In talking about her new concert movie, “Björk: Cornucopia,” the movie’s namesake mentions the way the performance in the film wraps up, and the finally hopeful message she wanted to get across with it. She says the ending of the movie has “Love will save us from death” as its climactic message, “which I highly […]
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Harvey Weinstein Accuser Kaja Sokola Begins Testimony in New York Trial; Sister Says Ex-Model Was ‘Proud of Knowing’ Him
Kaja Sokola, the new accuser in Harvey Weinstein’s New York trial, began her testimony Wednesday at the former Hollywood producer’s retrial in Manhattan. The ex-model, who was an aspiring actor when she met Weinstein, is the second accuser to take the stand, following last week’s testimony from former TV production assistant Miriam Haley. Kaja Sokola […]
Film Noir Fest in Palm Springs Will Bring in Guillermo Del Toro to Show New B&W Cut of ‘Nightmare Alley,’ Along With ’40s Noirs Not Screened in Decades
As always, the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival in Palm Springs — taking place this Thursday through Sunday — will focus on movies from the primary noir era of the ’40s and ’50s, including a handful of films that have not been screened theatrically in several decades. Also as always, the 2025 edition of the […]
‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Adds Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, Terry Crews, Jameela Jamil and More
“PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie,” the upcoming third feature film in the blockbuster “PAW Patrol” franchise, has rounded out its cast with Jameela Jamil, Terry Crews, Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, Bill Nye, Meredith MacNeill and “PAW Patrol” veteran Ron Pardo. Lucien Duncan-Reid and Nylan Parthipan will return as beloved “PAW Patrol” pups Rubble and Zuma, […]
NBCUniversal Strikes Deal to Sell Versant Ads for Two Cycles
NBCUniversal is parting ways with many of its cable networks, but the company will continue to sell all the commercials that appear on those outlets for the next two years. NBCU and Versant, the company that parent Comcast is spinning off, have reached a commercial-services agreement that will allow NBC to sell Versant’s U.S. advertising […]
Quirino Awards’ New Director Silvina Cornillón Charts a Bold Future for Ibero-American Animation
Silvina Cornillón, a well-known champion of Latin American animation, steps into her new role as director of the Quirino Awards with a clear mission: expand the event’s reach and cement its position as a driving force for Ibero-American animation. “This isn’t just symbolic,” Cornillón told Variety of her appointment as the first Latin American director […]
Gaumont Celebrates 130 Years of Leading Innovation and Artistry on Big Screens Small One as It Heads to Cannes With Cécile de France-led ‘Residence’ on a Packed Slate
At the turn of the last century, an inventor had a revelation. Inspired by the cinematic pioneering of the Lumière brothers, industrialist Léon Gaumont had already immersed himself in motion pictures, running a modest camera business that soon skyrocketed after taking the advice of a young employee who asked, “In order to boost sales, why […]
Bravo Orders ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,’ New ‘Ladies of London’ and ‘Shahs’ Reboot
Bravo — the only NBCUniversal cable network the company isn’t spinning off into Versant because of its unique success — has ordered a number of new shows, a few of which will look familar to longtime Bravoholics. Ahead of the NBCU upfront on May 12, Bravo announced that “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” will become […]
Cynthia Erivo-Led ‘Prima Facie’ Film Adaptation Heading to Cannes Market, With Embankment Launching Sales
A film adaptation of “Prima Facie,” the smash-hit one-woman stage play starring Cynthia Erivo in the role that earned Jodie Comer both Tony and Olivier awards, will launch at the Cannes Film Market. Embankment is handling international sales on the project, which was first announced by Variety in 2023. BAFTA winner and Emmy nominee Susanna […]
World of Wonder Acquires Global Streaming Rights for ‘The Little Pageant That Could’ Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)
World of Wonder has acquired the global streaming rights for the upcoming Gatekeeper Productions documentary “The Little Pageant That Could.” The doc, about “The Best in Drag Show,” will premiere on May 29. “The Best in Drag Show” began in 1990 as a spur-of-the-moment spoof of Miss America thrown by a few 20-something friends in a […]