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Athens-based Heretic has acquired world sales rights to “And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine,” which will world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the World Cinema Documentary section, and has debuted its first-look teaser (below). The film is the debut feature from directors Axel Danielson and Maximilien Van Aertryck, whose 2016 short

Marvel’s original superhero blockbuster “Iron Man,” Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal’s classic romantic comedy “When Harry Met Sally” have been selected for preservation by the National Film Registry. Every year, the Librarian of Congress names 25 motion pictures that are at least 10 years old and register as “culturally, historically or

Mai Meksawan’s Thailand-based production, sales and distribution company Diversion has picked up international sales rights to “This Is What I Remember,” a film by Kyrgyz director Aktan Arym Kubat. “This Is What I Remember” tells the story of an amnesiac old man, played by the director himself, who returns to his homeland after 23 years

Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s “Hawa,” Bangladesh’s submission to the Oscars’ international feature category, is getting distribution in India. The film follows the journey of an all-men team on a fishing trawler, whose routine is disrupted when they haul in a mysterious catch. The cast is led by hugely popular star Chanchal Chowdhury and includes Nazifa Tushi,

There is something inherently fascinating in the drama of a personality receding into a degenerative neurological condition, as demonstrated by such successful films of recent years as “The Father,” “Still Alice” and “Away From Her.” A first directorial feature for actor Celyn Jones and cinematographer Tom Stern, “The Almond and the Seahorse” promises a similarly

The compelling contemporary drama “Harka” takes place more than a decade after the start of Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution, yet its frustrated outsider protagonist must try to make his way in circumstances resembling those of Mohamed Bouazizi, the 27-year-old street vendor whose self-immolation sparked that revolution and brought a fresh focus on the country’s corrupt officials

European Film Promotion, which represents film organizations in 37 countries, has revealed the up-and-coming acting talent who have been selected for the next edition of European Shooting Stars. They will be introduced to the international press, film industry and the audience during the 73rd Berlin Film Festival. The four-day tailormade promotion and networking program, running

Bill Thompson, a long-time studio executive who booked features with companies like Miramax Films, Gramercy Pictures and Lot 47 Films, died of cancer on Sunday, according to his wife. He was 83. Thompson’s career spanned over 50 years in film distribution and exhibition in both executive sales and senior film-buying positions. The New York native

Patty Jenkins has broken her silence over the news that she parted ways with Warner Bros. on a sequel to 2020’s “Wonder Woman 1984.” “I never walked away,” Jenkins posted to Twitter. “I was open to considering anything asked of me. It was my understanding there was nothing I could do to move anything forward

The jurors in the Harvey Weinstein trial asked a question and sought readback of testimony from the trial last week, court officials confirmed on Tuesday. The jury has been deliberating for seven days on charges of rape and sexual assault against the producer. There is still no sign of a verdict, and the jury has

“Deadpool 3” director Shawn Levy confirmed to Collider that his team is targeting a May 2023 production start for the comic book tentpole. The film not only pairs Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, but it also marks Deadpool’s first outing in the Disney-owned Marvel Cinematic Universe. Levy assured fans the franchise will keep

White Horse Pictures, the film and documentary production company, has named Nicholas Ferrall its chairman and CEO as part of a leadership restructuring. Ferrall will be responsible for overseeing every aspect of the company’s business, growth and development. He’s taking over from founder Nigel Sinclair, who will transition to non-executive chairman and focus on content

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. You might not want to have been on the original Titanic but a recreation of the iconic ship, that allows you to immerse yourself in the stories of the passengers and explore hundreds of

Scarlett Johansson admitted on a recent episode of the “Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi” podcast that she felt groomed into becoming a “bombshell” actor during the early part of her career. With roles in films such as “Lost in Translation,” “Girl With the Pearl Earring” and “Match Point,” the Oscar nominee continuously found herself playing

Pack your protein powder — John Cena and Jason Momoa are attached to star in the rowdy new action comedy “Killer Vacation.” Warner Bros. has recruited the musclebound actors for the feature project, plot details for which are currently under wraps (though we imagine it involves a holiday gone wrong). The pair met on the

“White Noise” director Noah Baumbach called on costume designer Ann Roth to bring the film’s characters to life. The movie marked a reunion for Roth and Baumbach, who had collaborated on “Margot at the Wedding.” It also marked a reunion for Oscar-winning hair department head Mia Neal and Roth, whom Neal calls “a mentor.” The

