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Asian, Black Actors See Representation Gains in 2022, Other Groups Lag
Representation for Asian actors increased in TV and film between 2021 and 2022, according to a study of how casting and crew for scripted live-action content has changed over the past two…
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Eric Clapton Bringing His Sixth Crossroads Guitar Festival to L.A.
Eric Clapton announced Monday that his recurring Crossroads Guitar Festival will take place in Los Angeles this fall, with a roster of 41 guest musicians or bands set to take the stage…
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Will Generative AI Supplant or Supplement Hollywood’s Workforce?
Note: This article is based on Variety Intelligence Platform’s special report “Generative AI & Entertainment,” available only to subscribers.
The rapidly advancing creative…
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‘Kubi,’ Kitano Takeshi’s Cannes-Bound Film, Picked up by Kadokawa
Leading Japanese film studio Kadokawa has picked up all rights to “Kubi,” the upcoming film by Kitano Takeshi which will have its premiere out of competition in Cannes. Kadokawa will…
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‘An Owl, a Garden and the Writer,’ About Iranian Novelist Mahmoud Dowlatabadi, Debuts…
The trailer (below) has debuted for “An Owl, a Garden and the Writer,” which is having its world premiere as part of the Burning Lights Competition of Visions du Réel, the documentary film…
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‘Rare Objects’ Review: Katie Holmes’ Film About Recovering from Trauma
Benita (Julia Mayorga), the young woman at the center of “Rare Objects,” the third feature directed by Katie Holmes, has been through a transformative trauma. In the film’s opening…
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‘Love Is Blind’ Reunion: Zack Slams Irina, Marshall on Jackie and Josh
The “Love Is Blind” cast reunited for the first time since filming wrapped on their chaotic season for Netflix’s live reunion special — despite an hour delay. While it didn’t…
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Korea Box Office: ‘John Wick 4’ Wins Debut Weekend
“John Wick: Chapter 4” easily outgunned Japanese animation film Suzume to claim top spot at the South Korean box office over the latest weekend.
The American action title earned $4.05…
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Brazil Gradually Embraces Diversity, But Still Timidly
RIO DE JANEIRO — In Brazil, where the majority of the population are of African origin, persons of color are traditionally under-represented on above-the-line TV and film production. This,…
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How the Fox News Trial Could Hurt Network’s Anchors, Media Rivals
The greatest show Fox News has never put on is about to start.
Imagine a Fox News program that utilizes the talents of the no-nonsense news anchor Bret Baier along with those of the…
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