Secret Hollywood Group’s AI Plan Focuses on Defining How AI Is Used — While Keeping Humans in Control
The group developed a framework outlining how AI is present in the film industry and defines ways humans can maintain control of other use cases.
French Box Office Surges Nearly 20% in First Half of 2026 as Local Films and Hollywood Hits Drive Recovery
France’s box office delivered a strong first half of 2026, grossing roughly $776 million from nearly 92 million admissions, a 19.7% year-on increase.
‘House of David’ Renewed for Season 3 at Amazon
"House of David" has been renewed for Season 3 at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned.
Dengue Fever, Rains Be Damned: ‘We Can’t Wait to Go Back,’ Say ‘The Whistler’ Producers on Shooting in Colombia
Margaret Miller and Trevor O’Neil of Hideout Pictures, producers of horror thriller “The Whistler,” are keen to return to Colombia
‘Top Boy’ Star Micheal Ward Found Not Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
Michael Ward has been found not guilty of rape in a court in London
Cathy Payne to Lead Banijay’s Combined Distribution Arm Following All3Media Merger as Louise Pedersen Steps Down
Banijay Entertainment has named Cathy Payne to lead its distribution business, while All3Media International CEO Louise Pedersen is stepping down.
Simone Nathan’s New Zealand Comedy ‘Kid Sister’ Lands at ChaiFlicks in Deal With Seven.One Studios International (EXCLUSIVE)
ChaiFlicks acquires exclusive U.S., U.K. and Australia rights to ‘Kid Sister,’ the New Zealand comedy from Seven.One Studios International.
Jeffrey Wright Says Being Black Is a ‘Political Term,’ Talks Racist Abuse Against Kylian Mbappé: ‘They Think They Can Diminish How Powerful He Is With Their Stupidity’
Jeffrey Wright talks racist abuse against Kylian Mbappé, ‘The Batman: Part II’ and playing Basquiat's father in ‘Samo Lives’ at Karlovy Vary
Netflix in Talks to Buy Letterboxd: Report
Letterboxd has reportedly held exploratory sales talks with Netflix, Paramount, Sony Pictures and other parties.
‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’ Recalled by Director Nicholas Meyer
Meyer talked about the 1982 blockbuster at Italian Global Series, which this week celebrated 60 Years of ‘Star Trek.’
‘Fruit Gathering’ Director on Exploring ‘Conditional’ Female Connection and Bringing the First Myanmar Premiere to Karlovy Vary
"Fruit Gathering" director Aung Phyoe talks about exploring a "conditional" female friendship and intimacy in his Karlovy Vary premiere.