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Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Partners With ESPN in First-Time Music Collaboration With U.S Open (EXCLUSIVE)
Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen,” which opened on Broadway last April, will serve as the soundtrack to this year’s U.S Open. How to Get Tickets to Alicia Keys' 'Hell's Kitchen' Musical on Broadway The USTA and ESPN announced today a multi-layered collaboration with the 13-time Tony-nominated musical, which will see the music from the show cascade across channels and platforms throughout the three-week tennis championship. The U.S Open officially kicks off on Aug. 26. The headlining feature of the collaboration will be a custom remix of the broadway show song’s “Kaleidoscope,” created for this year’s event. The remix will first be played in...
Donald Trump Falsely Claims Taylor Swift Has Endorsed Him by Posting AI Images: ‘I Accept’
Donald Trump has posted a series of what appears to be AI-generated images on his Truth Social account falsely claiming that Taylor Swift has endorsed him for president.Taylor Swift Meets With Families of Girls Caught Up in Southport Stabbing Attack On Sunday night, Trump shared several screenshots of X posts showing women wearing “Swifties for Trump” shirts. Several of the photos appear to have been doctored, and one screenshot is of a satire news article claiming that the cancellation of Swift’s shows in Vienna due to a thwarted terrorist plot led Swifties to turn to Trump. Another screenshot is of Taylor...
Ethan Hawke, Sigourney Weaver, Peter Weir and More to Deliver Venice Masterclasses
Venice Film Festival attendees will be treated to masterclasses from Ethan Hawke, Sigourney Weaver, Peter Weir and more. True Colours Acquires 'Familia' Ahead of Venice World Premiere, Trailer Debuts (EXCLUSIVE) As previously announced, both Weaver and Weir are receiving Golden Lion for Career Achievement awards at this year’s festival. Oscar-nominated actor Weaver is best known for her roles in the “Alien” and “Avatar” franchises, while retired director Weir has collected various accolades for his films like “Dead Poets Society,” “The Truman Show” and “Master and Commander.” Hawke had his breakthrough performance in “Dead Poets Society,” and went on to star in...
‘Tove’ Director Zaida Bergroth’s Hitchcockian Pre-WWII Drama ‘The Wednesday Club’ Being Penned by Ville Virtanen, Birthe Wingren (EXCLUSIVE)
Welcome to “The Wednesday Club,” where even good friends hide dark secrets.'The Worst Person in the World' Breakout Renate Reinsve, Nils Ole Oftebro Join Haugesund Walk of Fame: 'It's a Celebration of Hard Work' The film, eyeing a 2026 shoot, will be directed by “Tove” helmer Zaida Bergroth and written by Ville Virtanen and Birthe Wingren. An established actor, Virtanen is known for Netflix’s “Bordertown” and will be seen next in Klaus Härö’s upcoming drama “Never Alone.” Based on Kjell Westö’s award-winning novel, the story takes place in 1938 Helsinki. Just before the Second World War, Hitler’s actions elicit anger and admiration among the...
‘The Office’ Australian Adaptation, Starring Franchise’s First Female Lead, Gets October Release Date
The Australian edition of “The Office” — the 13th global incarnation of the iconic comedy series — is taking shape, with Prime Video setting a release date and releasing a first-look at its lead, Felicity Ward. 'Kalki 2898 AD' Set for Prime Video, Netflix Global Streaming Premiere The “Time Bandits” and “Wakefield” star will play Hannah Howard, managing director of packaging company Flinley Craddick and the first female lead of “The Office” franchise. All eight episodes will become available globally on Oct. 18 via Prime Video (excluding the U.S.). Starring alongside Ward is an ensemble of Australian and New Zealand comedy talent. The cast...
Georgia’s Ana Urushadze Talks ‘Supporting Role,’ ‘Exploration of Masculinity’ That Follows Locarno Prizewinner ‘Scary Mother’
Georgian filmmaker Ana Urushadze, whose debut “Scary Mother” won best first feature at the Locarno Film Festival in 2017, is readying her anticipated sophomore feature, “Supporting Role.” The writer-director is presenting the film this week in the works-in-progress section of CineLink Industry Days, the industry arm of the Sarajevo Film Festival.'I Know Your Soul,' Created by Oscar Nominee Jasmila Zbanic, Wins Drama Series Award at Sarajevo Film Festival The film follows a once-famous star of Georgian cinema, who — triggered by a casting session with a young female director — embarks on a bizarre and fatalistic odyssey of self-transformation. Accustomed to...
