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Ron Howard Thinks Audiences Will Decide Whether AI Films Succeed: ‘What Are We Invested In?’

Ron Howard believes there’s a chance AI-generated films could succeed — but only if movie audiences decide they’re worth watching. Howard spoke during a fireside chat at the Runway AI Festival, the AI company’s content showcase, at New York’s Alice Tully Hall on Thursday evening. The Oscar-winning director of “A Beautiful Mind” and “Frost/Nixon” acknowledged to Runway […]

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Alec Baldwin and Dana Carvey Trade Tips on Impersonating Biden, Bush and Playing a ‘Mean and Nasty’ Donald Trump

Dana Carvey is no stranger to meeting the men he has lampooned on “SNL” and in his stand-up act, but so far, he’s just missed running into Joe Biden. It turns out the 46th president is a frequent visitor to Carvey’s hometown in the Santa Ynez Valley. “Hunter Biden lives around the corner, so he’s […]

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Emilia Clarke’s ‘Ponies,’ ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Among Competitors for Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s Golden Nymph

Spy thriller “Ponies,” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, and “The Other Bennet Sister,” starring Ella Bruccoleri and Richard E. Grant, are among the drama series and TV movies competing for the Golden Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which starts Friday. The jury is chaired by British actress Lesley Manville, who serves […]

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For the Win: Why Versant Media Is Banking on the Heat Behind Women’s Sports

Sports anchor Elle Duncan was working for ESPN a few years ago when she heard then-college basketball star Aliyah Boston say that ESPN’s investment in women’s sports over 30-plus years has been transformative for female athletes, but not transformative enough. Boston wasn’t faulting ESPN; her point was that women’s teams and leagues need to be […]

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Asghar Farhadi’s Cannes Film ‘Parallel Tales’ Sells Across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Canada Through Charades (EXCLUSIVE)

Asghar Farhadi’s star-studded drama “Parallel Tales” has secured a raft of international sales following its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, underscoring strong global demand for the latest feature from the two-time Oscar-winning filmmaker. The drama, which marks the acclaimed Iranian director’s return to a contemporary Paris setting, boasts a glamorous French […]

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Box Office: ‘Disclosure Day’ Makes $6.5 Million in Previews

Director Steven Spielberg is back at the box office with an original alien thriller, “Disclosure Day.” It has made $6.5 million at the box office in Thursday previews. The Universal film is expected to open with $35 million at the box office this weekend and comes with a $115 million budget, plus $80 million in […]

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Italian Director Ludovica Rampoldi’s Clandestine Romance ‘A Brief Affair’ Scores U.S. Distribution Deal With Breaking Glass Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

Italian writer-turned-director Ludovica Rampoldi’s clandestine romance “A Brief Affair” — which features a stellar local cast including Pilar Fogliati (“Madly”), Adriano Giannini (“Supersex”) and Valeria Golino (“The Morning Show”) — has scored a North American distribution deal with Philadelphia–based indie outfit Breaking Glass Pictures. Breaking Glass, which is run by industry veterans Richard Wolff and Richard […]

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CBS News Names Trevor Phillips Senior Global Affairs Correspondent

Trevor Phillips, a longtime British writer and anchor and former U.K. politician, has been named senior global affairs correspondent at CBS News, where Bari Weiss, the unit’s editor in chief, has articulated an interest in focusing on provocative voices and thinkers, potentially over traditional newsgathering. Phillips most recently hosted Sky News’ flagship program “Sunday Morning […]

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Horror Comedy ‘Best Friends Forever’ Expands Cast With ‘SNL’ Alum Aristotle Athari, ‘Game Changer’ Comedian Zac Oyama, ‘Dead Meat’ Hosts and More (EXCLUSIVE)

The upcoming horror comedy film “Best Friends Forever” has added some fresh blood to its cast. The new names include Aristotle Athari (“Saturday Night Live”), Ally Maki (“Toy Story 4”), Zac Oyama (“Game Changer”), influencer Lynley Eilers and “Dead Meat” hosts James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca. These actors join a previously announced cast which includes […]

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Netflix Smash ‘The Platform’ and Iciar Bollaín’s ‘Rosa’s Wedding’ Set to Pitch at Spain’s Shanghai Market Remakes Showcase

