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Moroccan Talents to Watch: Leyna Tahiri, Driss Ramdi, Youssef Michraf, Meriame Essadak
The Marrakech Film Festival has grown alongside Morocco’s flourishing film industry. When the festival debuted in 2001, the local scene…
Kim Browne
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Stanley Tong on Rewriting ‘Supercop,’ Earning Jackie Chan’s Trust and Making Action Travel: ‘You Want to Make Dreams Come True’
Speaking in conversation at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong director and producer Stanley Tong (“Rumble in the…
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A Drunk Raccoon Tries to Hook Up With Colin Jost and Eat Poop in Unhinged ‘Weekend Update’
In a “Weekend Update” that featured jokes about Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a sunburned vacationer played by cast member Ben…
Culture
Shahad Ameen on Her Ambitious Road Movie ‘Hijra’: ‘I Wanted to Present Saudi Arabia in a Very Different Way’
Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen’s road movie “Hijra,” about the bond formed between different generations of Saudi women during a journey…
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Sleepy Trump Dreams of Zohran Mamdani While Pete Hegseth Rants About Booze in Wacky ‘SNL’ Cold Open
Donald Trump didn’t throw much support behind Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in the cold open of the Dec. 6 episode of “Saturday Night…
Culture
Juliette Binoche Tells ‘All That’s Left of You’ and ‘Hijra’ Directors Cherien Dabis and Shahad Ameen: ‘In the Western World, We Need to Hear Stories Like Yours’
Lauded French actor Juliette Binoche, who is currently at the Red Sea Film Festival both as an honoree and to present her directorial…
Culture
Hallmark Teams Up With Disney World, Sets Lacey Chabert Christmas Movie to Film at the Park (EXCLUSIVE)
For the first time ever, Hallmark Channel is teaming up with Walt Disney World for a new original movie. “Holiday Ever After: A Disney…
Culture
‘Minari’ Oscar Winner Youn Yuh-jung Reflects on Six-Decade Career at Singapore Film Festival: ‘I’m Not the Pope, I Don’t Have Any Message’
Oscar-winning Korean actor Youn Yuh-jung opened up about her remarkable six-decade career during an In Conversation event at the Singapore…
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‘Thank You for Letting Us Be Emotional Wrecks’: Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, BigXthaPlug, Rosé and More Celebrate at Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch
For those destined to be songwriters, the spark of inspiration strikes early in life. That was one common theme from many of the heartfelt…
Culture
China Audiences Drive 2025 Box Office With Animation and War Epics as Comedies Collapse
Chinese audiences pushed animation, action and historical war films to the top of 2025’s satisfaction charts, while comedies and romance…
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‘The Boys’ Sets Fifth and Final Season Release Date, Trailer Revealed: First Look at Jared Padalecki-Jensen Ackles Reunion
Mark your calendars: “The Boys” is back for one more round next April and we’ve got your first look at the bloody battle ahead. The fifth…
Culture
‘Becoming Human’ Wins Top Prize at Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival, ‘Better Off Dead’ Sweeps Indonesian Screen Awards
Polen Ly’s “Becoming Human” has claimed the Golden Hanoman, the top prize at the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF), which closed its…
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Pete Hegseth Dodges Key Question About Boat Strike
On Truth Social, the president called Schiff a “Trump hating loser” and questioned the integrity of the Fox News program—of which he is,…
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Sabrina Carpenter Tells Industry Insiders ‘Write the Music You Want to Listen to Yourself’ as She Receives Variety’s Hitmaker of the Year Honor
Sabrina Carpenter showed up with gusto on Saturday at Variety‘s annual Hitmakers event, accepting her Hitmaker of the Year honor in front…
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ICE Agents Released an Attack Dog on a Man: Report
Democratic Senator Patty Murray of Washington is calling for the release of Wilmer Toledo-Martinez, an immigrant who she says was mauled…
Culture
How To Watch 2025 Big Ten Championship Game Online, Livestream
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Trump Can’t Stop Talking About Dumb, Made-Up FIFA Prize
On Truth Social, the president called Schiff a “Trump hating loser” and questioned the integrity of the Fox News program—of which he is,…
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Tyler, the Creator Saluted for a Decade of ‘Super-Duper, Awesome S—‘ at Variety’s Hitmakers Event
Receiving the Innovator of the Decade honor at Variety’s Hitmakers event on Saturday gave Tyler, the Creator a welcome opportunity to…
Culture
UFC 323 Livestream: How to Watch Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 MMA Fight Live Online Without Cable
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Notorious Drug Trafficker Personally Thanks MAGA
Juan Orlando Hernández—narcotrafficker, former Honduran president, and recent recipient of a pardon from President Donald Trump—played a…
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Sequel ‘The Testaments’ First Look: Chase Infiniti and a New Generation of Gilead Women Fight for Freedom
Hulu has unveiled a first look at “The Testaments,” the upcoming sequel series to “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The series, which is set to…
Business
Global Exhibition World Gears Up for CineAsia 2025 as Market Takes Center Stage
Thailand has certainly seen its fortunes rise on the international production stage — “The White Lotus” and “Alien: Earth” showcased the…
Business
The Internet Schools Trump’s Treasury Department on Economics
Social media users are skewering the U.S. Treasury Department for bragging about something eminently non-bragworthy. On Friday, the…
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Box Office: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Jump Scares Post-Thanksgiving Weekend With $29.8 Million Debut
Freddy Fazbear and his gaggle of pizzeria party animals brought a welcome boost to the typically muted post-Thanksgiving box office.…