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Indian Classic ‘Sholay’ Gets World Premiere of Restored Cut at Bologna Festival
The legendary Bollywood epic “Sholay” will receive a fitting golden anniversary tribute when its fully restored, uncut version gets its…
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Giuseppe Tornatore Reveals ‘Cinema Paradiso’ Took 11 Years to Brew, at Shanghai Festival Masterclass
Sometimes the best stories are worth the wait. Giuseppe Tornatore revealed at a Shanghai International Film Festival masterclass that his…
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Lucy Liu’s ‘Rosemead’ Takes Top Prize at Bentonville Film Festival; ‘The Librarians’ Wins Best Documentary
The Bentonville Film Foundation, in collaboration with founding partner, Walmart, and presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola, announced the winners…
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‘To a Land Unknown’ Wins Main Prize at Transilvania Film Festival in Year Focused on Future of Cash Rebate, Promise of Romanian Series
Mahdi Fleifel’s “To a Land Unknown” won the Transilvania Trophy at the Transilvania Film Festival, Romania’s most prominent film fest.…
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Shanghai International Film Festival Crowns Kyrgyzstan Drama ‘Black Red Yellow’ as Best Feature
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival has announced its Golden Goblet Awards winners, with Kyrgyzstan’s “Black Red Yellow,”…
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Giuseppe Tornatore Reflects on Chinese Audience Love, Shelved Sci-Fi Project at Shanghai Film Festival
Giuseppe Tornatore is mystified by the love Chinese audiences have shown his films, but he’s not complaining. The Oscar-winning Italian…
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Documentary Festival DC/DOX Became A Counterprogramming Option During Trump’s Military Parade
Over the weekend, just blocks away from President Trump’s June 14 military parade in Washington, D.C., the third annual DC/DOX got…
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Charli xcx Brings Out Bladee for Live Debut of ‘Rewind’ Remix at London’s Lido Festival, Declares ‘Brat’ Summer a ‘Forever Thing’
Charli xcx declared “Brat” summer a “forever thing” during her headlining set at Lido Festival in London on Saturday night, just over a…
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Star-Studded Shanghai Film Festival Launches With Giuseppe Tornatore’s Message of Global Peace and Coexistence
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival kicked off with a galaxy of Chinese stars present and a heartfelt message of peace from jury…
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‘For Your Sake’ Grabs Top Prize at Taormina Film Festival
The Taormina Film Festival wrapped its 71st edition with Axel Monsú’s “For Your Sake” taking home the top prize. The Argentinian film…
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The Best Shoes at Mariska Hargitay’s Film Premiere at the Tribeca Festival — From Cher to Brooke Shields
The stars were out at the New York 2025 Tribeca festival premiere for “My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay” on Friday night. Among…
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Indie LGBT Drama ‘Dope Queens’ Set for World Premiere at Bentonville Film Festival
“Dope Queens,” an indie film celebrating San Francisco’s famed Tenderloin neighborhood, will screen for the first time at the Bentonville…
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Monte-Carlo Television Festival Chief Laurent Puons on Why the 64th Edition Stands Out
The 64th edition of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, the world’s oldest TV festival, opened Friday. Variety spoke to Laurent Puons,…
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Kaia Gerber Embraces 1950s Dressing in Ballet Block Heels and Polka Dot Dress for Tribeca Film Festival
Kaia Gerber embraced retro feminine fashion at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday with a pair of low-heeled ballet shoes and a…
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Olivia Wilde Climbs Into Chloé’s Aria Platforms in a Rich Amber for the Taormina Film Festival in Italy
Olivia Wilde is ready to be honored. The actress arrived for a photo call at the 71st Taormina Film Festival on Friday in Taormina, Italy,…
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Radu Jude, Romanian Documentaries Shine at Transilvania Film Festival
A few months after Radu Jude’s Silver Berlin Bear for best screenplay in Berlin for “Kontinental ‘25,” Romania’s largest film festival,…
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‘Charliebird,’ ‘Happy Birthday’ and ‘Natchez’ Among 2025 Tribeca Festival Winners
The Tribeca Festival 2025 has announced the complete list of winners for each of its competition categories. Libby Ewing’s “Charliebird”…
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‘Little Jaffna,’ ‘Mahabharata’ Lead London Indian Film Festival Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)
The London Indian Film Festival will open its 16th edition with the U.K. premiere of “Little Jaffna.” Directed by Lawrence Valin, the…
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Julia Fox Switches Between Multiple Avant-garde Hairstyles for ‘The Trainer’ Promo During Tribeca Festival 2025
Julia Fox chameleoned in and out of multiple personas for her press appearances during the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.…
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Karlovy Vary Film Festival Revamps Industry Section With Focus on Central European Co-Production and Inclusion of Series
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s Industry Days program, which runs July 6 to 9, has undergone a revamp and is a day longer than in…
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Marvel Animation Premieres First Episode of ‘Eyes of Wakanda’ at France’s Annecy Animation Festival
“Eyes of Wakanda,” an animated spin-off from the “Black Panther’” franchise, had its first episode shown at a panel at France’s Annecy…
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Lucy Liu Pairs Santoni Platform Sandals With Floral Monique Lhuillier Gown at Tribeca Film Festival
Lucy Liu’s all-black look at the “Rosemead” premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival balanced sculptural shape with soft detailing — pairing…
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Paris Hilton Performs in Futuristic Silver Rhinestoned Stuart Weitzman Boots at World Pride Music Festival
Paris Hilton continued her Pride Month performances at the 2025 World Pride Music Festival wearing one of her go-to stage pieces:…
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Why Annecy Has Become an Essential Stop on My Festival Calendar: It’s the World Capital of Animation
When people ask me what my favorite film festival is, I know what they expect to hear: something upscale and exclusive, like Venice or…