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Political Documentary ‘Sudan, Remember Us’ Acquired by Watermelon Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Watermelon Pictures has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to the political documentary “Sudan, Remember Us,” Variety can exclusively announce. The deal follows the film’s premiere at Venice Film Festival...
Upfront About It: Where Major Players Stand Going Into Annual Pitch to Advertisers
[ad_1] It’s razzle-dazzle time for TV. The largest platforms will converge in New York the week of May 12 to show off new content and put the hard sell on...
Trump Tariffs Could Hike Prices on Smartphones by 31% and Game Consoles by 69%, per Revised CTA Estimates
[ad_1] The U.S.’s biggest consumer electronics trade group has crunched the latest numbers on President Trump’s tariffs — and it’s warning that prices of popular products will soar if the...
Goldfinch Academy CIFF Award Goes to Meera Mistry, Joshua Cleary (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Goldfinch Academy, set up by the production company Goldfinch, has revealed the recipients of the inaugural Goldfinch Academy CIFF Award, in collaboration with the Cine International Film Festival and...
Variety’s International Achievement in Film Honoree Tarak Ben Ammar Sees His Studio de Paris Soundstages Fill With Global Hits
[ad_1] A California lawyer turned longtime business chief for Tarak Ben Ammar, Brigitte Segal had no background in soundstage operations when she took over Les Studios de Paris in 2015....
‘The Pitt’ Star Shawn Hatosy Dissects Powerful Rooftop Moment, Reveals the Cut Scene That Confirmed Dr. Abbot’s Feelings for Mohan
[ad_1] Five minutes into a conversation with Shawn Hatosy, he can’t help but talk about how grateful he is: “This is a full circle moment. I started with John Wells...
‘Practical Magic 2,’ Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Sets Fall 2026 Release Date
[ad_1] “Practical Magic 2” will cast a spell in theaters next fall. The witchy sequel, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, is set to debut on Sept. 18, 2026. The...
Amazon Just Marked Down This A.I. Mouse & Voice Recorder to More Than 40% Off
[ad_1] If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With more and more people returning to the...
Hasan Hadi’s ‘The President’s Cake’ Sells to France and Benelux Ahead of World Premiere in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Sales agency Films Boutique has closed two key territories on Iraqi writer/director Hasan Hadi’s “The President’s Cake” ahead of its world premiere in Directors’ Fortnight during the Cannes Film...
BMI Launches Lab for Aspiring Film, TV and Game Composers (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] For more than two decades, performing-rights society BMI partnered with the Sundance Institute on a well-regarded Composers Lab, in which young filmmakers and composers collaborated and learned about the...
‘Thunderbolts*’ Powers to the Top, While ‘Minecraft’ and ‘Sinners’ Stay Strong at U.K., Ireland Box Office
[ad_1] Disney and Marvel’s ensemble feature “Thunderbolts*” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £5.9 million ($7.9 million), according to Comscore. In second place, Warner Bros.’ “Sinners” showed...
Film Factory Acquires Worldwide Rights to Spanish Psychological Horror Feature ‘Evil Dress’ Starring ‘The Orphanage’s’ Belén Rueda (EXCLUSIVE)
[ad_1] Film Factory Entertainment has announced its worldwide acquisition of the upcoming horror feature “Evil Dress” (“El Vestido”), co-directed by Jacob Santana (“Reversion”) and Frank Ariza (“El Continental”). The psychological...