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Marvel to Rerelease Endgame with New Doomsday Bridge
Marvel Studios will re‑cut and re‑release Avengers: Endgame in September with fresh footage that directly bridges to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, a plan unveiled by director Joe Russo at the Sands
Martin Zandvliet’s ‘Harvest’ Debuts at Canneseries
Oscar‑nominated director Martin Zandvliet makes his long‑form debut with the rural family drama “Harvest,” which premieres at Canneseries on April 24 and will roll out in Denmark in October. DR Drama
VRT Canvas Showcases ‘Deal with Iran’ at Canneseries
At Canneseries, VRT Canvas is spotlighting its latest Flemish documentaries—including ‘The Deal with Iran’ and ‘A Woman Was Killed’—as part of a broader push to give non‑fiction a prime‑time slot and
Return of the Jungle Set for May 29 Release in India
India’s first major animated feature, Return of the Jungle, is slated for a May 29 theatrical debut, blending contemporary life with Panchatantra‑style folklore. The film, a Vaibhav Studios production
Clarke 'Body Builders' Review: A Striking Debut
A review of 26-year-old Albertine Clarke's debut novel "The Body Builders," a disorienting London-set story of a young woman named Ada spiraling through dissociation, transference, and mental collapse
Gadd's 'Half Man' Premieres on HBO Max
Richard Gadd's "Half Man" premiered on HBO Max, and stars Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell broke down the series' most challenging moments — a "shocking" sex scene requiring two intimacy coordin
Fauzan Zidni Elected BPI Chair, Leads Indonesia's Cannes Debut
Film producer Fauzan Zidni has been elected chair of Indonesia's government-backed Film Agency (BPI) for a four-year term and will lead the body's first international delegation to Cannes in May, alon
Broadway's Rocky Horror Show Returns, Lacks Energy
Broadway’s third revival of The Rocky Horror Show lands on a star‑filled stage at Studio 54, but the production’s energy fizzles after a flashy opening. While Luke Evans, Stephanie Hsu, and Juliette L
David Harbour Leads Emmy Supporting Actor Race
David Harbour’s supporting‑actor submission for HBO Max’s “DTF St. Louis” has him poised as a front‑runner in a field of six to eight nominees, while the British miniseries “Half Man” could become a s
Moriarty Filmed Boys Episode While Losing Ability to Walk
Erin Moriarty revealed she was losing the ability to walk from undiagnosed Graves' disease while filming a key Season 5 episode of The Boys, sharing the details on Instagram alongside a photo of her i
Emmy Drama Supporting Actor Race Open, Voting Dates
The Emmy race for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama series remains wide open, with no frontrunner and official submissions still pending. Variety’s awards team, led by Clayton Davis, updates pre
Apex Review: Theron Thrills, Script Falls Short
Netflix's "Apex," directed by Baltasar Kormákur, pairs Charlize Theron's physicality with Taron Egerton's villainy in a 95-minute Australian outback survival thriller that the reviewer finds visceral
Tom Cruise unveils 'Digger' satire on billionaire hero
Tom Cruise unveiled his upcoming satire ‘Digger’ at CinemaCon, a comedy about a billionaire savior directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, positioning the film as a timely commentary on widening wealth gap
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Roasts Jeff and Lauren Bezos as Power Couple Bankrolls Met Gala
The sequel 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' turned its fashion satire into a pointed roast of Jeff and Lauren Bezos, depicting a billionaire tech mogul and his glamorous partner in a storyline that mirrors r
Netflix's Jinny Howe to Keynote Banff Media Festival
Netflix’s U.S. and Canada scripted series chief Jinny Howe will headline the Banff World Media Festival, marking the first confirmed keynote for this year’s summit. Her appointment comes as Netflix’s
Elizabeth Banks Defies 'Can't Direct Men' with Liotta
Elizabeth Banks revealed on The Kelly Clarkson Show that she was once warned she couldn’t direct men, a claim she disproved by helming Ray Liotta in the $90 million‑grossing “Cocaine Bear” and other b
Jisoo Wins Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at
At Canneseries, K‑pop star Jisoo was honored with the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award, highlighting the festival’s focus on cross‑media talent. Parallel Cannes events—like the Cannes Film Festival’s K
Power Ballad Sets May 29 Limited Release, June 5 Wide
Lionsgate's John Carney-directed 'Power Ballad,' starring Paul Rudd as a past-his-prime wedding singer opposite Nick Jonas's fading boy-band star, will open in limited release on May 29 before expandi
Fox Renews ‘Fear Factor: House of Fear’ for Season 2
Fox has green‑lit a second season of its revived ‘Fear Factor: House of Fear’ competition series, keeping Johnny Knoxville as host and banking on its strong debut viewership as a signature unscripted
Rosemarie Milsom Appointed Adelaide Writers' Week Director
Rosemarie Milsom, who weathered political pressure to keep Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah on the Newcastle Writers' Festival program, has been appointed director of Adelaide Writers'
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