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The Zelda Movies Should Explore This Classic Trait of the Games To Build a Film Franchise
When the leads for the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie were announced, their ages all but proved Nintendo’s intention of building a…
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Brad Luff Dies: Film Executive & Producer Of ‘Saving Silverman’ & ‘Parker’ Was 60
Brad Luff, former executive at Original Film, Morgan Creek, Sony, Dimension Films, Universal and Warner Bros., passed away this afternoon,…
Lifestyle
Germany’s Achtung Magazine Joins Fashion Film Trend
Berlin indie fashion magazine Achtung is climbing aboard the bandwagon for adding a fashion film, or two, to accompany one’s latest…
Culture
Wim Wenders to Head Berlin Film Festival Jury
Celebrated German director Wim Wenders will serve as the jury president at the 76th Berlin Film Festival in February. The trailblazing…
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Noomi Rapace, James Schamus to Be Honored at Göteborg Film Festival and Industry Confab, Under ‘Truth’ and ‘Transformation’ Headlines
The Göteborg Film Festival, unspooling Jan. 23-Feb 1, has unveiled the first heavyweight names who will bring star power to the leading…
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First Rohingya Feature ‘Lost Land’ Wins Golden Yusr at Red Sea Film Festival
The Red Sea Film Festival closed its fifth edition on Thursday night with a star-studded awards ceremony in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia that saw…
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Cherien Dabis Receives Variety International Vanguard Director Award at Red Sea Film Festival
Palestinian American writer-director-actor Cherien Dabis received the Variety International Vanguard Director Award at the Red Sea Film…
Fashion
Chanel Spotlights Alice Winocour’s ‘Coutures’ Starring Angelina Jolie, the First Film Shot at Paris Headquarters
Chanel opened the doors of its Rue Cambon headquarters this week for a private screening of “Coutures,” Alice Winocour’s drama starring…
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‘London, I Love You’ Anthology Film Set for 2026 Shoot With Simon Curtis, Gurinder Chadha, Amma Asante and Shane Meadows Among Directors
London is set to become the next destination in the “Cities of Love” franchise of anthology features, following romantic stops over the…
Culture
Nick Knight Marks 25 Years of ShowStudio, Shooting 3D Film With Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses
SHOW TIME: Nick Knight is marking the 25th anniversary of his creative media platform ShowStudio with a fashion film made using a new…
Culture
Golden Globes Honors Hend Sabry, Alia Bhatt at Red Sea Film Festival
The Golden Globes honored Tunisian actress Hend Sabry and Indian actress Alia Bhatt at a glitzy gala dinner during the fifth edition of…
Culture
Sophie Kinsella, Author of Books Behind ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ Film, Dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, the author of the successful “Shopaholic” book series that was adapted into the 2009 film “Confessions of a Shopaholic,”…
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Japan Expands Film Incentive Program, Introduces Multi-Year Subsidies for International Productions
Japan‘s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is extending its film and television incentive program through fiscal year 2026 with…
Culture
LISTEN: Unions, Industry Groups Assemble to Fight Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal; Red Sea Film Festival and Saudi Arabia’s Changing Landscape
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Gene Maddaus discusses the opposition in the entertainment industry that has…
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Joel Edgerton Wins Best Performance for ‘Train Dreams’ at Sun Valley Film Festival
Joel Edgerton was named best perfomer in a film for “Train Dreams” at the Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF). Suzannah Herbert’s “Natchez”…
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Nicholas Hoult on Upcoming Tom Ford Film, Wanting to Star in a Western or a Racing Movie, and Go-Karting With His Son
Nicholas Hoult, speaking at Red Sea Film Festival on Monday, touched on his upcoming Tom Ford movie, “Cry to Heaven,” the adaptation of…
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India’s Kerala Film Market Unveils International Project Selection, Launches Video Library Curator’s Pick (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s International Film Market of Kerala has unveiled its selections for the Project Market 2025, along with the inaugural Curator’s…
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Jenna Ortega Returns to Soft Structure in a Lanvin Choker Dress for Marrakech Film Festival’s Closing Night
Jenna Ortega stayed with the soft, sculpted mood she set earlier this week as the Marrakech International Film Festival wrapped on…
Culture
‘Always,’ ‘Riverstone’ Win Top Prizes at Singapore Film Festival
Chen Deming’s “Always” claimed the top prize at the Singapore International Film Festival‘s Silver Screen Awards, taking home best Asian…
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…
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‘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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Anya Taylor-Joy Closes Her Marrakech Film Festival Run in a Lingerie-inspired Tom Ford Slip Dress
Anya Taylor-Joy closed the Marrakech International Film Festival in a lingerie-led Tom Ford slip with a direct line to the spring 2026…
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‘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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AI Could Drive a Third of Long-Form Film and Animation by 2026, China’s Tencent Says
Generative AI is poised to reshape the supply of premium screen content, with VP of Chinese online media giant Tencent and CEO of Tencent…