Category Archives: Variety

‘Napoleon: The Director’s Cut,’ Featuring 48 Hours of Unseen Footage, Is Now Streaming on Apple TV+
You asked, Ridley Scott listened. “Napoleon: The Director’s Cut,” featuring 48 hours of new footage and unseen scenes, is now available to stream on Apple TV+. It has been teased for...
Atingley4 Aug 29, 2024

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ First Look: Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey Keep the Dinosaur Franchise Roaring
Universal has officially released the first look of “Jurassic World Rebirth,” the seventh film in the 31-year-old film franchise, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershal...
Adam B. Vary Aug 29, 2024

Venice-Bound Trump-Era Documentary ‘Homegrown’ Unveils First Clip (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Michael Premo’s “Homegrown,” a documentary chronicling right-wing activists during the 2020 U.S. election cycle, has unveiled its first clip. The film, which is premiering a...
Naman Ramachandran Aug 29, 2024

IFC Films Releases First Teary-Eyed Trailer for Animated Feature Oscar Hopeful ‘Memoir of a Snail’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Adam Elliot’s animated feature “Memoir of a Snail” from IFC Films shows off sibling love with a snail’s quirky, whimsical nature in the first trailer ahead of its North America...
Clayton Davis Aug 29, 2024
‘Riefenstahl’ Review: A New Portrait of Leni Riefenstahl Looks Closer at the Question: Was the Filmmaker Complicit in Nazi Crimes?
Riefenstahl knew Hitler well, and how to cozy up to him. She was an avid political schmoozer who understood how to play footsie with power. Hitler bankrolled her films, so in her case he was almost li...
Owen Gleiberman Aug 29, 2024

Sigourney Weaver ‘Wasn’t Thrilled’ About ‘All the Guns’ on ‘Aliens,’ but James Cameron Convinced Her: Ripley ‘Needs to Defend Herself’
Sigourney Weaver delivered a career-spanning masterclass at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, and of course touched on her time leading the “Alien” franchise as Ellen Ripley. Ridley Sc...
Ellise Shafer Aug 29, 2024

Julián Ortega, Actor on Netflix’s ‘Elite, Dies at 41
Julin Ortega, who appeared in Netflix’s hit Spanish series “Elite,” died Aug. 25 after going into cardiac arrest while visiting Zahora Beach in Barbate, Spain, according to local out...
Jack Dunn Aug 29, 2024

Glenn Close on J.D. Vance Flip-Flopping on Trump: ‘You Only Hope That People in Our Government Have a Moral Backbone’
Glenn Close has fond memories of J.D. Vance visiting the set of Ron Howard's film adaptation of his bestselling memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy." She earned an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Mamaw, Va...
Marcmalkin Aug 29, 2024

Despite Glitzy Venice Lineup, Lack of Access to A-List Talent Like Brad Pitt and Lady Gaga Leaves International Journalists Frustrated
International film journalists have decried the lack of access to major talent such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Lady Gaga during the Venice Film Festival, warning "cinema journalism is at risk of...
Elskes Aug 29, 2024

‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Part 2 Teaser: Rip and Beth Return, FBI Agents Launch Raid and Kevin Costner Bows Out
“Yellowstone” is almost back. The Paramount Network series has revealed a first teaser for the long-awaited second half of Season 5. The beloved Paramount Network series, created by Taylor...
Emily Longeretta Aug 29, 2024