Category Archives: Variety

‘Brazil Avenue’ Star Murilo Benício, ‘Turma da Mônica’s’ Kevin Vechiatto Board Smart Comedy ‘Nico’ From LB Entertainment, +Galeria (EXCLUSIVE)
Murilo Bencio, star of smash-hit Globo telenovelas such as "The Clone," "Amrica" and "Brazil Avenue," and Kevin Vechiatto who grew up in Brazil's biggest kids franchise "Turma da Mnica," are set to he...
John Hopewell Jan 16, 2025

Paul Danan, Actor and Reality Star Known for ‘Hollyoaks,’ Dies at 46
Paul Danan, a British actor and reality star best known for his role on U.K. soap "Hollyoaks," has died. He was 46. Danan's reps at Independent Creative Management confirmed the news in a statement. "...
K.J. Yossman Jan 16, 2025

Oscar Contender ‘Santosh’s’ India Release Delayed After Censorship Snag (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indian theatrical release of “Santosh,” which landed on the Oscars’ international feature shortlist, has been delayed due to an unexpected holdup at India’s Central Board o...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 16, 2025

‘The Taste of Things’ Distributor Green Narae Wins Inaugural Unifrance Distribution Prize for Korean Campaign
South Korea's Green Narae Media won the inaugural Unifrance Distribution Prize at this year's Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris, claiming $10,290 in prize money honoring the distributor's innovative loca...
Becroll Jan 16, 2025

Seth Meyers Subtly Responds to Donald Trump Rant: ‘I Hope You Get a TV Soon That Allows You to Change the Channel’
Seth Meyers has subtly responded to Donald Trump after the President-elect called the late-night host “dumb and untalented” on Truth Social. On Wednesday’s “Late Night with Set...
Michaela Zee Jan 16, 2025

Hong Kong Film Council Revamps Financing Scheme to Boost Local Productions
The Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) launched the Film Production Financing Scheme 2.0 (FPFS 2.0) on Jan. 15 with the goal of bolstering local film production and fostering long-term industr...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 16, 2025

Bollywood Star Saif Ali Khan Stabbed Multiple Times in Mumbai Home Invasion Attack
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan underwent emergency surgery at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital following a knife attack at his Bandra residence early Thursday morning. The 54-year-old actor sustained m...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 16, 2025

The BRIT School Earns Outstanding Ofsted Rating as Alumna Jessie J Encourages Patrons to ‘Keep Raising Money’ During Urgent Need for Funding
The BRIT School, a free performing and creative arts school in South London that has spawned the likes of Adele, Amy Winehouse, Tom Holland, Jessie J and Raye, has earned an outstanding rating from th...
Ellise Shafer Jan 16, 2025

President Joe Biden Warns of Big Tech and Social Media Manipulation in Final Address: ‘The Truth is Smothered by Lies Told For Power and For Profit’
In his final address to the nation, five days before turning over the Oval Office to President-elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden delivered a dire warning against the dangers of big tech and a so...
Jack Dunn Jan 15, 2025

Harrison Ford Got Cast in ‘Blade Runner’ After Playing Han Solo, but the Financiers Asked Ridley Scott: ‘Who the F— Is Harrison Ford?’
Ridley Scott sat down with GQ magazine for a retrospective video interview and revealed that the financiers on “Blade Runner” originally questioned his decision to cast Harrison Ford in th...
Zack Sharf Jan 15, 2025