In the run-up to its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola’s 135-minute epic “Megalopolis” is on track to sell to a French distributor, Le Pacte. The indie company, presided over by veteran French distributor Jean Labadie, is currently negotiating a deal. It seems like an odd match for such […]
Sylvester Stallone revealed on the TMZ special “Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons” (via The Daily Mail) that a near career-ending injury in the lead up to “Rocky II” threatened to end the boxing franchise before its first sequel got off the ground. Stallone was training with bodybuilder Franco Columbu about a month and a […]
Callum Turner has been cast in the lead role of the series adaptation of the William Gibson novel “Neuromancer” at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. The series was originally announced in February. Per the official description, the 10-episode drama follows “a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case (Turner) who is thrust into a web of digital […]
“Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line,” a documentary feature about the veteran Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has been set as the opening gala title at the Sydney Film Festival. It will have its world premiere at the State Theatre on June 5, kicking off the festival that runs until June 16. The film is written […]
Post Malone, Vault Comics and Michael Bay and Brad Fuller’s Platinum Dunes have partnered to create an all-new IP universe based on an original story by the recording artist. Blending elements of road thrillers like “Mad Max: Fury Road” and demonic horror like “Evil Dead,” Malone’s story is set in medieval Europe, where the only thing standing […]
The Eddie Vedder-founded Ohana Festival will return to southern California for three days in September, with the opening and closing nights headlined by Pearl Jam, sandwiching a performance by Neil Young & Crazy Horse in the top-billed Saturday evening slot. Other performers joining the eclectic lineup, scheduled for Sept. 27-29, include Alanis Morissette, Turnpike Troubadours, […]
Super-producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently told People magazine that Bruce Willis was so generous on the set of their 1998 blockbuster “Armageddon” that he gave money away to the crew to make sure people had some “nice extra cash at the end of the week.” Willis headlined the Michael Bay-directed film opposite Billy Bob Thornton, Liv […]
When millions of Americans came together to marvel at the stunning solar eclipse, we saw a rare moment of unity amid the darkness of a country torn apart by polarization. Bookending the same week? The release of action-thriller “Civil War,” now the number one film in America and A24 Films’ most successful release yet. Set […]
Tyler, the Creator, the Killers and Sturgill Simpson have been tapped to headline the upcoming Outside Lands Festival, taking place on August 9-11 in San Francisco, CA. The festival, which is entering its 16th year, will take over Golden Gate Park for the three-day event. Post Malone gets top banner duties with a special country […]
Lionsgate TV’s Gary Goodman has signed a new multi-year deal to continue in his role as exec VP of worldwide production. He’ll continue to oversee production on the studio’s slate of scripted series as well as East Coast television production facilities in Yonkers, N.Y., Atlanta and a new site opening soon in Newark, N.J. In […]
PBS landed 11 nominations, by far the most of any outlet, as Peabody Awards Board of Jurors announced this year’s 41 nominees across its documentary, news, public service and radio/podcast categories. The pubcaster’s Peabody noms include “20 Days in Mariupol,” which recently won the Oscar for best documentary feature film. “20 Days in Mariupol” is […]
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first trailer for Zoë Kravitz’s twisted directorial debut “Blink Twice.” Originally titled “Pussy Island,” the movie follows Frida (Naomi Ackie) and Jess (Alia Shawkat) as they are charmed by tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) and lured to his private island for a weekend getaway. What starts as a […]
Endeavor has hired Matt Kaplan as vice president of government relations to lead government affairs across Endeavor’s businesses, including WME. In the new role, Kaplan will lead Endeavor’s policy, political and civic-related priorities, working closely with each business to determine and execute annual policy priorities. He will support initiatives on behalf of WME and its clients, including AI […]
Strand Releasing has acquired North American rights from sales company Films Boutique to tender coming-of-age drama “Young Hearts” by Belgian newcomer Anthony Schatteman, which recently launched from the Berlin Film Festival. Schatteman’s standout debut follows a 13-year-old boy named Elias, who feels drawn to his new neighbor, Alexander, and must overcome his conflicted feelings about […]
City Parks Foundation has announced the 2024 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, bringing 85 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 13 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs. Andra Day, Ethel Cain, Ghostface Killa and Kim Gordon are just four of the artists slated to perform. Returning for […]
Al Pacino and Dan Stevens have teamed up for exorcism horror film “The Ritual” from director David Midell. XYZ Films has acquired worldwide rights to the feature, with plans to release it theatrically in 2025 and arrange international distribution at the upcoming Cannes market. “The Ritual” was written by Midell and Enrico Natale and produced […]
Category is: All Star Charity Extravaganza! Paramount+ and World of Wonder have officially announced the Season 9 cast of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” which will consist of eight alumni of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stretching from its first season to Season 14. It’s the first season of “All Stars” — other than the all-winners seventh […]
Vinyl, poster and collectible company Mutant will release Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross and Nick Chuba’s soundtrack to the critically acclaimed FX series “Shōgun” for the first time on vinyl. On April 25, one day after the 10-episode series’ finale, Mutant will issue the trio’s score, which they worked on for over two years. Ross, Ross and […]
Country star Miranda Lambert has inked a deal with Republic Records, with the first single under the new contract, “Wranglers,” set to come out May 3, and her tenth solo album to follow later this year. Although she’s signed to the pop label for future recordings, the deal involves a partnership with another label under […]
PARK LIFE Paramount’s Pluto TV is to launch a “South Park” category, dedicated to the long-running satirical cartoon series, within its free ad-supported streaming television service. The “South Park” category will include a “South Park” main channel, available across all international markets where Pluto TV is present, as well as a series of “South Park” themed […]
Latin music revenue in the United States outpaced the general music market for a second consecutive year, hitting a new high of $1.4 billion and representing 16% growth over 2022. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)’s 2023 U.S. Latin Music Revenue Report found the Latin music industry has continued to steadily increase in market […]
The winners of the 2024 Webby Awards, recognizing the best of the internet, have been announced. Among the honorees: Variety‘s “Actors on Actors” — the awards-season franchise featuring conversations between two Hollywood stars — which won the People’s Voice Webby Award in the entertainment category for video series and channels. The 28th Webby Awards are […]
The Cannes Film Festival has announced the selections for its Immersive lineup, including projects voiced by stars like Cate Blanchett, Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain. According to a press release, the Immersive competition includes “collective location-based virtual reality and mixed reality experiences, and projection mapping and holographic works. These carefully selected immersive works showcase the […]
Spotify reeled in fewer new users overall than it expected in the first quarter of 2024, but the audio-streaming giant touted “record strength” in profitability. Total monthly active users (free and paid) grew 19% year over year to 615 million, a gain of 13 million from the previous quarter — which missed its guidance by […]
Leading French production-distribution outfit Le Pacte has boarded the upcoming 2D animated feature project “Conference of the Birds,” which will be spotlighted at the Marché du Film’s Animation Day during this year’s Cannes Festival. In addition to co-producing, Le Pacte will handle French distribution and serve as international sales agent on the film, part of the […]