The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is keeping Hur Jin-ho’s “The Assassin(s)” as its opening film, a day after all 109 lawmakers of South Korea’s conservative People Power Party (PPP) asked the festival to pull it. The festival made no mention of the PPP in a statement issued Wednesday, saying only that it was aware […]

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Inside one of the refrigerated rooms of the Armazém da Utopia, the beautiful portside warehouse where the Rio Film Festival’s RioMarket takes place, renowned director Marcelo Gomes lifts his hand and makes an “L” sign. The room bursts into applause. Gomes had been sitting for over an hour alongside “The […]

ITV Studios has unveiled its drama slate for Mipcom, led by lunar thriller “First Woman,” and a further four new titles, including Steven Moffat’s workplace drama “Number 10.” Among the talent heading for the distributor’s Cannes showcase are Luke Evans, Richard Armitage, Adrian Dunbar, Lauren Lyle and Emmy-winning “Sherlock” writer Moffat. Evans, whose credits include […]

Tallinn’s Black Nights Film Festival (known as PÖFF), the only A-list festival in Northern Europe, has unveiled its official selection and first feature competitions, taking in 21 world premieres and three international premieres such as “Sh*t Happens” by Sundance selected José María Cabral (“Woodpeckers”), and British actor Ray Panthaki’s feature debut “In Starland.” In the […]

It’s been three episodes since we checked in on Slow Horses’ deliberately dreary season premiere, and things have gotten a bit less drab—if not any easier on River.

Warner Bros. TV Group & U.S. networks chairman/CEO Channing Dungey sent a memo to her staffers on Tuesday evening confirming her role in the new Skydance structure, including the fact that she will be a part of the company’s new executive leadership team. Dungey’s oversight will be expanding: As expected, she shared the news that […]

Maggie Gyllenhaal told a Busan International Film Festival press conference on Wednesday that the best directors she worked with as an actress, who were usually also the most successful, understood the value of drawing on the minds of the people around them. “It was the people who were very scared… or just not very smart, […]

Zhang Yimou is still reworking the script for his film adaptation of “The Three-Body Problem,” years into the process, the Chinese director said during the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival, where he is president of this year’s competition jury. Questioned by festival director Jung Hanseok, Zhang said he is currently preparing a […]

Michelle Yeoh turned her attention to “Blade Runner 2099” at a Busan International Film Festival press conference on Wednesday, before she flies to New York Comic Con to promote the Prime Video series. “To be given an opportunity to take it to 2099 is indeed an amazing journey, and to work with such a great […]

Mars and Uranus reach their sextile today, giving everyone the courage to break out of a rut and try something new.

Alexander McQueen (1969–2010) was perhaps the greatest designer of his generation. Fortunately, the late icon’s eponymous fashion house, founded in 1992, has agreed to lend original pieces from their archive to be displayed alongside the work of other heavyweights as part of “The 90s: Art and Fashion.” Curated by Edward Enninful OBE, the exhibition will […]

When you settle in to play a game, it might surprise you to hear a familiar voice coming from the main character, or from someone you meet along the way. Some are recognizable instantly, especially thanks to motion capture performances, while other actors voice these characters across different mediums. And sometimes, the actors are just […]

In Silent Hill: Townfall, a crucial component of the game is the CRTV, a little handheld device that helps the main character, Simon, navigate the fog-shrouded town of St. Amelia. It’s a departure from the traditional radio, so here are tips on how to use the device to detect threats, solve puzzles, and unlock lore.  How to […]

From family-friendly flicks like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, to pulse-pounding offerings like Iron Lung and Return to Silent Hill, video games have been jumping from the joystick to the big screen. And the trend is far from over – here are some upcoming movies hitting theaters in 2026 and beyond. 1. Street Fighter – […]

Following Olivia Rodrigo’s statement in support of the Jane Doe at the center of the Cornell 7 lawsuit on Sunday, Megyn Kelly is firing off at the singer, calling her a “know-nothing moron” who should “sit down and be quiet.” “Olivia, in sum, you don’t know what the fuck you’re talking about. Shut up and […]

Skydance president Andy Gordon has solidified leadership positions across key areas outside of the companies TV and film divisions, including games and experiences, products and publishing, HR and global operations. Additionally, Skydance has revealed that Paramount and WBD’s games and experiences divisions will be combined into one team. In a memo to staff Tuesday, which […]

Eddie Redmayne’s upcoming collaboration with Kore-eda Hirokazu is still at the screenplay stage, the Japanese filmmaker said Wednesday at a Busan International Film Festival press conference for his manga adaptation “Look Back.” “Right now, I am writing the script,” Kore-eda said about the Searchlight Pictures film. “I cannot share specific plot details at this stage, […]

Skeet Ulrich, who starred in 1996’s “Scream” as Billy Loomis and later reprised the role in both 2022’s “Scream” and 2023’s “Scream VI,” has opened up about not being able to complete what he calls his “three-film arc” after his co-star, Melissa Barrera, was fired from the franchise. Speaking with US Weekly, Ulrich explained that […]

Co-founder Nate Bolotin is leaving XYZ Films after almost two decades with the studio, Variety can reveal exclusively. Bolotin started the label in 2008 with partners Nick Spicer and Aram Tertzakian. Since its founding, XYZ has grown into a global film studio, encompassing production, financing, international sales and distribution. “Nate has been a trusted partner […]

