How ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Pulled Off That Madcap Puppet Episode
Variety goes behind the scenes of the puppet episode of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"
Madison Wells Balances Art, Commerce and Audience Demands as Gigi Pritzker’s Banner Backs Movies, TV Shows, Live Events and More
On today's 'Strictly Business' podcast, Madison Wells founder Gigi Pritzker and newly recruited president Dan Steinman on the marketplace for indies.
Music’s Legal Elite 2026: Meet the Attorneys Who Help the Stars Shine
From Lady Gaga to Geese, good attorney is invaluable to any major artist's career — Variety has compiled our list of 2026's legal elite.
The Pool Films Acquires Tokyo-Based Photographer and Director Xavier Tera’s Debut, ‘The Color of the Sun,’ Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
The Pool Films has acquired Tokyo-based Xavier Tera's 'The Color of The Sun' ahead of its Venice Horizons launch.
Edinburgh Industry Program Features Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh and Bruce Dern and an Inaugural U.K. Film Conference
Edingburgh Film Festival industry program is led by Ewan McGregor, Kenneth Branagh and Christine Vachon, plus its inaugural U.K. Film Conference.
India’s Paid Music Subscribers Could Hit 30 Million by 2028, EY-IMI Report Finds
EY-IMI report finds 96% of Indian smartphone users listen to music, but only 38% have ever paid for a streaming subscription.
Kino Rebelde Boards Locarno Title ‘September Afternoon’ for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Kino Rebelde has picked up sales rights for Nicolaas Schmidt's “September Afternoon,” which has its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival.
Fred Tsui Named Executive Director of Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
Fred Tsui named Hong Kong International Film Festival Society's new executive director, succeeding Albert Lee.
BBC Buys War Drama ‘Kabul,’ Featuring Eric Dane in One of His Last Roles
The BBC has acquired 'Kabul,' a six-part fictional drama set against the backdrop of the real-life events of August 2021 in Afghanistan.
Sony Pictures Sets Viral X-Inspired Short-Form Thriller ‘Los Hilos del Miedo’ at Prime Video Spain (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony Pictures’ short-form thriller 'Los Hilos del Miedo,' inspired by viral X stories, is set to launch on Prime Video Spain
Luxbox Acquires Documentary ‘Life of Jorge Luis Borges’ Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Luxbox Films has acquired the world sales rights to Mariano Llinás' documentary “Life of Jorge Luis Borges,” which will world premiere at Venice.