Category Archives: Variety

MPA Europe Chief Stan McCoy Talks Hollywood’s Concerns as New EU Parliament Takes Charge
Following recent European Union elections held in June that saw far-right parties made significant gains, Hollywood is making moves to ensure that the new EU regime doesn't draft new legislation that ...
Nvivarelli Sep 02, 2024

China Box Office: ‘Alien: Romulus’ Chinese Haul Overtakes North American Total
"Alien: Romulus" claimed a third weekend win at the mainland China box office. And Thai comedy "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" climbed into the top five on its second week of release in the...
Patrick Frater Sep 01, 2024

Luxbox Boards Religious Drama ‘Marie & Jolie,’ Starring Aïssa Maïga, Laetitia Ky (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based sales agent Luxbox has backed Erige Sehiri's next feature, "Marie & Jolie." Written by Sehiri, Anna Ciennik and Malika Ccile Louati, and produced by Henia Production and Didar Domehri ...
Becroll Sep 01, 2024

‘Nickel Boys’ Review: RaMell Ross Breaks Free of Reform-School Tropes, but Loses the Plot in the Process
From "Boy A" (the movie that launched Andrew Garfield's career) to "Zero for Conduct," movies set in broken boarding schools and juvenile reformatory centers are a dime a dozen. With "Nickel Boys," di...
Peter Debruge Sep 01, 2024

Korea Box Office: Lim Young-woong Concert Film Takes Weekend Honors Ahead of ‘Alien: Romulus’
Concert film, "Lim Young Woong IM HERO The Stadium" was the top-grossing film at the South Korean cinema box office over the latest weekend, ahead of conventional narrative movies 'Alien: Romulus" and...
Patrick Frater Sep 01, 2024

Disney Goes Dark on DirecTV in Contract Fight Over Fees for ESPN, ABC, Disney Channel, Freeform and More
ESPN and other Disney-owned channels have gone dark on DirecTV after the sides failed to come to terms on a new carriage agreement, a business impasse that reflects the broader economic pain spreading...
Cynthia Littleton Sep 01, 2024

‘September 5’ Is the Hot Sales Title for Studios Seeking a Worthy Best Picture Contender
A hot sales title and potential Oscar contender is generating buzz on the festival circuit: Tim Fehlbaum's tension-filled drama, "September 5." If any studio feels like adding another worthy awards ho...
Clayton Davis Sep 01, 2024

Brad Pitt and George Clooney Dance to 4-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘Wolfs’ During Chaotic Venice Premiere
Brad Pitt and George Clooney blew the roof off Venice Film Festival on Sunday night as the two megastars’ latest film, “Wolfs,” received a four-minute standing ovation. The premiere ...
Ellise Shafer Sep 01, 2024

‘Saturday Night’ May Score a Best Picture Invitation to Oscar Sunday
Live from Telluride, Sony Pictures' biographical dramedy “Saturday Night” has officially entered the Oscar race thanks to its superb ensemble, sizzling script, and expert craftsmanship. Th...
Clayton Davis Sep 01, 2024

KC Fox, ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ and ‘Speed’ Set Decorator, Dies at 70
Karen Cynthia “KC” Fox, an Emmy-nominated set decorator and founding member of the Set Decorators Society of America, died from pancreatic cancer on Aug. 28 at her Los Angeles home. She wa...
Carolyn Giardina Sep 01, 2024