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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett Join Disney+'s 'Rivals' as Season 2 Guest Stars by Naman Ramachandran

Disney+ has unveiled new casting additions for the second season of "Rivals," with Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett joining the ensemble as guest stars in the drama based on Jilly Cooper's b…

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'Salaam Bombay' Scribe Sooni Taraporevala to Pen Biopic of Vicky Roy, Street Child Turned Acclaimed Photographer, for Nirvana Films (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Award-winning Indian screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala has been tapped to write "Street Dreams," a biopic based on the remarkable true story of Vicky Roy, a former street child who rose to int…

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'Fleabag' Producer Joe Lewis Backs Off-Broadway Hit 'Invasive Species' for London Transfer (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

"Fleabag" and "100 Foot Wave" producer Joe Lewis is backing the London transfer of off-Broadway hit "Invasive Species," with his company Amplify Pictures coming aboard as co-producer for the…

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

'Drive My Car' Star Nishijima Hidetoshi Leads Prime Video Japanese Mystery 'Human Specimens' by Naman Ramachandran

"Human Specimens," Amazon MGM Studios' latest Japanese original for Prime Video brings together acclaimed actor Nishijima Hidetoshi with 20-year-old Kabuki theater prodigy Ichikawa SomegorÃ…

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Nicola Coughlan and 'Derry Girls' Co-Star Siobhan McSweeney Reunite in Trailer for National Theatre's 'Playboy of the Western World' (EXCLUS by Naman Ramachandran

London's National Theatre is banking on Irish star power this winter with its upcoming production of "The Playboy of the Western World," and Variety can exclusively reveal the first trailer …

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Monday, August 11, 2025

Korea Box Office: 'My Daughter is a Zombie' Holds No. 1, 'Ballerina' Debuts in Third by Naman Ramachandran

"My Daughter is a Zombie" maintained its grip on the Korean box office over the Aug. 8"10 weekend, earning $5.9 million from 840,484 admissions. According to KOBIS, the tracking service oper…

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Friday, August 8, 2025

Celia Imrie's WWII Novel 'Meet Me at Rainbow Corner' Nabbed by Saffron Cherry Productions (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

The U.K.'s Saffron Cherry Productions (SCP) has optioned "Meet Me at Rainbow Corner," the latest novel from acclaimed actor and bestselling author Celia Imrie. The 2024 release, which is set…

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

'My Neighbour Totoro' Unveils First Official Puppet Artwork for London Stage Production " Global Bulletin by Naman Ramachandran

FOREST FIGURINE The Royal Shakespeare Company has unveiled the first official image of Basil Twist's towering Totoro puppet from the award-winning stage adaptation of "My Neighbor Totoro." T…

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

'MJ the Musical' Star Jamaal Fields-Green on the 'Huge Responsibility' of Playing Michael Jackson on Stage: 'I Have No Choice but to Continu by Naman Ramachandran

The way Jamaal Fields-Green tells it, his journey to becoming Michael Jackson wasn't exactly destiny " it was serendipity. In March 2022, the performer was sitting in a Broadway theater, wat…

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'The Irregulars' Actor Harrison Osterfield Joins Cast of Maia Novi's 'Invasive Species' for U.K. Bow (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Harrison Osterfield, the Netflix "The Irregulars" actor, will star alongside playwright Maia Novi in the London transfer of her semi-autobiographical comedy-drama "Invasive Species." The pie…

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Monday, August 4, 2025

Jeffrey Archer Partners With India's Applause Entertainment for Multi-Format Adaptations of Six Bestselling Works by Naman Ramachandran

Jeffrey Archer has partnered with Applause Entertainment, the content arm of Aditya Birla Group, in a landmark deal that secures adaptation rights to six of the bestselling British author's …

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Song Young-kyu, Korean Star of 'Extreme Job,' Dies at 55 by Naman Ramachandran

South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, known internationally for his memorable turn as Chief Choi in the 2019 box office hit "Extreme Job," died on Monday. He was 55. Song was found unresponsive…

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Friday, August 1, 2025

Roald Dahl's 'The BFG' Royal Shakespeare Company Adaptation Casts John Leader in Title Role by Naman Ramachandran

The Royal Shakespeare Company has tapped John Leader to play the title role in its upcoming stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's "The BFG." The production, adapted by Tom Wells ("The Kitchen Sin…

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Sylvia Young, Theater School Founder Who Mentored Amy Winehouse and Billie Piper, Dies at 86 by Naman Ramachandran

Sylvia Young, who founded one of Britain's most influential performing arts institutions, the Sylvia Young Theatre School, has died peacefully on July 30 at age 86, her daughters confi…

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'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Celebrates Nine Years at London's Palace Theatre " Global Bulletin by Naman Ramachandran

'POTTER' PERSISTS "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" marks nine years at London's Palace Theatre July 30, continuing its successful West End run. The original two-part production, currently…

