Daily Archives: April 10, 2025

Google and Range Media Partners Launch ‘AI on Screen,’ a New Program Commissioning Short Films About Artificial Intelligence

Google and Range Media Partners are joining forces to launch “AI On Screen,” a program commissioning short films from filmmakers and a range of voices across genres that delves into the complex relationship between humanity and AI. The companies are looking for stories that will

‘Shrinking’ Season 3 Casts Sherry Cola, Isabella Gomez

The third season of “Shrinking” has added both Sherry Cola and Isabella Gomez to its cast. Variety has learned that both Cola and Gomez will appear in Season 3 of the Apple TV+ dramedy in recurring roles. They join fellow new Season 3 cast member

Dekanalog Acquires ‘Hema Hema: Sing Me a Song While I Wait,’ ‘Redlands’ and ‘Wetiko’ (EXCLUSIVE)

New York based distributor Dekanalog has made three new acquisitions for its 2025 theatrical slate: “Hema Hema: Sing Me a Song While I Wait” by Khyentse Norbu, “Redlands” by John Brian King and “Wetiko” by Kerry Mondragon. The films will have limited theatrical engagements before

‘Mrs. Maisel’ Creators on Not Wanting the Show to End, Their Risky New Amazon Ballet Drama ‘Étoile’ and the ‘Delightful’ Possibility of More ‘Gilmore Girls’

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palla­dino sure picked a helluva week to visit Los Angeles. Less than 24 hours after the New York-based auteurs behind “Gilmore Girls” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” landed in La-La Land on March 26 for a PaleyFest celebration of their work,

Academy Award Nominee Yura Borisov Signs With UTA (EXCLUSIVE)

UTA has signed Academy Award-nominated actor Yura Borisov for representation in all areas. One of Russia’s most celebrated actors, Borisov received international acclaim for his performance in Sean Baker’s 5-time Oscar-winning “Anora,” which also won the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. In

‘Sinners’ Review: Ryan Coogler’s Deep South From-Dusk-Till-Dawn Vampire Film Is a Lavishly Serious Popcorn Movie, With Michael B. Jordan in a Dual Role as Criminal Brothers

“Sinners” works more than it doesn’t, though it doesn’t always gel, but it’s a compelling and spirited demonstration of how lavishly “serious” a popcorn movie can be.

Emma Corrin Cast as Elizabeth Bennet, Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet in Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Series

Netflix’s “Pride and Prejudice” series has found its Elizabeth Bennet and Mrs. Bennet in Emma Corrin and Olivia Colman, respectively. They join “Slow Horses” star Jack Lowden who has been cast as Mr. Darcy, as Variety exclusively reported on Wednesday. The six-part limited series will

Cannes Chief Thierry Fremaux Confirms Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Premiere With Denzel Washington, Explains Why Film Wasn’t in Lineup Reveal: ‘Wanted to Be Cautious’ (EXCLUSIVE)

It wasn’t wishful thinking — Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” will officially premiere out of competition at Cannes Film Festival, chief Thierry Fremaux has confirmed to Variety. The legendary director posted the news on his Instagram Thursday morning, just over an hour after the festival’s