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Hannah Einbinder Defends Mark Ruffalo After Paramount Calls His Merger Attack ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Those of Us With a Platform Need to Use Our Voices’

“Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder has come to the defense of Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused him of invoking “antisemitic tropes” when criticizing the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. It all kicked off on Friday, when Ruffalo shared a clip on Instagram of Paramount board member Safra Catz outlining “really profoundly scary technologies” that Oracle — the tech […]

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Patricio Valladares Descends Into Hell With Horror Adaptation of Dante’s ‘Inferno’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Chilean filmmaker Patricio Valladares, behind the 2023 found-footage horror pic “Invoking Yell,” is set to direct a fantasy-horror reimagining of Dante’s “Inferno.” “The Divine Comedy,” slated to begin filming in Rome in September, is produced by Italian film company Anxur Films, in collaboration with Ireland’s Skincrawl Studios, which is also handling international sales. “You’ve likely […]

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Anthony Boyle to Lead Sky Drama ‘Charmer’ From Working Title, Story Films

Anthony Boyle, the “House of Guinness” star soon to be seen playing Sam Bankman-Fried in Netflix’s “The Altruists,” is set to lead upcoming Sky Original drama “Charmer.” The eight-part series, now in production, comes from Working Title Television and Story Films, with Siena Kelly (“Black Mirror,” “Adult Material”), Connor Swindells (“The Entertainment System Is Down,” […]

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‘NAZA’ Documentary From ‘No Other Land’ Directors Acquired by MK2 Films Ahead of Venice Film Festival Premiere

French sales company MK2 Films has boarded “NAZA,” the new hot-button documentary from “No Other Land” directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor that was added on Monday to the Venice Film Festival competition lineup. The doc, which was shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, shows “in detail the systems behind Israel’s calculated […]

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Pimmada Chaisakcharoen’s Thai Horror ‘Tame’ Launches EST N8, BrandThink’s B-EST Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

EST N8 and BrandThink have launched B-EST Pictures, a joint venture for feature films and live experiences. The venture’s first title, “Tame,” a horror-suspense feature rooted in Thai folklore, will launch international sales at the Toronto Film Festival’s market ahead of its Thailand theatrical release on Oct. 29. Set in a rural bullfighting village where […]

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George Clooney, Ellen Burstyn, Luca Guadagnino and More Set for Venice Masterclasses

Venice Film Festival has revealed the lineup for this year’s masterclasses, featuring George Clooney, Ellen Burstyn, Luca Guadagnino and more. The masterclasses will once again take place at the Lido’s Match Point Arena, which can seat 250 accredited guests, and will also be livestreamed on the festival’s website. In addition to Clooney and Burstyn, who […]

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Oscars: South Korea Selects Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ for International Feature Race

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has selected “Possible Love,” directed by Lee Chang-dong, as South Korea’s official entry for the international feature film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. “Possible Love” marks Lee’s first feature in eight years, following “Burning,” “Poetry” and “Secret Sunshine.” The film centers on two married couples whose lives intersect after […]

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CGI Animated Movie ‘Juul,’ Featuring Lenny Henry, Joins Studio 100 Film’s Toronto Sales Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Studio 100 Film has added CGI animated feature “Juul” to its international sales slate and will introduce the project to buyers at the Toronto Film Festival. The English-language voice cast features Lenny Henry, while five-time Grammy Award-winners Michael League and Bob Lanzetti of Snarky Puppy contribute to the original score. The film is directed by […]

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Liza Soberano Joins Jury for Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary, Presented During Venice Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

Filipino-American star Liza Soberano has joined the jury for the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary, which will be presented by Artemis Rising Foundation during the upcoming Venice Film Festival. The prize, founded by the Golden Globes and Artemis Rising Foundation with support from Think-Film Impact Production, honors a documentary feature film in the festival’s […]

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Epstein Files Documentary ‘Diabolical’ Lands at HBO Max in International Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery has acquired international distribution rights to “Diabolical: The Epstein Files” for HBO Max, with the documentary rolling out across international territories from Sept. 3, marking its premiere in the U.K., Italy and the Netherlands. The documentary, produced and distributed by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, charts Jeffrey Epstein’s ascent, his trafficking network and his […]

