Cronenberg Meets Activism in Victor Di Marco and Márcio Picoli’s Queer BDSM Drama ‘London’
Márcio Picoli and Victor Di Marco on finding inspiration in David Cronenberg to build Venice-bound 'London,' following queer disabled sex worker
Shanghai Film Festival Takeaways: Debut Directors Rule the Golden Goblet While AI Remakes the Industry Around Them
Five takeaways from Shanghai's 28th film festival, where debut directors ruled the Golden Goblet and AI reshaped the industry conversation.
‘Flow’ Producer Matiss Kaza Boards ‘Insectarium,’ Mexican Stop-Motion Maestro Sofia Carrillo’s Feature Debut
New producers from Canada and Lithuania lift ‘Insectarium,’ at Cannes’ Annecy Animation Showcase, into a full-blown international co-production.
Disney Plans to Open ESPN Fan House to Help Advertisers Reach Sports Fans in New Ways
Disney Plans to Open ESPN Fan House to Help Advertisers Reach Sports Fans in New Ways
Global Animated Hit ‘Ballerina’ (‘Leap!’) Gets ‘Ballerina 2’ Movie Sequel, TV Series
The new ‘Ballerina’ universe will also extend to digital platforms
‘Chimney Town: Frozen in Time’ Sells Wide Across Europe Ahead of Annecy French Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Belgian Sales Agent Best Friend Forever secured distribution in France, Variety learned, along with key deals across Eastern Europe
Webtoon Productions, France’s OuiDo! Set Animation Series Adaptation of Webtoon Smash ‘Lumine’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The project will be introduced at this week’s Mifa, the market at France’s Annecy Animation Festival.
Trafalgar Releasing Launches Korean Entity, Names Hybe Veteran as Asia Acquisitions Head (EXCLUSIVE)
Trafalgar Releasing names Hybe veteran Sokyung Jung as head of acquisitions for its new Seoul-based entity.
‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: The Canary-Colored Critters’ Latest Starring Vehicle Goes Back to Early Hollywood, and Hits a Creative High
It's smarter, wilder and funnier in the first half, but Pierre Coffin's 'Minions & Monsters' is a mostly delightful seventh entry in the franchise.
Indian Kids’ IP Brand Behind ‘Emomee’ Rolls Out First Animated Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian kids' IP brand Emomee has unveiled its original animated series, targeting a global audience.
Bob Dylan Erects a Watchtower in the Desert With Moody, Magisterial Show at Palm Springs’ Acrisure Arena: Concert Review
Bob Dylan's 'Long Hot Summer '26' tour is like the 'Rough and Rowdy Ways' tour immediately preceding it: mysterious, magnificent, unconcerned with hits.