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Simon Bird, the British comic best known for his role in “The Inbetweeners,” has lined up his second film as director following his 2019 feature debut “Days of the Bagnold Summer.” “Pretend I’m Not Here,” described as a “compelling and comedic exploration of human relationships tested by extraordinary circumstances during WWII,” is set to star […]

30 filmmakers have been shortlisted for the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards. The filmmakers were selected for their originality across fiction, non-fiction, animation and student filmmaking. The shortlisted winners will be given the chance to attend a four-day immersive program behind the scenes at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City from June 2-5. The awards […]

Screenbound International Pictures is set to shop helmer Arabella Burfitt-Dons’ sophomore feature “Finding My Voice” to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market, with a world premiere screening due on May 15. The coming-of-age music drama stars Michelle Ryan (“Bionic Woman”), Nick Moran (“Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels”), Kierston Wareing (“Fish Tank”), Arifin […]

Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” continues its domination at the U.K. and Ireland box office, topping the chart for a fourth straight weekend with £2.4 million ($3.3 million), according to Comscore. The film has amassed $68.7 million to date, firmly establishing itself as one of the biggest hits of 2025. Close behind, Warner Bros.’ “Sinners” […]

Epsilon Film has boarded 3D CGI animated feature film “Dreamers – The Hunt for Shadowclaw” as both co-producer and worldwide sales agent. Epsilon will launch pre-sales for the family adventure at the Cannes Film Market, presenting an initial first-look scene. The film follows an unlikely trio. First is a young German shepherd dog called Lenny, […]

The Match Factory has closed multiple distribution deals for the new Christian Petzold feature “Miroirs No. 3” ahead of its world premiere as part of the Directors’ Fortight lineup in Cannes. As previously announced Metrograph Pictures will distribute the film in North America. Additionally, The Match Factory has secured distribution in France (Les Films du […]

European Film Promotion has selected 20 rising European producers for the 26th edition of its Producers on the Move networking program, which runs during the Cannes Film Festival. Variety is the program’s main media partner. The following producers are taking part: Blerina Hankollari (Albania), Andi G. Hess (Austria), Géraldine Sprimont (Belgium), Magdelena Ilieva (Bulgaria), Tamara […]

SND has acquired international distribution rights to “My Wife is a Spy,” a high concept action comedy starring Marie Gillain (“Under the Influence”) which world premiered at Canneseries. Directed by Leo Karmann, whose credits include “Simon’s Got a Gift,” the series is produced by Barbara Maubert​​​​ for Kabo, a company owned by Asacha Media Group. The […]

Beyoncé kicked off her highly anticipated “Cowboy Carter” tour at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium tonight, giving the first look at her 32-date trek spanning nine global cities. The show is the first taste of the “Cowboy Carter” tour experience, coming a little over a year since she released her eighth album. “Cowboy Carter” was a […]

CJ Group vice chair Miky Lee, the power player behind Oscar history-maker “Parasite,” will add another honor to her collection when she receives the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The executive, who has spent three decades as a driving force in elevating Korean entertainment to international prominence, joins an elite roster of 2025 honorees that […]