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Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Suraj Sharma and Director Jennifer E. Montgomery on True-Story Thriller 'This Tempting Madness' Ahead of IFFI Premiere by Naman Ramachandran

Ahead of the premiere of "This Tempting Madness" at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), director Jennifer E. Montgomery and actor Suraj Sharma spoke about shaping the psychologi…

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Rachel Griffiths Revisits 'Muriel's Wedding,' Hollywood Breakthroughs and Her Shift to Filmmaker at WAVES Film Bazaar by Naman Ramachandran

At India's WAVES Film Bazaar's Knowledge Series, Rachel Griffiths unpacked the path from her breakout as Rhonda in "Muriel's Wedding" to a career that spans Oscar-nominated turns, prestige U…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:06PM[SHARE]
Monday, November 24, 2025

'Comedians in Bars,' 'Dispatch' Lead Avani Films' New Non-Fiction Slate (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Avani Films has rolled out a new documentary slate featuring two projects nearing completion and a science series in development. The production company's lineup includes feature documentari…

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Anupam Kher on Robert De Niro, 'Saaransh' and Survival in Candid International Film Festival of India Masterclass by Naman Ramachandran

Indian actor Anupam Kher brought a mix of humor, grit and unvarnished honesty to his International Film Festival of India (IFFI) masterclass, "Giving Up Is Not a Choice," holding a packed Ka…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:16PM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 20, 2025

Jennifer Beals, Roshan Sethi to Receive Yale in Hollywood Fest Honors (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Yale in Hollywood has revealed Jennifer Beals and Roshan Sethi as honorees for its sixth annual virtual film festival, set to run Dec. 4-6. Beals will receive the festival's 2025 Career Achi…

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Monday, November 17, 2025

'Shogun' Star Hiroyuki Sanada Teases 'Family Drama' in Season 2 and 'Mortal Kombat' Sequel: 'Another Appeal to the World From Asia' by Naman Ramachandran

Hiroyuki Sanada is preparing to return as Lord Toranaga in the highly anticipated second season of FX's "Shogun," promising viewers more action, strategy and family drama as the story jumps …

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Friday, November 14, 2025

Martin Scorsese, Neeraj Ghaywan on India's Oscar Contender 'Homebound': Watch the Conversation (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Variety is unveiling video of a deeply personal conversation between executive producer Martin Scorsese and director Neeraj Ghaywan following a New York screening of "Homebound," India's sub…

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Thursday, November 13, 2025

Nicola Coughlan, Siobhán McSweeney First-Look Images From National Theatre's 'Playboy of the Western World' Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

The U.K.'s National Theatre has released first-look rehearsal images of Nicola Coughlan, Siobhán McSweeney and Éanna Hardwicke in a new production of "The Playboy of the Western World…

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Monday, November 10, 2025

'Sing Sing' Star Clarence Maclin Joins Oscar-Qualified Doc Short 'The Breakthrough Group' as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin, who earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in "Sing Sing," has boarded Ben Rekhi's documentary short "The Breakthrough Group" as an executive producer. …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:53AM[SHARE]
Thursday, November 6, 2025

'Death Valley' Star Gwyneth Keyworth Leads Royal Shakespeare Company's 'Twelfth Night' at the Barbican (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

The Royal Shakespeare Company has unveiled the full cast for its acclaimed production of "Twelfth Night," directed by "The Crown" star Prasanna Puwanarajah, which transfers to London's Barbi…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:37AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

'Call My Agent!' Getting Chinese-Language Remake From Organic Media Group (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Taipei-Los Angeles-based production house Organic Media Group has set a Chinese-language remake of hit French comedy series "Call My Agent!," the company revealed at the Taiwan Creative Cont…

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Science Pitted Against Spirituality in Cult Murder Mystery Series 'The Fundamentals' at Taiwan Creative Content Fest by Naman Ramachandran

A cross-border collaboration between Taiwanese and Singaporean producers has brought a provocative crime thriller to Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), exploring the tension between scient…

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Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media Sets Aravind Adiga's 'Last Man in Tower' as Hindi Debut, Unveils Five-Film Slate, Including Dulquer Salmaan's by Naman Ramachandran

"Baahubali" star Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media is making a leap into Hindi-language cinema with an adaptation of Booker winner Aravind Adiga's acclaimed novel "Last Man in Tower," starring M…

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Monday, November 3, 2025

Taiwan's TAICCA Charts Tech-Driven Future as Content Industry Undergoes Paradigm Shift by Naman Ramachandran

As the global content industry navigates a major transformation, Taiwan's cultural agency is positioning the island nation to stay ahead of the curve through technology innovation, expanded …

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Sunday, November 2, 2025

Taiwan's Each Other Films Scales Up With Folklore Epic, Drag Doc, Streaming Series (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Seven years after its launch, Taiwan-based Each Other Films is stepping into an expanded phase of international production, with co-founder and head producer Jacqueline W. Liu and co-founder…

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Chloe Zhao' 'Hamnet' and Kore-eda Hirokazu's 'After Life' Move Each Other to Tears at Tokyo Festival: 'I Couldn't Stop Crying' by Naman Ramachandran

