Category Archives: Variety

Cannes Market Hot List: New Movies From Matthew McConaughey, Jason Statham, Rachel Zegler and More Aim to Spark Bidding Wars
As Cannes kicks off, Hollywood’s getting ready for another round of “let’s make a deal,” Cote d’Azur style. If things go according to sales agents’ plans, the biddi...
Varietybrentlang May 12, 2026

Pink Parrot Media Sells ‘Tistou,’ ‘Winner,’ Taps Aurélien Piris Ahead of Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Pink Parrot Media, the Montreal and Madrid-based family entertainment sales house, heads to Cannes with early deals on animated features "Tistou" and "Winner" and a strengthened sales team, tapping fo...
Emiliano de Pablos May 12, 2026

Pegah Ahangarani on Cannes Doc ‘Rehearsals for a Revolution’: ‘More Than Ever, This Film Had To Be Released Now, So People Can Put What Is Happening in Iran Into Perspective’
Iranian director, actress and activist Pegah Ahangarani is in Cannes with documentary “Rehearsals for a Revolution," which sketches Iran’s failed attempts at self-determination over the pa...
Nvivarelli May 12, 2026

Hannah Einbinder Says Hollywood Not Supporting Palestine ‘Pisses Me Off’ and ‘These Issues Need to Affect a White Person for Them’ to Care
Hannah Einbinder’s episode of Zeteo's "Beyond Israelism" podcast was released in full on May 12 and features the “Hacks” Emmy winner calling out Hollywood’s overall silence on ...
Zack Sharf May 12, 2026

Stormzy to Executive Produce Biopic of Arsenal and England Soccer Legend Ian Wright (EXCLUSIVE)
The official biopic of England soccer legend Ian Wright is in development, with #Merky Films to co-produce and Stormzy named as executive producer. The script was penned by Tom Wilton ("Muscle," "Bump...
Leo Barraclough May 12, 2026

NBC News Aims to Steer Business Coverage Beyond Stocks, Bonds
NBC News really means business this time. The NBCUniversal-backed journalism outlet is launching a new concept that will feature deep conversations with executives whose companies exert a strong influ...
Brian Steinberg May 12, 2026

‘The Netflix Effect’: Streamer Claims It Has Contributed More Than $325 Billion to Global Economy in Last 10 Years, Launches Site Touting Impact
What’s good for Netflix is… good for the world? In January 2016, the streaming giant expanded its service to an additional 130 countries and territories, reaching more than 190 overnight. ...
Todd Spangler May 12, 2026

Channel 4’s Anthony Boyle Drama ‘Close to Home’ Adds Michelle Fairley, Conor MacNeill and More (EXCLUSIVE)
"Game of Thrones" star Michelle Fairley and "Industry's" Conor MacNeill have joined the cast of Channel 4's upcoming Anthony Boyle drama "Close to Home." Fairley will play Dearbhla while MacNeill play...
K.J. Yossman May 12, 2026

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ Sells Wide Ahead of Cannes Midnight Premiere
Showbox has closed deals on “Colony,” Yeon Sang-ho’s virus-outbreak action thriller, across several territories as the film prepares for its Cannes Film Festival debut in the Midnigh...
Naman Ramachandran May 12, 2026

Taiwan Expands Cannes Footprint Across Film Sales, Immersive Projects and IP
As the March du Film continues to expand beyond a traditional sales hub into a broader cross-media marketplace, Taiwan arrives in Cannes this year with a presence that reflects that shift – span...
Carolehorst May 12, 2026