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Australia Taps Mongolian-Language Climate Drama ‘Wolves Always Come at Night’ for Oscar Race
Australia has chosen Gabrielle Brady‘s climate-focused drama “The Wolves Always Come at Night” as its contender for the best international…
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‘The House of the Spirits’ Author Isabel Allende Reveals Prime Video Adaptation Will Release in 2026 Along With Sneak Peek (EXCLUSIVE)
Bestselling author Isabel Allende has revealed that the series adaptation of her iconic debut novel “The House of the Sprits” is set to…
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Claudia Cardinale, Italian Movie Star Who Appeared in ‘Pink Panther,’ ‘8 1/2,’ Dies at 87
Claudia Cardinale, the sexy Italian movie star who appeared in classic Italian films including Fellini’s “8½” and Visconti’s “Rocco and…
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Los Angeles Film School Accused by Former Execs of Massive Scam Involving Fake Jobs for Graduates
Two former executives at the Los Angeles Film School allege in a lawsuit that the school has operated a massive student loan scam for…
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Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow Attend Gucci Film Premiere
MILAN — It was a movie premiere, red carpet and screaming fans included, but inside the Milan Bourse where Gucci recreated a movie…
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Robot umpires approved for MLB challenges in 2026
Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday…
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“Once Upon a Time in Harlem” Is a Film for the Ages
The Harlem Renaissance—the subject that everyone had gathered to discuss—is described in the film by Major as the first time that Black…
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Mark Ronson to Score Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Adaptation for Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)
Mark Ronson is slated to reunite with Greta Gerwig to score her “Chronicles of Narnia” adaptation at Netflix, Variety can confirm. Sources…
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LISTEN: Owen Gleiberman on Why ‘One Battle After Another’ is a Movie for Our Moment; Sylvia Rhone’s Impact
Coming later today on the “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety chief film critic Owen Gleiberman explains why Paul Thomas Anderson’s new drama…
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How Young Entrepreneurs Can Optimize Their Health
An essential part of a healthy business is a healthy body–if your body isn’t running optimally, neither is your business. In the daily…
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Luca Guadagnino’s ‘After the Hunt’ to Open, ‘Hamnet’ to Close Rio Film Festival in Year of Buzzy International Titles
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Luca Guadagnino’s “After The Hunt” will open the 27th edition of the Rio International Film Fest, Latin America’s…
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Rio Film Festival Solidifies Position as Leading Latin American Festival With Record Number of Brazilian Films
The 27th edition of the Rio International Film Festival, Latin America’s largest fest, will take place between Oct. 2-12 and feature a…
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We’re Still Living in Man Ray’s Shadow
The Met’s stress on quartz gun and fern—that is, on the rayographs—is a welcome departure from Man Ray’s familiar cast of naked and famous…
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OK Go’s Damian Kulash on his secret to creative thinking
Damian Kulash, guitarist and lead singer of the rock band OK Go, is also kind of a creative director. His band has become world famous for…
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‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Holds No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Stays Strong
Universal’s “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” led the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, taking £2.2 million ($3 million)…
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Zubeen Garg: Fans gather in large numbers to mourn iconic Indian singer
Abhishek DeyBBC News, Assam Indian singer-composer Zubeen Garg has been cremated with state honours and a 21-gun salute in Guwahati city…
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Premier League tickets: Touted resales exposed by BBC highlighted in Brighton vs Spurs match
Brighton say they are using new technologies to try and crack down on the reselling of tickets for vastly inflated prices by unauthorised…
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‘Dawson’s Creek’ Cast Reunion Includes Emotional Message From James Van Der Beek, a Video From Steven Spielberg and Broadway Royalty
The cast of “Dawson’s Creek” came together on Sept. 22 for an emotional, powerful reunion in New York City. Michelle Williams, Katie…
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China Box Office: ‘Evil Unbound’ Takes Massive Opening, Jackie Chan’s ‘Shadow’s Edge’ Moves to Second
Zhao Linshan’s “Evil Unbound” dominated the China box office over the Sept. 19-21 weekend, opening to RMB881.7 million ($122.5 million),…
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‘Steal Away’ Review: Angourie Rice and Mallori Johnson Lead a Thin Mystical Allegory
“Steal Away” starts with intertitles that announce it as a tale of “two princesses.” The implied fairy tale trappings are appropriate for…
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Dave Bautista: ‘I Don’t Want to Hear People Bitching, Complaining, Moaning and Groaning’ About Making Movies
Dave Bautista recently told Collider that he’s no longer going to work with assholes because it’s “absolutely awful,” and he’s fortunately…
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Ballon d'Or awards: England's Sarina Wiegman and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton win awards
England manager Sarina Wiegman has been named women's coach of the year at the 2025 Ballon d'Or awards, while Hannah Hampton collected the…
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Melissa McCarthy to Star in ‘Miss Nelson Is Missing’ Adaptation for Netflix
Viola Swamp, one of literature’s most terrifying substitute teachers, is gearing up to make her cinematic debut. Netflix is in early…
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LISTEN: ‘Him,’ ‘Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ Struggle at Box Office; What’s Next for Jimmy Kimmel and Disney
It was a ho-hum weekend at the box office for new wide openers. But it was a busy frame for industry insiders who can’t stop talking about…