Category Archives: Variety

Daniel Craig Set for London Critics’ Top Honor – Global Bulletin
BOND’S BOUNTY The London Critics’ Circle will present Daniel Craig with its Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film at the org’s 45th annual ceremony, set for Feb. 2 at London̵...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 08, 2025

Italian Journalist and Podcaster Cecilia Sala Freed by Iran Following ‘Intensive’ Diplomatic Effort
Prominent Italian journalist and podcaster Cecilia Sala has been freed from Tehran’s Evin prison for political prisoners where she had been detained since Dec. 19. A spokesman for Italian Premie...
Nvivarelli Jan 08, 2025

Piers Morgan Takes Ownership of ‘Uncensored’ Brand From Rupert Murdoch’s News UK
Piers Morgan is exiting Rupert Murdoch’s media empire following a lucrative three-year deal and taking ownership of his “Piers Morgan Uncensored” show and business. The chat show -...
Alex Ritman Jan 08, 2025

Mark Hamill Says He Evacuated Malibu ‘So Last-Minute There Were Small Fires on Both Sides of the Road’ as Chris Pratt, Billie Eilish and More React to Palisades Blaze
“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill is among those evacuating their homes as fires continue to break out across Los Angeles, causing more than 30,000 people to flee the Pacific Palisades as well...
Ellise Shafer Jan 08, 2025

‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wicked’ and More Year-End Releases Push 2024 Global Box Office to $30 Billion
The global box office wrapped up 2024 with a bang, hitting an impressive $30 billion for the year, fueled by a sparkling $3 billion in December alone, according to U.K.-based film industry research fi...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 08, 2025

European Film Awards to Host 2027 Edition in Athens
The European Film Awards is set to make its debut in Southwestern Europe in January 2027, when its 39th edition will be hosted in Athens. The award show, which were first presented in Berlin in 1988 t...
Elskes Jan 08, 2025

‘F1’ Movie Starring Brad Pitt Shot Is Latest Hollywood Production Partly Shot in Abu Dhabi
"F1,” the new Formula 1 racing movie starring starring Brad Pitt, is the latest high-profile production to have shot in Abu Dhabi where cameras rolled during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last Decemb...
Nvivarelli Jan 08, 2025

SAG Award Nominations Live Announcement Canceled Due to Pacific Palisades Fire
Due to the 1,200-acre fire raging in the Pacific Palisades, the Screen Actors Guild has canceled the 31st annual live SAG Awards nominations announcement at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Lo...
Jack Dunn Jan 08, 2025

Taylor Kitsch Says ‘I’ve Been Asked’ to Return for ‘Friday Night Lights’ Reboot: ‘I Would Do an Episode’ But Won’t ‘Lead’ It
Taylor Kitsch is ready to return for the “Friday Night Lights” reboot. Well, sort of. While discussing the reboot of the hit NBC drama on Sirius XM's “The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw...
Jack Dunn Jan 07, 2025

Yash Unveils First-Look Video of ‘Toxic’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian cinema heavyweight Yash marked his 39th birthday with the release of a first-look video from his upcoming feature “Toxic – A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups,” his first project since...
Naman Ramachandran Jan 07, 2025