‘NAZA’ Tops 1.5 Million Admissions Worldwide
Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor's award-winning exposé on Israel's war in Gaza has grossed more than $14 million at the box office to date.
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‘Apart’ Star Luca Pasqualino and Creator Stelana Kliris Unpack a Love Story Amid War and Apartheid
The film, starring Leem Lubany and inspired by the experiences of the writer-director's parents who emigrated from Cyprus to South Africa, opens Tallinn's Critics' Picks program.
David Leitch’s ‘How to Rob a Bank’: First Reactions
The film, starring Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Pete Davidson, and John C. Reilly, hits theaters on Nov. 13.
‘Adolescence’ Writer Jack Thorne Adapts Matt Haig’s ‘The Humans’ for London’s West End With ‘House of the Dragon’ Star Matt Smith
Matt Smith will play an alien inside the body of a Cambridge academic in “The Humans,” a stage adaptation of Matt Haig’s novel by “Adolescence” writer Jack Thorne. The play will have its world premiere in London’s West End next year. Jeremy Herrin (“Wolf Hall,” “People, Places
Taiwan Creative Content Fest Takeaways: ‘Avatar’ VFX House Brings Its AI Ambitions to Taipei as Character IP Booms
Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) wrapped its 2026 edition in Taipei with a reshaped show floor, as animation and character IP companies moved to the front of the market. They made up the largest exhibitor group, at 29 of 107 exhibitors, up from 19 in 2025, according to
‘NAZA’ From ‘No Other Land’ Co-Directors Passes 1.5 Million Cinema Admissions Worldwide
“NAZA,” the hot-button documentary about killings in Gaza that won a special jury prize at the recent Venice Film Festival, had tallied more than 1.5 million theatrical admissions across 47 territories as of Nov. 6. That ranks it among the year’s most-watched documentaries on
‘Bugonia,’ ‘Lord of the Flies’ Among 2026 FilmLight Colour Awards Winners
The awards, announced at ToruńCamerimage in Poland, recognize color grading across five categories. Winners will receive a special full-color version of the festival’s Golden Frog trophy.
Netflix’s Genre-Bending YA Drama ‘The Body’ Is a Queer Y2K Extravaganza: TV Review
Girlhood is a divine experience, a period when young women begin to discover who they are and who they might become. From “Under the Bridge” creator Quinn Shephard, Netflix’s teen drama “The Body” is a twisted coming-of-age narrative that pays homage to the 2000s, specifically
Watch Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow Perform Live on ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Brandy and Monica also showcased their collaborative hit “The Boy Is Mine" on the competition series
ITV’s Sale to Sky ‘Progressing as Planned’ as Broadcaster Cuts Fourth-Quarter Content Spend Amid U.K. Ad Slump
U.K. broadcaster ITV’s CEO Carolyn McCall said the broadcaster’s sale of its Media & Entertainment business to Sky is “progressing as planned,” even as weaker advertiser demand forced the U.K. company to cut £25 million ($33.4 million) from its fourth-quarter content spend. The
Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to Headline Coachella 2027
Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA are set to headline Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2027. News of the lineup comes after SZA teased the headliners on social media. Daddy Yankee has his own special slot, typically reserved as a bonus fourth headliner, as does Justice, who
Jamie Dornan Admits He ‘Cried’ When He Was Cast as Aragorn in ‘Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum’ and Says Filming Was ‘Incredible’: ‘Hopefully We’ve Done a Good Job’
Jamie Dornan, who is set to star as Aragorn in “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” is getting candid about what it means to step into the role originated by Viggo Mortensen for the forthcoming installment of the beloved franchise. “I cried. I actually cried,” Dornan told
‘You’ve Got Mail’ Reboot in the Works at Warner Bros.
The film from director Jason Orley will be a new take on the original 1998 rom-com starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
MCU Surprise: ‘VisionQuest’ Finale Teases the Return of [SPOILER] in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains major spoilers for “Forever,” the finale of “VisionQuest,” now streaming on Disney+. The “WandaVision” Saga has come to a close with the final episode of the Disney+ series “VisionQuest.” But it seems as though the story of the ultra-powerful
Why Florence Pugh Is Done Tolerating “Bullsh** Behavior” on Set: “Don’t Be Rude”
The 'East of Eden' actress opens up about how she's become "more confident in the way that I can protect myself" when working in Hollywood.
Brandy and Monica Announce ‘The Boy Is Mine’ 2027 Residency at Las Vegas’ Resorts World
Brandy and Monica have announced “The Boy Is Mine Vegas Residency,” their first-ever series of shows in Las Vegas. The R&B icons announced the residency following a performance of their collaborative hit “The Boy Is Mine” on “Dancing With the Stars” during its Grammy-themed
Stacy Keach, ‘Mike Hammer’ and ‘Fat City’ Star, Dead at 85
Keach was considered one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of his era
Brenda Song Says She Was ‘Overworked’ and ‘Underpaid’ on ‘The Suite Life of Zack and Cody,’ Recalls Fainting on Set: I Thought, ‘Am I Having a Panic Attack?’