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Hilary Strong Stepping Down From John Gore Studios

John Gore Studios, the fast-growing U.K. film and TV business set up by theater impresario John Gore, has announced that it’s to join forces with its U.S.-based sister company The John Gore Organisation under the common control of single holding company. The move, it claims, will “facilitate coordination between the companies and will bring their […]

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‘Cairo Conspiracy’s Tawfeek Barhom to Star in Les Valseurs’ ‘Borderline’ by Oscar-Nominated Yves Piat (EXCLUSIVE)

Palestinian actor Tawfeek Barhom, best known for Tarik Saleh’s Cannes winner “Cairo Conspiracy” in 2022 and Palme d’Or winner 2025 for his short film “I’m Glad You’re Dead Now,” is set to headline the French pic “Borderline” by first-timer Yves Piat. A very loose feature-length version of Piat’s Oscar-nominated live action short “Nefta Football Club,” […]

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Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope,’ Netflix’s ‘Dead-End Job’ and ‘Blue Road,’ Disney+’s ‘The Remarried Empress’ Among Selections as Busan Unveils Korean Cinema Today, On Screen Lineups

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled its Korean Cinema Today and On Screen selections, with Na Hong-Jin’s “Hope” among a nine-film lineup spanning Panorama and Special Premiere. “Hope,” Na’s latest feature, drew global attention ahead of release on the strength of its large-scale production and a cast including Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, […]

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘The Odyssey’ Extend Battle Atop U.K. and Ireland Box Office as ‘Insidious’ Makes Strong Debut

Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” retained the No. 1 spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a fourth consecutive week, collecting £3.6 million ($4.8 million), according to Rentrak. The superhero blockbuster pushed its running cumulative gross to $117.9 million. Universal’s “The Odyssey,” directed by Christopher Nolan, held firmly in second place during its […]

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Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sunny Deol, Nayanthara Lead Zee Studios’ Multilingual 2026-27 Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

India’s Zee Studios has unveiled a diversified multilingual, multi-genre content slate for 2026-27, spanning Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati and Kannada cinema. The portfolio brings together commercial entertainers, action spectacles, thrillers, mythology-driven epics and regionally rooted stories. On the Hindi-language side, the slate includes “Baap,” starring Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff and Mithun […]

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Imagen Awards Red Carpet: Andy Garcia, Karla Souza, Wilmer Valderrama and More Celebrity Photos

Andy Garcia, Karla Souza and Wilmer Valderrama were among those on the red carpet Friday night for the 41st annual Imagen Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Celebrating Latino talent and creatives across entertainment, the gala honored Andy Garcia with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his four-decade career. In his acceptance speech, the […]

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Hulu Cancels Mindy Kaling-Created Comedy ‘Not Suitable for Work’ After One Season (EXCLUSIVE)

Hulu will not be moving forward on a second season of its recent comedy “Not Suitable for Work,” from creator Mindy Kaling. The series, which Kaling executive produced with showrunner Charlie Grandy and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein, launched in June and ran for nine episodes. Warner Bros. TV, which produces the series, plans to […]

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Wendy Williams Documentary Series ‘Clap If You Care,’ From the Host’s Longtime TV Producer, Picked Up at Peacock

Peacock is digging into the well-mined world of former radio host and TV talk show star Wendy Williams, greenlighting the three-part documentary “Clap If You Care: The Wendy Williams Show” (which is a working title) to air in 2027. Williams is not involved in the new docuseries, but her former producer is spearheading the project. […]

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Azerbaijan’s Lawyer Defends Defamation Suit Against CNN: ‘These Untrue Statements Actually Put Lives at Risk’

Azerbaijan is very upset about a June 5 report on CNN that Israeli troops had used the country as a staging area for attacks on Iran. The country’s government says that the report, based on anonymous sources, is both completely wrong and dangerous, as it risks drawing Azerbaijan into the conflict. In this situation, most […]

