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From TikTok to Cannes: How ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Made Nepal’s Historic Un Certain Regard Breakthrough
During Nepal’s pandemic lockdowns, Abinash Bikram Shah found himself deep in a TikTok rabbit hole, watching videos posted by Kinnars – members of Nepal’s ancient third-gender community – dancing, joking, performing with unselfconscious joy. The comment sections beneath those videos were frequently vile. The Kinnars kept posting. “That really struck me,” Shah tells Variety. “I […]
Jonathan Bailey & Natalie Portman Thriller ‘Pumping Black’ Racing To Amazon In First Big Cannes Market Deal
EXCLUSIVE: In the first big deal to go down at the Cannes market, Amazon has swooped on most international rights to Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman psychological thriller Pumping Black. Set in the competitive and cutthroat world of professional cycling, and described as being in the vein of Whiplash and Black Swan, Pumping Black “follows […]
Kylie Minogue on Opening Up for a Netflix Docuseries, Refusing to Be ‘Boxed In’ and Navigating ’90s Tabloids: ‘Thankfully, I Gave Myself a Chance
Kylie Minogue cannot be summed up easily. A three-decade career with era-defining tracks. An unmistakable aura that makes it feel like you know her. And a knack for constant reinvention that defies expectations, from “I Should Be So Lucky” to “Padam Padam.” So “Kylie,” out on Netflix Wednesday, does not try to do so. Instead, […]
Gloria’ Star Paulina García Preps Directorial Debut, ‘The Passion According to Carmen’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Chile’s Paulina García, winner of the Berlinale Silver Bear for her performance in Sebastian Lelio’s “Gloria,” is poised to direct her first feature, “The Passion According to Carmen” (“La Pasión según Carmen”). Described as “the coming-of-age story of an adult woman” it follows Carmen, a journalist, whose life appears – at least on the surface […]
Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (May 9-10)
Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now (May 9-10) Tom's Guide
Berlinale Title ‘Light Pillar’ Acquired by Greenwich Entertainment for U.S. Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Greenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “Light Pillar,” the debut feature from Chinese director and screenwriter Xu Zao. The Shanghai-based Fengduan Pictures production world-premiered in the Perspectives section of the Berlin Film Festival and will receive a theatrical release across the country early next year. The 2D animated film incorporates live-action sequences featuring […]
Rami Malek Is An Ailing Artist Determined To Continue Living In Ira Sachs’ Latest ‘The Man I Love
EXCLUSIVE: Ira Sachs is back at Cannes this year with The Man I Love, his third film in three years, and it stars Rami Malek. Check out a clip from the film, which debuts on Wednesday in Cannes. Directed by Sachs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mauricio Zacharias, the film is set in 1980s […]
Ella Langley Sweeps ACM Awards
Country music darling and singer-songwriter Ella Langley swept tonight’s 61st Academy of Country Music Awards with seven trophies, winning all of her categories. The “Choosin’ Texas” artist took home major awards at the fete, including Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (Artist and Songwriter nominations), Single of the Year (Artist and Producer […]
Shogun’ Star Tadanobu Asano Returns to Cannes in Yukiko Sode’s Arresting Romance ‘All the Lovers in the Night
Adapted from Mieko Kawakami's acclaimed novel, this accomplished Un Certain Regard entry co-stars Yukino Kishii as a solitary Tokyo copy editor whose tentative love affair unfolds against philosophical meditations on light and self-determination.
Animated Films Make Their Marks Across Cannes Lineups as the Croisette-to
Toons boom across the Croisette this year, with colorful features opening Critics’ Week, closing Directors’ Fortnight, and appearing across nearly every section — further cementing Cannes’ status as a premier launchpad for animated cinema. Cannes’ position now feels secure, though its rise has been unusually fast. Earlier breakouts like “My Life as a Zucchini” (2016) […]
Nicolas Winding Refn On Making ‘Her Private Hell’ After A Brush With Death: “I Had To Start All Over Again
Nicolas Winding Refn returns to Cannes with Her Private Hell, his first film in 10 years, his last being the Elle Fanning starrer Neon Demon. In the fashionista aspect of it all, you could say Her Private Hell is its spiritual cousin. The film begins at a swanky hotel in a futuristic LA-like city where […]
John Oliver Mocks Trump’s Ballroom Plans (Again) and His Contradictory Claims Over the Reflecting Pool Upgrades
If you are a president who'd rather focus on ballroom construction and pool maintenance than the crucial work of actually running a country, then ... you are not a smart f***ing person," the 'Last Week Tonight' host said, throwing Trump's own words back at him.
Christopher Nolan Says ‘The Odyssey’ Is “The Most Extreme Version” of the Story He Could Make
I think we pushed pretty hard on this one and maybe found some limits," he said of his upcoming film on Sunday's '60 Minutes.
The Independence of ’60 Minutes’ Has Been Critical”: Anderson Cooper Bids Farewell to CBS News Show With a Plea
He shared that he's leaving the show to spend more time with his kids and revealed that juggling his duties on the show with his full-time job at CNN got to be too "challenging.
AI-Themed Drama ‘The Zebras’ Acquired For Worldwide Distribution By Adler & Associates
EXCLUSIVE: Adler & Associates Entertainment has picked up worldwide distribution rights to Indian independent feature The Zebras, directed by Kolkata-based filmmaker Aneek Chaudhuri. The Los Angeles-based sales and distribution outfit will handle the film’s international sales outside North America focusing on curated theatrical circuits, streaming services and institutional screenings. Described as a psychological drama, The […]
The Best Anime Of The Century Premiered 10 Years Ago, And It's Still Undefeated
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Mob Psycho 100 revolutionized the battle shonen genre with its complex characters and stunning visuals.
Miike Takashi Makes Documentary Debut as Japan’s K2 Pictures Unveils Slate and $33 Million Fund at Cannes
Tokyo-based production company K2 Pictures closed its K2P Film Fund I at $33 million and unveiled a 10-title slate at a press conference at Cannes, with the session anchored by the world premiere of a teaser trailer for “Shumei – The Living Legacy of Kabuki,” auteur Miike Takashi’s inaugural documentary feature. The fund closed in […]
10 Actors That Would Be The Perfect Next James Bond
It was recently revealed that auditions for the next 007 are officially underway, so here are the top fan-casts for the future James Bond.
IMDb Is Wrong About The Office's Best Episode, Here's What Should Really Be Number 1
Every episode of The Office is great in its own way, but the one deemed the best on IMDb isn't actually the funniest episode of the show.
Mārama’ Review: Gothic Revenge Horror Channels the Fury and Grace of New Zealand’s Māori People
Taratoa Stappard's arresting feature debut just won top prize at the Seattle International Film Festival.
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Has Finally Made His Samurai Movie
The Japanese auteur arrives at Cannes with castle thriller 'The Samurai and the Prisoner' — and two of his most celebrated students, Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Koji Fukada, competing for the Palme d’Or beside him.
Jujutsu Kaisen Already Has 2026's Best Anime Quote, And It's Not Close (Exclusive)
The troubled main character of Jujutsu Kaisen delivered a truly iconic moment in season 3, and it's a tough speech to beat.
Prime Video’s $1 Billion Fantasy Franchise Is Facing an Even Bigger Risk With Its Season 3 Return
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 release date moves up to fall 2026, shortening the gap between seasons to maintain momentum.
How To Play Every Zelda Game In A Single Year
There are over a dozen Legend of Zelda games in the series’ main canon alone, but is it possible to play through all of them in just one year?