Brenda Song recently revealed that she felt she was “overworked” and “underpaid” while starring on “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.” The “Running Point” actress opened up about her experience working on the Disney Channel sitcom while appearing on her former co-star Dylan
Stacy Keach, Star of ‘Mike Hammer,’ ‘Fat City,’ Dies at 85
Stacy Keach, a commanding actor whose work includes movies like “Fat City” and the starring role in “The New Mike Hammer” series on CBS, died Tuesday in Poland. He was 85. His wife, Małgosia Tomassi, confirmed his death to Variety. In a statement, she said he died “after a long
Kylie Jenner Sued by Housekeeper Who Says Mogul’s Dog Bit Her
The new lawsuit comes after two other former housekeepers sued the cosmetics mogul in April with similar allegations
Stacy Keach, Who Played Badasses With the Best of Them, Dies at 85
He was a memorable Mike Hammer, starred in 'Fat City,' 'The New Centurions' and in Cheech & Chong films and excelled at Shakespeare on the stage.
Elliot Frances Flynn and Michael Paré to Star in Indie Supernatural Horror ‘Not Herself’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Elliot Frances Flynn (“Peacemaker”) will star alongside Michael Paré (“Streets of Fire”) in Jon Russell Cring and Tracy Nichole Cring’s supernatural horror film “Not Herself,” which recently wrapped production in New York. The Crings co-wrote and co-directed “Not Herself,”
Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades Reopens Friday With ‘Ebenezer’
The Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades will officially reopen on Friday, a month after it was announced that Paramount Pictures is taking over the cinemas. Paramount Pictures, Caruso and The Lot have reimagined the theaters with cutting-edge cinema technology that includes
Norwegian Oscar Entry ‘Growth of the Soil’ Sells to North America, U.K., Germany, Spain and More
Beta Cinema has closed a raft of major deals on Hans Petter Moland’s epic love story “Growth of the Soil,” Norway’s entry for best international feature film at the 99th Academy Awards. The deals follow the film’s world premiere in Toronto and its European premiere at San
Is ‘I Play Rocky’ Original or Adapted? Stallone’s ‘Rocky’ Origin Story Faces a ‘Barbie’-Style Oscar Dilemma (EXCLUSIVE)
Sylvester Stallone wrote “Rocky” in three days. Figuring out which Oscar screenplay category the movie about him writing it belongs in is taking a lot longer. Amazon MGM Studios’ “I Play Rocky” has been the subject of multiple conversations among the studio, the Writers Guild
Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme on Taking Their Holiday Show on the Road and Paying Tribute to ‘Queer Icons’ Tim Curry and Dolly Parton
Yes, there are the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, but actors, writers, comedians and drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and BenDelaCreme are back to slay with one of the greatest and funniest winter shows — The Jinkx and Dela Holiday Show! This year, Monsoon and Dela celebrate
DC Studios Exit: James Gunn and Peter Safran Spent Big, Lost Money and Didn’t Hook Audiences
After “Superman” landed in theaters last summer, former Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav was ready to pop Champagne. Although the movie had only been playing on the big screen for three days, he touted the “bold 10-year plan” of DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn and Peter
Ross Douthat’s ’60 Minutes’ Interview Gets Tackled By Football Comparisons
Ross Douthat was dynamite. The ratings — potentially less so. The new “60 Minutes” correspondent garnered many huzzahs for his interlocution of President Donald Trump on the show’s Sunday telecast, but viewership fell notably from the previous week and from the year-earlier
JoBe Cerny, Voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, Dies at 78
JoBe Cerny, who voiced the giggling Pillsbury Doughboy character in recent years, died on Oct. 30. He was 78. Born and raised in Cicero, Illinois, Cerny earned a bachelor’s degree in speech and drama from Valparaiso University and a master’s degree in theater from Northwestern
‘We Need to Bring Tom Cruise Home to Make Movies Here’: U.S. Film Incentive Takes Center Stage at AFM
Tom Cruise may not have much of a presence at the American Film Market, more accustomed to selling movies with considerably lower budgets than those the star is used to. But on the opening day of the 2026 edition his name was casually dropped as part of a major pitch for the
Pacific Palisades’ Bay Theater to Reopen on Friday With Johnny Depp Comeback ‘Ebenezer’
Skydance CEO David Ellison has championed the location as a symbol of his commitment to the community and theatrical exhibition.
‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Breakout Zack Gottsagen and Anna Enger Ritch to Star in ‘A Reason to Stay’ From Director Rippin Sindher (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Peanut Butter Falcon” breakout Zack Gottsagen and “S.W.A.T.” star Anna Enger Ritch will star as brother and sister in “A Reason to Stay,” a new romantic comedy from Rippin Sindher. The film recently wrapped principal photography in Ohio. The project reunites Gottsagen with
Adobe Premiere Mobile App Launches Hundreds of Thousands of Tracks Licensed From UMG, WMG
Adobe has just made it easier for creators to add some of their favorite hot jams to short-form video clips. On Tuesday, the free Adobe Premiere mobile app, designed for creators to make videos for platforms like YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels, added hundreds of
‘Harry Potter’ Star Paapa Essiedu Says ‘I Don’t Want to Talk About’ J.K. Rowling ‘At All’ but ‘Trans People Have the Right to Be Treated With Respect and Dignity’
HBO’s “Harry Potter” showrunner Francesca Gardiner is condemning the “abuse” being directed at Paapa Essiedu, the “I May Destroy You” Emmy nominee who is taking over the role of Professor Severus Snape in the first television series adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s literary
Alexander Skarsgård, Hunter Schafer, Maya Hawke, Harry Melling to Star in ‘The Confessions,’ With Ari Aster Producing (EXCLUSIVE)
Alexander Skarsgård (“Wicker”), Hunter Schafer (“Blade Runner 2099”), Maya Hawke (“Stranger Things”) and Harry Melling (“Pillion”) are set to star in “The Confessions,” the latest feature from Canadian filmmaking trio Guy Maddin, Galen Johnson and Evan Johnson, with Ari Aster
Shaq to Star in Hide-and-Seek Competition Series ‘Can You Hide… Shaq?’ at ABC (EXCLUSIVE)
Many have played hide-and-seek. But few have played hide-and-Shaq. A new competition series at ABC asks the question, “Can You Hide… Shaq?” Hosted by comedian Nicole Byer, the show will follow eight contestants as they attempt to hide the gargantuan NBA legend in plain sight in
The Business of Being a Business Manager; ‘The Secret Reading Club of Kabul’ Directors on Finding Inspiration and Courage
On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, host Cynthia Littleton breaks down the complicated business of being a business manager for clients who work in media and entertainment. Variety is set to publish its annual Business Managers Elite feature section, in
Florence Pugh Says ‘I’m Not Standing for Bulls— Behavior’ on Set Anymore: ‘Show Up on Time, Don’t Be Rude, Don’t Be a Misogynist’
Florence Pugh said in a new interview with Elle magazine that it’s taken time for her to learn how to lead a film set and she is no longer accepting “bullshit” when it comes to her fellow casts and crews. “Every time I work on a movie, I get more confident in the way that […]
‘It’s Hotter Than Mordor’: On Set for ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 3, Where Dwarf Beards Are Falling Off Under a U.K. Heatwave
British heatwaves and massive, thick dwarven beards, perhaps unsurprisingly, don’t mix well together. We’re inside a soundstage at Shepperton Studios in late June for Season 3 of Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” and with mercury levels topping 90
Legendary Entertainment Hires Apollo Partner Aaron Sobel (EXCLUSIVE)
Legendary Entertainment, the company behind “Dune” and “Godzilla,” has hired Apollo partner Aaron Sobel. He will serve as a member of Legendary’s senior management team, helping lead and execute the strategy including corporate development, M&A, capital strategy and formation,
Oscars: Best Original Score — Could One of Hollywood’s Most Overlooked Composers Finally Get His Moment?
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.
Galisteo Media Arts Sets Karl Marx Documentary ‘American Boogeyman’ Based on Book by Andrew Hartman (EXCLUSIVE)
Galisteo Media Arts has acquired adaptation rights to the 2025 book “Karl Marx in America” by historian Andrew Hartman, and is already developing a doc based on the title: “American Boogeyman: Karl Marx in America.” According to an official description, “‘American Boogeyman:
James Dean Biopic Casts ‘Half Man’ Actor Mitchell Robertson as Star’s Purported Gay Lover (Exclusive)
Brandon Flynn is set to portray the Hollywood icon in writer-director Guy Guido's feature 'One Hand Tied' that is inspired by true events.
David Walliams Cameo Dropped From Angel Studios’ ‘Fang!’ Following Sexual Harassment Allegations, While Sky Exits Film Entirely (EXCLUSIVE)
Fantasy feature “Fing!” will still get a release in the U.S. with Angel Studios despite the sexual harassment allegations against David Walliams, who wrote the children’s book on which its based, co-wrote the screenplay and cameos in the film alongside main stars Taika Waititi,
Ramy Youssef, Steve Way and Jon Braylock Join Forces for Inevitable Studios’ Untitled Body Swap Comedy
Ramy Youssef, Steve Way and Jon Braylock are working together on an untitled body swap comedy feature from Inevitable Studios and Give Not Take Media. Details are still under wraps, but the film will center on a man with muscular dystrophy (Way) and his burly caregiver who swap
Ramy Youssef and Steve Way Reteaming for Body Swap Comedy
Way, who recently appeared in Hulu’s ‘Furious,’ will star in the project he’s producing alongside Youssef, Jon Braylock, Inevitable Studios and Give Not Take Media.
Garth Brooks Buying Spot on Nashville Radio Dial to Create a New Country Station, With a Promise to Give Female Artists a More Prominent Shot
Garth Brooks has announced his Sevens Network, LLC company is set to purchase a Nashville radio spot currently held by Lightning 100, at WRLT-FM/100.1 on the FM dial, to establish a new country station that will offer a mixture of younger and historically established artists.
‘Long Long Night’ Director Youm Kyu-bock on Creating Animation That Takes Kids Seriously
The Korean filmmaker discusses the existential themes, environmental concerns and visual ambitions behind his acclaimed and unconventional animated feature debut.