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After Amazon drops OpenAI movie 'Artificial,' film finds new home at Neon
A Hollywood portrayal of OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman portrayed by actor Andrew Garfield will be released later this year, after…
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Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, Jeffrey Wright to Be Honored at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
Actors Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche and Jeffrey Wright, and cinematographer Robert Richardson will be honored at the 60th Karlovy Vary…
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‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Review: A Lush, Poetic Film Rooted in Real Memories
For his first narrative feature, Mexican director Bruno Santamaría Razo — who’s previously made documentaries — chooses a personal memory…
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‘Bloody Tennis’ Director on What His Horror Film Says About Society: ‘Ruthlessness Is Rewarded, Not Compassion’ (EXCLUSIVE)
At the Cannes Market, sales agency The Playmaker will be showing a teaser for Nikias Chryssos’ horror film “Bloody Tennis.” Variety spoke…
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Stella Pecollo on You, Me and Tuscany and Why Plus Size Representation in Film Finally Feels Different
Did you know that the last Black-led rom-com to hit the big screen before You, Me and Tuscany was Think Like a Man back in 2012? Fourteen…
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From Plantation Songs to Military Juntas, Purin Film Fund Backs Six Southeast Asian Projects
Six independent film projects from across Southeast Asia will share $160,000 in production and post-production support from the Purin Film…
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In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen
Directing movies is also a matter of production—of the interpersonal, the administrative, and the technical practicalities that go into…
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Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Crosses $174 Million Globally, Becomes First Indian Film to Top $25 Million in North America
Jio Studios and B62 Studios’ “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” has crossed INR1,622 crores ($174.4 million) worldwide through its third weekend,…
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‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ Costume Designer on the New Film
Even though Alison McCosh was involved with the production of Netflix‘s “Peaky Blinders” for the series’ last three season, returning for…
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French Director Arnaud Desplechin Talks ‘Two Pianos,’ New Hollywood Influences and His Next English-Language Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Arnaud Desplechin may be regarded as one of France’s quintessential auteurs, but American cinema has long been a guiding force in his…
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Netflix buys Ben Affleck's AI film tech company, InterPositive
In 2022, Ben Affleck became so fixated on AI in film production that he quietly launched his own film tech company, InterPositive. Netflix…
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“What Does That Nature Say to You”: Don’t Meet the Parents
Filmmakers like to call themselves storytellers for the same reason that politicians like to call themselves public servants: it’s a show…
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Sophie Turner Brings Louis Vuitton’s Legacy Boots to the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival in London
It’s been nearly a decade since Sophie Turner was appointed a Louis Vuitton ambassador. Since 2017, the “Game of Thrones” alum has worked…
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Does “Wuthering Heights” Herald the Revival of the Film Romance?
“Wuthering Heights” extrapolates, too, of course. The many truncations and excisions have been detailed copiously, including by my…
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Watch ‘Dead Grandma,’ the Haunting 80-Second Slamdance Horror Film From ‘It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This’ Directors (EXCLUSIVE)
The shortest, scariest movie of the year has arrived — and you can watch it right now. “Dead Grandma,” which is written and directed by…
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Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna, Alice Diop and More Set for Doha Film Institute Qumra Masters Lineup
The Doha Film Institute has recruited Mexican multi-hyphenates Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, Venice prizewinner Alice Diop, Moroccan…
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Taiwan Prison Drama ‘Sunshine Women’s Choir’ Becomes Highest-Grossing Local Film Ever
Taiwanese prison drama “Sunshine Women’s Choir” has become the highest-grossing local film in Taiwan‘s box-office history, surpassing…
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Dua Lipa Surprises Berlin Film Festival as Callum Turner’s Valentine’s Day Date to ‘Rosebush Pruning’ Premiere
Dua Lipa made a surprise appearance at Berlin Film Festival on Saturday night to accompany her fiancé, Callum Turner, at the world…
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Berlinale Competition Film ‘Yellow Letters’ From ‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ Director Sparks European Buying Spree (EXCLUSIVE)
Brussels-based Be for Films has unveiled a first round of international deals for “Yellow Letters,” İlker Çatak’s follow-up to “The…
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‘The Strangers: Chapter 3’ Film Review: Even The Stabbing Feels Perfunctory in Weak Wrap to Horror Trilogy
Those stalwarts holding out stubborn hope that Renny Harlin’s “Strangers” trilogy would end with more bang than whimper might choose The…
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Rotten Tomatoes Owner Says ‘Melania’ 99% Audience Score Is Not ‘Bot Manipulation’: ‘Reviews Are Verified… Users Bought a Ticket to the Film’
Rotten Tomatoes‘ parent company Versant is denying any tampering is going on with the “Melania” audience scores on the review aggregator…
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Germany to Impose Commitment on Streamers and Broadcasters to Invest in Local Content, and Boosts Public Funding for Film
The German government is set to introduce an investment commitment on streaming platforms and TV broadcasters that would oblige them to…
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‘Squid Game’ Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, Zhang Ziyi, Jia Zhangke to Lead Masterclasses at Hong Kong’s Asian Film Awards
The Asian Film Awards Academy has unveiled a star-studded lineup for its 19th edition, announcing three major masterclass events featuring…
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Harry Melling Transforms in New Film ‘Pillion’
It didn’t take much for Harry Melling to sign onto “Pillion.” The 36-year-old actor had, somewhat by chance, seen writer and director…