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Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on ‘9 Temples to Heaven,’ His Debut Feature at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Sompot Chidgasornpongse spent more than two decades as assistant director to Apichatpong Weerasethakul, working on films including “Tropical Malady,” “Syndromes and a Century,” “Cemetery of Splendour” and “Memoria.” Now he is at Cannes with a feature of his own: “9 Temples to
Chinese Drama ‘My Dearest Stranger’ Secures Asia Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
“My Dearest Stranger,” the Chinese crime-mystery romance series that has accumulated more than 270 million views on Youku since its February premiere, has closed distribution agreements covering Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Macao, along with a worldwide airline rights
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Series Finale Was a Letdown: TV Review
The final “Late Show” episode ever tried to just be a normal “Late Show” episode, until it couldn’t. Host Stephen Colbert — in an impossible position since his firing was announced last July, nearly a year before his final episode was to air — creditably did a full-jokes
Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste Bid Stephen Colbert a Warm Musical Goodbye
The late-night host joined the supergroup, which also included current bandleader Louis Cato
‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Review: Clio Barnard Returns With a Clunky Social-Realist Weepie About Five Friends in Birmingham
The group of lads at the center of Clio Barnard’s “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning” dance their way through addiction, housing precarity, class tensions and good old romantic betrayal. In theory, the British director’s fifth feature — premiered in Directors’ Fortnight at
Paul McCartney Interview on ‘Late Show’ Gets Interrupted by Giant Wormhole
Stephen Colbert's last episode took a wild turn filled with cameos from Jon Stewart, Strike Force Five, and Neil deGrasse Tyson
Hamaguchi Ryusuke on Cannes Palme d’Or Contender ‘All of a Sudden’: ‘What I Was Moved By Was What Was in the Book Itself’
Hamaguchi Ryusuke watched the standing ovation after the Cannes premiere of “All of a Sudden” with a degree of caution. He is not, he says, someone who takes ovations entirely at face value. “I also know that a standing ovation is kind of a tradition here,” he tells Variety. “I
Stephen Colbert Uses Copyrighted ‘Peanuts’ Music During Finale: ‘I Hope This Doesn’t Cost CBS Any Money!’
The host aired the classic Vince Guaraldi song during a segment, a move that he said could result in a lawsuit
Stephen Colbert Ends ‘Late Show’ With Joyous Paul McCartney ‘Hello Goodbye’ Performance, as Ex-Beatle Turns Lights Out at Ed Sullivan Theater
Paul McCartney, a surprise guest on the final episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” provided a poignant capper to the series by being given the ceremonial honor of turning out the lights in the Ed Sullivan Theater, a location with which he has plenty of history. The
Stephen Colbert Fans Explain Why They Believe CBS Canceled ‘The Late Show’: ‘It Was Politically Motivated’
Search the Ed Sullivan Theater on Google Maps and the address will auto-correct to: The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Broadway, New York, NY. For 33 years, CBS’ flagship late-night talk show has been synonymous with the historic performing arts venue (that’s more than a
‘Slow Horses’ Star Antonio Aakeel Makes Directorial Debut With Short Film ‘Lessons in Pretending’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Antonio Aakeel, whose turn as Hassan Ahmed in Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses” brought him international recognition, has wrapped his first short film as a director. “Lessons in Pretending,” which Aakeel also wrote and stars in, is a darkly comic drama examining fame, shame and the
‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike Trade Places in a Dated Battle-of-the-Sexes Comedy
At a time when laws change daily to restrict women’s bodily autonomy, protect men from accountability and reinstate antiquated values that benefit a few at the expense of the many, sexual politics can feel more regressive than ever. But as uneven a playing field as women may
Stephen Colbert Delivers Sentimental Final Monologue: ‘We Were Here to Feel the News With You’
The CBS mainstay came to an end on Thursday night after more than a decade with the beloved host
Quentin Tarantino Butted Heads With Brad Pitt While Filming ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’: ‘You’ll Be Dead in This Business’
Although Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt are close collaborators, they allegedly had one moment where they disagreed while filming 2019’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” The anecdote comes via co-star Bruce Dern, who spoke with People while celebrating a new documentary about
Zendaya Says Working on ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ With Tom Holland Felt Like “Coming Home”
The Emmy Award-winning actress gushed that it was a "dream" to work on the fourth franchise film with her partner: "We grew up on those movies!"
‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ Helmer Lee Hwan-kyung Sets ‘Gasigogi’ With Falcon Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
South Korean director Lee Hwan-kyung has signed on with Jakarta-based Falcon Pictures for “Gasigogi,” an Indonesia-set drama on fatherhood and paternal sacrifice. Shooting is set to begin in the coming months. “For a story this intimate, I sought a partnership built on
‘Ghosts’ Finale: Star Richie Moriarty on What Happens to Pete and His Future on the Show
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 5 finale of CBS’ “Ghosts,” streaming on Paramount+ as of May 22. Is that it for Pete? The fan favorite “Ghosts” character vanished — seemingly for good — at the end of Thursday’s two-part Season 5 finale, and star
Emmys: Guest Actor/Actress — Colman Domingo, Michael J. Fox, Shailene Woodley and Jamie Lee Curtis Lead Star-Studded Field
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.
CAA Gathers Top Filmmakers, Studio Execs for Cannes Symposium on the Future of Film With Finch & Partners
Saturday mornings at the Cannes Film Festival are usually reserved for oceanside brunch, shopping the Rue d’Antibes or (for some Hollywood types) finally getting home from Friday night’s parties. CAA broke the pattern at this year’s fest with a pedigreed summit on a dizzying
Charli xcx Serves High Fashion on the Runway in ‘SS26’ Music Video
Charli xcx continues her “rock music” era with the release of the song and video for “SS26,” taking fans behind the scenes and on the runway at a fashion show. The singer preempted the video release of “SS26” with a 30-minute “Pre Show” on YouTube, where she tried on different
Harry Styles Celebrates Radiohead, Rosalia and Lola Young Win Big, Multiple Artists Slam A.I. at Chaotic Ivor Novellos Songwriter Awards
The Ivor Novello Awards are all about celebrating human creativity in the form of songwriting, and for 70 years, they have quietly commended the geniuses behind the music that articulates universal emotions and shape popular culture. But now, in its 71st year (and now known
Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Unveils First Look at Jesus as It Pushes Release Date
Jaakko Ohtonen replaced Jim Caviezel for the sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ,' which releases its first part in March 2027, followed by a second part in 2028.
Natalie Lander, Jason Alexander, Patton Oswalt, Richard Kind and More Board Indie Comedy Pilot ‘To Life’ From ‘Young Sheldon’ Producer David Bickel (EXCLUSIVE)
David Bickel, a TV writer and producer best known for his work on “The King of Queens” and “Young Sheldon,” recently wrote and directed an independently produced a comedy pilot called “To Life.” Per the official description, “To Life” is a single-camera, half-hour comedy that
‘Coward’ Review: Lukas Dhont Brings His Signature Aching Sensuality to the War-is-Hell Genre, and Makes His Most Satisfying Film to Date
Even the manifold mudbaths and bloodbaths of the Western Front can’t do much to dirty up Lukas Dhont’s exactingly exquisite filmmaking in “Coward,” the young Belgian director’s third feature, and his first to extend his recurring interest in challenged LGBTQ identity to a
‘Michael’ Sequel: Lionsgate Film Chief Promises ‘A Big and Satisfying Movie’ With ‘Most Popular’ Music Still to Come
“Michael,” the smash hit biopic, makes it clear that moviegoers haven’t seen the last of Michael Jackson, with the film ending with the words, “His Story Continues.” And Lionsgate, the studio behind the film, told investors and analysts on a quarterly earnings call on Thursday
Zendaya Says Filming ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ With Tom Holland Was Like a ‘Family Affair’: ‘I Get to Go to Work Every Day With My Best Friend, the Person That I Love’
