San Francisco Jewish Film Festival Sets Premieres Including ‘www.rachelormont.com,’ ‘Torah Tropical’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival has slated two world premieres and one international premiere for its 2024 edition, which runs July 18-Aug. 4. This year’s full lineup, which will be announced June 18, will highlight the diversity of Jewish experience across the globe. One

James Cameron Says He ‘Tries to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ in His Films, but ‘It’s Your Stories We Want to Hear in Your Voice’

In a pre-recorded video played at Variety‘s inaugural Indigenous Storytelling in Entertainment Breakfast, James Cameron said he tries to celebrate indigenous peoples through his films. “I try to celebrate Indigenous peoples as guardians of our fragile living world and show their fight against the destruction

‘The Watchers’: Dakota Fanning, Ishana Shyamalan and Georgina Campbell Reveal How ‘Love Island’ Helped Shape the Horror Film

“Try not to die!” When Dakota Fanning’s Mina prepares for a night out with a bird on loan from the pet shop, she gives him that warning in jest before bolting out the door. Little does she know, the sunny yellow bird will soon parrot

Music Industry Moves: Carter Faith Inks Deal With UMG Nashville; Rimas Publishing Partners With Made in Memphis Entertainment

Singer-songwriter Carter Faith signs her first major label record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. The country singer has performed with Little Big Town, Keith Urban and one of her biggest influences, Willie Nelson. In addition to working with Range Music, she recently inked a

Toni Collette Joins Mae Martin Netflix Series ‘Wayward’

Toni Collette has joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix limited series “Wayward,” Variety has learned. Collette will appear in the series alongside Mae Martin as well as Sarah Gadon, Brandon Jay McLaren, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Patrick J. Adams, Patrick Gallagher and Josh

Michael Kors Says He Still Hasn’t Worked With Miley Cyrus, Would Love to Dress Her as ‘Sexy and Naked as Possible’

Kerry Washington, Olivia Wilde, Gabrielle Union, Mindy Kaling, Kaitlyn Dever, Alexandra Schipp, Marisa Tomei and Zoey Deutch gathered at Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles on Tuesday night to help Michael Kors celebrate his new store on Rodeo Drive. Guests were greeted at the door by

Dead By Daylight Developer Behaviour Interactive Is Laying Off Up To 95 Employees

Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive is laying off roughly 95 employees, the company has announced. The majority of those that will be affected – 70 of the 95 – work at the studio’s Montreal, Canada, office, as reported by GamesIndustry.biz.  As for why, the

The Last Of Us Season 2 Will Be 7 Episodes And Won’t Cover The Full Game

The Last of Us Season 2 is on the way but it won’t be last for the series, nor will it cover the entirety of the sequel it’s adapting. A new interview with Deadline reveals the season’s 7-episode count, the likelihood of a third and