Netflix mega-hit “The Platform” and “Rosa’s Wedding,” from top Spanish auteur Iciar Bollaín will be pitched June 21 at the Shanghai Film & TV Market during an event focused on one of the key growth axes in cutting-edge movie dealing: Remake rights. Latido Films will present “The Platform” and Cinema Republic “Rosa’s Wedding.” They will […]

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‘House of Guinness’ Renewed for Season 2 by Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)

“House of Guinness,” Netflix’s boozy period drama based on the famed Irish brewing family, is coming back for another round. Variety understands that a second season of the show, created by Stephen Knight, has now been greenlit by the streamer, with production due to kick off in early 2027. Netflix declined to comment. Set in […]

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Noah Wyle and Sally Field on ‘The Pitt’ Exhaustion, CGI Co-Stars and Their ‘ER’ History: It Was a ‘Big Gamble’ Once for an Oscar Winner to Do TV

This interview is part of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. Watch the full video interview now at CNN.com/Watch (or on the CNN app) and on Variety’s YouTube channel starting at 11:59 pm ET. Noah Wyle and Sally Field first worked together on “ER,” when Wyle was among that show’s breakout stars and Field was already an established […]

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Chinese Hit ‘Dear You’ Set for U.K., Ireland and France Theatrical Release

“Dear You,” the Teochew-language family drama directed and co-written by Lan Hongchun, is heading to U.K., Ireland and France cinemas after Trinity CineAsia acquired all theatrical rights from Hugoeast and Damai Entertainment. The film opens across U.K. and Ireland screens on June 26, with a French theatrical release to follow. Released in China on April […]

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Pawan Kalyan Confirms ‘They Call Him OG 2,’ Shoot Set to Begin After November

Indian actor-politician Pawan Kalyan’s “They Call Him OG 2” is officially happening. Pawan Kalyan Creative Works confirmed to Variety that the the sequel is in active development, with the shoot expected to commence after November this year. Discussions will begin as soon as director Sujeeth returns from abroad. The production house addressed the timeline directly […]

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Lesley Manville, Aldis Hodge, Kevin McKidd to Headline Business Forum Lineup at Monte-Carlo Television Festival

The Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which kicks off Friday, will feature a starry lineup of speakers for its industry segment, the Business Forum, that includes actors Lesley Manville, Aldis Hodge and Kevin McKidd. Headline sessions include “Filmmakers & Friends: Finding Truth & Being Authentic to Their Story,” a conversation with executive producer and actor Aldis Hodge […]

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Fremantle’s ‘The Uniform’ Returns for a Second Season – and Dives Into the Cracks Within the Police Force (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Uniform” will return for a second season. Currently showcased at Monte-Carlo Television Festival, the show premiered its first season on DRTV in 2026. Following a deal with Fremantle, it is now set to launch on BBC iPlayer and BBC Four in the U.K. Set within a fiercely competitive police academy in Denmark, “The Uniform” stars […]

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‘The Leader’ Director Michael Gallagher and Star Tim Blake Nelson on Why the Story of the Heaven’s Gate Cult Is Relevant Today: ‘When There Is Nothing but Certainty Within a Group, Danger Can Strike’

When director Michael Gallagher was eight years old, 39 people died in his neighborhood in San Diego, California. They were the victims of the infamous Heaven’s Gate cult, who died in a coordinated mass suicide timed with the approach of the Comet Hale-Bopp in March of 1997. That event would leave an indelible mark on […]

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Tony Leung Leads Shanghai Golden Goblet Jury With Open Mind, Vows to Persuade Fellow Jurors

Tony Leung Chiu-wai opened the international jury press conference for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival’s main competition promising to approach the Golden Goblet selection with an open mind – and, where needed, to argue his case. “Even though the awards process is a team effort, I will do my best to convince them,” said […]

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Charades, Diaphana Board ‘The Little Run,’ Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s Follow-Up to ‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“The Little Run” (“La Petite Cavale”), Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s follow-up to “Shooom’s Odyssey” and one of France’s most-awaited of upcoming animated features, has been boarded by Charades and Diaphana Distribution. A renowned director-driven sales banner intent on bringing new voices to the world such as Gints Zilbalodis’ Oscar winner “Flow,” Charades is handling international […]

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‘Wednesday’ Shooting Location Romania Looks to Rebuild Trust, Confidence With Revamped 30% Cash Rebate

