Category Archives: Variety

New Projects by Kathryn Ferguson, Asmae El Moudir and Véréna Paravel Crowned at CPH:DOX as Industry Reflects on AI Threat and Learns From Cousins in Journalism
More than 110,000 ($127,000) total in awards were handed out in Copenhagen this evening as another edition of CPH:DOX's industry arm came to an end. The Laura Poitras executive-produced doc "Everythin...
Rafa Sales Ross Mar 20, 2026

‘SNL U.K.’ Extends First Season to 8 Episodes
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” has added two more episodes to its inaugural season, extending its total run to eight shows. The Sky series is set to premiere live from London on Saturday at 10...
Ellise Shafer Mar 20, 2026

‘Tow’ Review: Rose Byrne Plays Another Charismatic Pill — a Seattle Homeless Woman Fighting to Get Her Car Back
"Tow" is a minor indie comedy that doesn't always make the right moves, but Byrne seizes her character and turns the question of whether you like her or not into the film's dramatic motor.
Owen Gleiberman Mar 19, 2026

Anson Lo on Wanting Roles About Mental Illness, the Rise of Hong Kong Pop and His Global Ambitions: ‘It’s Wonderful to Be Me, but Also a Little Bit Challenging as Well’
Anson Lo is one of Hong Kong’s most recognizable entertainment figures, but he still describes himself as feeling small. The singer and actor - best known as a member of boy group Mirror and as ...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 19, 2026

Terrance Lau on Action Stardom, Hong Kong’s Shrinking Market and the Script He’s Banking On: ‘We’re Losing That Strong, Personal Voice’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Off his star turn in the 2024 Hong Kong box office and critical hit “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In,” Terrance Lau Chun-him might just be that elusive creature Hong Kong audiences hav...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 19, 2026

‘Something Familiar’ Review: Filmmaker Rachel Taparjan Confronts Her Past in a Searching, Self-Focused Doc
There's a prevalent trend in contemporary documentary filmmaking where directors are looking inwards towards their own lives and experiences. British Romanian filmmaker Rachel Taparjan's "Something Fa...
Murtada Elfadl Mar 19, 2026

Tony Leung Chiu-wai Thriller ‘Fox Hunt’ Closes Global Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
Cappu Films has wrapped a round of international distribution agreements for “Fox Hunt,” the crime thriller starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, building on momentum from Berlin’s European ...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 19, 2026

BTS Teams Up With Target to Release Exclusive ‘Arirang’ Album Merch
BTS‘ highly-anticipated new album “Arirang” is out now, and the group has partnered with Target to release several exclusive merch items, including vinyl featuring unique album art, ...
Karla Cote Mar 19, 2026

‘BTS The Comeback Live’ Producers Done+Dusted Share What to Expect on Saturday’s Live Netflix Special (EXCLUSIVE)
As he prepares to direct Saturday's live Netflix event "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang," Done+Dusted partner and director/exec producer Hamish Hamilton is coming off what they're internally calling th...
Varietyschneider Mar 19, 2026

‘Fast Forever’ Taps Michael Lesslie, Screenwriter of ‘Hunger Games’ Prequels and ‘Now You See Me 3’
Welcome to the “Fast Family,” Michael Lesslie. On Thursday, “Fast and Furious” star and producer Vin Diesel announced that Lesslie will write the script for Universal’s &...
Angelique Jackson Mar 19, 2026