Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s “All of a Sudden” and Abinash Bikram Shah’s “Elephants in the Fog” led nominations for the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards with three nods apiece, as the Asia Pacific Screen Academy unveiled a 36-film slate from 32 countries and regions ahead of the Oct. 30
Are movie stars okay? Between the recent explosion of celebrity spokesperson roles (such as Ben Affleck finally doing Aflac commercials) and a steady growth in star-driven straight-to-streaming fare, actors the general public would consider “successful” seem to be hustling for
Jon Stewart returned to “The Daily Show” desk Tuesday night and used the trailer for Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” to troll President Donald Trump and his most dedicated aide, known to some as “the human printer.” After attacking Trump
You might think that the man who promoted Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, as well as all of her other global outings, would be powerful enough not to feel intimidated by Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Yet Louis Messina wrote in a submission to a federal judge that he, too, is
John Mulaney is circling the role of Agent Maxwell Smart in Warner Bros. upcoming movie reboot of “Get Smart,” Variety has confirmed. The project is still in very early stages. Seth Grahame-Smith, who wrote 2025’s “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,” is set to pen the screenplay.
Seth Grahame-Smith is writing the screenplay for the feature based on the 1960s series from Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.
“Lonesome Dove,” which was originally adapted into an Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning CBS miniseries starring Robert Duvall in 1989, is getting a new take at Netflix. The streamer announced Tuesday that it had ordered “Lonesome Dove” to series, from co-showrunners Zoe Kazan and
On my last morning in Telluride, halfway through breakfast at Butcher & Baker, Kenneth Branagh stopped at the table on his way to a Q&A for “Into the Breach,” the National Theatre documentary he produced. He had a story. A night earlier, he’d ridden the gondola up in pitch
Members of Congress are drafting legislation that would create a 20% federal film and TV incentive — with bonuses that could bring it as high as 30% — after President Trump endorsed the idea last week. The bill is expected to be introduced this month, and perhaps as soon as the
Bruce Davis, who served as Executive Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and helped develop the Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, died Sept. 5 in Los Angeles. He was 83. Davis came to the Academy after chairing the theater department at
British TV sector revenues hit £3.81 billion ($5.1 billion) last year, largely driven by U.S. streamers. The results were published by Pact, the U.K. producers trade group, who noted the figure represented a £149 million (4.1%) increase on 2024 revenues. They say it is driven
Former “60 Minutes” managing editor Guy Campanile, who was fired in May alongside some top correspondents, has spoken out about his sudden ouster from the venerable CBS News program. In a private Facebook post obtained by The Guardian and recirculated by reporter Justin
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is donating $25,000 to the Black Film Hall of Fame. “Supporting the Black Film Hall of Fame with this modest gift fits perfectly with ourorganization’s goals to align with institutions that serve to preserve Black
John Malkovich has pulled out of a performance of “The Music Critic” set to take place in Tel Aviv, Israel, after a press release falsely attributed quotes to the actor. “I was made aware of an article which appeared in The Hollywood Reporter (first published in The Jerusalem
“Company,” a gothic thriller directed by Casey Affleck, debuted at Venice Film Festival on Tuesday night to a 4-minute standing ovation. Affleck and star Nick Nolte looked visibly moved as cast members including Indiana Affleck, Emily Alyn Lind, Scoot McNairy, Adelaide Clemens
Paramount Skydance on Tuesday reiterated its demand in a court filing that 12 states and the WGA — whose antitrust lawsuits seek to block its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery — post $1.88 billion in bond as security to cover for the losses Paramount would incur if the deal
AMC+ revealed the first look for the fourth and final season of “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.” The final season premieres in 2027. Daryl Dixon’s journey, which began in 2010, is finally coming to an end in the concluding season of the series, a spinoff from the original
Meta is teaming up with Best Buy to offer fans of the brand and curious customers alike a chance to demo the new Meta product lineup up-close and in person. Select Best Buy locations across the country are now offering hands-on demos of the trendy Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta
Nick Offerman recently appeared on the “Talk Easy With Sam Fragoso” podcast and blasted Ben Shapiro’s “rampant homophobia” after seeing a video for the first time of the Daily Wire co-founder and political commenter’s attacking Offerman’s gay role in HBO’s “The Last of Us.”
Suno, the controversial AI music generating platform, continues to make moves toward legitimacy in the music industry: After striking licensing deals with Warner Music and BMG (arguably the third and fourth largest music companies in the world), on Tuesday it has announced a
Jim Geoghan, the creator of “Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” died on Sept. 6 at 79 in Los Angeles, his daughter Genevieve Geoghan confirmed to Variety. He was 79. He co-created and executive produced “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” the Disney Channel sitcom that brought Cole and
Prime Video has ordered three new Australian original titles, growing its local slate to 34 commissions since 2019. The new titles include two true-crime docuseries and a fourth season of the sports documentary “The Test,” all launching from 2027. “Free Spirits: The Backpacker
Penelope Cruz broke out into uncontrollable sobs as she kissed her husband and co-star Javier Bardem during the incredibly long 15.5-minute standing ovation at the premiere of “Bunker” at the Venice Film Festival Tuesday night. That made “Bunker” the winner of Venice 2026 (so
The San Sebastián Film Festival will receive a key economic boost from Spain’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and Civil Service to consolidate its industry events, which include the Creative Investors’ Conference, co-organized with CAA Media Finance. Moneys involved may
He has amassed seven million followers with his horror shorts. Now Lackey has horror veterans, including Spooky Pictures' Steven Schneider, as well as Jason Blum and James Wan, producing his feature debut.