After pressing pause on its cash rebate program due to outstanding debts and suffering through a prolonged production drought, Romania is finally coming in from the cold, with a revamped incentive scheme that is bolstering the hopes of the domestic industry heading into the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival and bringing foreign productions back to the […]

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Tudor Giurgiu on Charting a New Direction in Rollicking Transilvania Film Festival Opener ‘3 Days in September’

A picture-perfect wedding goes horribly awry when the groom’s mistress crashes the festivities, sending the bride-to-be into a tailspin — and toward her ultimate redemption — in “3 Days in September,” the latest from veteran Romanian director and producer Tudor Giurgiu (“Freedom”). The film, which opens the 25th Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, stars Andreea Vasile as Bianca, […]

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Transilvania Film Festival Founder, Industry Head on Growing the International-Facing Program While Staying True to Its Romanian Roots

When Transilvania Intl. Film Festival founder Tudor Giurgiu began sketching the blueprint for the first edition 25 years ago, the then up-and-coming director knew he wanted the country’s first international film event to be more than just a showcase of new Romanian cinema. “I was dreaming that we could not just screen our films but […]

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Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer and Mouni Roy Amazon MX Player Revenge Drama ‘Ab Hoga Hisaab’ Sets Streaming Date (EXCLUSIVE)

Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer and Mouni Roy headline “Ab Hoga Hisaab,” a revenge drama series produced by Arré Studio that will stream free exclusively on India’s Amazon MX Player from June 18. The show also marks the streaming debut of actor Avinash Mishra. Set in Punjab, the series centres on two brothers – Bobby and Bunty […]

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Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announces 2026 Winners

The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, which aim to highlight outstanding original talents and help their film careers, have revealed the 2026 winners for their fourth annual edition. Jack Hughes won the Fiction category with his film “Deadheading,” while Christine Seow and “Two Travelling Aunties” took home the prize for Non-Fiction. Additionally, Michelle Brøndum and Ida […]

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Jon Hamm Disqualified From Emmy Guest Actor Race for ‘The Morning Show’ Due to Submission Error

Jon Hamm has been disqualified from the Emmy guest drama actor race for his work in the Apple TV drama “The Morning Show,” Variety has confirmed. Due to a clerical error by the studio, Hamm was submitted in the guest actor in a drama series category for his performance as Paul Marks in the show’s […]

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How CJ ENM’s ‘Kitchen Soldier’ and ‘Filing for Love’ Are Rewriting K-Drama’s Global Playbook: ‘Less Made in Korea, More Made With Korea’

When “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” screened at Series Mania in Lille this March, Sebastian Kim was watching the audience as much as the screen. The series had been viewed internally at Korean media giant CJ ENM as a gamble. “We viewed it as a bold and somewhat risky project, as it incorporates comedic elements […]

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‘Karn Evil 9’ in Development; Dystopian Sci-Fi Film Based on Emerson, Lake & Palmer Song Sets Isaac Ezban as Director (EXCLUSIVE)

Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s epic prog anthem “Karn Evil 9” has inspired a new sci-fi dystopian film, which is now in development after landing a screenwriter and director. Isaac Ezban (“The Incident,” “Párvulos”) is set to direct the film from a script by Tim Hedrick (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”). Per the official synopsis, “When Zak, […]

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Psychological Drama ‘Crowbar’ Sets Cast: Patrick Walker, John Pyper-Ferguson and Emma Kenne Lead Jordan Tortorello’s Film (EXCLUSIVE)

The upcoming psychological drama “Crowbar” has set its cast. Patrick Walker (“Lessons in Chemistry”), John Pyper-Ferguson (“Suits”) and Emma Kenney (“Shameless”) are set to star in Jordan Tortorello’s “Crowbar.” Rafael Cebrián (“Narcos”), Josh Sussman (“Glee”), Briana Price (“Divorced Sistas”), Briana Cuoco, Toby Hemingway and Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew also star in the film. Per the press […]

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‘Adults’ Prequel Episode to Debut on Hulu Ahead of Season 2

The ensemble comedy “Adults” will return for Season 2 in August, but FX is tiding fans over with a standalone prequel episode debuting on July 31. The episode, which introduces the central friend group and reveals Paul Baker’s (Jack Innanen) origin story, was screened as a surprise on Thursday night at the Tribeca Festival in […]

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Inside Why ‘Home Improvement’ Is Not Coming Back Anytime Soon

Sorry, “Home Improvement” fans. A reboot of the massively popular sitcom — which ran from 1991 for eight seasons and starred Tim Allen as a goofy, fun loving dad to three sons — is not coming out of the tool shed. Sources tell Variety there have been discussions over the years to get the Taylor […]

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Ron Howard Thinks Audiences Will Decide Whether AI Films Succeed: ‘What Are We Invested In?’

