Category Archives: Variety

‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Director Says Someone ‘Almost Had a Heart Attack’ Watching Action Sequence at Early Screening: ‘I Guess We Did Something Right’
Anyone planning to watch “Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning” may want to have a health checkup beforehand. According to director Christopher McQuarrie, the final instalment of the ...
Alex Ritman Jan 21, 2025

Masahiro Nakai’s Alleged Sex Scandal Prompts Advertiser Exodus at Japanese TV Giant Fuji
Major Japanese advertisers are fleeing broadcast powerhouse Fuji Television following an alleged sex scandal involving former boy band idol turned TV host Masahiro Nakai. Industry heavyweights such as...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 21, 2025

Prince Harry’s High-Stakes Trial Against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Begins in London
Prince Harry’s lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloid newspapers - the royal’s latest in his ongoing war against the U.K. press - is set to begin. Opening arguments are due...
Alex Ritman Jan 21, 2025

Cult Indian Film ‘Om Dar-B-Dar’ to Launch New South Asian Cinema Label the Cloud Door (EXCLUSIVE)
U.K.-based film programmers Omar Ahmed and Ranjit S. Ruprai are set to debut The Cloud Door, a new boutique label dedicated to bringing South Asian cinema to global audiences, with Kamal Swaroop’...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 21, 2025

Berlin Film Festival Full Lineup: Richard Linklater’s ‘Blue Moon’ Starring Ethan Hawke, Michel Franco’s ‘Dreams’ With Jessica Chastain and More
Richard Linklater’s “Blue Moon,” starring Ethan Hawke and Margaret Qualley, and Michel Franco’s “Dreams” with Jessica Chastain are slated to compete at the 75th edi...
Ellise Shafer Jan 21, 2025

German Powerhouse RTL Group Renews Pact With Deutsche Telekom in Streamer RTL+ as Subs Grow
German media powerhouse RTL Group and the country's Deutsche Telekom have signed a pact to renew their cooperation in streamer RTL+ until at least 2030, signalling their determination to continue to u...
Nvivarelli Jan 21, 2025

Swedish Media Mogul Jan Stenbeck to Be Played by Jakob Oftebro in New Show From ‘Quicksand’ and ‘Hunt for a Killer’ Boarded by Viaplay (EXCLUSIVE)
Viaplay Content Distribution has boarded the anticipated drama series “Vanguard,” a gripping portrayal of Swedish media mogul Jan Stenbeck played by Jakob Oftebro (“Black Crab,”...
Elskes Jan 21, 2025

On ‘Daily Show,’ Jon Stewart Mocks Democrats Attending Trump’s Inauguration: ‘Let’s Go See Hitler and Get a Quick Selfie First’
Jon Stewart took swipes at President Trump’s Monday Inauguration during the post-ceremony “Daily Show,” including torching Democratic lawmakers who followed decorum. While showing fo...
William Earl Jan 21, 2025

Satirical Dramedy ‘Old White Man,’ From the Director of ‘Welcome to Germany,’ Picked Up by Picture Tree (EXCLUSIVE)
Picture Tree Intl. has picked up the international sales rights for "Old White Man," a satirical dramedy by Simon Verhoeven, director of box office hit "Welcome to Germany." "Old White Man" stars Jan ...
Leo Barraclough Jan 21, 2025

‘Squid Game 2’ Dominates Streaming in India, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar Show Strong Performance in 2024, Ormax Study Reveals
The highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game” has emerged as not only the most-watched international series in India for 2024 but also achieved the highest viewership of all time in...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 21, 2025