Who’s Afraid of Film Festivals? After Politics Rattled Berlin and Shook Up Cannes, Venice Braces for Impact
With politics having rattled the Berlin and Cannes film festivals, how will it play out in Venice?
‘Nanny McPhee’ Musical Written by Emma Thompson to Open in London Next Summer
A "Nanny McPhee" musical, written by film star Emma Thompson, is set to open on the West End in summer 2027.
‘Harry Potter’ Back to Hogwarts Initiative to Donate Over 200,000 Books to Schools and Hospitals (EXCLUSIVE)
Over 200,000 Harry Potter Books and audiobooks to be donated by Scholastic, Bloomsbury, Pottermore Publishing and Audible.
Dolly Parton Has One Last Song Buried in a Time Capsule: ‘My Place In History’
Dolly Parton has several more projects to look forward to, one of which is a secret song.
Emmy-Winning Baobab Studios Lands Naver Ventures Investment, Sets ‘Shine’ as Flagship Title (EXCLUSIVE)
Baobab Studios secures a strategic investment from Naver Ventures, launching an Asia-North America slate with graphic novel 'Shine.'
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Behind-the-Scenes Clip Unveiled by Toho and Gkids
Toho and Gkids unveil a new behind-the-scenes clip for 'Godzilla Minus Zero,' the sequel to 'Godzilla Minus One,' ahead of its Nov. 6 bow.
Miyu Distribution Acquires Fernanda Salgado’s ‘Ana, en Passant’ Starring Lauded Brazilian Actress Zezé Motta (EXCLUSIVE)
Leading animation powerhouse Miyu Distribution snags rights to Fernanda Salgado's 'Ana, en Passant,' starring legendary Brazilian actress Zezé Motta.
Venice Horizons Best Director Winner Anuparna Roy’s ‘Lovers in the Blue Night’ Boarded by Parallax (EXCLUSIVE)
Parallax has boarded sales on Anuparna Roy's 'Lovers in the Blue Night,' which will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
COL Group, Virtue Asia and V47 Entertainment Launch Inside Microdramas, Vertical Entertainment Upfront
COL Group, Virtue Asia and V47 Entertainment unveil Inside Microdramas, a vertical entertainment upfront, set for Singapore on Oct. 27.
Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Last Man in Tower’ Sets September Indian Release From Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, Unveils Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)
Spirit Media's 'Last Man in Tower,' from Aravind Adiga's novel, stars Manoj Bajpayee and Boman Irani in their first on-screen pairing.
‘Who Has Time to Watch All This Crap?’: Inside 10 Anonymous Emmy Ballots as Voting Officially Closes
Variety reveals 10 anonymous Emmys ballots for 2026, with TV Academy members' thoughts on the awards season.