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German Magic Duo the Ehrlich Brothers Talk Avoiding Clichés While Preparing Their First U.S. Tour
[ad_1] If you aren’t familiar with Andreas and Christian Ehrlich, a.k.a. the Ehrlich Brothers, just know that their magic show is probably unlike any you’ve seen before. The German duo...
Anatomy of a Joke: Bill Burr on the Mushroom Trip That Inspired His ‘Sad Men’ Bit in ‘Drop Dead Years’
[ad_1] Bill Burr sat down with Variety for the inaugural episode of “Anatomy of a Joke,” a new video series spotlighting stand-up comedians and the process behind one of their...
‘The Penguin’ Creator Lauren LeFranc Sets HBO Overall Deal, Launches Acid and Tender Productions (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Lauren LeFranc is staying in business with HBO. Variety has learned exclusively that LeFranc, who developed and served as showrunner on “The Penguin,” has signed a two-year overall deal...
How ‘The Studio’ Created Authentic L.A. Looks From the Golden Globes Ceremony to the Smokehouse Restaurant
[ad_1] The DNA of Hollywood is so embedded in Seth Rogen‘s “The Studio” that it was essential to shoot on location at familiar landmarks and, of course, at an actual...
‘Ballad of a Small Player’ Trailer: Colin Farrell Is a Desperate Gambling Addict in ‘Conclave’ Director’s Netflix Psychological Thriller
[ad_1] Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for Edward Berger‘s “Ballad of a Small Player,” starring Colin Farrell. In the film, Farrell plays Lord Doyle, a man who spends all...
Oscars: Palestine Submits Annemarie Jacir’s Historical Drama ‘Palestine 36’ for International Feature Race
[ad_1] Annemarie Jacir’s drama “Palestine 36,” which reconstructs the Palestinian revolt against British colonial rule in 1936, has been picked as Palestine’s official entry for Palestine for the Oscars‘ international...
Venice-Bound ‘Kabul, Between Prayers’ Acquired for Sales by Mediawan, First-Look Clip Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Mediawan Rights has acquired world sales rights to Aboozar Amini’s documentary “Kabul, Between Prayers,” ahead of its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in the Out of Competition...
Breaking Glass Pictures Acquires U.S. Rights to Swedish Coming-of-Age Tale ‘Live a Little’ as Part of LevelK Multi-Territory Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] As the prime New Nordic Films confab kicks off today in Haugesund, Norway, LevelK has unveiled exclusively to Variety a raft of prominent sales on the Swedish coming-of-age film “Live a Little,” showcased...
Adam Scott Says Losing Leading ‘Six Feet Under’ Role to Michael C. Hall Almost Made Him Quit Acting: ‘I Might Stop Doing This’
[ad_1] Adam Scott almost left Hollywood forever. During a recent appearance on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast, Scott said he almost gave up acting for good after losing the role...
Bob Odenkirk Says It’s ‘Very Easy’ For Young Writers on ‘SNL’ to Get Their Ideas ‘Shot Down’ By Senior Staffers: ‘It Was a Good Thing To Learn What Not to Do’
[ad_1] Bob Odenkirk learned a valuable lesson for “Mr. Show” during his days writing on “Saturday Night Live.” During a recent episode of Variety‘s “Know Their Lines,” Odenkirk said he...
