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Women Directors Are Reshaping Our Perception of the Arab World
Six out of the eight Best International Feature submissions from Arab countries are directed by women, each having wo...
Director Carl Rinsch Found Guilty of Defrauding Netflix Out of $11 Million
The "47 Ronin" filmmaker was convicted after spending millions on antiques and luxury cars, rather than on a since-ca...
Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs SAG-AFTRA Bills to Regulate AI Performers in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed two bills backed by SAG-AFTRA that will regulate the use of “synthetic” AI perfo...
Dwayne Johnson to Be Honored With Creative Impact in Acting Award From Variety at 2026 Palm Springs Film Festival
Variety will honor Golden Globe nominee Dwayne Johnson with the Creative Impact in Acting Award at the 2026 Palm Spri...
Amanda Seyfried to Star in ‘Skinny Dip’ TV Adaptation in the Works at Prime Video
The dramedy based on Carl Hiaasen’s novel is from Warner Bros. TV, writers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis and EP Bil...
Amanda Seyfried Joins ‘Skinny Dip’ Series Adaptation From Bill Lawrence, Adam Horowitz & Edward Kitsis at Amazon
The series adaptation of the Carl Hiaasen novel “Skinny Dip” is on the move — with a major star attached. Variety has...
World War II Monster Story ‘Kyojin’ Tops Script2Comic Contest
The contest gives screenwriters the chance for their scripts to become comic books or graphic novels.
From Rappers to Oscar Contenders: How Hip-Hop Stars Teyana Taylor, A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator Are Breaking Into the Acting Races
It’s hard out here for a rapper trying to be taken seriously as an actor — but that’s changing. The line between the ...
New York Governor Signs AI Protection Bills As SAG-AFTRA Executives Tout Gains for Performers
“If we want the public to trust what they see, we must have guardrails on digital replicas and synthetic creations,” ...
Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson Are Estranged Spouses Trying to Solve a Murder in Netflix’s ‘His & Hers’ Trailer
The six-episode limited series releases on the streamer Jan. 8, 2026.
Chanel Spotlights Alice Winocour’s ‘Coutures’ Starring Angelina Jolie, the First Film Shot at Paris Headquarters, at Private Screening
Chanel opened the doors of its Rue Cambon headquarters this week for a private screening of “Coutures,” Alice Winocou...
Jim Belushi on His Career Renaissance With Kristen Stewart’s ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Reinventing Himself and Still Dreaming of His Brother John
When Jim Belushi was playing Ken Kesey — a literary giant gone to seed — in “The Chronology of Water,” he’d hear Kris...
Director Carl Rinsch Found Guilty of Swindling Netflix Out of $11 Million
Director Carl Rinsch was convicted Thursday on charges of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million during production of ...
‘Elsbeth’ Creators Robert and Michelle King Renew CBS Studios Overall Deal
It’s (still) good to be the Kings. Robert and Michelle King have renewed their overall deal with CBS Studios, their c...
How ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ Director Ryan White Made Dying Funny
With a nudge from comedian Tig Notaro, the filmmaker turned his camera on poet-activist Andrea Gibson and the last mo...
Robert and Michelle King Renew Overall Deal With CBS Studios
The ‘Elsbeth’ and ‘Good Fight’ creators have been with the studio since 2009.
Hailey Gates and Alia Shawkat Know Their Satire ‘Atropia’ Isn’t for Everyone
But the people it is for? Oh, they're going to love it, the filmmaker and star tell IndieWire about their Sundance winner.
Stephen Colbert Wonders Why ‘The Late Show’ Was Canceled if Paramount Has $108 Billion to Offer for Warner Bros.
CBS cited cost concerns in July when it announced the show would end.
Director Found Guilty In Netflix Fraud Trial
Carl Rinsch lost millions of dollars in risky securities trades, made that money back in cryptocurrency investments a...
Max Amini Signs With UTA (EXCLUSIVE)
Max Amini has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. The comedian and actor is coasting off a 2025 global t...