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Rebel Wilson’s ‘The Deb’ Sets U.S. Distributor and Cannes Sales Relaunch Amid Legal Dispute (EXCLUSIVE)
Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut “The Deb” — billed as an “outrageous” and “fish-out-of-water” musical comedy — has landed U.S. distribution with Sunrise Films. The deal, which follows the film’s theatrical release in its home territory of Australia, was announced by Protagonist Pictures, which is now relaunching the film in Cannes via its boutique label Protagonist Picks. With […]
Jean-Claude Van Damme to Play Submarine Captain in WWII Action Epic ‘Raid Pacific’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Even with a “Bloodsport” remake now in the works almost 40 years after the classic that made his name, Jean-Claude Van Damme isn’t done beating the living crap out of people just yet. The martial arts star and action veteran is set to topline WWII action epic “Raid Pacific, with Steven Luke attached to direct. […]
20 Best Romantic Korean Movies, Ranked
Il Mare: A Love Story and My Sassy Girl are among the best South Korean romantic movies.
The Electric Kiss’ Director Pierre Salvadori Talks Joy & Terror Of Opening Cannes; Love Of Lubitsch & Why His Brand Of Comedy Is Not A Cynical Ploy
Pierre Salvadori opens the 79th Cannes Film Festival this evening with Roaring Twenties Paris art world-set romantic tragicomedy The Electric Kiss starring Pio Marmaï, Anaïs Demoustier, Vimala Pons and Gilles Lellouche. Taking time out of the mixing room to talk to Deadline just days before the premiere, the French director admits to feeling a mixture of […]
Russell Crowe's Action Thriller Lands a Surprising Rotten Tomatoes Score After Its Release
Russell Crowe’s new MMA drama, Beast, has landed a strong Rotten Tomatoes score after its theatrical release.
Devil May Cry Season 2 Review: Vergil's Arrival Is A Stylish-Yet-Plot-Heavy Return For Netflix's Solid Game Adaptation
Netflix's Devil May Cry gets a stylish upgrade as season 2 brings Vergil into the fold, though its attempts to switch tones is a bit too plot-heavy.
Highland Film Group & Gersh Board ‘Grace Period
Grace Period, starring Ashley Greene (Twilight), Seth Green (Family Guy), Matt Walsh (Veep), Beverly D’Angelo (Violent Night), and Rhys Darby (Jumanji), is at the Cannes Market with Highland Film Group and Gersh. Highland Film Group is handling international rights, with Gersh handling domestic. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Natasha Leggero (Old Dads), Lily Anne […]
Inside FilmNation’s Stacey Snider Hire & How Glen Basner’s Blue-Chip Outfit Is Edging Into Domestic Distribution
FilmNation’s hire of former Universal, DreamWorks and Fox head Stacey Snider was a coup. But then again, FilmNation isn’t your average indie film and TV company. Glen Basner’s blue-chip New York firm has been working on prestige and commercial hits for almost two decades: from Mud to Arrival and Conclave to Anora. In a wide-ranging […]
Hayden Panettiere Was Told to Get in Bed With a ‘Famous Male Actor Who Was Naked’ When She Was 18 Years Old: ‘This Is Not Happening’ and ‘I Hid Wherever I Could
Hayden Panettiere appeared on a recent episode of the “On Purpose With Jay Shetty” podcast and recounted one of the more shocking revelations from her upcoming book, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” in which the “Nashvhille” and “Heroes” star remembers being lured by friend of hers into a room and told to get in bed […]
Once Upon a Time in America’ Origins Movie in the Works From ‘Paper Tiger’ Producer Leone Film Group (EXCLUSIVE)
Italy’s Leone Film Group — which is in Cannes as a producer of James Grey’s competition entry “Paper Tiger” — is set to make an ambitious origins movie about Sergio Leone’s quest to shoot “Once Upon a Time in America,” the gangster epic that premiered at Cannes in 1984 and is now considered a masterpiece. […]
Park Hoon-jung’s ‘Tristes Tropiques’ Lands Five-Territory Pre-Sales for Finecut Ahead of Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Leading Korean sales company Finecut has closed pre-sale deals for Park Hoon-jung’s “Tristes Tropiques” in five territories following a short-footage screening, with the full feature set to world premiere at the Cannes Film Market. Splendid Film has acquired the film for Germany, Austria and Switzerland; PT Prima Cinema Multimedia has taken Indonesia; Media4Fun has closed […]
Lil Rel Howery, Angela Sarafyan, Manny Montana Set for Indie Horror ‘The Things We Hide’ With Minerva Launching Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Lil Rel Howery (“Get Out”), Angela Sarafyan (“Westworld”) and Manny Montana (“Good Girls”) are set to appear in indie horror film “The Things We Hide,” co-directed and produced by Amir Noorani and Eric Bergemann. Italy’s Minerva Pictures has boarded the chiller and will launch world sales at the Cannes Market. Atit Shah’s Create Entertainment (“Monsoon,” […]
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It’s a musical May with music movies all month
It’s a musical May with music movies all month
Karlis Arnolds Avots on His ‘Hamlet’ Croisette Debut With ‘Ulya,’ Acting With Soul, Being Told He Was Too Tall and Championing Misfits
The Latvian actor had the idea for and co-wrote 'Ulya' and stars as Uļjana Semjonova. He may be an up-and-comer, but he couldn't sleep until 4 a.m. the night the film got selected.