Sam Worthington, The Kid Laroi and Miranda Kerr will receive honors for excellence in their respective fields at the 2023 G’Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the ceremony, which has celebrated Australian trailblazers for the last two decades. The U.S.-based program hosts events year-round to showcase Australia’s

Rian Johnson will be honored by Variety with the Creative Impact in Screenwriting Award at the upcoming Palm Springs International Film Festival. “The promise of Rian Johnson’s breakthrough neo-noir thriller ‘Brick’ was realized with Johnson’s wickedly smart sci-fi hit ‘Looper’ and breakthrough mainstream success followed with his joining the hallowed ‘Star Wars’ franchise team,” Steven

Sundance is best known as a platform for indie feature films and emerging directors. But its mandate is broader than that, and the lineup also serves to highlight short films as well as innovative episodic television. This year’s edition includes a new series from maverick Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan, who will be on hand with

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. 1930s New York City comes to life in a new “Amsterdam” capsule collection with Moda Operandi, which is packed with an eclectic mix of clothes, accessories and jewelry inspired by the aesthetic of David

Ryan Coogler said that he has a “natural fear of public speaking” when he took the stage on Monday night in London, U.K., but the standing ovation he received was proof that, nerves or not, his inspiring words had landed with impact. The occasion was BAFTA’s annual David Lean lecture, whose previous speakers have included

Get ready for another trip through the Spider-Verse. Sony has unveiled the official trailer for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” the sequel to its critically-acclaimed 2018 animated film “Into the Spider-Verse.” The trailer begins with a slightly older Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) talking with his mom, who’s worried that he’s not her little boy anymore. After

There are many words one could use to describe the heightened visual quality of James Cameron’s original “Avatar” — words like incandescent, immersive, bedazzling. But in the 13 years since that movie came out, the word I tend to remember it best by is glowing. The primeval forest and floating-mountain landscapes of Pandora had an

Steve McQueen’s upcoming World War 2 feature “Blitz” has added six to its ensemble cast, Variety can reveal. Benjamin Clementine (“Dune”), Leigh Gill (“Joker,” “Game of Thrones”) (both pictured above), Mica Ricketts (“Here We Go,” “As Dead as it Gets”), CJ Beckford (“Riches,” “Sitting in Limbo,” “Small Island”), Hayley Squires (“The Essex Serpent,” “Adult Material”)

Kate Hudson and Glen Powell are movie stars who moonlight as drinking buddies. They first met through Hudson’s brothers, who are also actors: Powell co-starred with Wyatt Russell in Richard Linklater’s 2016 baseball comedy “Everybody Wants Some!!” and shared the screen with Oliver Hudson on Fox’s slasher series “Scream Queens,” co-created by Ryan Murphy.  And 2022 proved to be a

Studio Ghibli has announced its latest project from legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, titled “How Do You Live.” The feature-length film is set to open in theaters in Japan on July 14 next year. No other details have been announced although Studio Ghibli did release a sketch to accompany the news of a bird-like creature. The

Strand Releasing’s distribution label Altered Innocence has dropped the U.S. trailer for Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson’s (“Heartstone”) “Beautiful Beings” which is representing Iceland in the Oscar race. The coming-of-age drama world premiered at the Berlin Film Festival last year and won the Label Europa Cinemas Award. it went on to pick up accolades at Biografilm Festival, Off Camera, Stockholm, Taipei

Already the biggest animation event in the world, France’s Annecy Festival is about to grow larger, adding another day to its schedule in order to run a full week in 2023.  The expansion sees the festival’s opening day brought forward to Sunday June 11 with the Annecy Festival running through to Saturday June 17.  Traditionally,

Team China is not competing at the soccer World Cup in Qatar, but that has done little to stop Chinese fans – and firms – from getting involved. Now a soccer-related movie is set to reach Middle Kingdom screens, just a few days ahead of Sunday’s final in the Chinese-built Lusail Stadium. Indie aggregator, Leeding

Set to hit the BBC on Christmas Day in the U.K., “The Smeds and The Smoos” is the tenth in a series of screen adaptations based on books by iconic children’s publishing duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Starring the voices of “Bridgerton’s” Adjoa Andoh and comedian Bill Bailey, the film was produced by long-time