Omega marked Oct. 5, James Bond Day, by launching its new James Bond and Spectre watch collection and hosting a preview of the company’s 007 exhibition at its boutique at The Americana at Brand mall in Glendale on Monday night. The exhibition features props from various Bond movies, including the secret agent’s British passport from […]

Streamer AMC+ has had a buzzy year, with shows like “The Vampire Lestat” and “The Audacity,” and franchises like “The Walking Dead” and “Doctor Who” all finding a home on the AMC Networks streaming service. Fans of “Heated Rivalry” will also want to tap into AMC+ to tune into “Yaga,” the Hudson Williams and Carrie […]

Musician Jack White has fired back at Donald Trump following the president’s remarks made that Iran could “take out Los Angeles” and “San Diego” while speaking about the international conflict on Monday at a rally in Nebraska. “Hey republicans and conservatives that live in L.A. and San Diego; how do you feel about your Fuhrer […]

Seasoned Hollywood marketer Josh Goldstine will be tapped for a massive new role at Skydance — encompassing Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures and all subsequent film labels — sources told Variety. Goldstine will oversee marketing and distribution across all theatrical film. One knowledgeable insider said Goldstine met today with WB marketing execs Dana Nussbaum, Christian Davin […]

GTA 6 will be playable on PC this November through Xbox Cloud Gaming, according to a new report from The Verge’s Tom Warren. While this isn’t the native PC release fans have been waiting for, the Xbox deal will give players a way to experience Grand Theft Auto VI at launch without buying a console. […]

George Cheeks, newly appointed to the role of Skydance TV co-chair and chief content officer, laid out his vision to staffers Tuesday, as the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery officially closed. Hours after Skydance chairman and CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz sent a memo to employees at the combined […]

Eva Marie Saint, the star of films like On The Waterfront and North By Northwest, dies at 102.

Metallica's opening weekend for their residency at Las Vegas' The Sphere has already exceeded expectations.

The actor felt obligated to "go on record" and say that the show's postponement was a "mistake."

Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering teams are asking the public to sign their petition and support their union.

Televangelist Jim Bakker, who Ozzy Osbourne once criticized for labeling him the "antichrist," has passed away at the age of 86.

Since it's October and the fall season is officially here, you need to add these fourth-wave emo songs to your fall playlist.

Fans of Barbarian and Weapons likely weren’t surprised to find out that Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film was another smash hit, capturing the feel of the iconic survival horror franchise while offering a brand-new story and protagonist.  Introducing Bryan, his green cooler, and his sheep beanie  Following its September 18 release, Resident Evil has brought […]

It’s hard to tell what’s parody from genuine, hard-earned stupidity nowadays. When I hear a story about a health influencer who claims to have been drinking radioactive water for the past 250 days for its supposed health benefits, I hesitate to write anything about it because there’s a chance it’s all just a bunch of […]

Need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your next karaoke night? Millennials, look no further than these four classic tracks.

Courtney Love traces the pivotal moment when everything fell into place for Hole back to writing "Teenage Whore".

"Without Melissa Barrera and Sam Loomis, there's no Billy Loomis," he said.

When the temperatures finally drop, the leaves start to turn on the trees, and the full moon takes on an orange glow, everyone knows “spooky season” has arrived.   Spooky Games That Bring the Fun Without the Fright For gamers who find jumpscares, gore, and things that go bump in the night a little too extreme, […]

Also, Bradley Whitford says returning to the show has given him nightmares.

Office alum Mackenzie Crook avoids cheap whimsy or twee with Small Prophets' fantasy, keeping the tone as matter-of-fact as the rest of his low-stakes comedy

Star Wars actor Jordan Stephens says the "cognitive dissonance" of his hair being deemed too outlandish for a world with "space slugs" and "swords made of light" caused him to drop out.

Roku has announced Scarlett Holmes, a new romantic-mystery series starring Lucy Hale as a "modern descendant" of the world-famous detective.

Anime giant Crunchyroll kicks off its inaugural Anime Future Forum at New York’s Javits Convention Center, on Oct. 7. The event will serve as a precursor to New York’s Comic Con. Over 90 companies will be represented, with top anime studios showcased. These include leaders from Toho (Taichi Ueda, film producer and executive officer), MAPPA […]

A new report suggests that Ubisoft is planning to bring back the Watch Dogs franchise with a surprising project in 2027.

David Ellison wasted no time in adding the Skydance name to the iconic Warner Bros. water tower in Burbank. On Tuesday morning, shortly after Paramount officially closed its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to form Skydance, the famous landmark on the Warner Bros. studio lot was updated with a new line: “A Skydance […]

Another Black Friday, another Record Store Day Black Friday… that also happens to be pink Friday, yellow Friday, silver Friday, crystal clear Friday, “red and yellow splatter” Friday, “organic earth brown” Friday, “sky blue” Friday, “black-and-white galaxy” Friday and… well, you get the picture. But the semiannual Record Store Day sales events in independent retail […]

There’s perhaps a good reason why the long-awaited reunion of Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher after more than a decade apart wasn’t filled with emotion or, indeed, a whole lot of conversation, and it’s not simply due to the nature of the individuals. Noel explained it himself in an unseen clip from “Oasis: Don’t […]

The movie arrives on Netflix on November 13.