Bollywood Horror-Comedy Sequel ‘Stree 2’ Wins Indian Independence Day Weekend Box Office – Global Bulletin
SPOOKY SEQUEL “Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank,” Amar Kaushik‘s sequel to his 2018 horror-comedy hit “Stree,” is on its way to becoming one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of the year. Produced by Maddock Films and billionaire Mukesh Ambani‘s Jio Studios, the film released on Thursday, Aug. 15, a public holiday in India for Independence Day. It had grossed $33.7 million through Sunday, in just four days of release, surpassing the $21.5 million lifetime earnings of “Stree.” Rani Mukerji Envisions Shah Rukh Khan, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman Collaborations, Launches Yash Chopra Stamp at Australian Parliament House - Global Bulletin Set in...
Harvey Keitel, Britt Robertson Team for Comedy-Drama ‘The Letter’ From Director Rodrigo H. Vila (EXCLUSIVE)
Harvey Keitel and Britt Robertson have teamed for comedy-drama “The Letter,” now in its final week of filming in Buenos Aires, with Rodrigo H. Vila directing.Andrew McCarthy, Faye Dunaway and Harvey Keitel to Star in Jonathan Baker's Supernatural Love Story 'Fate' Written by Vila and Sebastián Meschengieser with script collaboration from Andy Weiss, the film follows Finn (Keitel), an old war veteran, who wants to write a goodbye letter to his only daughter. He decides to hire failed writer Julia (Robertson), who is desperate for money. The two, each feeling lost in their own ways, form an unusual yet endearing friendship...
‘The Worst Person in the World’ Breakout Renate Reinsve, Nils Ole Oftebro Join Haugesund Walk of Fame: ‘It’s a Celebration of Hard Work’
Renate Reinsve and Nils Ole Oftebro have joined Haugesund’s Walk of Fame.Norway's Erik Poppe on His Haugesund, Toronto-Bound 'Quisling - The Final Days,' Upcoming Jon Fosse Adaptation and Movie Based on 'The Scream' (EXCLUSIVE) “It’s a celebration of hard work and [a sign of] someone rooting for you and appreciating what you’re doing, giving you this loving push in the direction you’re going,” Reinsve told Variety. “I never thought it would be possible. I was a very nerdy, shy kid, and although I loved the craft, I never saw myself being honored like this.” She couldn’t attend the lively ceremony in person, however, as...
‘American Trash’ Acquired by Deep C Digital: Robert LaSardo’s Directorial Debut Features Late Tom Sizemore
Deep C Digital has secured North American rights to “American Trash,” a crime thriller set for release on cable and digital platforms Sept. 10. Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' Actor, Dies at 61 The film marks the directorial debut of Robert LaSardo, known for his roles in “Nip/Tuck” and “The Mule.” It also includes one of the final performances by “Saving Private Ryan” actor Tom Sizemore who died in 2023. “American Trash” is set against the backdrop of a social crisis in a deteriorating Los Angeles, where environmental decay, chaos, and a rampant drug epidemic have taken hold. The film follows...
True Colours Acquires ‘Familia’ Ahead of Venice World Premiere, Trailer Debuts (EXCLUSIVE)
True Colours has acquired the international sales rights to “Familia,” directed by Francesco Costabile. The film will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in the Horizons section. Variety is debuting the film’s trailer (below).Luxbox Acquires 'One of Those Days When Hemme Dies!' Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) “Familia” is a dark melodrama that weaves together elements of psychological thriller and social commentary. The film follows the harrowing journey of Luigi, a young man grappling with a toxic family legacy and his entanglement with extremist ideologies. Based on Luigi Celeste’s autobiographical book “It Won’t Be Like This Forever,” the...
Busan Festival Launches Youth Film Section Titled Teen Spirit, Teen Movie
Asian-produced teen and coming-of-age films will be the focus of a special section at this year’s Busan International Film Festival which is heading for its 29 edition in October.Brillante Mendoza's 'Moro' Heads to Netflix in Asia; Fire and Ice for World Sales (EXCLUSIVE) With 10 titles, the section comprises a mix of notable recent productions, such as Malaysian body horror and self-discovery title “Tiger Stripes,” and a pair of world premieres. In addition to “Tiger Stripes,” which won the Grand Prix Prize in Critics Week at Cannes in 2023, was selected as Malaysia’s Oscar contender only to be cut by local censors,...
‘I Know Your Soul,’ Created by Oscar Nominee Jasmila Zbanic, Wins Drama Series Award at Sarajevo Film Festival
Bosnian crime drama “I Know Your Soul,” created by Jasmila Žbanić – who directed Berlinale Golden Bear winner “Grbavica” and Oscar-nominated “Quo Vadis, Aida?” – and Damir Ibrahimović – who was a producer on those films – was named best drama series Sunday at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival. “Smashing It” was named best comedy show.'Baltic UXO,' 'The Big Chief' Win Docu Talent From the East Awards Eight series were nominated in 14 categories. Entries came from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Slovenia and Serbia. The awards were decided by a jury of more than 500 film professionals...
