guild of America met at the Sheraton Universal Hotel on Wednesday night to hear from union leadership about priorities for upcoming studio talks. On their way in, they passed by picketing WGA West staffers who have their own issues and who have threatened
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.
Roku turned in its first full-year profit for 2025 and beat Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter — powered by record premium streaming subscription additions and continued growth in streaming hours. The company also issued a bullish forecast for continued growth in
Ryan Gosling will return to Studio 8H on March 7 for his fourth hosting stint on “Saturday Night Live.” The Oscar-nominated actor will promote his upcoming movie “Project Hail Mary,” which bows in theaters on March 20. He’ll be backed by musical guest Gorillaz, making its “SNL”
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Gene Maddaus offers the latest on SAG-AFTRA’s contract negotiations with Hollywood’s largest studios and streamers. And Emily Longeretta pays tribute to James Van Der Beek, an actor who came to help define his generation
The upcoming Apple TV limited series “The Off Weeks” has added four recurring cast members. Variety has learned that Zoë Winters (“Succession,” “Materialists”), Tony Macht (“Dying For Sex,” Broadway’s “Oh, Mary!”), Ravi V. Patel (“Animal Control,” “Meet the Patels”), and Will
The U.K.’s Channel 4 has unveiled three new dramas from some of the territory’s most exciting creatives, including actor Anthony Boyle, “Slow Horses” showrunner Will Smith and production company Roughcut TV. First up is four-part series “Close to Home,” starring Boyle and
Who said playing support was easy? In an awards season overflowing with frontrunners and over-analyzed narratives, it’s not best picture or lead actor that’s stirring the pot the most. Instead, the two supporting actor categories have become the season’s most unpredictable
In 2026, Nintendo is beefing up its titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 with more games, like “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,” “Mario Kart World,” “Kirby Air Riders,” “Donkey Kong Bananza,” “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment” and others. And now, the gaming company just dropped a new
