Trouble brews once again in Shadyside in the trailer for “Fear Street: Prom Queen,” Netflix’s newest addition to the “Fear Street” franchise. The film is adapted from author R.L. Stine’s 1992 novel “The Prom Queen.” Netflix previously released a trilogy of “Fear Street” films, directed by Leigh Janiak, in 2021: “Fear Street Part One: 1994,” […]
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‘The Perfect Divorce’ Author Breaks Down That Twist Ending, ‘Perfect Marriage’ Movie Plans and What’s Coming for Sarah in Book 3
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Jeneva Rose’s novels “The Perfect Marriage” and “The Perfect Divorce.” Sarah Morgan has gotten away with it again: Jeneva Rose’s “The Perfect Divorce,” the sequel to 2017’s “The Perfect Marriage,” has hit No. 1 on the New York Times best-seller list on both the hardcover and combined print/ebook lists […]
Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins and Martin Freeman to Lead Simon Bird’s WWII Comedy Drama ‘Pretend I’m Not Here,’ Cornerstone Launching in Cannes
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 […]
Sony Future Filmmakers Awards Names Shortlisted Finalists (EXCLUSIVE)
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 […]
Teen Music Drama ‘Finding My Voice’ Heads to Cannes Market With Screenbound (EXCLUSIVE)
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 […]
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Stays on Top as ‘Sinners’ Holds Strong and ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ Reissue Blasts into Third at U.K. and Ireland Box Office
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 Boards Animated Feature ‘Dreamers – The Hunt for Shadowclaw’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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 Secures Multiple Deals for Christian Petzold’s Cannes-Bound ‘Miroirs No. 3’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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 […]
Twenty Rising European Producers Chosen for Producers on the Move Program in Cannes
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 Boards French Action Comedy Series ‘My Wife is a Spy’ Starring Marie Gillain
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 […]