“I’m always on the lookout for interesting characters that suggest a world,” says John Carney, the director behind music-driven films like Once and Sing Street. Having dedicated himself to being a cinematic chronicler of music […]
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After the audience at this week’s Michael premiere was treated to over two hours’ worth of hits, a title card came across the screen. In shimmery gold lettering, it read: “His Story Continues.” For many […]
Nara Smith — the model and creator who has gained a massive following for her content that combines fashion, cooking and an elevated lifestyle — has signed with Range Media Partners in all areas. Smith […]
Toy Story 5 has come to life at Cinemacon. The fifth movie in the classic Pixar franchise sees Woody, Buzz and the gang taking on their most formidable adversary to date: modern technology. In the […]
At 12 pm on Wednesday afternoon at Universal CityWalk theater, the massive auditorium that handles IMAX 70mm screenings was nearly at capacity. The audience wasn’t there for the current box office champ, Project Hail Mary, […]
Juan Devis has been named the president of Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization behind the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Devis, who previously served as the chief creative officer at the Public Media Group of […]
After a decade of development, Ride Along 3 is starting to see renewed momentum. Daniel Gold, who was a writer on the Netflix series Workin’ Moms, is set to write a new take on the […]
Lords of War, the sequel to Andrew Niccol’s 2005 crime thriller Lord of War, has been picked up by Vertical for the U.S. with a planned 2027 theatrical release. Niccol wrote and directed the film […]
Kyle Hawley has been named the President of 26 Keys, the Austin-based production and creative outfit she co-founded with her husband, the writer-director Noah Hawley. In her new post, Kyle will now oversee the day-to-day […]
Noah Hawley — the Emmy-winning creative behind Fargo and Alien: Earth — has set his next film project with Warner Bros., a remake of the Argentine supernatural horror Terrified. Hawley is set to direct and […]
Industry watchers fearing the encroachment of generative AI may be expecting Tilly Norwood to show up in the next Fast and Furious movie or an AI-generated screenplay to end up on the Black List. But […]
To promote the upcoming release of The Christophers, its art-focused drama from director Steven Soderbergh, Neon is planning a conversation series between the film’s creatives and members of the art community. The series will take […]
Allie McLarty has been named the SVP of Global Communications at Paramount Studios. The studio’s chief communications officer Melissa Zukerman made the announcement today in a note to staff. In her new role, McLarty will […]
Peter Debruge, the longtime chief film critic at Variety, has been named the director of the SXSW Film and TV festival. Claudette Godfrey, the VP of film and TV at SXSW and a 20-year veteran […]
Rob Rausch, the winner of the most recent season of The Traitors, has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. On The Traitors, Rausch became a breakout star, lauded for his expert gameplay, sense […]
The John Wilson-directed documentary The History of Concrete has been acquired by Magnolia Pictures for North America, with a theatrical release planned for later this year. The History of Concrete, the feature debut from the […]
Leslie Grace has become a quiet force on the film festival circuit. After breaking out in the Lin-Manuel Miranda movie musical In the Heights, Grace’s next big role, a starring turn as a DC superhero […]
The campaigning is over, the press is done and all the trophies have been handed out. This means there is one thing left to do — get back to work. From franchise installments (Hunger Games […]
Jessie Buckley has officially made a clean sweep of awards season, earning the best actress trophy at the 2026 Oscars on Sunday for her role in Hamnet. Buckley beat out fellow nominees Rose Byrne (If […]
As the independent film marketplace continues to experience headwinds, a new feature film finance and production outfit is popping up with the intention of guiding emerging filmmakers from development to distribution. Danielle Lauder’s Act 4 […]
Meghan Grimm — the former personal assistant turned entrepreneur behind the elite entertainment staffing agency Clyde — is now launching a podcast where she will interview talent with their personal assistants, digging into the important […]