Category Archives: Variety

Warner Bros. TV Boss Channing Dungey to Deliver Keynote at Mipcom
Channing Dungey, Warner Bros. TV Group chairman and CEO, will deliver a keynote address at Mipcom in Cannes next month. The executive will participate in a fireside chat on Oct. 21 in the Grand Audito...
Ellise Shafer Sep 20, 2024

‘Niko – Beyond the Northern Lights’ Debuts Clip as Beloved Reindeer Returns for Third Time: ‘In This Film We See the Biggest Change in Niko’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Everyone's favorite reindeer is set to return for the third time in the hit CGI animated film "Niko - Beyond the Northern Lights," with a clip (below) debuting exclusively with Variety. He’ll le...
Leo Barraclough Sep 20, 2024

Busan Premiere ‘Sad Letters of an Imaginary Woman,’ Indian Drama Exploring Memory and Trauma, Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian filmmaker Nidhi Saxena’s directorial debut “Sad Letters of an Imaginary Woman” has unveiled a first trailer and poster ahead of its world premiere at the 29th Busan Internatio...
Naman Ramachandran Sep 20, 2024

‘Emmanuelle’ Director Audrey Diwan Shares the Secrets Behind Her Erotic Drama, From Fake Orgasms to the Spirit of Wong Kar-wai
Opening up this year's San Sebastian Film Festival, Audrey Diwan's "Emmanuelle" marks an unexpected follow-up to her Golden Lion winner "Happening" - at least on paper, anyway. If anything, the filmma...
Becroll Sep 20, 2024

Catalonia’s Golden Generation of Filmmakers Hits Its Stride
Catalan Carlos Marqus-Marcet’s best film win at Toronto’s Platform for “They Will Be Dust” points to a larger trend. Backed by generous government support, experienced producer...
Jamie Lang Sep 20, 2024

From Ester Expósito Starrer ‘The Wailing’ to the Next From Albert Serra and Pilar Palomero, the Breadth of Catalan Films Is Underscored at San Sebastián
SAN SEBASTIAN — Is this the San Sebastin Catalan Film Festival? Always boasting a sterling presence at San Sebastin, Catalonia has a massive 27 titles this year, counting five pr...
John Hopewell Sep 20, 2024

Turkish Filmmaker Belkis Bayrak Heads to San Sebastian With Gripping New Directors Title ‘Gülizar,’ Reveals Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Ahead of its European bow in San Sebastian as part of the fest’s New Directors Competition, Turkish writer-director Belkis Bayrak reveals the first look trailer for her riveting debut feature, &...
Jamie Lang Sep 20, 2024

Films From Carla Simon, Óliver Laxe, Jaime Rosales Feature in Our First Look at the Buzziest Catalan Titles Coming in 2025
Catalan films have impressed at festivals and awards ceremonies around the world for years now as the region continues to punch far above its weight in the screen industries. As the fall festival seas...
Jamie Lang Sep 20, 2024

‘Solo Leveling – ReAwakening’ Sets Theatrical Releases – Global Bulletin
LEVELING UP Sony-owned anime company Crunchyroll has acquired North American and select international theatrical rights for "Solo Leveling – ReAwakening." The presentation represents a recap of ...
Patrick Frater Sep 20, 2024

In Samppa Batal’s Romantic Dramedy ‘Apple Thieves,’ It’s Time to Fall in Love – And to Get Really Drunk (EXCLUSIVE)
Finnish director Samppa Batal finds sadness in romance and romance in sadness in the Helsinki-set "Apple Thieves." "I see it as a romantic dramedy," he says. "I believe we should embrace sadness [in r...
Leo Barraclough Sep 20, 2024