An exclusive clip of Chechen documentary “Imago,” directed by Déni Oumar Pitsaev, is being debuted by Variety. The film, which is sold worldwide by Rediance and will be released by New Story in France, has its world premiere in Critics’ Week at the Cannes Film Festival. Oumar Pitsaev, an exiled Chechen filmmaker, returns to Pankissi, […]
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Drake’s Label Files to Dismiss Amended Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’: His ‘New Allegations Are Astonishing’
As expected, Drake’s label Universal Music Group has entered a motion to dismiss the rapper’s amended lawsuit for defamation that he filed in April. Drake filed his initial suit against UMG in January over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” claiming that the label intentionally engaged in defamation by promoting the song. In March, UMG filed […]
Tsui Hark on ‘Condor Heroes’ and Navigating Censorship in Modern Cinema: ‘We Can Never Get Out of the System’
Balancing realism with fantasy, commerce with art, and creative freedom with censorship — legendary Hong Kong director Tsui Hark isn’t just making movies; he’s negotiating the complex realities of contemporary filmmaking. Speaking with Variety from Udine, Italy after receiving his Golden Mulberry lifetime achievement honor at the recently concluded Far East Film Festival, the mastermind […]
Kennedy Center Director Slams ‘Les Misérables’ Actors as ‘Vapid and Intolerant’ For Threatening Boycott of Trump Performance: ‘Will No Longer Fund Intolerance’
The Kennedy Center is fighting back against a group of actors who threaten to close the curtain on Donald Trump. On Wednesday, CNN reported that 10 out of the 12 actors in a “Les Misérables” tour group plan to boycott the Kennedy Center performance that Trump plans to attend. Kennedy Center director Richard Grenell has […]
Ariel Winter Says She Was a ‘Target’ For Media Body Shaming as a Teen Actress on ‘Modern Family’: ‘It Totally Damaged My Self-Esteem’
Ariel Winter is opening up about the downsides of fame during her time on the iconic ABC sitcom “Modern Family.” In a conversation with People, Winter said that while playing Alex Dunphy on 11 seasons of the 22-time Emmy-winner, the media brutally critiqued her physical appearance. In the early seasons of the show, Winter was […]
Netflix Sets Korean Comedy Thriller ‘Husbands in Action’
Netflix is commencing production on new Korean action comedy thriller, “Husbands in Action,” featuring an unconventional rescue mission with a comedic twist. The film follows Chung-sik, a dedicated Drug Squad detective, who must team up with his ex-wife’s current husband, Min-seok, a veterinarian, to rescue her from a dangerous criminal organization. Director Park Gyu-tae, known […]
Women Dominate Italy’s David di Donatello Awards: ‘Vermiglio’ Sweeps, ‘Art of Joy’ and ‘Gloria!’ Emerge as Big Winners
Women dominated Italy’s 70th David di Donatello Awards with Maura Delpero’s Venice Silver Lion winner “Vermiglio” taking top honors and Valeria Golino’s female empowerment drama “The Art of Joy” and Margherita Vicario’s directorial debut “Gloria!” also scoring multiple statuettes. “Vermiglio,” which is set at the end of World War II in an Alpine village where […]
‘The Masked Singer’ to Take Fall 2025 Off; Will Return for Season 14 on Fox in January
After “The Masked Singer” wraps up its “Lucky Season 13” on Wednesday night, Fox is giving the show a bit of a breather. The network is set to unveil a fall schedule on Monday that won’t include the hit singing competition for the first time in several years — saving Season 14 until January 2026. […]
3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Reveals He Has Stage 4 Kidney Cancer: ‘That’s Not Real Good, but We Serve a Mighty God… I Have No Fear’
Brad Arnold, the singer and drummer for the rock band 3 Doors Down, revealed in a social media video Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. The group’s upcoming tour with Creed is being canceled as a result, he said. The singer of the 2000 smash “Kryptonite” shared the sobering news […]
Timothée Chalamet Goes Red Carpet Official With Kylie Jenner as He Accepts David Awards Honor: ‘I Feel a Deep Connection’ to Italian Cinema
Timothée Chalamet underlined the impact of Luca Guadagnino’s “Call Me by Your Name” on his career as he received Italy’s David Award for Cinematic Excellence during the event’s 70th edition on Wednesday evening at Rome’s Cinecittá studios. “Luca is probably the most important person in my career,” said Chalamet, who attended Italy’s top film award […]