Alec Baldwin and Dana Carvey Trade Tips on Impersonating Biden, Bush and Playing a ‘Mean and Nasty’ Donald Trump

Emilia Clarke’s ‘Ponies,’ ‘The Other Bennet Sister’ Among Competitors for Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s Golden Nymph

For the Win: Why Versant Media Is Banking on the Heat Behind Women’s Sports

Asghar Farhadi’s Cannes Film ‘Parallel Tales’ Sells Across Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Canada Through Charades (EXCLUSIVE)

Box Office: ‘Disclosure Day’ Makes $6.5 Million in Previews

Italian Director Ludovica Rampoldi’s Clandestine Romance ‘A Brief Affair’ Scores U.S. Distribution Deal With Breaking Glass Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

CBS News Names Trevor Phillips Senior Global Affairs Correspondent

Horror Comedy ‘Best Friends Forever’ Expands Cast With ‘SNL’ Alum Aristotle Athari, ‘Game Changer’ Comedian Zac Oyama, ‘Dead Meat’ Hosts and More (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix Smash ‘The Platform’ and Iciar Bollaín’s ‘Rosa’s Wedding’ Set to Pitch at Spain’s Shanghai Market Remakes Showcase

‘House of Guinness’ Renewed for Season 2 by Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)

Noah Wyle and Sally Field on ‘The Pitt’ Exhaustion, CGI Co-Stars and Their ‘ER’ History: It Was a ‘Big Gamble’ Once for an Oscar Winner to Do TV

Chinese Hit ‘Dear You’ Set for U.K., Ireland and France Theatrical Release

Pawan Kalyan Confirms ‘They Call Him OG 2,’ Shoot Set to Begin After November

Lesley Manville, Aldis Hodge, Kevin McKidd to Headline Business Forum Lineup at Monte-Carlo Television Festival

Fremantle’s ‘The Uniform’ Returns for a Second Season – and Dives Into the Cracks Within the Police Force (EXCLUSIVE)

‘The Leader’ Director Michael Gallagher and Star Tim Blake Nelson on Why the Story of the Heaven’s Gate Cult Is Relevant Today: ‘When There Is Nothing but Certainty Within a Group, Danger Can Strike’

Tony Leung Leads Shanghai Golden Goblet Jury With Open Mind, Vows to Persuade Fellow Jurors

Charades, Diaphana Board ‘The Little Run,’ Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti’s Follow-Up to ‘Shooom’s Odyssey’ (EXCLUSIVE)

‘Wednesday’ Shooting Location Romania Looks to Rebuild Trust, Confidence With Revamped 30% Cash Rebate

Tudor Giurgiu on Charting a New Direction in Rollicking Transilvania Film Festival Opener ‘3 Days in September’

Transilvania Film Festival Founder, Industry Head on Growing the International-Facing Program While Staying True to Its Romanian Roots

Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer and Mouni Roy Amazon MX Player Revenge Drama ‘Ab Hoga Hisaab’ Sets Streaming Date (EXCLUSIVE)

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announces 2026 Winners

Jon Hamm Disqualified From Emmy Guest Actor Race for ‘The Morning Show’ Due to Submission Error

How CJ ENM’s ‘Kitchen Soldier’ and ‘Filing for Love’ Are Rewriting K-Drama’s Global Playbook: ‘Less Made in Korea, More Made With Korea’

‘Karn Evil 9’ in Development; Dystopian Sci-Fi Film Based on Emerson, Lake & Palmer Song Sets Isaac Ezban as Director (EXCLUSIVE)

Psychological Drama ‘Crowbar’ Sets Cast: Patrick Walker, John Pyper-Ferguson and Emma Kenne Lead Jordan Tortorello’s Film (EXCLUSIVE)

‘Adults’ Prequel Episode to Debut on Hulu Ahead of Season 2

Inside Why ‘Home Improvement’ Is Not Coming Back Anytime Soon

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