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'This should be condemned by any thinking human': film industry rallies behind NAZA directors
Film industry heavyweights across the globe have expressed solidarity with Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the Oscar-winning Israeli directors of documentary NAZA, who have been threatened with having their citizenship revoked by Israel's culture…
'This is a jobs bill': Jon Voight, film industry leaders make push for federal tax credit
Jon Voight is joining a bipartisan group of lawmakers touting the need for a federal film and TV production tax credit, saying a new report shows such an incentive would “level the playing field and bring jobs back to our country.”…
Robert Redford's daughter talks about legacy of Sundance Film Festival as it moves to Colorado
Filmmaker Amy Redford, Robert Redford's daughter, says that the legacy of the Sundance Film Festival will thrive as it moves to Colorado. Starting next year, the festival will celebrate its inaugural run in Boulder from Jan. 21-31. Redford was in…
Thailand Film and Tourist Officials on the Rise of Thai Cinema, Global Productions and the Impact of 'The White Lotus'
Following a spike in popularity for Thailand's film and TV industry, the country's filmmakers and tourism officials want to make sure it lasts. Nithee Seeprae, Cod Satrusayang, Raymond Phathanavirangoon and Banjong Pisanthanakun joined Variety at…
Congress and Hollywood tout economic study in push for federal film tax credit
The study's findings are based on the assumption that the incentive takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, should Congress pass such legislation by the end of the year. MPA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin is optimistic about that outcome, given President…
'Musk' film is almost four hours long, engrossing and terrifying. What to know.
TORONTO — Nearly four hours with Elon Musk. The filmmaker, once described by Esquire as “becoming the most important documentarian of our time,” has tackled Enron, Eliot Spitzer, Vladimir Putin and Elizabeth Holmes. Now, he's…
70 Up star admits she found filming 'intrusive' and has never watched series
An original 7 Up star has revealed she found filming over her life to be “really hard”, and has never actually watched the programme back. Suzy rose to fame when she was just seven years old in 1964, and has since revealed a glimpse…
Texas film incentive may be set for another big boon
What would a possible federal film credit program mean for the Texas film industry ? On Sept.8, Variety reported that President Donald Trump gave Congress the go-ahead to begin drafting a federal film incentive bill. The bill, which is being…
Gen AI Founder: Tools Won't Replace Live Film Production - Yet
The pace of innovation in AI tools has some ways to go before it ever replaces live action film production, Coco Mao, co-founder and CEO of OpenArt AI, said Tuesday. “I see this industry going to a combination of live production and AI…
Gov. Josh Stein voices support for North Carolina film industry during Wilmington visit
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Gov. Josh Stein and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley visited Wilmington on Tuesday, reaffirming their support for the state's film industry as discussions continue over the state's film incentive program.
Hawai'i Film Festival to Open With 'The Navigator,' Names 'Drifter' as Centerpiece (EXCLUSIVE)
The Hawai'i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani will open its 46th edition, HIFF46, with the world premiere of “The Navigator,” directed by Jordan Manley, at the historic Hawai'i Theatre Center. “The…
Benedict Cumberbatch on his Earth-saving eco film: 'We are in the last grab of the extraction era'
Benedict Cumberbatch is dreading stepping outside. He's speaking to me from his air-conditioned hotel room in Soho at the peak of the summer heat. Few doubt that climate breakdown was a major cause of those scorchers, with nature, farming and water…
Film & TV Coalition Presses For Quick Action On Federal Incentive
A coalition of leaders across the entertainment industry and Capitol Hill lawmakers pressed for urgent action on a proposal for a federal film tax incentive to respond to a flight of production to other countries. The proposal has gained new…
Oscar Winner Reveals the Underground Rap Classic by NYC Firefighter and Emcee That Inspired His Latest Film
You never know what might inspire the next great work of art. For Mahershala Ali, he credits his latest role to the work of underground hip-hop legend Ka. In an interview on the red carpet of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, he spoke…
Lily-Rose Depp Leans Into Two-tone Trend With Help From Chanel's Newest Shoes at the 2026 Toronto Film Festival
Lily-Rose Depp has been decked out head-to-toe in Chanel over the past few months, and that includes her run at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. The actress attended the premiere of “Alpha Gang” at the Princess of Wales…
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