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Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe, Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare Unveiled in 'Born With Teeth' Rehearsal Images (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released the first rehearsal images from "Born With Teeth," offering a glimpse of Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel as Christopher Marlowe and William Sh…

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

CJ ENM Launches First Light StoryHouse to Develop Asian Stories With Miky Lee, Janet Yang and Dominic Ng by Naman Ramachandran

Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM is doubling down on its commitment to Asian storytelling with the launch of First Light StoryHouse, a new label designed to elevate Asian and Asian American…

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Monday, July 28, 2025

Nathan Lee Graham to Star in Supernatural Thriller 'Destiny Jackson' for Margin Films (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

The Hulu comedy "Mid-Century Modern" star Nathan Lee Graham has landed the lead role in Margin Films' upcoming supernatural thriller "Destiny Jackson." Graham is set to portray Isaac Washing…

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Crisis Deepens for U.K. Entertainment Freelancers as 44% Earn Below Living Wage by Naman Ramachandran

U.K. entertainment freelancers are facing an unprecedented crisis, with nearly half earning below the legal minimum wage, according to the final Big Freelancer Survey released Thursday by Fr…

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Benedict Cumberbatch to Receive Golden Eye Award at Zurich Film Festival " Global Bulletin by Naman Ramachandran

CUMBERBATCH CROWNED Benedict Cumberbatch will be honored with the Golden Eye Award at the Zurich Film Festival (Sept. 25-Oct. 5) for his multifaceted career and role in "The Thing With Feath…

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

'Squid Game' Stars Lee Byung-hun, Yim Siwan to Appear at KCON LA 2025 " Global Bulletin by Naman Ramachandran

SEOUL STARS KCON LA 2025 has tapped acclaimed Korean actors Lee Byung-hun and Yim Siwan for special appearances at this year's festival. The "Squid Game" stars will appear on M Countdown on …

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'Black Mirror' Star Anjana Vasan and 'Juice' Creator Mawaan Rizwan Open Up About Asian Representation at BAFTA Event by Naman Ramachandran

BAFTA's London headquarters played host to an intimate and revealing conversation between two of Britain's most compelling South Asian performers on Tuesday evening. Anjana Vasan, the Singap…

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'Harry Potter' Back to Hogwarts 2025 Celebrations Feature 'Goblet of Fire' 20th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release by Naman Ramachandran

Warner Bros. is pulling out all the stops for this year's Back to Hogwarts celebration, marking nearly a quarter-century since the first "Harry Potter" film enchanted audiences worldwide. Th…

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Rosamund Pike Commands the Stage in 'Inter Alia' First Look Images (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

London's National Theatre has unveiled first-look production images of Rosamund Pike and the cast in Suzie Miller's "Inter Alia," offering a glimpse of the Golden Globe winner in action. The…

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Monday, July 21, 2025

Rizzle Kicks' Jordan Stephens Makes Theater Debut With Queer Cult Classic 'Entertaining Mr. Sloane' at London's Young Vic (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Jordan Stephens is making the jump from music to theater, tapping into the Young Vic's Main House for his stage debut in Joe Orton's "Entertaining Mr. Sloane." The Rizzle Kicks frontman will…

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Honor Swinton Byrne, Herbert Nordrum, Charlotte Spencer Board 'Small One' (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Honor Swinton Byrne is reuniting with writer-director Anne-Sofie Lindgaard for the National Film and Television School (NFTS) short film "Small One," joined by Charlotte Spencer and Herbert …

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India Reports Over $1.1 Billion in Media Deals at WAVES 2025 by Naman Ramachandran

India's creative economy ambitions were on full display at WAVES 2025, the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit, where a new government report tallies over $1.1 billion in…

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Lupita Nyong'o, Francesca Hayward Lead Star-Studded Cast for Chanel Connects Season 5 (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Academy Award-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o headlines the fifth season of Chanel Connects, the luxury house's flagship arts and culture podcast, alongside Royal Ballet principal dancer France…

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Monday, July 14, 2025

Tillotama Shome to Star in Queer Love Story From Debutant Producer Shweta Tripathi (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Shweta Tripathi, the acclaimed Indian actor known for her breakout role in Cannes title "Masaan" and her star turn in Prime Video's "Mirzapur," is ready to step behind the camera for her fir…

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

K-Pop Stars Tomorrow X Together Set to Hit U.S. Stages With 'Act : Tomorrow' World Tour by Naman Ramachandran

Tomorrow X Together is bringing their fourth world tour to American shores, with the K-pop sensation announcing nine U.S. dates spanning seven cities for "Tomorrow X Together World Tour Act …

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

'Heartstopper' Star Joe Locke to Make London West End Debut With Samuel D. Hunter's 'Clarkston' by Naman Ramachandran

Joe Locke, the Emmy-nominated star of Netflix's "Heartstopper" and Marvel's "Agatha All Along," is set to make his London West End debut this fall in the U.K. premiere of "Clarkston," a play…

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off