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EntertainmentVarietyApple’s ‘CODA’ Wins Sundance Film Festival: London BIFA Award – Global Bulletin
AWARDS Siân Heder’s “CODA,” an Apple original film, has won the 2021 Sundance Film Festival: London Award presented by BIFA. The award was voted for by 40 leading professionals from the British film industry assembled by the British Independent Film Awards. The film follows Ruby, a CODA or Child of Deaf Adults, who is torn […]
BusinessThe WrapMusic Profits Propel Sony To A 9% Increase in Q1 Income Despite Slow Post-COVID Recovery in TV, Film, Games
Despite a slow recovery in some divisions due to pandemic concerns, Sony Group saw an increase in profits of 9% in the period between April and June of 2021, the company reported in a earnings call on Tuesday. During the period, which represents the first quarter of Sony’s 2021-2022 financial year, Sony Group was sales of 2.25 trillion yen or $20.5 billion, a gain of 15%. During an earnings call Tuesday night, Sony Executive Deputy President and Chief Financial Officer Hiroki Totoki said that So
NewsVarietyMyanmar’s Maung Sun Attends Locarno, Ma Aeint Faces Jail (EXCLUSIVE)
Myanmar director Maung Sun says he fears for the future of his writing and producing partner Ma Aeint who now faces charges brought by the military junta. Ma Aeint was arrested in early June in Yangon and was held for a month in judicial detention. She has since been transferred to the notorious Insein Prison, […]
EntertainmentVarietyLocarno: Open Doors Projects Tackle Southeast Asian Taboos, Tread Line Between Arthouse and Genre Cinema
The latest edition of the Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors section, which highlights new projects and fresh voices from Asia, feels like a culmination in more ways than one. After an entirely remote affair last time around, Open Doors is adopting a hybrid in-person and online approach this time around, welcoming more than half of […]
BusinessVarietySony Group Delivers Profit Growth as SPE and Games Earnings Retreat
Profit increases from music failed to outweigh declines from film and TV and from games at Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Group. But, overall, the group was able to report a 9% increase in net income for the three months to June. In the period between April and June 2021, representing the first quarter […]
EntertainmentVarietySelena Gomez Calls Out ‘Tasteless’ Kidney Transplant Reference on ‘The Good Fight’
Selena Gomez is calling out television shows that have referenced her 2017 kidney transplant, most recently Paramount Plus’ “The Good Fight.” On Tuesday, the singer and actor tweeted: “I am not sure how writing jokes about organ transplants for television shows has become a thing but sadly it has apparently. I hope in the next […]
EntertainmentVarietyAs KROQ DJ Kat Corbett Exits, She Reflects on Two Decades at the Station and the Struggles Facing Alternative Radio
Longtime KROQ DJ Kat Corbett is the latest voice to exit the iconic L.A. alternative radio station — and although she’s not ready to reveal her next stop just yet, she hints to Variety that several possibilities are on the horizon. “I am talking to some folks that I can’t say just yet,” said Corbett, […]
EntertainmentVarietyCNN Tamps Down Coverage of Investigation Into N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo During His Brother’s Show
CNN cut back on coverage of one of the biggest news stories of the day during its primetime schedule due to a very unorthodox situation: The anchor not telling the story is the brother of the public official at the center of it. The WarnerMedia-backed outlet kept anchor Chris Cuomo on the air Tuesday night […]
EntertainmentVarietyHow the VFX Team Behind Marvel’s ‘Loki’ Brought Miss Minutes to Life
As Marvel continues dipping its toes in TV — snagging 28 Emmy nominations in the process — its latest venture, the Disney Plus miniseries “Loki,” is being hailed as one of the studio’s most unique anti-hero stories to date. While Tom Hiddleston steals the show as the titular character, perhaps most captivating is the Time Variance […]
EntertainmentVarietyOffspring Drummer Says He’s Been Booted From Band for Not Getting Vaccinated
Pete Parada, the drummer for the Offspring, has found out the hard way that some businesses — and even bands — are drawing a hard line on requiring vaccinations to come back to work. He posted on his social media Tuesday that he’s been ousted from the group because he won’t agree to get the […]
LifestyleVarietyHead to the Beach in Style With Pink Floyd-Inspired Towels
All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Your next trip to the beach is going to look a lot groovier thanks to Slowtide’s latest collaboration […]
EntertainmentVarietyAlvin Ing, Pioneering Asian American Broadway Actor, Dies at 89
Alvin Ing, a pioneering Asian American Broadway actor who appeared in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Flower Drum Song” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Pacific Overtures,” died at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Calif. on July 31. He was 89. Ing’s representatives said that the fully-vaccinated actor was diagnosed with pneumonia in mid-July and then contracted COVID-19 […]
EntertainmentVarietyThis Hollywood Makeup Artist-Recommended Sunscreen is Only $8 Right Now
All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Finding the right facial sunscreen is a difficult task. Not only do you want it to provide quality […]
LifestyleVarietyDisneyland Replaces Annual Passes With New Magic Key Program
