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Director of Haugesund Closing Film ‘The Murder of Benjamin’ Says the Infamous Neo-Nazi Killing Was a ‘Wake-Up Call for the Whole Nation’ – But ‘They Are Rising Again’
Norwegian director Ingvild Søderlind says that the 2001 killing of Benjamin Hermansen was a “wake-up call for the who...
Matthew McConaughey Starrer ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Wins at Haugesund – but the Ship From ‘The Odyssey’ Threatens to Steal the Show
“The Rivals of Amziah King,” “Butterfly” and “Pressure” walked away with prizes at the 54th Norwegian International F...
‘Fjord’ Trailer: Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Battle the Backrooms of the Norwegian State in Palme d’Or Winner
Director Cristian Mungiu weaves a tale of miscommunication and intolerance in one of the happiest societies on Earth.
‘I Love L.A.’ Season 2 Casts Katy O’Brian, Lindsay Sloane, Michael Rispoli, Nelson Franklin, Rajat Suresh (EXCLUSIVE)
“I Love L.A.” has added five guest stars for its upcoming second season. Variety has learned that the following actor...
‘Filipiñana’ Review: A Manila Golf Course Hides the Sinister History of Colonialism in a Languid Satire Executive Produced by Jia Zhangke
A 17-year-old girl lands a job at a creepy Manila golf club in Rafael Manuel’s evocative debut feature.
‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ Season 2 Trailer: Scottish Uprising Threatens ‘Outlander’ Prequel
Starz has released the trailer for “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” Season 2. Claire and Jamie’s parents are once agai...
Remembering the 2006 Emmys, When the Clock Ran Out for Network TV
Let’s flashback 20 years to Aug. 27, 2006, and the 58th Primetime Emmys, held back then at the Shrine Auditorium in d...
‘The View’ Host Sunny Hostin Licenses Her Likeness to AI Studio: ‘A New Art Form’
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin has licensed her name and likeness to the AI startup Fountain 0, becoming one of the ...
John Wilson’s ‘The History of Concrete’ Trailer Goes Everywhere There Is Concrete
Incorrigible documentarian John Wilson, of HBO's "How To with John Wilson," has crafted a full feature film that's wo...
FilmQuest Announces 2026 Lineup: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lizzy Caplan and Rhea Seehorn Among Stars of Genre Films at Utah Festival
FilmQuest has returned with a fresh crop of ambitious and mind-bending films. The Provo, Utah-based genre festival is...
‘Ibelin,’ From ‘The Imitation Game’ Director Morten Tyldum, Becomes a Star Case Study at Haugesund
Starring Stephen Graham, Toni Collette, Bill Nighy and Charlie Plummer, “Ibelin,” from “The Imitation Game” director ...
Marvel Launches ‘Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast’ Ahead of Movie’s December Debut
Marvel launched the “Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast,” a new video podcast on Disney+, YouTube and a...
Peter Cullen Was More Than Just the Iconic Voice of Beloved Characters — He Was an Undeniable Force
The beloved voice actor will long be remembered for his work in everything from "Transformers" to "Knight Rider," but...
‘Adults’ Season 2 Review: FX’s Gen-Z Sitcom Hits a Much-Needed Growth Spurt
After a rough debut, co-creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw lean on classic sitcom tropes and elevate their stro...
‘Adults’ Starts to Figure It Out in a More Mature Season 2: TV Review
Time is often the not-so-secret ingredient in a TV show’s success. This is especially the case for sitcoms, which oft...
‘Wheel of Time’ Creator Rafe Judkins Signs Paramount TV Studios Overall Deal
Rafe Judkins has signed an overall deal with Paramount Television Studios, Variety has learned. Under the deal, Judki...
New York Comic Con Unveils 2026 Professional Schedule Lineup, Including ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Author-NBCUniversal TV Panel (EXCLUSIVE)
New York Comic Con has unveiled its 2026 professional programming schedule, expanding the offering from last year’s s...
‘Just Play Dead’ Review: Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green Get Shady in a Dated, Tortuous Crime Comedy
“Just Play Dead” is a film that seems to come from a bygone, post-“Pulp Fiction” era where studios gobbled up any sto...
‘Tangles,’ Hand-Drawn Cannes Standout, Lands at Independent Film Company for Oscar-Qualifying Run (EXCLUSIVE)
A new animated film has entered the Oscar race. Independent Film Company (formerly branded IFC) and Sapan Studio have...
Dolby Laboratories Hires Meta, Amazon and Xbox Alum Marc Whitten as CEO as Kevin Yeaman Retires
Dolby Laboratories has hired veteran tech exec Marc Whitten as president and CEO. He takes over the position from Kev...