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A film festival selection or rejection is not necessarily a verdict on a film’s quality. For programmers sorting through hundreds or even thousands of submissions, the decision can depend on everything from the balance of a lineup to the audience for which they are programming. That issue was at the center of “Film Festivals Decoded: […]

When veteran producer John Morayniss hung out his shingle as Blink49 Studios five years ago, he knew the company’s work would be markedly different from his past experiences at Alliance Atlantis and Entertainment One. But Morayniss had no idea how dramatically the industry would shape-shift in ways that suited his young and nimble operation. “When […]

“Long’s Long Lost & Mini Mart” was a short film that won a big amount of prize money for its creator. Director Julian Doan took home a $100,000 first-place prize at the first annual Ripcord Halloween Film Festival, the largest amount ever awarded at a short film festival. Jurors included Tim Miller (“Deadpool”), Jean Lauer […]

On “Star Trek” and elsewhere, Stewart gave millions a theatrical master class, often delivering richly spoken classical language to express cosmic hope or grief.

Tributes have been paid to the legendary Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who was born in Mirfield.

Variety is proud to announce the return of Doc Dreams NYC Live, its marquee event dedicated to honoring the art of documentary filmmaking, on Nov. 9 in New York City. Following a successful debut in 2024, Doc Dreams will once again bring together acclaimed filmmakers, storytellers and thought leaders for a day of conversations celebrating […]

EXCLUSIVE: Stoic is launching world sales ahead of the AFM on Paradise Disturbed, which will see Mindhunter star Holt McCallany return to the serial killer genre. Stoic will be screening the completed film directed by James Khanlarian (The Ghost Trap) and based on the novel by James Robert Fuller. Also starring are Zak Steiner (Euphoria), […]

The 19th annual Hamptons Doc Fest has announced its full lineup of 40 films, which includes “Union Town,” “Wild Inside” and “Nuisance Bear.” Running Dec. 3 to Dec. 11, the festival highlights the best non-fiction programming and will open with Barry Avrich’s “Darlene Love: I Know Where I’ve Been,” which is also set to receive […]

Daniel Sullivan, the Tony-winning Broadway director of Proof, The Heidi Chronicles, Glengarry Glen Ross and numerous other acclaimed productions, has announced his retirement after a 55-year career in the theater. The unexpected announcement – Sullivan was scheduled to direct next spring’s Manhattan Theatre Club production of David Hare’s Montauk starring Laura Linney – was made […]

When HBO released the first-look image of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series, it became immediately clear that the show was going for something different. Unlike Alan Rickman’s Snape, Essiedu sports shoulder-length dreadlocks and a more gothic look, swapping the character’s signature buttoned-up robes for a zip-up leather jacket and […]

The Love Island host's journey from leaving Bristol as a teenager to reaching the BBC show's grand final.

Sydney Sweeney is hitting the pavement! The 29-year-old Emmy-nominated actress ran around the block while filming scenes for her upcoming […] The post Sydney Sweeney Runs Around NYC While Filming ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’ (Photos) appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.