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Fans of Uncut Gems will be glued to screens for 'best film' now on Prime Videov
A “fast-paced, intense” drama has been branded one of the “best films of the decade” and it's ideal for those who loved the overwhelming, frantic crime thriller, Uncut Gems. There's a wide selection of commercially and…
ITV star admits 'my body had gone' after filming stunt in water
An ITV star has opened up about filming a difficult scene. Ahead of the new series of Van Der Valk airing, star Maimie McCoy recalled filming a difficult stunt in water, where she was unable to move and had to be 'hauled' out. The All Creatures…
LISTEN: California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles and Hollywood's Future: 'These Are Jobs Programs'
On the latest episode of Variety ‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Colleen Bell, director of the California State Film Commission, discusses her wins in her role as the Golden State's film chief and the hurdles that remain to…
Scott Cam once called Fremantle home. But will The Block ever be filmed here?
If there's one thing The Block host Scott Cam can say with conviction, it's that West Australians know how to build houses. But could the popular TV show ever make its way to the west coast? After WA winners Britt and Taz Etto made the highest…
Wu Jing Honored at MIFFest, Says Hong Kong Action Cinema's Influence Still Runs Through Every Wuxia Film Today
Wu Jing says the fingerprints of Hong Kong action cinema are still on every wuxia film made today, including his own. Speaking with Variety at the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest), where he received the festival's Excellent…
The 10 Best Thriller Movies in Film History
There's a good reason—or plenty of them, rather—why the thriller genre has remained one of cinema's most popular and prolific throughout the entire history of the art form. These are, after all, precisely the kinds of stories that…
10 Things We Can't Wait to See at the 2026 Venice Film Festival
The 2026 Venice Film Festival will be splashy—but it could have been a whole lot splashier. There are a number of hotly-anticipated titles that were once expected to sail to the Lido this September, but now, it turns out, will not be in…
'Haunting Adeline' Adult Graphic Novels in the Works Based on H.D. Carlton's Divisive Dark Romance Amid Film Adaptation Backlash (EXCLUSIVE)
A graphic novel adaptation of author H.D. Carlton ‘s bestselling dark romance book “ Haunting Adeline ” is set to be released next year, Variety has learned. Developed and published by Deviant Ink Publishing, a romance and dark…
Van Der Valk star had to be 'hauled' out of water during filming
The Van Der Valk star recalled filming one scene Van Der Valk star Maimie McCoy has revealed she couldn't move after filming one particular scene. The All Creatures Great and Small actress is returning to her role as Inspecteur Lucienne Hassell…
Gimli Film Festival: Filmmaker's new short tackles feelings around toplessness
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Indie Films Opening July 24: 'Hadestown: The Musical', 'Motor City
The busiest weekend for indie film openings in weeks has a mix of wide and limited releases, narrative features and docs, genre, special engagements and festival fare from Berlin, Cannes and Venice (2025). The Odyssey has landed, and awards season…
'Widow's Bay' Showrunner Officially Confirms Season 2 Filming Timeline [Exclusive]
When it comes to prestige TV shows, where it's sci-fi, dramas, or thrillers, Apple TV is operating at a higher level than its competitors right now. When it comes to sci-fi, the first shows that come to mind are Severance and Pluribus, but Rebecca…
Meghan Markle's 3-word line in forgotten Hollywood film resurfaces
Meghan Markle was an actress before she married into the Royal Family Meghan Markle 's three-world line in one of her early works in Hollywood has come into the spotlight. The Duchess of Sussex was an actress in Hollywood before she married into…
Emmerdale bosses seek permission to keep filming on iconic village set
Back in 1997, Emmerdale moved to establish its village set in Harewood, an estate within West Yorkshire that serves as its home to this day. However, the current planning permission only runs until next year. The Ilkley Gazette reports that the…
Jana Nayagan Box Office Collection Day 2: Vijay's Last Film Sees Sharp Dip After Strong Opening, Earns Rs 112 Crore
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Jana Nayagan earned Rs 21.15 crore net in India on its second day, dropping 50.5% from day one The film's two-day domestic total stands at Rs 63.85 crore, with worldwide earnings at Rs 112.50 crore Tamil…
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