Zendaya isn’t one to talk much about her relationship with maybe-husband Tom Holland, but she reveals a glimpse of her love for him in the new issue of Elle magazine. In the last year or so, they shot “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” together as well as Christopher Nolan’s “The
‘Survivor 50’ Concludes With 5.8 Million Viewers on CBS, Most-Watched Finale Since ‘Winners at War’ in 2020
The landmark 50th season of “Survivor” wrapped up with a live finale on Wednesday night that reached 5.8 million viewers. Measured by Nielsen, that total marks the most-watched “Survivor” finale since Season 40, subtitled “Winners at War,” concluded with 7.6 million viewers in
Lionsgate Earnings Climb Thanks to Success of ‘The Housemaid’
Revenues increased and profits rebounded during Lionsgate’s most recent quarter thanks to the box office success of “The Housemaid.” Overall revenues hit $906.5 million, which compared favorably to the $865.6 billion in revenues that Lionsgate reported in the same year-ago
Korean Content Leaders Take Stock After a Decade of Growth and Look to Future: ‘Korean Entertainment is Everywhere’
The world of Korean entertainment has come a long way since “Gangnum Style” set dancers galloping around the world nearly 15 years ago. Korean content industry leaders on both sides of the Pacific gathered earlier this month at the London West Hollywood to take stock of the
How ‘Fallout,’ ‘Chad Powers and ‘Stranger Things’ Makeup and VFX Artists Went all in on Prosthetics and Transformations
This season, makeup artists have transformed actors using everything from sublime touches to complete prosthetics. Underneath it all, no matter how many hours and prosthetic pieces, they have one common goal: to preserve the actor’s performance. For Prime Video’s “Fallout,”
Mel Gibson Unveils ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ First Look, Delays Release Dates for Two-Part Biblical Epic
Mel Gibson has unveiled the first look at “The Resurrection of the Christ,” the director’s long-delayed follow-up to 2004’s “The Passion of the Christ.” Filming on the two-part epic has officially wrapped, with production concluding ahead of schedule after shooting for 134 days
Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz’s Action Thriller ‘Day Drinker’ Sets 2027 Release Date
“Day Drinker,” an action thriller starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, will sail to theaters in 2027. Lionsgate, which is releasing the film, has set a release of March 26, 2027. “Day Drinker” is taking the place of the studio’s “The Resurrection of the Christ Part One,”
Penelope Cruz Lights up Los Javis’ Queer García Lorca Epic ‘The Black Ball,’ Earning 16-Minute Cannes Ovation
Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s “The Black Ball” (La Bola Negra) a queer epic spanning 85 years of Spanish history and inspired by an unfinished fragment by Federico García Lorca, premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday to a 16-minute standing
‘GTA 6’ Price Still Not Revealed, but Take-Two Chief Says Rockstar on Track to Begin Marketing This Summer
Rockstar Games’ “Grand Theft Auto 6” is still on track for its Nov. 19 release but does not yet have an announced price. And that reveal isn’t coming along with parent company Take-Two Interactive’s earnings results today. “No,” Take-Two Interactive CEO Zelnick told Variety,
‘The Odyssey’ Star Lupita Nyong’o Responds to Racist Casting Backlash: ‘This Is a Mythological Story’
Lupita Nyong’o is addressing the backlash to her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Nyong’o plays Helen of Troy, the Greek mythological character who was thought of as the most beautiful woman in the world and is often referred to as “the face that
‘Awards Chatter’ in Cannes: Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Comedy, Staying Relevant and New Animated Alzheimer’s Pic ‘Tangles’
The 11-time Emmy winner sat down with THR at Meta House during the Cannes Film Festival.