Robert Lorenz To Direct ‘Hardcourt’ From ‘The Revenant’ Scribe Mark L. Smith
EXCLUSIVE: Robert Lorenz (In The Land of Saints) is attached to direct Hardcourt, a new feature written by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant). Ehud Bleiberg is producing through his namesake banner, along with Ariel Bleiberg, Robert Deege, and Suzanne Lyons’ Snowfall Films. Production on the film is set to begin in early 2027. Casting is […]
Vietnam’s Bluebells Studios Unveils Trio Of Theatrical Pics As ‘Phi Phong: The Blood Demon’ Breaks Records
EXCLUSIVE: Vietnamese production outfit Bluebells Studios has unveiled a trio of new films set for theatrical release in 2027 following the record-breaking success of its most recent release, Phi Phong: The Blood Demon, which has become Vietnam’s highest-grossing horror film of all time. The new slate includes projects from Duong Minh Chien – whose last […]
Breaking Baz: From Stage To Screen, Broadway’s John Gore Discusses His Royal Film With Joan Collins & Why He Sat On Sean Connery’s Sofa With Ted Sarandos
EXCLUSIVE: John Gore the Broadway maven turned fledgling movie mogul is making his first foray into the Cannes market today with a new film about Wallis Simpson, the woman for whom a king gave up his throne, and he was determined that the grand royal title of Duchess “had better be in its title.” One early runner was The […]
JustWatch: Hulu's 'Send Help,' Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' Top Weekly Streaming Through May 10
JustWatch: Hulu's 'Send Help,' Netflix's 'Lord of the Flies' Top Weekly Streaming Through May 10
40,000 Film Professionals from 140 Countries at This Year’s Cannes
U.S., France and the U.K. are the top three countries represented, but there's been a spike in attendance from Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Station’ Director on the Hidden World of Yemeni Women: ‘Behind Closed Doors, the Colors Emerge, the Frankincense, the Laughter and the Singing
Paradise City Sales has granted Variety access to an exclusive clip from Sara Ishaq’s “The Station,” which has its world premiere in Critics’ Week at Cannes. Variety spoke to the Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker, who received an Academy Award nomination for her documentary short “Karama Has No Walls.” The film centers on Layal, who runs a women-only […]
Fearfolks Picks Up Global Sales Rights On ‘Cocoa Doll’ Starring ‘Gossip Girl’ Breakout Grace Duah
EXCLUSIVE: Fearfolks, the Bangkok-based genre label founded by Hans Audric B. Estialbo and Benetone Films, has picked up global sales rights to body horror Cocoa Doll, starring Gossip Girl’s Grace Duah. The project is the debut feature of Muslim-Nigerian director Jumai Yusuf, based on a screenplay that was previously recognized in the Muslim List – […]
StudioCanal Acquires International Sales Rights to ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Re
Guillermo del Toro will be in attendance at the celebratory screening in Cannes.
Angel City’ Starring Chris Kattan, Tonya Pinkins & Dwight Hicks Heading To Cannes Market With Braham Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE: Braham Entertainment will be at the Cannes Market this year with Angel City, the debut feature from Noel Braham. Noel Braham wrote, directed, and produced the film. He also stars in the film alongside Saturday Night Live alum Chris Kattan, Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins, two-time Super Bowl champion and four-time Pro Bowler Dwight […]