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Snuff Film Thriller ‘Hollywood Hells’ Boarded by Black Mandala Ahead of AFM (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand-based genre sales outfit Black Mandala has boarded “Hollywood Hells,” a thriller that takes aim at the entertainment…
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Dallas-Area Fine Arts Theatre Breaks Ground on $10 Million Restoration, Sets Summer 2026 Reopening
The upcoming restoration of the Fine Arts Theatre near Dallas in Denton, Texas will include significant upgrades such as an installation…
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LISTEN: Sundance Film Festival Preps for Final Frame in Park City; TV Rolls Dice on Board Games
On today’s episode, Variety’s Brent Lang discusses the Sundance Film Festival’s future as the fest prepares for January’s final outing in…
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Indian Oscar Contender ‘Homebound’ to Open Dharamshala International Film Festival, Venice Winner ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’ to Close
India’s Dharamshala International Film Festival will return to the Himalayan foothills for its 14th edition, opening with Neeraj Ghaywan’s…
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Yamada Yoji to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival
The Tokyo International Film Festival has revealed that veteran Japanese director Yamada Yoji will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award…
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Sundance Film Festival sets Robert Redford tributes and legacy screenings
Robert Redford’s legacy and mission were always going to be a key component of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, which will be the last of…
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Five Takeaways From Sharjah Children’s Film Festival
In much of the world, children’s cinema still struggles for recognition, too often dismissed as educational side programming rather than…
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Jennifer Lawerence Brings Jonathan Anderson’s Dior to ‘Die My Love’ Rome Film Festival Screening
Jennifer Lawrence endorsed Jonathan Anderson‘s designs in a look from Dior at the “Die My Love” screening during the Rome Film Festival on…
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‘Joker,’ ‘Monkey Man’ Producer Anjay Nagpal Named Executive Director of Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles has tapped producer Anjay Nagpal as its new executive director. Nagpal’s producing credits include…
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Sydney Sweeney Marries Corsetry With Lace Detailing in Custom McQueen for ‘Christy’ London Film Festival Screening
Sydney Sweeney hit the red carpet in a custom gown by McQueen for the London Film Festival premiere of her film “Christy” on Friday. The…
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‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Lead Rose Byrne Wins Best Actress at the 58th Sitges Film Festival
Rose Byrne (“Spy,” “Bridesmaids”) took home the Best Actress award for her role in Mary Bronstein’s “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” at…
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Korean Film ‘The World of Love’ Secures Rare Chinese Distribution Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Korean film “The World of Love” has secured a Chinese distribution deal with Light Films Limited, marking a significant breakthrough in a…
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London Film Festival Awards: Lucrecia Martel’s ‘Landmarks’ Wins Best Film
Lucrecia Martel‘s documentary “Landmarks” (“Nuestra Tierra”) was awarded best film in the official competition of this year’s London Film…
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Javier Bardem Says Israeli Film Boycott Does Not Discriminate Against ‘Individuals’, and Instead Holds ‘Companies and Institutions All Over the World Accountable’
Javier Bardem is speaking out in support of Film Workers for Palestine. “Regarding the Film Workers for Palestine pledge, I want this to…
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‘A House of Dynamite’ Is a Fear-Stoking Nuclear Exploitation Film. Why? Because the Movie Makes Almost No Sense
When Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear countdown thriller “A House of Dynamite” premiered at the Venice Film Festival in early September, it was…
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Pablo Pérez Lombardini’s Environmental Thriller ‘The Reserve’ Wins Top Ojo Prizes at the 23rd Morelia Film Festival
Newcomers triumphed at the 23rd Morelia Film Festival (FICM) on Oct. 17 where a good number of first features took home the top prizes at…
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‘No Other Land’ Doc Sets Streaming Self-Release After Turning Down Mubi Deal
Oscar documentary winner “No Other Land,” which shows Palestinian families in Masafer Yatta struggling to stay on their land, will be…
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Jennifer Lawrence's Moody Makeup at the 2025 London Film Festival
Jennifer Lawrence matched the dramatic thrill of her upcoming film, “Die My Love,” at the 69th annual London Film Festival on Friday with…
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Kirsten Niehuus Elected as President of Powerful German Federal Film Board, the First Woman to Hold the Role
Kirsten Niehuus has been elected to be president of the German Federal Film Board, known locally as the FFA, the first time a woman has…
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How London Film Festival Became Awards Season’s International Launch Pad
If there was a scene that perfectly captured this year’s BFI London Film Festival — and its growing importance on the awards calendar — it…
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Chloé Zhao, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Peter Chan Lead Tokyo Film Festival Talks Lineup
The Tokyo International Film Festival has unveiled the complete lineup for its sixth annual TIFF Lounge, bringing together some of Asian…
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Warner Bros. Discovery Speaks Out Against Israeli Film Boycott: ‘Our Policies Prohibit Discrimination of Any Kind’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Warner Bros. Discovery has responded to a legal letter regarding calls for a boycott of Israeli film institutions, acknowledging such a…
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OnlyFans Documentary ‘Virtual Girlfriends’ to Open Ji.hlava Film Festival
The Ji.hlava Intl. Documentary Film Festival will open on Oct. 24 with Czech director Barbora Chalupová’s “Virtual Girlfriends,” which…
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Vanessa Redgrave Set for Lifetime Achievement Award in Turin Before Premiere of New Film ‘The Estate’
Vanessa Redgrave will be honored with a lifetime achievement award from Italy’s Torino Film Festival, where the Oscar-winning British…