‘Elvis’ and ‘Parasite’ Producers Lead Tokyo Market Seminar Lineup
Producers behind Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” and Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite” are set to headline Tokyo Market TIFFCOM’s seminar program, anchoring a lineup of 14 sessions that…
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Indonesian Cinema Surges Past Hollywood, But Producers Eye Sustainability
As Variety recently reported, Indonesian cinema has achieved a remarkable market reversal, with local films now commanding the dominant box office position over Hollywood imports. But…
Delta Hopes New YouTube Partnership Helps Airlines Raise the Bar for In-Flight Entertainment Offerings
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Delta is rolling out a new on-board experience for…
NBCUniversal Could Be Headed for YouTube TV Blackout
YouTube TV has grappled with carriage-contract showdowns in recent weeks with Fox Corp. and TelevisaUnivison. Next up: NBCUniversal. NBCU on Thursday evening started telling YouTube TV…
Are ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Weapons’ Comedies? Is Paul Mescal Lead or Supporting in ‘Hamnet’? Studios Weigh Category Strategy as Award Deadlines Approach
This Oscar season, love is in the air, and so are submission deadlines. The decision of whether, or how, a movie or performer should campaign for awards consideration is akin to whether a…
Pete Davidson Calls Out Social Media for Turning on Pedro Pascal So Fast: He ‘Blows Up,’ Becomes ‘Daddy’ and Then Everyone’s Like ‘Go the F— Away’
Pete Davidson is calling out the internet for turning on Pedro Pascal. While appearing on Theo Von’s “This Past Weekend” podcast (via People), the “SNL” alum commented on how social media…
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser Steps Down
Nintendo of America president and chief operating officer Doug Bowser will retire Dec. 31 after more than a decade at the company. He will be succeeded by Devon Pritchard, a nearly a…
Amazon MGM Studios Hires Netflix’s Peter Friedlander as New TV Boss
Peter Friedlander has joined Amazon MGM Studios as head of global television. The hire follows the recent news of Vernon Sanders’ departure from the executive position. More to come……
Bruce Springsteen Keeps Slamming Trump Because ‘A Lot of People Bought Into His Lies’: ‘If Congress Had Guts, He’d Be Consigned to the Trash Heap of History’
Bruce Springsteen talks about a lot of things in his new Time magazine cover story: fame, family, therapy, touring with the E Street Band and the 50 th anniversary of his epochal “Born to…
Metro Boomin Found Not Liable in Sexual Assault Case
Metro Boomin, the Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with everyone from Drake to Future, has been found not liable in a sexual assault case, per Rolling Stone. A Los Angeles jury was…
Glen Powell Wants Taylor Swift to Cameo in ‘Chad Powers’ Season 2: ‘T-Swift Comin’ in Hot’
Glen Powell‘s lead character in Hulu’s “Chad Powers” has his sights set on becoming a successful football player, but Powell has his eyes set on a potential Season 2 cameo: Taylor Swift.…
CBS Entertainment Head Amy Reisenbach, CBS Studios’ David Stapf Sign New Three-Year Contracts
Two key leaders at CBS are staying in place, with Amy Reisenbach and David Stapf signing new three-year deals with the company. With the signings, Reisenbach will remain as president of…
Music Industry Moves: Reverb and Bravado Announce Partnership to Advance Sustainable Touring
Bravado, Universal Music’s merchandise and lifestyle company, has announced a strategic partnership with Reverb, the nonprofit organization aimed at promoting sustainability in the music…
Disney Shareholders Demand Documents Related to Jimmy Kimmel Suspension About Whether Company Committed ‘Wrongdoing’ by ‘Capitulating’ to Trump Administration
A group of self-described “pro-democracy” organizations sent a letter to Disney chief Bob Iger on behalf of two shareholders demanding details about ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel…
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Trailer Reveals Dark Origins of Fire Na’vi, Who Wage War Against Jake Sully and His Family
20th Century Studios has released a new trailer for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third film in James Cameron‘s “Avatar” series, which is set to release on Dec. 19. The trailer shows the…
Slovak Oscar Entry ‘Father,’ About a Child’s Death, Sells to Multiple Territories: ‘People Feel the Tragedy and the Humanity’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Tereza Nvotová’s drama “Father” – recently selected as the Slovak Academy Awards submission – has sold to multiple territories. The film, which world premiered in Venice, is heading to…
How Six Students at Barcelona’s Pompeu Fabra Made Tender San Sebastián Drama ‘The Imminent Age’ in Under a Year
Six young students met at Barcelona’s prestigious Pompeu Fabra University and realized they worked well together. The result of that synergy is Col·lectiu Vigília, formed by Clara Serrano…
‘Tumbbad 2,’ Sequel to Venice Horror Hit, Finds Backing From India’s Pen Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor-producer Sohum Shah and his banner, Sohum Shah Films, have unveiled a collaboration with Pen Studios, led by industry stalwart Jayantilal Gada, for “Tumbbad 2,” the highly…
Zurich Film Festival Raises Curtains With ‘Splitsville,’ Unveils New Film Finance Forum, Tackles Timely Topics in Industry Summit
The 21st Zurich Film Festival kicks off on Thursday with a muscular, star-filled lineup that boasts some of year’s most acclaimed films and, on the industry side, an all-new Film Finance…
‘The More Loving One’ Team Talks Music and ‘Finnish Psyche,’ Mourns Tragic Passing of Actor Tomi Alatalo: ‘It’s Bittersweet to Release This Film’
As the Finnish film community woke up to the news of actor Tomi Alatalo sudden passing at just 44 years old, “The More Loving One” team is remembering the star. “In the film, he plays a…
Director Yukari Sakamoto Unpacks San Sebastián New Directors Title ‘White Flower and Fruits’
In the opening moments of Yukari Sakamoto’s “White Flower and Fruits,” which premieres in San Sebastián’s New Directors competition, a girl climbs a school tower clutching a strip of white…
Bhutan Selects Dechen Roder’s Tallinn Winner ‘I, The Song’ as Oscar Entry (EXCLUSIVE)
Bhutan has chosen “I, The Song,” directed by Dechen Roder, as its submission for the international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards, marking another significant step for…
Filipino Punk Drama ‘Ria’ From Arvin Belarmino Enters Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Filipino filmmaker Arvin Belarmino is bringing his debut feature “Ria” into production following his successful run with two back-to-back short films at Cannes. The punk drama follows Ria,…
Finnish Filmmaker Alli Haapasalo’s Period Drama ‘Tell Everyone’ Acquired for World Sales by LevelK (EXCLUSIVE)
Copenhagen-based sales outfit LevelK has acquired world sales rights to the Finnish period drama “Tell Everyone,” directed by Alli Haapasalo (“Girl Picture”), which will be presented on…