Advertisers don’t just place commercials across TV networks, so VideoAmp is trying to put more different types of media into the same planning methodology. The company, which has vied with Nielsen as the task of measuring media more diffuse audiences becomes more difficult,
Sean Penn opted out of attending the 2026 Oscars and was in the Ukraine when his name was called as the winner of the best supporting actor prize for his performance as Colonel Lockjaw in Paul Thomas Anderson’s best picture-winning “One Battle After Another.” It was the third
The Apple TV psychological thriller “Imperfect Women,” based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name and adapted by Annie Weisman, is a twisted, sinister tale of friendship and the facades people put up to prevent others from looking too closely. Utterly compelling, the
Comedian, actress and now super-successful podcaster Amy Poehler has been tapped to receive one of this year’s Peabody Awards honors, along with “Reservation Dogs” creator Sterlin Harjo and programmer PBS Kids. The three entities will be recognized at the 86th Peabody Awards
'Molly vs the Machines' director Marc Silver, Denmark's tech ambassador, featured in new doc 'Techplomacy,' and other experts discussed the dark sides of technology at CPH:DOX’s industry conference.
The creative team behind “Soviet Jeans,” the breakout hit that won a pair of awards at Series Mania in 2024, are back with “The Last Divorce of Communism,” a period drama series set in Latvia in 1988. The six-part series, which is now going into production, centers on an
Thailand is making a concerted push to attract international film and television productions, with two Bangkok-based industry players — production service company Retina Film Production and animation and VFX house the Monk Studios — both attending Hong Kong FilMart to court
Teodora Ana Mihai’s political thriller tells the inside story of the death of 49 soccer fans at the 1985 European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus.
The forthcoming superhero film also stars Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink, and Tramell Tillman
Holland is back as Spider-Man in the highly anticipated follow-up to 'No Way Home.'
James McAvoy is set to be joined by former Doctor Who Christopher Eccleston and Marvel alum Benedict Wong in Sky drama “Meantime.” Based on a novel by Frankie Boyle, the six-part crime thriller follows Felix McAveety (McAvoy), an addict who is suspected of murdering his best
Tom Holland has suited up as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man once again in the first trailer for Sony and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” The fourth standalone Spidey movie in the MCU will release in theaters on July 31. “Brand New Day” marks the first time Holland
During a session at the Copenhagen documentary festival's industry conference, the Irish filmmaker also spoke about only filming people she's really drawn for docs and why she may turn to fiction next.
L.A.-based Gaumont USA has optioned audiovisual rights to “Opus, financial journalist Gareth Gore’s explosive exposé of Opus Dei, sparked by the sudden 2017 collapse of Spain’s Banco Popular, one of the country’s biggest high-street banks, is what Gore calls “one of the largest
Prime Video and Germany’s Leonine Studios have extended their partnership in Germany and Austria with a new multi-year deal that includes premium titles “The Housemaid,” “The Drama” and “The Hunger Games – Sunrise on the Reaping.” The deal, under which Prime Video has secured
The Shanghai Broadcasting Film & TV Producers Assn. and the Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild formally signed an agreement to deepen cooperations on March 19 at FilMart. The Memorandum of Understanding, which spans across content creation, talent cultivation and technological
Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers Music has expanded to London. The composer collective, co-founded by Zimmer, Steven Kofsky and Russell Emanuel, announced the opening of its new London office, marking a significant new chapter in the company’s international expansion. In a
Among the multitude of AI-related panels and workshops at this year’s FilMart, one forum on the legal landscape surrounding gen AI and IP stood out. A primary concern for producers and directors remains whether AI-assisted content can be legally protected. Hong Kong government
Hong Kong’s upcoming English-language revenge drama “The Season,” a series co-produced with SK Global, the powerhouse behind global hits such as “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Thai Cave Rescue” and “Delhi Crime,” is set for release this summer. At this year’s Hong Kong FilMart, PCCW
Spain’s Audiovisual From Spain, the brand run by Spanish trade and investment body ICEX to drive the interational impact of Spanish talent, is heading to Cannes with newly unveiled short films “La Tarara” and “La Llama,” plus Carla Simón’s previously introduced “Flamenco” as it
Los Angeles soundstages are still struggling to lease space to productions, even as new facilities are opening around the region. Soundstage occupancy fell to 62% in the first half of 2025, according to data compiled by FilmLA, as production remained below the levels seen
Zendaya says “it was a whirlwind” filming “Euphoria” Season 3. “I did what I do in eight months in like four months,” she told me Tuesday night at the premiere of her new movie “The Drama” at the DGA. “It was like trying to get eight episodes in at once. It just flew by me.” […]
The symbolic statue was made from the metal of a railcar damaged by a Russian attack
Specialty distributor 3388 Films has acquired international rights to “Bunny!!,” the latest hit from Vietnamese filmmaker and actor Tran Thanh. It will roll the title out across more than a dozen countries over the coming months. The theatrical run kicks off in Germany, Czech
Zendaya, inspired by the classic Victorian-era couplet, rocked Tuesday night’s wedding themed preimere of “The Drama” in the same dress she wore to the 2015 Oscars. “I was brainstorming with [stylist Law Roach] about how I would theme dress for this film, and I kind of
Production of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives was put on hold amid domestic-violence allegations involving Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen
North American distributor Kani Releasing has selected five classic Hong Kong films for its upcoming catalog rollout, spotlighting socially minded works from the 1980s and early 1990s by filmmakers including Jacob Cheung, Johnnie To, Allen Fong and Lawrence Ah Mon. The deal was
Malaysia’s Abnormal Studios is formally entering the international sales arena at Hong Kong FilMart. The company previously attended the market under the Westec Media name. The centerpiece of its debut sales slate is “Because of You Ka Kui,” a feature documentary on Wong Ka
The ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star plays a supporting role opposite Michael Gandolfini in a film inspired by Sophia Meloni’s younger brother, Dante, and finished with the help of her mother, friends and cousins.
