A New ‘Avatar’ Arrives
“Avatar: Seven Havens,” debuting Friday on Paramount+, is the third in the popular series of animated shows.
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At a Revamped Museum, Goya’s Nightmares Seem Scarily Relevant
The artist’s portrayals of uncertainty and social upheaval are likely to resonate with visitors to an expanded museum in Zaragoza, Spain, that opens Friday.
‘Celeste’ Creator Diego San José, Director Elena Trapé on Turning a Tax Inspector Into ‘Dirty Harry’
After turning Spain’s tax agency into the unlikely engine of a noir-tinged comedy, “Celeste” creator Diego San José and director Elena Trapé are taking aim at something far more sacred in Spain: soccer. The six-part second season of the Movistar Plus original brings Carmen Machi (“La Mesías”) back as Sara Santano, the tax inspector who […]
Zuckerberg Loses Control in “The Social Reckoning”
The director and writer Aaron Sorkin explains how he evolved the character of Mark Zuckerberg in the film “The Social Reckoning.”
Sitges-Bound Cypriot Horror ‘Motherwitch’ Sells To North America
EXCLUSIVE: L.A.-based Dark Star Pictures has acquired North American rights for Cyprus-set horror Motherwitch ahead of its screening in the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia next week. The acquisition was brokered by Arnaud Chevalier under the banner of his Paris-based sales boutique B-Rated International Sales. In further deals the film has sold to […]
Only Karol G Knows How Wild Her Life Has Been
The Colombian star talks cultural appropriation, ICE, and channeling love and letdown into stadium-filling hits.
Aaron Sorkin on ‘The Social Reckoning’
The writer and director explains how he evolved the character of Mark Zuckerberg in the sort-of sequel to “The Social Network.”
What to Know About the Facebook Whistle-Blowing Case Depicted in ‘The Social Reckoning’
Aaron Sorkin’s sort-of sequel to the 2010 “Social Network” dramatizes a whistle-blowing case at Facebook. Here’s what to know.
Clara Wu Tsai, the Billionaire Who Wants Brooklyn to Win
Clara Wu Tsai, a co-owner of the Liberty and Nets, split from her husband of 30 years. Now she is turning her attention to leaving her mark on the borough.
His Unmarked Grave Lay Forgotten for 200 Years. They Had to Fix That.
The identity of a Scottish sailor killed in Connecticut after a skirmish during the War of 1812 long remained a mystery until two local history buffs got involved.
UTA and Gold House Set Partnership to Build Asia-Hollywood Bridge (EXCLUSIVE)
UTA and Gold House are joining forces at the Busan International Film Festival and in Seoul this month, marking the Asian Pacific advocacy organization’s first official foray into Korea as the two look to connect Asian creatives and investors with Hollywood. The partnership kicks off with the UTA x Gold House x Variety Industry Night […]
Icelandic Drama ‘Elma’ Set For Siminn Bow As Glassriver Debuts ‘NCU’ At MIPCOM
EXCLUSIVE: Icelandic crime thriller series Elma, will launch domestically on Síminn’s streaming service on October 15, as its producer brings new title NCU to MIPCOM. Elma, adapted from global bestselling author Eva Björg Ægisdóttir’s book series, is set in the small port town of Akranes in Iceland. It will launch via Icelandic telecommunications company Síminn […]
Skydance UK Network 5’s Profit Drops By Two-Thirds Amid Streaming Investment & Ad Woes
5, the UK television network that sits within David Ellison’s newly minted Skydance empire, posted a 64% decline in profit last year. The British broadcaster’s pre-tax profit stood at £11.93 million ($15.8M) in 2025, down nearly two-thirds from £33.6M the previous year, according to earnings published on UK’s Companies House. The network, previously known as […]