Category Archives: News
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham back on speaking terms, break down ‘Frozen Love’ on ‘Song Exploder’ podcast
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are seemingly back on talking terms – find out more below. READ MORE: Stevie Nicks interview: “In Fleetwood Mac, Christine McVie and I were a force...
Surej Singh Oct 29, 2025
‘Alien: Earth’ Exec Touts Thailand’s 30% Film Incentive, Asia Hub Status at Tokyo Fest
Thailand has transformed from a scenic backdrop into one of Asia’s most competitive production hubs, backed by enhanced film incentives and robust infrastructure, according to unit production ma...
Naman Ramachandran Oct 29, 2025
‘Kokuho’ Team on Bringing Kabuki Theater to a Younger Generation: ‘It’s a Movie About Art, Two Actors and the Life of Actors’
As part of Variety's Screening Series, "Kokuho" production designer Yohei Taneda and producer Chieko Murata joined Variety's co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton for a candid conversation about the ma...
Giana Levy Oct 29, 2025
Disney and YouTube Settle Lawsuit Over Poaching of Exec Justin Connolly
Disney has settled its differences with YouTube over the departure of Justin Connolly, a high-level exec who now oversees YouTube’s media and sports operations. Connolly left Disney in May after...
Gmaddaus Oct 29, 2025
‘Hello Kitty’ Movie Sets July 2028 Release Date From Warner Bros.
After several years in development, Warner Bros. Animation and New Line Cinema are finally moving ahead with the “Hello Kitty” feature film, dating it for July 21, 2028. “Hello Holly...
Pat Saperstein Oct 29, 2025
Australian Horror ‘Nightfall: A Paranormal Investigation’ Acquired by Black Mandala (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand-based sales outfit Black Mandala has acquired “Nightfall: A Paranormal Investigation,” an Australian horror film directed by Myles McEwen and Ripley Stevens, with the productio...
Naman Ramachandran Oct 29, 2025
YouTube, as Part of AI-Focused Reorganization, Is Offering Employees Voluntarily Exit Packages With Severance
AI is “the next frontier” for YouTube, according to CEO Neal Mohan — and it might result in the video platform’s shrinking its employee headcount. Mohan, in a memo Wednesday to...
Todd Spangler Oct 29, 2025
‘Crouching Tiger’ Oscar Winner Tim Yip Champions Human Touch in Artificial Intelligence Filmmaking at Kling AI Tokyo Awards
In a Tokyo screening room filled with filmmakers and creators from around the world, Oscar-winning art director Tim Yip delivered a clarion call for preserving human emotion in an age of artificial in...
Naman Ramachandran Oct 29, 2025
Dodgers Organist Dieter Ruehle on His Witty, Spontaneous Song Picks, and Keeping Up With the Series’ Epic Game 3: ‘The Game Isn’t Scripted — What’s Better Than Live Accompaniment?’
As social media undertook its own task of informally picking an MVP during the World Series’ epic Game 3 this week, a surprise candidate emerged… and we’re not even talking about the...
Chris Willman Oct 29, 2025
Barco, the Cinema Projection Company, Expands HDR Format in Germany (EXCLUSIVE)
Barco, the cinema projection company, is expanding its premium HDR by Barco format in Germany. Starting in November, the company will install the Barco HDR format at select Cineplex Germany locations ...
Jazztangcay Oct 29, 2025