Reality star Taylor Frankie Paul opened up to People at an NYC press event for “The Bachelorette” on Tuesday about her ongoing domestic assault investigation. “Honestly, just like, my heart hurts to see it, to go through it, especially at this time,” Paul said. “Just the timing
Whether for relatability, or digestibility, the American coming-of-age genre tends to focus on broadly awkward characters with mild social anxiety. Will Ropp’s feature debut “Brian” makes that idea more specific and turns it up to 11, with a teenage protagonist whose mental
Dream Maker and Nob Prods., in collaboration with local and international partners, are expanding their film slate with a trio of Thai features aimed at strengthening their presence in the domestic theatrical market while also positioning the titles for broader distribution
As Hong Kong FilMart and the Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum get underway, Taiwan is rolling out a lineup of film and television projects led by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), highlighting the territory’s growing ambitions in international co-production and
Two features from Interconmedia Intl. have secured Korean distribution following their market debuts at Hong Kong FilMart. Historical fantasy “Man in Hanbok” has been acquired by Korean distributor Bluefilm Works, while sci-fi thriller “I’m Popo” has been picked up by Cinema
Go Asia Entertainment Philippines is at Hong Kong FilMart 2026 with a five-title slate that stretches from supernatural horror to dissociative-identity thrillers and cross-cultural family drama, as the Manila-based company bids to expand Filipino cinema’s footprint in the
EST N8, the international finance, production and sales company, has acquired worldwide sales rights to “Danur: The Last Chapter,” the final entry in one of Indonesia’s most successful horror franchises. Produced by MD Pictures, the film is being shopped to international buyers
“Tidal Wave” and “Ode to My Father” director JK Yoon is joining forces with taekwondo powerhouse K-Tigers and action film veteran Mike Leeder to produce “Belladonna,” starring former world taekwondo champion Taemi. The project was unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart, with shooting
Thailand’s Benetone Films and genre distributor Fearfolks have joined forces with Vietnam’s ProductionQ on “Roll & LOL,” a horror-comedy that will mark one of the first co-productions between the two countries’ film industries. The Bangkok-set project, currently in development,
Lotte Entertainment is showcasing “Mr. Shota’s Last Business Trip,” a Korea-Japan drama from “Red Family” director Lee Ju-hyoung, as its marquee title at the Hong Kong FilMart. The film pairs Korean star Jin-young, known for “You Are the Apple of My Eye” and TV series “Police
Vietnam-based distributor Mockingbird Pictures has brought a wide-ranging slate of Southeast Asian titles to Hong Kong FilMart, with projects spanning horror, drama and romance that reflect the company’s ambitions as a conduit between Asian filmmakers and international buyers.
The Philippines’ Gushcloud is at the Hong Kong FilMart with a slate of several titles, highlighting four projects at the HKTDC Philippine Pavilion that span elevated folk horror, mythology-infused culinary horror, factual documentary and prestige drama — all anchored in
Filmmaker Peter Michael Dowd has revealed that production is underway on his new feature documentary about Japanese world champion boxer Mizuki Hiruta, titled “I Want to Be a Superstar.” Hiruta has been making waves in women’s boxing. In 2025, she was named Female Fighter of
Thailand’s M Studio has unveiled two highly anticipated new films in its 2026 line-up at Hong Kong’s FilMart. “God Skin,” slated for release in Thailand on Aug. 27, is an action-fantasy that follows Vin, a desperate delivery rider trying to fund his dying mother’s medical
Following the runaway international success of “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,” Thailand’s GDH 559 producer Vanridee Pongsittisak is keeping busy — with a dog at the center of her next film, and the remake of a beloved Adam Sandler romantic comedy waiting in the
The Asian Film Awards (AFA) recently spotlighted a trio of actors as youth ambassadors for this year’s edition. Natalie Hsu, Mean Phiravich and Kent Tsai, representing Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan respectively, spoke with Variety about the trends in their film industries,
It’s not every day that an indie film project goes to project markets with a fully fledged plan for a cinematic universe behind it. The team behind “Strange Root,” one of the projects under the Genre Film in Focus sidebar at this year’s Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum
As the film industry gathers in Hong Kong for FilMart, Reliance Media Entertainment has arrived with a packed slate that spans action, fantasy, historical documentaries and even unscripted television – signalling a broad push into internationally marketable genre storytelling.
Jonas Cuarón’s “Campeón Gabacho” is a movie of grand gestures and big emotion, of symbols more than of nuanced portrayals — likely by design. Its structure resembles a constellation of moving stars all of which orbit around an extraordinary lead performance. That central
FINAS said the Film in Malaysia Incentive will continue offering a 30 percent cash rebate, with an extra 5 percent tied to a cultural test, and a further $76 million set aside for entertainment infrastructure over the next five years.
As Hollywood treads carefully around artificial intelligence, the Venice and Cannes-winning Chinese auteur says he dove straight in — and thinks the industry should follow his lead.