Wall Street Skittish on Skydance as Stock Drops Further Post-Merger
Varietyby Corbin Bolies5d ago
It’s day two of David Ellison‘s Skydance Corp. merger gamble, and so far Wall Street isn’t eager to bet on it.
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top 26%ATX TV Festival Sets ‘Sweet 16’ Theme for 2027 Lineup With ‘Revenge’ Reunion, ‘Freaks and Geeks’ Pilot Reading
Varietyby Emily Longeretta5d ago
ATX TV Festival is sharing a first look at its 2027 lineup. Set for June 3-6 in Austin, Texas, the television festival will be celebrating its 16th season with a special “Sweet 16” theme, which...
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Announce ‘I Love Rock ‘N Roll’ Anniversary Edition, Including Previously Unreleased ‘Shadow Album’
Varietyby Jem Aswad5d ago
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett and the Blackhearts have announced the release of “I Love Rock ‘N Roll + The Shadow Album,” a limited edition collection celebrating the legendary album’s 45 th...
Glen Powell Is Staying Quiet on Politics Because ‘I Do Not Like the Discourse,’ Says ‘Running Man’ Flopped After Paramount Laid Off ‘Entire Marketing Department’
Varietyby Zack Sharf5d ago
Glen Powell is the latest Hollywood heavyweight to express a disinterest in talking about politics in press interviews.
Lego’s ‘Heartlake the Musical’ Heads to Peacock in the U.S., Tencent in China Amid Global Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby K.J. Yossman5d ago
Lego’s first live-action musical feature, “Lego Friends: Heartlake the Musical” is set to premiere on streamers across the globe as well as Lego’s YouTube channel.
‘Mami Wata’ Director C.J. Obasi, ‘Khartoum’ Filmmaker Ibrahim Ahmad and More Take New Projects to Durban FilmMart’s Co-Production Forum
Varietyby Postcardjunky5d ago
The 17th Durban FilmMart kicks off Oct. 9 with a stacked, four-day program of talks, panels, think tanks and conversations that will spotlight some of the challenges and opportunities for the...
Prime Video’s ‘Carrie’ Is a Superb Reimagining of the Classic Horror Tale: TV Review
Varietyby Aramide Tinubu5d ago
Based on Stephen King’s debut novel and adapted for TV by horror connoisseur Mike Flanagan, Prime Video’s “Carrie” is a captivating reimagining of the oft-told story.
‘The Social Reckoning’ Review: Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ Follow-Up Is Missing More Than Just David Fincher
Varietyby Guy Lodge5d ago
Prior to its 2010 release, a much-held suspicion about “The Social Network” was that it was too soon for a film about Facebook. In a way, it was.
These Lego Sets Are All Up to 40% Off on Amazon for Prime Big Deals Day
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Fremantle’s Mipcom Lineup: ‘Baywatch,’ Matthew Macfadyen and Claire Foy in ‘You Are Here,’ Impactful Non-Fiction and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby John Hopewell5d ago
Galvanized by the weighty sales and deal prospects on its “Baywatch” reboot, Fremantle is set to hit the Croisette with a powerhouse lineup as it drives ever more into “mainstream escapism...
Bestseller ‘The Story of Marceau Miller’ Adaptation Set for Mipcom via France TV Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Emeza8055d ago
France TV Distribution has picked up “The Story of Marceau Miller,” a new series based on the international bestseller by Marceau Miller — a pseudonymous author who may or may not be the man at the...
‘In the Shadows’ Producers to Self-Release British Boxing Biopic Following Collapse of U.K. Distributor True Brit Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Alex Ritman5d ago
The producers of upcoming British boxing biopic “In the Shadow” have successfully staged a last-minute rescue mission to save their film after its U.K.
‘Line of Duty’ Creator Jed Mercurio Submits ‘Doctor Who’ Bid to BBC
Varietyby K.J. Yossman5d ago
“Line of Duty” creator Jed Mercurio has thrown his fedora in the ring to reboot the “Doctor Who” franchise.
Killer Films Boards Ray Panthaki’s Directorial Debut ‘In Starland’ as Feature Lands Tallinn World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Alex Ritman5d ago
“In Starland,” the directorial debut of British star Ray Panthaki and led by “Sing Sing” breakout Clarence Maclin, has been backed by some of the indie film world’s leading lights.
‘First Christmas’ Actors Mark Addy, Yasmin Al-Khudhairi Join Table Read to Build Momentum for British Indie Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Leo Barraclough5d ago
Mark Addy, known for “The Full Monty” and “Game of Thrones,” and “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’s” Yasmin Al-Khudhairi joined other cast members from upcoming British feature “First Christmas” in a...
Prime Day Blu-ray Deals Include 50% Discounts on Dozens of Films and Boxed Sets: ‘Boogie Nights, ‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘The Sopranos’ and More
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Saoirse Ronan Responds to James Bond Rumors About Husband Jack Lowden: ‘Not Really a Subject That’s Coming Up in Our House’
Varietyby K.J. Yossman5d ago
Saoirse Ronan has given some insight into how her husband, “Slow Horses” actor Jack Lowden, is handling rumors that he’s in the running to play James Bond.
‘Vikings’ Actor Gustaf Skarsgard Makes Feature Directorial Debut With Psychological Horror ‘The Cannibal’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Varietyby Leo Barraclough5d ago
Swedish actor Gustaf Skarsgård, best known for “Vikings,” has started production on his feature directorial debut, psychological horror film “The Cannibal.” The film, written by Peter Birro, is a...
‘Will You Still Be My Friend’ Director Lu Po-Shun on Finding Common Ground From San Sebastian to Busan
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran5d ago
When Variety spoke with Taiwanese director Lu Po-Shun in March, he was seeking final financing for his debut feature, “Will You Still Be My Friend,” a coming-of-age drama weaving adolescent...
‘Verity’ Tops U.K., Ireland Box Office as Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ Opens in Fourth
Varietyby Naman Ramachandran5d ago
Sony Pictures’ psychological thriller “Verity,” adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, debuted at the summit of the U.K.