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‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Director Jacob Chase to Helm Horror Movie ‘Sleepover’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal

“Insidious: Out of the Further” director Jacob Chase is set to direct the horror project “Sleepover” for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures. Described as the “quintessential sleepover nightmare,” it’s set for an Oct. 8, 2027 theatrical release. Chase directs from a screenplay co-written with “Night Swim” screenwriter Bryce McGuire, adapted from McGuire’s original short […]

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‘Survivor’ vs. ‘The Traitors’: Will Emmy Voters Finally Give the Original Reality Juggernaut Its Due?

“The Traitors” has won more Emmys in three years than “Survivor” has won in 25. It’s not close, either. Since arriving on Peacock, Alan Cumming’s Scottish castle whodunit has banked eight total Emmys — a casting win before it ever cracked the marquee race, back-to-back reality competition trophies in 2024 and 2025, two hosting wins […]

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‘Big Brother’ EPs and Host Julie Chen Moonves on Making 1,000 Episodes, Staying Competitive Against ‘The Traitors’ and the Chances of an All-Winners Season

This week, “Big Brother” will make history by being the first primetime show to hit 1,000 episodes. And in true “Big Brother” fashion, the show is celebrating that milestone with a twisty, one-of-a-kind 90-minute episode that will air Thursday, Aug. 27. “It’s been really interesting and fun to think about how to celebrate the show,” […]

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‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Sequel Set Up at Paramount; Kate Hudson to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)

A “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” sequel is in the works at Paramount, with original star Kate Hudson attached to produce the project, Variety can report exclusively. Development on the sequel is in early stages, with the cast and several key creative roles yet to be selected, according to a source close […]

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New York’s AMC Kips Bay Movie Theater to Close at End of 2026

As all AMC moviegoers know, “heartbreak feels good in a place like this.” But for New Yorkers, this heartbreak is hitting close to home. Variety can report that the AMC Kips Bay 15, the movie theater chain’s second-largest multiplex in Manhattan, will close at the end of the year. “We expect that AMC Kips Bay […]

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‘You’ Author Caroline Kepnes Sets Series Directorial Debut With Psychological Thriller ‘The Attentionist’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“You” fans rejoice – the author of the bestselling novels and creator of the fan-favorite serial killer Joe Goldberg is set for an ambitious new series project. Caroline Kepnes, whose first “You” book was just named one of the best thrillers of the 21st century by the New York Times, will step behind the camera […]

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Disney Offers Executives Voluntary Early Retirement Packages Amid Overall Cost-Cutting Plans

Disney is offering longtime executives early retirement packages amid larger cost-cutting efforts and ongoing layoffs. The offer, announced in a memo to staff sent by Senior EVP and Chief People Officer Sonia Coleman on Monday, the time-limited, company-sponsored Voluntary Early Retirement Offer (VERO) program is set to give eligible executives the opportunity to retire now […]

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Former Child Star Raquel Lee Sues Disney Over Alleged Rape at 14 by Ex-Employee

Raquel Lee, who appeared on “The Amanda Show” and “The Proud Family” as a child star, has sued Disney, alleging that an ex-employee raped her when she was 14 while working on the 2001 movie “The Poof Point.” In a lawsuit filed Friday, Lee accused Disney of negligence and claimed that a “middle-aged, male employee […]

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Paramount Says It Did Not Leak Discussions With California’s Attorney General to the Press

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance released a statement Monday after California attorney general Rob Bonta abruptly canceled the two sides’ planned meeting, alleging Paramount had leaked confidential discussions about the Warner Bros. Discovery case. “We share AG Bonta’s concerns about the public discussions and misreporting that has surrounded this deal,” Paramount said in a statement sent […]

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Pixar’s ‘Cars’ Returns to Theaters for 20th Anniversary

Rev your engines because “Cars” is back in theaters to celebrate its 20th anniversary, starting Sept. 4 The race back to theaters coincides with Lightning McQueen Day on Sept. 5, honoring Owen Wilson’s lead character’s number, #95. The anniversary will be commemorated throughout the year with a number of themed collaborations and activations, including special […]

