Category Archives: Variety

Busan Premiere Indian Doc ‘A Fly on the Wall’ Examines Assisted Death and Friendship, Teaser Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian documentary “A Fly on the Wall,” directed by Nilesh Maniyar and Shonali Bose, is set to make its world premiere in the Wide Angle Documentary competition at the Busan International ...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 23, 2024

Industry Leaders Sketch Roadmap for Europe’s Film-TV Future at San Sebastián Conference
Some of Spain’s top industry players, alongside international figures, gathered at the San Sebastian on Sunday to chart a roadmap for Europe's audiovisual future at a morning conference en...
John Hopewell Sep 23, 2024

‘Veneno,’ ‘Cardo’ Producer Suma Content’s New Musical Comedy Series ‘Mariliendre’ Honors the ‘Fundamental Woman in the Life of Every Gay Man’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s Suma Content (“Las Mesias,” “Vestidos de Azul”) and Spanish platform Atresplayer have teamed on “Mariliendre,” a new fictio...
Jamie Lang Sep 23, 2024

Producers of Johnny Depp’s ‘Modi’ Explain Why He Was the Perfect Director for the Lighthearted Period Film
Johnny Depp’s “Modi, Three Days on the Wings of Madness” world premieres at the San Sebastian Film Festival this week, decades after Al Pacino, who brought the project to Depp, first...
Jamie Lang Sep 23, 2024

New Chilean Troika, Maquina, Launches at the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
Aiming to optimize and streamline the development and production of films and series in the international marketplace, Maquina, a new production entity comprising three companies, has launched at the ...
Anna Marie de la Fuente Sep 23, 2024

China Box Office: ‘Stand By Me’ Retains Top Spot as ‘The Wild Robot’ Cranks up Third Place
Chinese-produced drama film "Stand by Me" held on to top spot at the mainland China box office. Dreamworks Animation's "The Wild Robot" enjoyed a modest third-place debut. After an almost imperceptibl...
Patrick Frater Sep 22, 2024

Saoirse Ronan Will Submit ‘Blitz’ for Supporting Actress, Will She Make Oscar History as Youngest Double Acting Nominee?
Saoirse Ronan is gearing up for a fierce Oscar season, with two performances poised to battle for the industry’s top honors. Variety confirms Ronan will compete in both the lead actress race for...
Clayton Davis Sep 22, 2024

Hozier’s Hero’s Welcome in L.A. Isn’t ‘Too Sweet’ — It’s Just Right for One of Rock’s Most Deserving Talents: Concert Review
Hozier didn't talk at great length more than a couple of times during the opening of his three-night stand at L.A.'s Kia Forum this week, but when he did, he picked some winning subjects. Introducing ...
Chris Willman Sep 22, 2024

Korea Box Office: ‘I, The Executioner’ Reaches $40 Million After Second Weekend, as ‘Begin Again’ Enjoys Return
Local blockbuster "I The Executioner" dominated the South Korea box office for a second weekend. Its cumulative total reached $40 million after ten days on release. The film, a sequel to 2015 crime co...
Patrick Frater Sep 22, 2024

‘Happyend’ Review: Friendship Isn’t Future-Proof in a Poignant Surveillance-State Allegory
Japanese director Neo Sora is no catastrophist: the vision of dystopia he puts forth in his coolly compelling first fiction feature “Happyend” is chilling precisely because it won’t ...
Jessica Kiang Sep 22, 2024