Kate Bush Wins First Film Award for Directorial Debut: ‘How Wonderful!’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Beloved music icon, Brit Award winner, Grammy nominee and now … award-winning film director. Kate Bush has set out her stalls as a filmmaker by winning a prize for her directorial debut. The “Wuthering Heights” legend won the animation award on Thursday for her anti-war short
‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Movie in the Works From ‘Ready or Not’ Directors Radio Silence
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the filmmaking team known as Radio Silence, will bring “Choose Your Own Adventure,” the popular children’s gamebook series, to the big screen for 20th Century Studios. The duo will work with “Andor” and “The Disaster Artist” screenwriter
Lupita Nyong’o Pushes Back on Critics of Her ‘Odyssey’ Casting
The Oscar winner pushes back on Elon Musk and others slamming her Helen of Troy casting.
‘Yale,’ ‘Tender’ and ‘American Flake’ Among Dances With Films: LA’s 2026 Line-Up (EXCLUSIVE)
Jay Silverman’s “Yale,” Adam Hoelzel’s “Tender” and Andrew David Paterson’s “American Flake” are among the titles set to screen during Dances With Films: LA. Los Angeles’ largest indie film-focused festival, Dances With Films runs June 18-28 with screenings and events at the
Margo Price, Brandi Carlile, I’m With Her, S.G. Goodman Score Multiple Nominations for Americana Honors & Awards
The Americana Honors & Awards nominees for 2026 have been announced, with Brandi Carlile, Margo Price, I’m With Her, S.G. Goodman, Mon Rovia and Ken Pomeroy all scoring two nominations each across the kudos’ five categories. In the artist of the year category, for solo artists,
São Paulo Attracts Big International Shoots Like Michael Almereyda’s ‘Zero K’ as State Readies to Launch 20 Year Plan to Ensure Industry Stability
Despite Brazil not having this yaer a film at Cannes’ major sections from a Brazilian director, representatives from the Latin American country still arrived confidently at the Marché du Film to build on the extraordinary momentum created by films like last year’s
‘Anatomy of Murder’ Duo, After Acrimonious Split With Audiochuck, Are Back With New True-Crime Podcast ‘Homicide 360’: ‘It’s Important for Us to Own the Thing We Create’
Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi and Scott Weinberger ended their hit true-crime podcast “Anatomy of Murder” at the end of 2025 — and there was some bad blood. They severed ties with their previous partner Audiochuck (producer of “Crime Junkie” and other shows) and sued the company,
Tony Awards Predictions: First Projections With ‘Death of a Salesman,’ ‘The Lost Boys’ and Records on the Line for Squibb, Lithgow and Apple
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.
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight: Clio Barnard’s ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Wins People’s Choice Audience Award
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight has served some compensation for a scant presence of U.K. filmmakers in major sections at those year’s festival, awarding the highest profile among them, Clio Barnard, the section’s only official prize: the Directors’ Fortnight People Choice Award –
‘Into the Deep Blue’: First Look at ‘Maxton Hall’ Star Damian Hardung and ‘Ginny & Georgia’s’ Sara Waisglass (Exclusive)
The YA romance follows best friends Nick and Fiona, who find their relationship tested on a weekend road trip.
‘Adults’ Breakout Amita Rao to Star in Horror-Comedy ‘See Bot Run’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Production has wrapped on “See Bot Run,” a horror-comedy mockumentary from Pluto Labs Films starring “Adults” breakout Amita Rao. “See Bot Run” follows “the overworked and underpaid employees of a struggling tech startup on the day of a high-stakes AI product launch that could
‘Life Is Strange’ TV Series Casts Tom Cullen, Leisha Hailey, Raúl Castillo, Owen Teague (EXCLUSIVE)
The “Life Is Strange” TV series adaptation at Amazon Prime Video is building out its main cast. Variety has learned exclusively that Tom Cullen, Leisha Hailey, Raúl Castillo, and Owen Teague are all set to star in the show alongside previously announced leads Maisy Stella and
