Category Archives: Variety
‘Culinary Class Wars’ Renewed for Second Season at Netflix
Smash hit Korean reality show "Culinary Class Wars" has been renewed for a second season by Netflix. The show pits a total of 100 renowned chefs and undiscovered cooking talents against each other in ...
Oct 15, 2024
BFI Launches $2 Million Initiative to Improve Workplace Practices in U.K. Screen Industry
The British Film Institute (BFI) has unveiled a new 1.5 million ($1.9 million) pilot program aimed at enhancing workplace conditions and practices in the U.K. screen sector. Titled WorkWise for Screen...
Oct 15, 2024
Community Music Format ‘100’ Being Launched by Asahi Broadcasting, Ditur and Empire of Arkadia
Japan's Asahi Broadcasting Group, creative powerhouse Diturn Korea and Asia-based content incubator Empire of Arkadia have joined forces to co-develop "100," a community-based music entertainment form...
Oct 15, 2024
Ken Burns’ Leonardo Da Vinci Series to Launch at Mipcom, U.K.’s BBC, Germany’s ZDF Arte and Sky New Zealand Pre-Buy Show (EXCLUSIVE)
PBS Distribution will launch Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon's documentary series on the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci next week at TV market Mipcom in Cannes. Burns was Oscar nominated...
Oct 15, 2024
French Executive Romain Bessi Joins Producers Alliance the Creatives as CEO, With Mandate to Form Innovative Indie Studio (EXCLUSIVE)
French media executive Romain Bessi — who played a key role in building France's Newen Studios and StudioCanal into international powerhouses — is joining the indie trenches as the leader ...
Oct 15, 2024
Varun Dhawan, Samantha’s Prime Video Spy Thriller ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ From Russo Bros, Raj & DK Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video has unveiled an action-packed trailer for “Citadel: Honey Bunny,” the Indian instalment in the “Citadel” spy franchise, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha. The prod...
Oct 15, 2024
‘Life in Six Strings,’ Featuring Motley Crue’s Mick Mars, Def Leppard’s Phil Collen and Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt, Acquired by DCD Rights (EXCLUSIVE)
Leading U.K.-based distributor DCD Rights has acquired new music title “Life in Six Strings With Kylie Olsson,” which will launch next week at TV market Mipcom. The eight-part series, desc...
Oct 15, 2024
Jennifer Grey Is Waiting for ‘Dirty Dancing’ Sequel to Be Nailed Down: ‘It Has to Be Right’
It’s been four years since a sequel to “Dirty Dancing” was announced, with Jennifer Grey set to reprise her role as Frances "Baby" Houseman from the 1987 original. The follow-up film...
Oct 15, 2024
‘League of Legends’ World Championship to Be Live Streamed in Chinese Cinemas
Live coverage of the 2024 "League of Legends" World Championship esports series will be shown in some 200 cinema screens in mainland China. Kicking off on Thursday with the quarterfinals, the events w...
Oct 15, 2024
Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Red One’ Sets China Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
The Dwayne Johnson-starring Christmas-themed comedy adventure film "Red One" is set for a theatrical release in mainland China. The film is directed by Jake Kasdan and sees Santa Claus (code name: Red...
Oct 15, 2024