Before Chloe Zhao and Kore-eda Hirokazu sat down for their Tokyo International Film Festival conversation, they had each been crying over the other's work. Kore-eda watched Zhao's "Hamnet" i…

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Afghan Refugee Doc 'Far From Home' Adds Indian Thespian Naseeruddin Shah as Executive Producer in Oscar Push (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Revered Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah ("Monsoon Wedding") has joined the Oscar-qualifying documentary "Far From Home" as executive producer, marking his first foray into the documentary spac…

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Friday, October 31, 2025

'Elvis' Producer Schuyler Weiss on Baz Luhrmann's 'Joan of Arc,' Balancing Art and Commerce, and Karaoke With Hugh Jackman by Naman Ramachandran

Schuyler Weiss opened his masterclass at an MPA event during the Tokyo International Film Festival's TIFFCOM market by tackling the most frequently asked question in his career: What does a …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:55PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

'Crouching Tiger' Oscar Winner Tim Yip Champions Human Touch in Artificial Intelligence Filmmaking at Kling AI Tokyo Awards by Naman Ramachandran

In a Tokyo screening room filled with filmmakers and creators from around the world, Oscar-winning art director Tim Yip delivered a clarion call for preserving human emotion in an age of art…

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Paul Schrader on 'Mishima' Finally Screening at Tokyo Film Festival and Why He Thinks 'People Will Pay' to Watch AI Actors: 'Use a Bit of Br by Naman Ramachandran

In Tokyo for the screening of his 1985 biopic "Mishima: A Life In Four Chapters" at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival, Paul Schrader was an upbeat mood when he walked the opening ni…

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

'Springsteen' Leads U.K.-Ireland Box Office as 'Regretting You' and 'Chainsaw Man' Open Strong by Naman Ramachandran

Disney's "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. and Ireland with £1.3 million ($1.75 million), according to Comscore. The Bruce Springsteen portrait launched …

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

'The Karate Kid' Musical to Launch U.K. Tour Before West End, Broadway Bows by Naman Ramachandran

The beloved "Karate Kid" franchise is headed to the British stage next spring, with a major national tour set to kick off in April 2026. Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, John Gore a…

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'My Neighbor Totoro' Extends London West End Run, Unveils New Imagery by Naman Ramachandran

The Royal Shakespeare Company's multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's beloved animated classic "My Neighbor Totoro" will continue its London engagement at the Gillian Lynne…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:45AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Chris Pine to Make London Stage Debut With Simon Stone's Chekhov Adaptation 'Ivanov' by Naman Ramachandran

Chris Pine is heading to the London stage for the first time, starring as Nikolai Ivanov in a new production of Anton Chekhov's classic play at the Bridge Theatre. London Theatre Company rev…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:11AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, October 21, 2025

'Toto the Ninja Cat' Pounces From Page to Stage in World Premiere Musical by Naman Ramachandran

Dermot O'Leary's bestselling children's book series is leaping from page to stage in a new family production featuring puppetry and original songs. Little Angel Theatre, Mercury Theatre Colc…

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Friday, October 17, 2025

'Foundation' Star Synnove Karlsen to Make New York Stage Debut in Off-Broadway 'Pygmalion' (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

"Foundation" and "Miss Austen" star Synnove Karlsen will make her New York theatrical debut as Eliza Doolittle in Gingold Theatrical Group's production of George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion." …

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan Returns to Stage in First-Look Images From Royal Shakespeare Company's 1990s Glasgow-Set 'Macbeth' (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released production photos from its modern-dress "Macbeth," marking Sam Heughan's first performance with the company and his return to theater after 10 year…

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Monday, October 13, 2025

'Thor' Star Tessa Thompson Says Chris Hemsworth Is Like a 'Baby With Muscles': He'll 'Do Anything' to 'Get the Laugh and to Discover†by Naman Ramachandran

"Thor" star Tessa Thompson charmed a packed audience at a BFI London Film Festival screen talk on Monday, reflecting on her varied career from Marvel blockbusters to intimate indie dramas, i…

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Woody Allen Pays Tribute to Diane Keaton: 'Her Face and Laugh Illuminated Any Space She Entered' by Naman Ramachandran

Woody Allen has penned a heartfelt remembrance of Diane Keaton following the actor's death at 79, sharing intimate memories of their romance and legendary creative partnership in an essay pu…

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Nobel Prize-Winning Philosopher Bertrand Russell Biopic in Development, Amanda Curdt-Christiansen to Pen Script (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

A feature film chronicling the life of Bertrand Russell is moving forward, marking the first theatrical biopic about the British philosopher who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950 for…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, October 10, 2025

Conrad Ricamora Reflects on London West End Debut, Tony Nomination and Push for Asian Representation by Naman Ramachandran

Ahead of his West End debut at next week's RepresentAsian concert at London's Lyric Theatre, Asian American actor Conrad Ricamora is looking ahead to a busy slate of film and theater project…

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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