AG Bonta Says Paramount’s California Exit Is David Ellison’s Choice: “It Lies At Their Feet”
“We, respectfully, didn’t think that the United States DOJ did an adequate review, and we thought we needed to step in to make sure we were protecting…
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‘Pan’s Labyrinth’: 20th Anniversary Books Reveal Rare Concept Art and Full Shooting Script
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Guillermo del Toro’s fantastical film “Pan’s Labyrinth,” Insight Editions is publishing two official books, “Pan’s…
‘Elsinore,’ ‘Clarissa’ and More Join Frameline Fall Showcase Lineup
The queer arts nonprofit Frameline revealed the lineup for its inaugural fall festival taking place in October and November in venues throughout San Francisco…
Everything We Know About The ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping’ Movie So Far
Suzanne Collins gave her readers a huge gift in returning to the world of The Hunger Games series, the first three books of which she wrote in 2008, 2009 and…
Halle Berry, Regina King and Meg Ryan Announced as Jurors for Tribeca and Chanel’s Through Her Lens Filmmaker Program
Halle Berry, Regina King and Meg Ryan are putting their eyes on Hollywood’s next generation of filmmakers. The three actors will serve on the jury for the 11th…
‘Obsession’ Star Megan Lawless Boards Indie Romantic Comedy ‘Crushed’
EXCLUSIVE: We’re getting word that Obsession star Megan Lawless is taking the lead in director Stephanie Donnelly’s feature directorial debut, Crushed. In the…
Barbra Streisand Condemns Trump’s ‘Unchecked Ego’ Over Kennedy Center Name Battle: ‘Galling and Painful to Witness’
Barbra Streisand is speaking out against Pres. Donald Trump’s controversial handling of the Kennedy Center . “In 2008, I was deeply honored to be included in…
Sony TV Chief Keith Le Goy on Why PlayStation 5 FAST Channels Are Set Up for Success: 40-50 Million People ‘Incredibly Engaged With That Platform’
Sony struck synergy gold last month with the introduction of “Live TV on PS5,” an offering of more than 100 free ad-supported video channels available via the…
‘MobLand’ Season 2 Is Wasting Tom Hardy’s Time (and Ours)
Guy Ritchie returns to direct the first two episodes of his Paramount+ gangster series, as the Harrigan family fights among themselves and the once-propulsive…
Fan Bingbing, Pedro Pascal, John Malkovich, Javier Bardem Films Lead Tokyo Festival’s Gala Selection
The Tokyo International Film Festival has named its 15-title Gala selection, headlined by Fan Bingbing in Wayne Wang’s “Diary of a Mad Old Man,” Pedro Pascal…
Greta Gerwig Says ‘Narnia’ Is Inspired by David Bowie, Confirms Meryl Streep Is Voicing Aslan: ‘I Wanted Someone Profound but Not Pretentious’
Greta Gerwig is reuniting with her “Little Women” star Meryl Streep on “Narnia,” the director’s adaptation of the C.S. Lewis fantasy series. Streep is voicing…
‘The Simpsons’ Casting Director Scott Muller to Recruit Voices for Animated Film ‘The Most Serious Fart’
“The Simpsons” casting director Scott Muller will oversee voice casting for “The Most Serious Fart,” Utopai’s animated feature based on Mike Bender’s…
Top Media Execs Break Down How to Super-Serve Audiences, the Real Threat of ‘AI Slop’ and More at Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit
How are media and entertainment companies navigating shifting winds in Hollywood, amid an industry in constant flux and AI rapidly advancing on the scene? A…
Josh Cooley & Sam Raimi Teaming To Develop ‘99 Nights In The Forest’ For 20th Century Studios
After directing the animated Transformers One to a worldwide gross of more than $129 million, Josh Cooley has inked a deal to pen 99 Nights in the Forest, an…
‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘Elsinore’ and ‘Tangles’ Signal an Oscar Season About the Craft of Acting and Memory
As the major fall festivals draw to a close and the awards race comes into focus, two themes have emerged among a crop of early favorites: what it costs to act…
John Leguizamo To Play Villain In ‘Miami Vice ’85’ Starring Michael B. Jordan And Austin Butler
Universal and Joseph Kosinski’s upcoming Miami Vice ’85 looks to have found its potential bad guy as sources tell Deadline that John Leguizamo is on board to…
Disney and Sundance Announce Next Round of Project Advancement and Completion Fund and Artist Fellowships
Exclusive: The two companies have partnered on two funds supporting filmmakers, with recipients including "Josephine" director Beth de Araújo.
Noah Baumbach Heads from Netflix to Warner Bros.’ Clockwork with New First-Look Film Deal
He will write, direct, and produce his next movie alongside Margot Robbie's LuckyChap and David Heyman.
Montclair Film Festival To Honor Tony Gilroy, Jack O’Connell, Ava DuVernay & More
EXCLUSIVE: The Montclair Film Festival will be honoring filmmaker Tony Gilroy, star Jack O’Connell, filmmaker Ava DuVernay among many others at this years 14th…
John Wilson’s ‘The History of Concrete’ from Magnolia Scores Biggest Opening Weekend for Documentary in IFC Center History
Exclusive: The documentary has outgrossed previous record-holder Werner Herzog's "Cave of Forgotten Dreams."