Category Archives: Variety

‘White Noise’ Producer Uri Singer’s TaleFlick Platform Makes Hollywood Overture to Saudi Arabian Storytellers (EXCLUSIVE)
TaleFlick, the online story discovery platform launched by “White Noise” producer Uri Singer and former Netflix executive George Berry, is opening its doors to poets in a move it...
Nvivarelli Aug 05, 2024

UTA Set to Boost Banijay’s Branded Content Arm
United Talent Agency (UTA) has signed content creator Banijay Entertainment. The agency will serve as marketing consultant and talent representative for Banijay Branded Entertainment (BBE), the group&...
Naman Ramachandran Aug 05, 2024

‘Dysfunctional’ Family Portrait ‘The Sparrow in the Chimney’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Locarno: ‘Humor and Sadness Are Like Siblings’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Ramon Zrcher's "dysfunctional family portrait" "The Sparrow in the Chimney" ("Der Spatz im Kamin") has debuted a trailer ahead of its premiere in Locarno's international competition. Produced by his t...
John Hopewell Aug 05, 2024

Hong Sang-soo’s Locarno-Bound ‘By the Stream’ Set for North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)
"By the Stream" (aka "Suyoocheon"), the latest work by prolific South Korean minimalist director Hong Sang-soo, is set to release in North American theaters next year. Rights were acquired by Brooklyn...
Patrick Frater Aug 05, 2024

Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to Head Bangladesh’s Interim Government
UPDATED: Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus will lead Bangladesh’s interim government following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s flight from the country amid mass protests. Joynal Abedi...
Naman Ramachandran Aug 05, 2024

Bollywood’s Sharvari Sets Sights on Action Stardom With ‘Vedaa’ and ‘Alpha’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Rising Bollywood actor Sharvari is gearing up for her third consecutive high-profile release of 2024 with “Vedaa.” Following her performances in horror-comedy “Munjya,” one of ...
Naman Ramachandran Aug 05, 2024

‘Emily in Paris’ Star Lily Collins, ‘Money Heist’ Actor Alvaro Morte Set West End Debuts With ‘Barcelona’
In a notable convergence of screen talent and stage production, Lily Collins (“Emily in Paris”) and lvaro Morte (“Money Heist”) are set to make their London West End debuts wit...
Naman Ramachandran Aug 05, 2024

Meg Ryan to Be Honored at Sarajevo Film Festival, Screens ‘What Happens Later’
Meg Ryan will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo Award at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival in recognition of her contribution to the art of film. Ryan will also present her latest film, “What...
Leo Barraclough Aug 05, 2024

‘The Intern’ Korean Remake Kicks Off Warner Bros. Discovery’s First-Look Deal with Jack Nguyen – Global Bulletin
WARNER, VET VENURE Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has revealed a first-look deal with industry veteran Jack Nguyen, with a Korean remake of the 2015 comedy-drama “The Intern” set as the inau...
Naman Ramachandran Aug 05, 2024

Kajol Talks Genre-Hopping and the Unpredictable Nature of Indian Box Office: ‘My Hero Is My Script’ (EXCLUSIVE)
As she celebrates a milestone birthday, Bollywood icon Kajol shows no signs of slowing down. With four diverse projects in various stages of production, the actor reflects on her enduring career and t...
Naman Ramachandran Aug 05, 2024