The 15th Beijing International Film Festival has revealed that acclaimed Chinese director and actor Jiang Wen will preside over the Tiantian competition jury, with celebrated Chinese-American actor and filmmaker Joan Chen joining the panel. The seven-member international jury brings together a cross-section of global film
The Kansas City Chiefs are continuing to expand their TV footprint. ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports today are developing a six-episode docuseries, produced by Words + Pictures in association with Skydance Sports, NFL Films, 2PM Productions, and Foolish Club Studios. The doc is told through
Comedian, actor, writer, director and producer Chris Rock has signed with WME for exclusive representation in all areas including acting, directing, comedy touring, books and more. Rock has won three Grammy Awards for “Roll with the New,” “Bigger & Blacker” and “Never Scared.” He also
More than 500 members of AMPAS, including actor Mark Ruffalo, director Ava DuVernay and Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, have signed an open letter condemning the Academy’s lack of public support for Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal following his recent detainment by Israeli authorities. The Academy released
Remember when Will Smith was the fun rapper? The enormously affable, uncomplicated rapper? The giddily cheerful Fresh Prince behind “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” the Big Willie Styling hunk of “Jiggy Wit It,” and the sunny seasonal greeter from the anthemic “Summertime”? Smith doesn’t. At least
This year’s Series Mania was introduced to a new kind of police procedural on Wednesday, one that blends scenic backdrops, cross-cultural tension and a surprising amount of heart. “Weiss & Morales,” a Spanish-German co-production from RTVE and ZDF, showcased its vibrant tone and compelling characters
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the
There is cause for celebration at “General Hospital” on April 1. The ABC daytime soap is commemorating its 62nd anniversary (both the show and the fictional building itself) and the opening of the Dr. Monica Quartermaine Cardiac Wing. Though the death of Leslie Charleson —