Nine years after first suing AMC Networks over unpaid profits, five producers of “The Walking Dead” have scored a $120 million settlement. The producers — Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, Charles Eglee, and Glen Mazzara — reached a deal with the cable network on
Latin music artist Feid is bringing his short film “El Green Print” to the United States Sept. 13 for a one-night-only event. Ferxxo, the musician’s alter ego, explores the streets of Japan in the final chapter for the persona. Per the film’s logline, “A defining decision
After a long hangover, “Drunk History” is back. The Emmy-winning comedy show is returning with three new short-form episodes, seven years after it last aired on Comedy Central. From Derek Waters and Jeremy Konner, “Drunk History” pairs inebriated storytellers with scrappy
It’s been a year of heavy losses in Hollywood, after fans said goodbye to numerous beloved names in film, television and music. Dolly Parton’s death on Aug. 25 caused an outpouring of grief across the country for the beloved singer, actress and philanthropist. “Schitt’s Creek”
“La Bola Negra” has mucho heat. The generational queer drama swept the Cannes Film Festival off its feet in May, nabbing a $5 million sale to Netflix and earning helmers Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo the jury prize for best director. After lighting up last weekend’s
The FX drama “Snowfall” was one of the sneak success stories of the Peak TV era. Co-created by a marquee film director in “Boyz N the Hood” auteur John Singleton, “Snowfall” thrived where many series of similar origin failed. But it did so quietly: “Snowfall” didn’t win awards
Focus Features has confirmed the cast for Academy Award winner Sarah Polley‘s “The Bell Jar,” starring Billie Eilish. Eilish, a two-time Oscar-winning singer-songwriter, makes her film acting debut playing Esther Greenwood, the protagonist of Sylvia Plath’s classic novel.
Amid a political climate that has seen Latino communities targeted by deportations and ICE raids and the polarizing effects of gentrification and poverty in Puerto Rico, Latin music artists such as Rauw Alejandro and Bad Bunny have responded with a renewed sense of cultural
Shyamalan directs from his own screenplay, with the story a collaboration between Shyamalan and Sparks.
Atresmedia Cine heads to San Sebastián with four films across key festival sections: “El mal padre” in the main competition, “La Bola Negra” in Perlak (Atresmedia Cine has acquired free-to-air rights to the buzzy drama), “Karateka” at the Velodrome and “Blind Ants” (“Inurri
Mo’Nique has signed with Innovative Artists Entertainment for representation in all areas, Variety has learned. She continues to be repped by attorney Ricky Anderson and manager Sidney Hicks. Mo’Nique first broke out as a stand up comic, including being one of the stars of the
For most of the past decade, television’s defining battle was broadcasters versus streamers. Now that divide is breaking down fast, as traditional TV groups – who’ve seen linear advertising and viewing fall – are now keen to collaborate with global streamers to continue
This Valentine’s Day, be prepared to trust the unknown. M. Night Shyamalan’s romantic drama “Remain” released its first trailer, showing Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor in an unsettling relationship. The trailer opens with a montage of the happiest moments shared by young
Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic is amping up its supporting cast with SwayvoTwain (“Family Legacy,” “Love & Neo-Soul: Honoring the Legacy of D’Angelo”) set to portray Biggie, Bentley Green (“The Land,” “Undercard”) to play RBX and G Perico (“Kings of L.A.,” “She Ball”) as Big
Consider, for a moment, the cupboard — maybe in the spirit of irreverence we should term it a closet — in which, for 30-odd years, lay undisturbed the footage that future star cinematographer Seamus McGarvey (“Atonement,” “Die, My Love”) shot behind the scenes of Derek Jarman’s
“South Park” is no more. Long live “South America.” Ahead of the premiere of the show’s 29th Season, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have announced they are changing the name of the series. “Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the
A galaxy far, far away has never looked this good. The original “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” is getting the coveted Imax 70mm treatment when it re-releases in early 2027 for its 50th anniversary, along with next year’s Ryan Gosling-starring “Star Wars: Starfighter.” The
A London realtor would likely describe the handsome East End home of Miguel and Sofia Moreno as a Tardis. Its quaint, aged Victorian exterior belies the vast modernist construction within: all tall, clean planes of concrete, timber and glass over multiple split levels, leading
The American Film Institute (AFI) has announced the recipients of the 2026-27 Canva Fellowship at the AFI Conservatory. The six recipients are: Divli Bhat for producing, Elizaveta Kurilova for screenwriting, Lauren Moreno for directing, Zoey Punteney for production design,
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung used his opening address at the Lumière Summit on Monday to announce a €500 million ($581 million) film industry investment commitment by the Republic of Korea – matching an equal pledge from France – and to make the case for AI that serves
“Madi Makambu” by Machérie Ekwa Bahango won five Final Cut awards at the Venice Film Festival, including the coveted La Biennale di Venezia Prize. Now in its 14th edition, Final Cut supports films in post-production from all African countries and six countries in Middle East:
No one would say Pete Townshend has led an unexamined life up to this point, be it on film or in memoirs or anyone else. Yet he remains an endless enough source of fascination that fans of the Who leaped to attention when word got out that a preeminent music-documentary
“Musk,” an incisive four-hour documentary probing the world’s richest man, was embraced at Venice Film Festival with a four-minute standing ovation. Despite the lengthy runtime, audiences inside Lido’s famed Palazza del Cinema seemed enraptured in the film, directed by Oscar
Luca Guadagnino knows how to create good feng shui. There’s a reason two-thirds of the enviable apartment in “After the Hunt” was furnished with objects pulled straight from the director’s own collection. Now, the “Challengers” and “Call Me by Your Name” filmmaker has teamed
Oscar-winning actress Ellen Burstyn laid out her reservations about method acting during a masterclass at the Venice Film Festival. The actress, who is in Italy as the recipient of the festival’s Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and the star of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “Flesh
