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.
Locarno Winner Nelson Yeo’s ‘The House on the Moon’ Boards Parallax Films for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Parallax Films takes worldwide sales rights to Nelson Yeo's Wu Xia sci-fi, excluding German-speaking territories, Taiwan and Singapore.
U.K. Government Proposes Social Media Curfew for Older Teens Alongside Under-16 Ban
The U.K. government has proposed a social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds alongside its pending ban for children under 16.
MPA, APSA Reopen Film Fund for Asia Pacific Screenwriters – Global Bulletin
MPA and APSA open a 2026 script grant fund as the BBC reports U.K. content spend and Mnet unveils a new girl-group series.
Locarno Competition Title ‘Hearing’ Lands at Heretic for World Sales, Unveils Clip (EXCLUSIVE)
Vietnamese director Lê Bảo's Locarno Competition entry 'Hearing' has been acquired by Heretic for world sales.
Rhayuela’s Next Gen Takes Over
Colombia’s Rhayuela, known for 'Alias María' and 'El Páramo' is shuffling its leadership although its six original partners remain on board
Slasher Terror, Cartel Nightmares and a British Folk Monster Join Black Mandala’s New Horror Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand's Black Mandala adds five horror films including 'The Tree House' and 'Saturnalia' to its international sales slate.
‘Comedy Invasion’ Alums Alisha Dhillon, Quentin Lee Reunite for Vertical Series ‘Unleeshed’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Alisha Dhillon and Quentin Lee reunite for vertical series 'Unleeshed,' debuting on Asian American Movies (AAM.tv) this Thanksgiving.
Paramount Skydance Agrees to Link Merger Antitrust Case to Pre-Existing Paramount+ Subscriber Suit
Paramount has agreed to tie the antitrust suit to an earlier case, meaning the state case will end up before Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin.
Whether in ‘Jurassic Park’ or ‘The Piano,’ Sam Neill Put the Movies First
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, who passed away at the age of 78, brought the same consummate professionalism to blockbusters and arthouse risks alike.
Anya Taylor-Joy Is a Con Artist on the Run in Apple TV’s High-Voltage Thriller ‘Lucky’: TV Review
‘Lucky’ follows Anya Taylor-Joy as a con artist who attempts a daring escape after a multimilliondollar heist goes sideways