“Naruto,” one of the world’s most popular and profitable manga and anime franchises, is getting its first-ever North American symphonic concert tour. Variety can now exclusively unveil the tour’s dates and locations. Fresh off a successful European tour that drew over 60,000 fans, Naruto the
The Motion Picture Association is heading to SXSW this year to host industry-centric sessions on global location shooting, digital piracy and a conversation on the future of filmmaking with MPA chief Charles Rivkin and Amazon MGM’s Jennifer Salke and Courtenay Valenti. “The MPA is excited to spotlight
For a film literally called “Lurker,” Archie Madekwe’s casting in Alex Russell’s chilling directorial debut about fame and fandom came about through a spot of, well, lurking. The fast-rising British star — one of the few survivors from Emerald Fennell’s aristocratic “Saltburn” murders — had
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”) continues to push creative boundaries with his latest score for the historical film “Chhaava,” while simultaneously spearheading ambitious plans to revolutionize India’s musical theater landscape. The globally acclaimed musician, speaking with Variety, reveals how he approached the score for
A Nazi art thief, UFOs and women at war are among the subjects covered in new factual shows being presented by PBS Distribution at Mip London, which takes place Feb. 23 to 27. Further titles will be announced in the lead-up to the market, including
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has urged the Justice Department to carefully scrutinize Disney’s deal to acquire a controlling stake in Fubo, saying the consolidation presents antitrust concerns. Disney announced in January that it would merge its Hulu + Live TV service with Fubo and take 70%
At one point in Fernando Eimbcke’s “Olmo” two adolescents are let into a party. Now, this isn’t the party the titular character and his trusty best pal are looking for, but the drinks are flowing, the mood is light and the music sounds good all
Malian director Souleymane Cissé, the African cinema pioneer who over five decades gained prominence for works infused with deep humanism and political engagement, died on Wednesday. He was 84. News of Cissé’s death was announced by his daughter, Mariam Cissé. “Papa died today in Bamako. We