With a moniker inspired by Bavaria’s heraldic lions, Leonine is a rare beast: a new German indie studio in the making. After just a few months in existence, the company has positioned itself as a major player across film, television and digital, mainly through a raft of choice acquisitions, including film and TV giant Tele
U.K.-based producer Barcroft Studios and distributor TCB Media Rights have teamed up on motoring series “Ultimate Rides” for the FYI channel in the U.S. Paul Heaney’s TCB, part of the Kew Media production and distribution group, will handle sales. It has global rights excluding the U.S. and will launch the series to buyers at Mipcom
Oscar-winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”) is now in post-production with his directorial debut “Le Musk.” The film is a multi-sensory Virtual Reality experience, with haptic touch experiences and a sense of smell. Rahman developed the story from an original idea by his wife Sairaa and directed from a screenplay by Gurachi Phoenix, besides
October 8, 2019 10:02PM PT Singapore studio MM2 Asia and Fox Networks Group Asia are producing “Memory Eclipse,” a mini-series and movie inspired by the classic Chinese songs of Teresa Teng. Teng was a Taiwan-born singer who was said to be have the best voice of her generation in Chinese. She also recorded in English
Ronan Farrow’s new book “Catch and Kill” recounts his investigation of Harvey Weinstein; the hurdles his then-employer NBC News put in his way that caused him to publish the story in the New Yorker instead; and how Weinstein hired Black Cube, an investigative firm that employs ex-Mossad officers, to stop him. But Farrow’s most explosive
It’s never a surprise to learn that the Internet has upended a business, or an entire industry. But in the lovely and wistful documentary “The Booksellers,” we hear one telling illustration of how the online universe has revolutionized the world of vintage books, and it’s an object lesson so fraught with irony that it’s a
October 8, 2019 7:23PM PT In this week’s edition of the Variety Movie Commercial Tracker, powered by the always-on TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot.tv, Paramount Pictures claims the top spot in spending with “Gemini Man.” Ads placed for the thriller had an estimated media value of $9.37 million through Sunday for 1,149 national
Liza Womack, mother of Lil Peep, today filed a lawsuit accusing her son’s manager, Sarah Stennett, and employees of her company of negligence, breach of contract and wrongful death in connection with the rapper’s death from a drug overdose in November of 2017. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday morning and obtained by Variety, says that
In today’s film news roundup, Lionel Richie’s Glastonbury concert gets a movie release, cat story “A Gift From Bob” is in the works, and “Bull” and “Cosmos” find homes. ONE-NIGHT RELEASE Fathom Events and Meteor 17 have set a one-night global theatrical release of “Lionel Richie at Glastonbury” for Nov. 19. The screening, a filmed
October 8, 2019 6:14PM PT ASCAP has slated Brothers Osborne for the Vanguard Award at the performing rights org’s 57th annual Country Music Awards, to be held in downtown Nashville two nights before the CMA Awards, on Nov. 11. “John and TJ Osborne successfully honor the past and the future with their passionate country rock sound,”
The smorgasboard of a lineup at this year’s Austin City Limits Festival featured artists such as Guns N’ Roses, Billie Eilish and the Cure. Throughout the weekend, performances revealed fresh sounds and sights. Here are the eight best developments from weekend one of ACL. Lizzo Land For the first time in ACL history, the entire
October 8, 2019 5:39PM PT Lionsgate management is considering spinning off premium cable channel Starz into a separate company, Variety has confirmed. Lionsgate had no comment on the possible move, first reported Tuesday by the Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter. The WSJ report also said “no final decisions” have been
Six years have passed since fans said goodbye to Jesse Pinkman, but “El Camino: A ‘Breaking Bad’ Movie” has come knocking at the door. “It was a family reunion of sorts. It was revisiting an old, dear, close friend of mine with zipping on Jesse Pinkman again. It was odd but very familiar,” star Aaron
October 8, 2019 4:19PM PT In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix has announced the premiere date for “Green Eggs and Ham” and Thinkfactory has partnered with WWE studios to produce a new reality show starring the WWE star Big Show. DATES “Green Eggs and Ham” will premiere on Netflix Nov. 8. Created by Jared Stern
With a daily audience of over 10 million listeners tuning in to his syndicated iHeartRadio morning show, Elvis Duran has become a familiar, trusted voice for the lonely seeking connection. That may seem like a grand statement, but as the veteran radio host details in his just-released book, “Where Do I Begin? Stories (I Sort
SAG-AFTRA is honoring producers of “It’s Been a Minute With Sam Sanders,” Hulu’s TV series “Ramy” and the remix of “Old Town Road” with its American Scene Awards. The awards will be presented on Oct. 11 as part of the union’s biannual convention at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. The awards honor
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky — but can “The Addams Family” give “Joker” a run for its money at the domestic box office? MGM’s animated comedy about the notorious macabre kin is debuting in theaters this weekend alongside Paramount’s “Gemini Man,” an action thriller directed by Ang Lee
Viacom veteran DeDe Lea has been tapped to head public policy and governmental relations for ViacomCBS. Lea has been Viacom’s head lobbyist since 2013. When merger of Viacom and CBS is complete, Lea will serve as exec VP of global public policy and government affairs, reporting to ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish. “DeDe has been an
MSNBC and The Washington Post are teaming up to co-host one of the Democratic Presidential debates. The debate will take place in Georgia on Nov. 20, airing on MSNBC and streaming on MSNBC.com and the Washington Post’s website. As it stands, eight candidates are set to qualify for the showdown, according to an NBC News
October 8, 2019 3:00PM PT Kirsten Dunst is in final negotiations to join Benedict Cumberbatch in Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog.” Dunst is replacing Elisabeth Moss, who was forced to drop out of the movie due to scheduling conflicts with her Hulu series “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Netflix acquired the pic this summer from
Android inventor Andy Rubin tweeted photos and videos of a new device made by his phone upstart Essential Tuesday afternoon. The new phone, code-named “Gem,” features an elongated body that looks more like a remote control than a traditional smart phone — something that Rubin called a “radically different form factor.” The back of the
October 8, 2019 2:49PM PT The AFI Fest has set Nov. 20 for the world premiere of Warner Bros.’ biopic “Richard Jewell,” directed and produced by Clint Eastwood. The gala will take place at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Eastwood is an American Film Institute Life Achievement Award recipient. “Clint Eastwood is an American
October 8, 2019 2:28PM PT “Hamilton” star Daveed Diggs is in talks to play Sebastian in Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid.” Halle Bailey will portray the Ariel, a mermaid princess who dreams of being a human, while Melissa McCarthy is playing her evil aunt Ursula. Javier Bardem is on board to play King
In a roundabout way, “Twin Peaks” may be the most influential show in today’s teen TV. It’s roundabout because it’s not actually “Twin Peaks,” David Lynch’s brilliant, flawed soap opera about trauma, Americana, and, ultimately, itself that’s doing the influencing. The CW’s “Riverdale,” loosely based on the Archie Comics series, cracked the code that what
Pictured: Louise Detlefsen and Louise Kjeldsen’s “Fat Front,” about a rebellious movement started by plus-sized women in Scandinavia, world premieres at IDFA. Danish documentarian Jørgen Leth, whose 1967 short “The Perfect Human” inspired fellow countryman Lars Von Trier as a film student, will be awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at IDFA this year. The prolific
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday on three cases that will decide whether employers can discriminate based on sexual orientation and transgender status. The plaintiffs argue that the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars sex discrimination, should be read to forbid discrimination against gay and transgender employees. According to reports from the courtroom,
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