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CNN Blames ‘Technical Issue’ Across Warner Bros. Discovery for Channel Going Dark

CNN’s channels went dark on Monday across multiple distribution points, a problem the news network attributed to a “technical issue” at parent company Warner Bros. Discovery. “We are aware of a technical issue across Warner Bros. Discovery that resulted in losing CNN channels for a period of time today,” the news outlet’s PR team said […]

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Hannah Einbinder Defends Mark Ruffalo After Paramount Calls His Merger Attack ‘Antisemitic’: ‘Those of Us With a Platform Need to Use Our Voices’

Patricio Valladares Descends Into Hell With Horror Adaptation of Dante’s ‘Inferno’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Anthony Boyle to Lead Sky Drama ‘Charmer’ From Working Title, Story Films

‘NAZA’ Documentary From ‘No Other Land’ Directors Acquired by MK2 Films Ahead of Venice Film Festival Premiere

Pimmada Chaisakcharoen’s Thai Horror ‘Tame’ Launches EST N8, BrandThink’s B-EST Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

George Clooney, Ellen Burstyn, Luca Guadagnino and More Set for Venice Masterclasses

Oscars: South Korea Selects Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ for International Feature Race

CGI Animated Movie ‘Juul,’ Featuring Lenny Henry, Joins Studio 100 Film’s Toronto Sales Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Liza Soberano Joins Jury for Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary, Presented During Venice Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

Epstein Files Documentary ‘Diabolical’ Lands at HBO Max in International Deal

Hilary Strong Stepping Down From John Gore Studios

‘Cairo Conspiracy’s Tawfeek Barhom to Star in Les Valseurs’ ‘Borderline’ by Oscar-Nominated Yves Piat (EXCLUSIVE)

Na Hong-Jin’s ‘Hope,’ Netflix’s ‘Dead-End Job’ and ‘Blue Road,’ Disney+’s ‘The Remarried Empress’ Among Selections as Busan Unveils Korean Cinema Today, On Screen Lineups

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘The Odyssey’ Extend Battle Atop U.K. and Ireland Box Office as ‘Insidious’ Makes Strong Debut

Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sunny Deol, Nayanthara Lead Zee Studios’ Multilingual 2026-27 Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Imagen Awards Red Carpet: Andy Garcia, Karla Souza, Wilmer Valderrama and More Celebrity Photos

Hulu Cancels Mindy Kaling-Created Comedy ‘Not Suitable for Work’ After One Season (EXCLUSIVE)

Wendy Williams Documentary Series ‘Clap If You Care,’ From the Host’s Longtime TV Producer, Picked Up at Peacock

Azerbaijan’s Lawyer Defends Defamation Suit Against CNN: ‘These Untrue Statements Actually Put Lives at Risk’

‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ Director Jacob Chase to Helm Horror Movie ‘Sleepover’ for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal

‘Survivor’ vs. ‘The Traitors’: Will Emmy Voters Finally Give the Original Reality Juggernaut Its Due?

‘Big Brother’ EPs and Host Julie Chen Moonves on Making 1,000 Episodes, Staying Competitive Against ‘The Traitors’ and the Chances of an All-Winners Season

‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Sequel Set Up at Paramount; Kate Hudson to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)

New York’s AMC Kips Bay Movie Theater to Close at End of 2026

‘You’ Author Caroline Kepnes Sets Series Directorial Debut With Psychological Thriller ‘The Attentionist’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Disney Offers Executives Voluntary Early Retirement Packages Amid Overall Cost-Cutting Plans

Former Child Star Raquel Lee Sues Disney Over Alleged Rape at 14 by Ex-Employee

Paramount Says It Did Not Leak Discussions With California’s Attorney General to the Press

Pixar’s ‘Cars’ Returns to Theaters for 20th Anniversary

CNN Blames ‘Technical Issue’ Across Warner Bros. Discovery for Channel Going Dark

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