Hayden Panettiere’s Boyfriend Breaks Silence on Her Death
Brian Hickerson’s attorney says police have found no signs of foul play as the investigation into the actress’ death continues.
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‘You Don’t Belong Here’ Director Florin Şerban Sets Next Feature After Winning Locarno’s Golden Leopard (EXCLUSIVE)
Romanian filmmaker Florin Şerban, whose bleak study of systemic racism and toxic masculinity “You Don’t Belong Here” won the Golden Leopard at the recently wrapped Locarno Film Festival, is prepping his next feature film. Speaking to Variety at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where “You Don’t Belong Here” is playing in the main competition, the director shared details […]
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‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Secrets in Stage Transformation Video (EXCLUSIVE)
“Game of Thrones: The Mad King” is sharing some of the magic behind the scenes in a new video that shows how the stage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon has been transformed for the show, which launched earlier this month. The show’s production design, overseen by set designer Chloe Lamford, is unlike anything […]
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China’s Pingyao Film Festival Sets 10th Edition Dates – Global Bulletin
PINGYAO PREMIERE The Pingyao International Film Festival will mark its 10th edition with a run set for Sept. 24–30, at the Pingyao Festival Palace in Shanxi Province. Founded in 2017 by director Jia Zhangke, the festival spans four programs: Screening, Market, Cultivation and Academics. The Screening slate will include Crouching Tigers, dedicated to emerging directors’ […]
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Podcast Giant Goalhanger Hires Tom Miceli to Lead TV and Film Expansion (EXCLUSIVE)
Goalhanger, the British podcasting giant behind series such as as “The Rest is Football,” which recently launched as a Netflix show covering the World Cup, is looking to accelerate its growth on screen with the hire of Tom Miceli. Miceli joins from WME in the newly created role of head of IP development and will […]
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Gramado Targets Next-Gen Talent as Permanent Growth Engine (EXCLUSIVE)
GRAMADO, Brazil — As the first edition of the Residency for Young Filmmakers wrapped on Aug. 19, the Gramado Film Festival has decided to continue the program with a second edition set to take place at its 2027 edition and that the Residency would become a permanent initiative at Gramado, Rosa Helena Volk, president of […]
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After ‘Burlesque the Musical’ Cancels More Performances, ATG Entertainment Says Show Must Go On
Following four more canceled performances of the touring production of “Burlesque the Musical” this week, partner ATG Entertainment has said it is “working closely” with producers of the beleaguered musical to ensure the show will go on. “ATG Entertainment is working closely with the producers of the tour of ‘Burlesque the Musical.’ Following its final […]
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Sundance Prizewinner Luke Lorentzen’s Documentary ‘Boatbuilders’ Boarded by Metfilm Sales Ahead of Venice World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
MetFilm Sales has acquired worldwide sales rights to “Boatbuilders,” Luke Lorentzen’s portrait of a Maine boatbuilding community, which is set to receive its world premiere in the Open Section of the 83rd Venice Intl. Film Festival on Sept. 7. MetFilm Sales will present the film to buyers at the upcoming Toronto Intl. Film Festival Market […]
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Karan Johar Hails ‘Unpredictable Nature’ of ‘The Traitors’ India as Season 2 Becomes Prime Video’s No. 1 Non-English Title (EXCLUSIVE)
Host Karan Johar has hailed the “unpredictable nature” of “The Traitors” India Season 2, saying it is what keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, as the Indian reality series became Prime Video’s No. 1 non-English title worldwide in its launch week. The series, which premiered Aug. 13, also ranked among Prime Video’s global […]
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‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Voices of Jinu and Abby Set One-Off Gig at Outernet in London
The Saja Boys are set to work their magic on the U.K. Andrew Choi and Neckwav – who play Jinu and Abby in Netflix’s global hit “KPop Demon Hunters” – will play a one-off gig at Outernet Live in London next month. The Sept. 6 show will take place at the high-tech venue and include […]
