American Independent Film Production Is Dying. Jeff Nichols Wants to Save It.
The “Mud” director and co-founder of the Arkansas Cinema Society spoke to Variety about indie film's struggles, the Paramount-Warners merger and more.
‘Hoppers’ Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date
'Hoppers' will release on Disney+ for streaming soon.
Metropolis Cinema Chief Hania Mroue on Opening a Festival in Beirut Amid Israeli Air Strikes: ‘Not Only Are We Surviving the War,’ but We’re Creating ‘Something That Has Meaning’
Hania Mroue on opening the South Screens festival in Beirut amid Israeli air strikes.
Disney, Philips Launch Themed MRI Machines Using ‘Beloved Stories and Characters’ To Comfort Children Undergoing Scans
Disney and Philips have collaborated on themed MRI scanners to comfort children undergoing imaging procedures.
Real-Time AI Video Startup Reactor, Founded by Ex-Apple Engineers, Raises $59 Million From Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo and Others (EXCLUSIVE)
Reactor, a startup that produces gen-AI video in real time, raised $59 million from investors including Jeffrey Katzenberg's WndrCo.
CNN Sues AI Firm Perplexity, Alleging It Engaged in ‘Massive Copyright Infringement’
CNN has sued Perplexity, alleging the AI company infringed the news network's copyrights and trademarks by illegally copying and distributing content without its consent.
Toronto Market, Frontières to Launch Genre Showcase in September (EXCLUSIVE)
Fantasia’s Frontières and TIFF: The Market are launching a genre showcase for Canadian and international projects in Toronto in September.
Sherlock Nemesis Moriarty Set for Drama Series From Fremantle, Archery Pictures
Fremantle and Archery Pictures are developing a standalone contemporary drama series about Sherlock's nemesis Moriarty.
Sting Brings Reimagined ‘The Last Ship’ to London’s West End
Sting will star in a newly adapted 'The Last Ship' at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with a new book and new songs.
Cannes Palme d’Or Winner ‘Fjord,’ Grand Prix Pick ‘Minotaur’ Head to India With Impact Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Impact Films acquires Palme d'Or winner Fjord by Cristian Mungiu and Grand Prix pick Minotaur by Andrei Zvyagintsev for South Asia.
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 to Open Italy’s Taormina Film Festival With Stars Steve Toussaint, Bethany Antonia and More Attending (EXCLUSIVE)
'House of the Dragon' Season 3's first episode will open Italy's Taormina Film Festival with Stars Steve Toussaint, Bethany Antonia and more in tow.