Category Archives: Variety
Joe Biden Pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley and Jan. 6 Committee Hours Before Donald Trump Takes Office
Joe Biden has issued preemptive pardons to Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley and members of the Jan. 6 House committee just hours before Donald Trump’s inauguration. Biden made the move to guard agains...
Jan 20, 2025
Netflix Hit ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’: Colombia’s Locations From Caribbean Sun to Rose-Tinged Salt Flats, Marshy Mountain Moors, a Mangrove Swamp and That Key Big Tree
Early on in their accaimed TV series adaptation of Gabriel Garca Mrquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude" Netflix and Bogota-based producer Dynamo ("Narcos") set out to find Macondo. First, writ...
Jan 20, 2025
Göteborg TV Drama Vision Unveiled: Paramount Global’s Horror ‘The Cruise,’ Newen Connect’s ‘We Come in Peace’ in Works in Progress (EXCLUSIVE)
The eagerly anticipated TV Drama Vision showcase in Gteborg has unveiled its 2025 program, where 50+ series from some of the best Nordic and European creatives will be showcased over Jan. 28-29, ...
Jan 20, 2025
Paul Schrader Says He Asked ChatGPT for Film Ideas and They Were All ‘Original’ and ‘Fleshed Out’: ‘Why Should Writers Sit Around for Months’ When ‘AI Can Provide One in Seconds?’
Paul Schrader is sounding off in support of using ChatGPT to come up with ideas for films. In a recent Facebook post, the “Taxi Driver” writer and “First Reformed” director sai...
Jan 20, 2025
Cercamon Boards Alexandra Makarova’s ‘Perla,’ About a Mother Who Dares to Put Herself First: ‘When It Comes to Motherhood, Feminism Stops’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Dubai-based sales agent Cercamon has boarded "Perla" ahead of its premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam in the Tiger Competition. Directed by Alexandra Makarov, it focuses on a painter who...
Jan 20, 2025
Kore-eda Hirokazu, High-Profile Asian Filmmakers Back New Wave of Hong Kong HAF Projects
Hong Kong International Film Festival Society’s (HKIFF) Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) has unveiled a slate of 25 in-development projects for its 23rd edition, with renowned a...
Jan 20, 2025
‘Kneecap’ Getting Irish Re-Release Following BAFTA Nomination Success (EXCLUSIVE)
“Kneecap,” Rich Peppiatt’s acclaimed comedy-biopic about the Belfast rap trio of the same name, is heading back to Irish cinemas this week after landing six BAFTA nominations. Wildca...
Jan 20, 2025
Pope Francis Slams Trump’s Plan for Mass Deportation of Immigrants as a ‘Disgrace,’ Makes First TikTok Appearance to Promote Memoir
Pope Francis had quite a busy weekend. In a rare TV interview, he slammed President-elect Donald Trump's call for the mass deportation of immigrants in the U.S. as a “disgrace.” He also ma...
Jan 20, 2025
Prime Video Taps Amazon Music’s Keisuke Oishi to Head Japan Operations
Prime Video has named Keisuke Oishi as its new country manager for Japan, effective Jan. 20. The veteran Amazon executive, who most recently served as director and general manager of Amazon Music Japa...
Jan 20, 2025
Korea Box Office: ‘The Substance’ Climbs Charts as ‘Harbin’ Holds Top Spot
“The Substance” emerged as the standout story of the South Korean box office for the weekend of Jan. 17-19, climbing to fourth place with a significant 72% increase in sales. The film, for...
Jan 20, 2025