Category Archives: News

Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw, Universal and TIFF Set Inaugural Class of Filmmakers for ‘No Drama’ Initiative (EXCLUSIVE)
Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, the Toronto International Film Festival and Universal Filmed Entertainment Group have announced the inaugural class of emerging filmmakers for their “...
Angelique Jackson Nov 01, 2024

Mysterious Kanye West Doc ‘In Whose Name?’ Heads to AFM With Goodfellas and Utopia, First Image Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
A mystery-shrouded documentary about Kanye West has surfaced, with Variety able to reveal details for the very first time alongside its title and a first-look image. Entitled “In Whose Name?,...
Alex Ritman Nov 01, 2024

‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Being Made Into Stage Musical From Producer Ken Davenport, Composer A.R. Rahman
“Slumdog Millionaire,” the Oscar-winning film about a young man from an impoverished background who competes on India’s version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?,” could...
Varietybrentlang Nov 01, 2024

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry announces 2025 UK headline tour
Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry has announced a solo UK headline tour to take place in March 2025 – check out the full list of shows below. READ MORE: Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry on goi...
Max Pilley Nov 01, 2024

Saoirse Ronan says US gun violence means she doesn’t “feel safe” going to the cinema
Saoirse Ronan has said she doesn’t feel safe going to watch films at cinemas in the US because of gun violence. The four-time Oscar nominee told Variety for their Awards Circuit Podcast that she...
Elizabeth Aubrey Nov 01, 2024

Hugh Jackman announced as BST Hyde Park 2025 headliner
Hugh Jackman has been announced as a headliner for BST Hyde Park 2025 – you can find all the details below. Read More: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ review: a sarky, time...
Laura Molloy Nov 01, 2024

‘Small Hours of the Night,’ Film About Censorship, Banned in Singapore, Pulled From Festival
"Small Hours of the Night," by Singapore director Daniel Hui, has been removed from the lineup of the Singapore International Film Festival. The city-state's authorities have refused the film a releas...
Patrick Frater Nov 01, 2024

Pinocchio Slasher Film From ‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey’ Team Casts Horror Vets Robert Englund and Richard Brake (EXCLUSIVE)
Freddy Krueger has joined the cast of the next IP-smashing slasher from the makers of microbudget hit “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey.” Well, almost. Robert Englund, who famously played ...
Alex Ritman Nov 01, 2024

Daisy Ridley “couldn’t sleep” after backlash over John Boyega “privelege” comments
Daisy Ridley has opened up about the distress she felt following an 2019 interview in which she was asked about her “privilege” growing up compared to her Star Wars co-star John Boyega. RE...
Elizabeth Aubrey Nov 01, 2024

Here’s how your favourite artists and actors dressed for Halloween 2024
Now that Halloween is officially over, check out how stars from across music, film and television celebrated below. READ MORE: 66 killer songs for your Halloween playlist Earlier this week, Sabri...
Laura Molloy Nov 01, 2024