Category Archives: News
From ‘The Electric State’ to ‘Citadel,’ the Russo Brothers’ Projects Can Break the Bank. But Do They Pay Off?
Thanks to projects like this month's "The Electric State," Netflix's most expensive movie ever, directors Joe and Anthony Russo have gained a reputation as one of the most profligate filmmakers in the...
Adam B. Vary Mar 27, 2025
Studio Ghibli boss’ comments on “insulting” AI go viral after new ChatGPT trend
A clip of Studio Ghibli boss Hayao Miyazaki expressing extreme disapproval at the use of AI is going viral online. READ MORE: Every Studio Ghibli film ranked in order of greatness The sharing of the c...
Sophie Butcher Mar 27, 2025
Ghost’s Tobias Forge on “tremendous influence” of Black Sabbath: “Heaviness is great – but there’s so much more in that kitchen”
Ghost‘s Tobias Forge has opened up about the “tremendous influence” Black Sabbath have had on him throughout his life. READ MORE: Tobias Forge on new material and the future of Ghost...
Anagricel Duran Mar 27, 2025
Oscar Isaac to Play Conman Juan Carlos Guzmán in ‘Stowaway’ Series for Apple TV+ (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar Isaac is set to executive produce and star in “Stowaway,” playing Juan Carlos Guzmn, who is internationally recognized as the “greatest conman alive.” Apple TV+ closed a ...
Angelique Jackson Mar 27, 2025
20th Century Lands Martin Scorsese’s Hawaii Thriller With Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt
Disney’s 20th Century Studios is saying “aloha” to Martin Scorsese’s Hawaii-set crime thriller starring Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt (with whom the concept...
Katcy Stephan Mar 27, 2025
‘Audrey’s Back’ Creator Florence Longpré Brings ‘Empathy’ – and Kind Humor – to Series Mania: ‘We Should Be Proud of Ourselves for Just Being Alive’
Florence Longpr has brought "Empathy" to Series Mania. "The whole show is built around it," she tells Variety. "If you haven't experienced mental issues, it's difficult to understand what these p...
John Hopewell Mar 27, 2025
Celluloid Dreams Takes Sales on Taiwanese Director Shen Ko-Shang’s ‘Deep Quiet Room,’ Starring Ariel Lin and Joseph Chang (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based sales company Celluloid Dreams has taken international distribution rights to Taiwanese director Shen Ko-Shang's drama “Deep Quiet Room,” starring Ariel Lin and Joseph Chang. &...
Nvivarelli Mar 27, 2025
‘Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints’ Part Two Sets April Return Date (EXCLUSIVE)
“Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints” is officially returning for Part Two on Fox Nation beginning Friday, April 4 and will roll out throughout Easter, Variety can exclusively reveal, alo...
Matthew Minton Mar 27, 2025
Patrick Whitesell and Silver Lake Invest in Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions
Former Endeavor executive chairman Patrick Whitesell and private equity giant Silver Lake have made an investment in Omaha Productions, the busy content banner headed by NFL great Peyton Manning. The ...
Cynthia Littleton Mar 27, 2025
Erased Tapes founder talks taking experimental music to the Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust: “We are punk too”
The founder of Erased Tapes has told NME about bringing experimental music to the Royal Albert Hall for the 2025 edition of the Teenager Cancer Trust gigs. READ MORE: Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones te...
Liberty Dunworth Mar 27, 2025