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Agnieszka Holland’s Kafka Biopic ‘Franz,’ Poland’s Oscar Entry, Closes Further Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Films Boutique has closed further sales on Agnieszka Holland‘s Franz Kafka biopic “Franz,” Poland’s official Oscar entry for best international feature film at the 98th Academy Awards. Idan Weiss,...
‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ Edges ‘The Running Man’ at U.K., Ireland Box Office
[ad_1] Lionsgate U.K.’s “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” narrowly claimed the No. 1 position at the U.K. and Ireland box office, opening with £2,384,018 ($3,132,924), according to Comscore....
Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe to Star in New ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Production on London’s West End
[ad_1] Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe will make their London West End debuts in a new production of “Romeo & Juliet” in March. Directed by Robert Icke (“Oedipus”), Sink (“Stranger...
Steven Soderbergh, Michaela Coel Set to Attend Doha Film Festival, Which Will Kick Off With ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ as Qatar Steps Up Film Ambitions
[ad_1] The inaugural Doha Film Festival launches Thursday with the official Middle East premiere of Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s politically charged drama “The Voice of Hind Rajab” and a...
Payal Kapadia, Rima Das Among Indian Filmmakers Demanding Fair Screenings for Indies After Kanu Behl’s Cannes-Selected ‘Agra’ Gets Limited Theatrical Slots
[ad_1] A coalition of 46 prominent Indian independent filmmakers has issued a joint statement demanding equitable theatrical opportunities for indie cinema, citing the restricted Indian release of Kanu Behl‘s Cannes-selected...
Pingyao, Warsaw Winner ‘The World of Love’ Makes a Mark at Korean Box Office, Earns Industry Acclaim
[ad_1] Yoon Ga-eun‘s “The World of Love” has emerged as a breakout success in South Korea‘s independent film sector, drawing widespread praise from top-tier filmmakers. “The World of Love” has...
NBA Makes Disney+ Philippines Debut in Multi-Year Streaming Deal
[ad_1] The NBA is coming to Disney+ Philippines for the first time under a new multi-year agreement, expanding the global partnership between The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and the league....
Disney Pledges $5 Million to Rebuild Altadena’s Charles White Park With Help From Imagineers
[ad_1] Disney has pledged $5 million to help rebuild a park in Altadena that was destroyed by January’s wildfire, with help from the members of the company’s famously innovative Walt...
Jon Stewart Slams Trump For Claiming He Has ‘Nothing to Hide’ With the Epstein Files: ‘It’s Very Clear He Does Not Want These Things’ Released
[ad_1] On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart went after Donald Trump for his scattered response to the thousands of emails released last week in relation to...
Cinerama Dome Alcohol Permit Gets Unanimous Support From Hollywood Neighborhood Council: ‘The Next Big Step’
[ad_1] The Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council offered a unanimous vote of support Monday evening for the Arclight Hollywood and Cinerama Dome‘s Conditional Use Permit for serving alcoholic beverages. Land use...
Bowen Yang Shuts Down Potential ‘Wicked 3’ at ‘For Good’ Premiere: ‘I Think We Leave It Here’
[ad_1] Bowen Yang thinks the “Wicked” series has reached the end of its yellow brick road. When the “Wicked” actor and “Saturday Night Live” star was asked about the possibility...
A Night in the Writers’ Room: Drama Writers Mix It Up on Writing Process, Time Spent in the Room and to Outline or Not to Outline
[ad_1] From the first question, Variety’s A Night in the Writers’ Room gathering of five drama showrunners was a lively affair as the scribes compared notes and reflected on how...