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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.
‘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.
‘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...
‘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...
As Quixote Sheds Studio Space, Producer Manny Halley Takes Over L.A. Lease
The 'True to the Game' producer, whose banner has a partnership with BET, is building a studio base in Pacoima.
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...
Former ESPN Host Sage Steele Signs With HeartRock Partners for Management (Exclusive)
Steele currently hosts 'The Sage Steele Show,' a weekly video podcast featuring athletes, entertainers, leaders, poli...
‘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...
Dolly Parton’s Sister Stella Honors Singer: ‘Dolly Loved the World and Everyone in It’
"My sister was one of the most generous, thoughtful, and kind people I've ever known," she writes in online tribute
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...
Samuel Monroe Jr., ‘Menace II Society’ Star, Dies at 52
The veteran character actor in classic Black cinema had been on life support after a long battle with severe meningit...
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...
‘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...
‘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...