Luxbox Acquires ‘One of Those Days When Hemme Dies!’ Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Sales agency Luxbox has acquired “One of Those Days When Hemme Dies!,” which has its world premiere in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival. The film is the feature debut of Turkish filmmaker Murat Firatoglu.Venice Competition Title 'Harvest,' Starring Caleb Landry Jones, Acquired by Mubi for U.K., Germany and More The film centers on Eyüp, who works relentlessly under the blazing sun during a tomato harvest in southeastern Turkey, driven by the urgent need to settle an impending debt. After a clash with his supervisor, he roams the city in search of a radical solution. Jennyfer Gautier, head of international...
China Box Office: ‘Alien: Romulus’ Makes Robust Debut in Slowing Theatrical Market
“Alien: Romulus” enjoyed strong Saturday and Sunday showings in Chinese cinemas to take a robust opening weekend win and stay ahead of Japanese animation title “Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Pentagram.”Korea Box Office: 'Alien: Romulus' Grabs Opening Weekend Win as 'Twisters' Blows Softly “Alien: Romulus” earned RMB186 million ($26.2 million) over the Friday-Sunday weekend in China, according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway. Some $5.02 million of that came from Imax screens. The figures are strong considering that Hollywood titles generally have struggled over the past five years, compared with the earlier 2010s era when audiences were more in tune with...
Korea Box Office: ‘Alien: Romulus’ Grabs Opening Weekend Win as ‘Twisters’ Blows Softly
“Alien: Romulus” emerged on top of the South Korean box office on a weekend with five new-release titles in the top ten chart.Box Office: 'Alien: Romulus' Scares Up $108 Million Globally, 'It Ends With Us' Surpasses $180 Million The U.S. horror-thriller franchise film earned $3.47 million between Friday and Sunday, with a 28% market share, data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic) showed. Over its full five-day opening “Alien Romulus” earned $5.46 million. Those figures were enough to push “Pilot,” the Korean comedy-drama film that had topped the box office for the past two weeks, into...
St. Vincent’s ‘All Born Screaming’ Tour Further Certifies Her as Rock’s Dark (but Oddly Cheerful) Queen: Concert Review
St. Vincent has done some fairly high-concept tours over the last decade. Going out in support of 2017’s “Masseduction” album, on her synth-pop-glorifying “Fear the Future Tour,” she put pop-art video projections on the big screen, obfuscating masks on her band members, and a lot of latex in the dressing room, to magnify her candy-colored dominatrix look. Conversely, on the tour behind 2021’s “Daddy’s Home,” she combined artifice with actual warmth, letting retro touches push some of the avant-garde flourishes aside. There, she went blond and led a team of backup singers through an old-school soul revue laced with touches...
Mindy Kaling, Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn and More to Host the DNC
Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling, Ana Navarro and Tony Goldwyn will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention which runs from Aug. 19 to Aug. 22. 'The Late Show,' 'The Daily Show' Prepare For the Democratic Convention -- Including Guest Hillary Clinton and a New Kamala Harris Biofilm The DNC will have a host of big-name celebrity guests, including a “Scandal” reunion with Washington and Goldwyn. Each host will serve as the master of ceremonies for one of the four nights of the convention, opening the evening with remarks and reappearing periodically to help guide the event along. This news was first reported...
Saint Vitus Bar, Brooklyn’s Heavy Metal Mecca, Closes Greenpoint Location Permanently
Saint Vitus Bar, the legendary Brooklyn heavy metal venue that has hosted countless up-and-coming bands as well as special club shows by Megadeth, Anthrax, Deafheaven, Killing Joke, Carcass, Against Me and, most famously, a “Nirvana reunion” that featured Joan Jett, Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and St. Vincent and others playing with the band’s three surviving members, has permanently closed its longtime location in the borough’s Greenpoint neighborhood. It appears the venue’s management will attempt to reopen in a new location, although booker David Castillo tells Variety that the venue’s management currently has no comment on its future plans. The announcement...
Pitbull Rejects Speculation That Kesha’s Name Was Intentionally Removed From ‘Timber’ YouTube Video Credits
After some aggressive fan speculation, Pitbull went to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday to address the rumors about why Kesha’s name was removed from the YouTube title of their 2013 music video, “Timber.” Pitbull Buys Naming Rights to Florida International Stadium for $1.2 Million “[Kesha] and I have an incredible song together,” Pitbull wrote. “Nothing will change this. Team Pitbull is looking into this matter. Always nothing but love for Kesha, Dale!” Pitbull also posted a video clip from the duo’s music video collaboration. The music video, originally titled “Pitbull – Timber (Official Video) ft. Kesha,” has since been modified to “Pitbull –...
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