Category Archives: Variety
Belgian filmmaker Michiel Blanchart on His Action Thriller ‘Night Call’ Set Amid Black Lives Matter Protest in Belgium
A restless spirit with a roving imagination, Belgian filmmaker Michiel Blanchart, developed his feature debut "Night Call" while ever on the move. "I go crazy when sitting behind a desk," he tells Var...
Jun 22, 2024
The Team Behind Sundance-Winning Doc ‘Porcelain War’ on Sharing the Film With the World: ‘What Is Happening in the Ukraine Can Happen to Any One of Us’
In “Porcelain War,” U.S.-based director Brendan Bellomo and Ukraine-based artist-director Slava Leontyev worked together to tell the story of porcelain artists whose lives are turned upsid...
Jun 22, 2024
Happy Anniversary ‘Suits’: What the Cable Drama’s Streaming Resurgence Says About TV Today (Guest Column)
Critics called the premise "ludicrous," "idiotic" and "ill-conceived." With that start, the team of us that launched “Suits” on USA Network never expected the show to become a global pheno...
Jun 22, 2024
As ‘Chinatown’ Turns 50, Robert Towne Reflects on His Netflix Prequel Plans With David Fincher and Writing Jack Nicholson’s Most Iconic Role
There are the classics - and then there’s “Chinatown.” First released on June 20, 1974, the seminal noir feature was a resounding success at its time: a big hit for producer and Para...
Jun 22, 2024
‘Inside Out 2’: All the Easter Eggs and Hidden References You Might Have Missed Including a Nod to Pixar’s Next Feature, ‘Elio’
SPOILER WARNING: This story mentions major spoilers for “Inside Out 2,” now playing in theaters. Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” continues to bring joy to audiences around the wor...
Jun 22, 2024
Box Office: ‘Inside Out 2’ Blasts Past ‘Dune 2’ as 2024’s Biggest Movie, ‘Bikeriders’ Revs $4 Million Opening Day
It’s still all smiles for “Inside Out 2” as Disney and Pixar’s animated sequel continues to dominate box office charts in its second weekend. The emotional motion picture added...
Jun 22, 2024
Bad Bunny and Robert Pattinson Attend the Dior Men’s Show in Paris and Celine Dion Premieres New Doc: June 2024 Celebrity Pics
June started with LGBTQ Pride events in Los Angeles and New York City. The rainbow-colored festivities will continue throughout the month with NYC's annual parade taking place June 30. Also, in L.A., ...
Jun 22, 2024
Taylor Swift Takes Selfie With Prince William and Children as Royal Celebrates Birthday at London Eras Tour Show
Prince William just might be a Swiftie. The royal celebrated his 42nd birthday on Friday night by attending the first London stop of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, along with children George and Char...
Jun 22, 2024
Arthur Essebag’s Satisfaction Gathers Yes Yes Media, Keshet, Fulwell 73 Producers at Inaugural Creative Alliance Days in Paris (EXCLUSIVE)
A raft of high-concept unscripted formats from the likes of Yes Yes Media, Keshet International and Fulwell 73 were informally presented this week at the first edition of the International Creative Al...
Jun 22, 2024
Zhang Xinyang’s ‘Cold Water’ is Hot Pick at Shanghai Film Project Market
The 17th edition of the SIFF Project Market, held on the margins of the Shanghai International Film Festival, wrapped this week with the awarding of various prizes and an early evening party. In the j...
Jun 22, 2024