Disneyland is introducing a new membership program after retiring its beloved and longtime annual passes. The annual passes, which were eliminated during the pandemic, have now been turned into a Disneyland Resort Magic Key program — set to go on sale on Aug. 25. Visitors must make reservations before visiting Disneyland and California Adventure Park. […]
EntertainmentVarietyDanny Glover, ’21 Jump Street’ Star Richard Grieco Join Series ‘Paper Empire’
“Paper Empire,” a new series from creator Robert Gillings, has added actors Danny Glover and Richard Grieco. The project, acquired by Hannibal Pictures during this year’s European Film Market, has a previously announced cast Including Wesley Snipes, Denise Richards, Robert Davi, Steve Guttenberg, Michael Nouri, Robert Knepper, and Anne Archer. Gillings serves as writer-director on […]
EntertainmentVarietyHollywood Inequality Persists as Studios Refuse to Offer Digital Screeners (Guest Column)
It seems like every year there’s a new plea for equality and better treatment in Hollywood. Why? The answer is simple: Things aren’t equal, and they haven’t been for a very, very long time. From who gets hired as director on a blockbuster (sometimes with no feature work on their resume) to the person being […]
EntertainmentVarietyRadu Jude’s Berlinale Title ‘Uppercase Print’ Picked Up by Big World in U.S., Canada (EXCLUSIVE)
Big World Pictures has picked up Romanian auteur Radu Jude’s “Uppercase Print,” which premiered last year in the Berlinale’s Forum section. The sale was handled by Brussels-based Best Friend Forever. The director’s “Bad Luck Banging” won the 2021 Golden Bear at the Berlinale. An adaptation of a 2013 play, “Tipografic majuscul” by Romanian playwright Gianina […]
EntertainmentVariety‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Drama Reboot at Peacock Changes Showrunners
The showrunner on Peacock’s drama reboot of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” has stepped down, Variety has confirmed. Chris Collins will no longer serve as showrunner and executive producer on the series, which is titled “Bel-Air.” He was also set to co-write with Morgan Cooper. Instead, T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson have stepped in to serve […]
EntertainmentVarietyAmazon Hires Facebook’s Remy Merriex as Prime Video Creative Marketing Director
Amazon hired advertising creative veteran Remy Merriex, most recently at Facebook, as the newest member of the Prime Video marketing team. Ukonwa Ojo, chief marketing officer of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, announced that Merriex will join Prime Video’s marketing team as global executive creative director. In the new role, he will oversee development of […]
BusinessVarietyLive Nation Posts Strong Quarter as Concert Business Cautiously Moves Ahead
UPDATED: Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live-entertainment company, posted strong second-quarter earnings as the concert business cautiously moves ahead amid deep concerns over the spread of the Covid-19 variant and lower-than-sensible vaccination rates in the U.S. Operating income for the quarter was up over $450 million and its adjusted operating income was back in […]
EntertainmentVarietyEmma Roberts-Produced Drama ‘Tell Me Lies’ Ordered to Series at Hulu, Grace Van Patten to Star
Hulu has given a series order to the drama “Tell Me Lies,” based on the book of the same name by Carola Lovering. Grace Van Patten will star in the series with Emma Roberts executive producing. The series follows a tumultuous but intoxicating relationship as it unfolds over the course of 8 years. When Lucy […]
CelebrityVarietyKathy Griffin Reveals Battle With Addiction and Suicidal Ideation, Recovering From Lung Cancer Surgery
Kathy Griffin is in recovery, after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. Griffin revealed on Monday morning that she has been diagnosed with stage one lung cancer and would be undergoing surgery to have her left lung removed. Shortly following her personal announcement, a representative for Griffin told Variety on Monday afternoon that the comedian is […]
EntertainmentVarietyKerry Washington to Star in and Produce Film Adaptation of Diane Cardwell’s Memoir ‘Rockaway’ for Netflix
Emmy winner Kerry Washington is gearing up for a new adventure, set to star in and produce “Rockaway” for Netflix. The feature film adaptation of Diane Cardwell’s memoir, “Rockaway: Surfing Headlong Into a New Life,” will be written by NAACP Image Award winner Nichelle Tramble Spellman (creator of Apple TV Plus’ “Truth Be Told”). In […]
EntertainmentThe WrapKerry Washington to Star In, Produce ‘Rockaway’ for Netflix
Kerry Washington will star in and produce the feature film adaptation of Diane Cardwell’s memoir “Rockaway: Surfing Headlong Into a New Life” for Netflix, the streamer announced on Tuesday. The film is a co-production with Liza Chasin’s 3dot Productions, Washington’s Simpson Street and Aevitas Entertainment. Chasin is producing, alongside Washington, Pilar Savone and Todd Shuster. Cardwell and Margaret Chernin are executive producing. NAACP Image Award winner Nichelle Tramble Spellman (“Truth Be
EntertainmentVarietyAmazon Celebrates ‘Modern Love’ Season 2 Premiere With Yacht Party in New York Harbor
Is there anything more romantic than a yacht in New York City’s harbor, illuminated by the yellow-orange of the setting sun and backdropped by the Statue of Liberty, a mirage in the distance? What about if the sunset-drenched yacht was filled with Amazon Studios producers and television stars, relieved that their show, about love and […]
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