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  • Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announce 2026 Shortlisted Finalists Arushi Jacob
    The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have announced the shortlist for the 2026 edition, which spans the categories of fiction, non-fiction, animation, student, and future format. The chosen filmmakers will join an exclusive program of interactive sessions and masterclasses at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City from June 8-11, closing with a gala ceremony on […]
     

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announce 2026 Shortlisted Finalists

1 May 2026 at 00:50
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have announced the shortlist for the 2026 edition, which spans the categories of fiction, non-fiction, animation, student, and future format. The chosen filmmakers will join an exclusive program of interactive sessions and masterclasses at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City from June 8-11, closing with a gala ceremony on […]

‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea’ Review: A Franchise Bonus Primarily for Fans

1 May 2026 at 00:32
Those unfamiliar with the popular anime franchise “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” may be disappointed to learn that goopy substances are pretty much absent from the series’ second standalone movie “Tears of the Azure Sea.” For the uninitiated, the title seems to promise something far stranger than what this basic anime offers […]

Andy Serkis Says Viggo Mortensen is ‘Thrilled’ with Jamie Dornan’s Aragorn Recasting in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

30 April 2026 at 23:03
Director Andy Serkis says Viggo Mortensen has no hard feelings towards Jamie Dornan after Dornan took over the role of Aragorn for the upcoming “Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.” Serkis appeared on the “Happy, Sad, Confused” podcast in an episode released on Thursday and told host Josh Horowitz that there was no […]

Trump-Backed Governor Candidate Joins Call for Unlimited California Film and TV Incentive

30 April 2026 at 22:54
Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed candidate for California governor, joined in calls on Thursday for an unlimited state subsidy for film and TV production. Joined by Gloria Romero, who is running for lieutenant governor, Hilton unveiled his proposal outside the shuttered Cinerama Dome, which has become a symbol of Hollywood decline. “This is an emergency,” Hilton […]

Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter Hit the Dance Floor on New Single ‘Bring Your Love’

30 April 2026 at 22:07
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter have teamed up for their collaborative song “Bring Your Love,” the lead single off the former’s upcoming album “Confessions II.” Madonna takes first verse duties before passing it to Carpenter on the single, which has touches of house and disco. “Bring your love ’cause you cannot shake me / Bring your […]

Emmy Predictions: 41 Category-Expansion With Netflix, HBO Max and Apple Series Leading the Charge

30 April 2026 at 21:45
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Emmys: Supporting Actress (Limited) — Cailee Spaeny, Linda Cardellini and a ‘Love Story’ Trio Lead Crowded Field

30 April 2026 at 21:25
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Michael Jackson and Jeffrey Epstein: Photos, Testimony and More Reveal Their Ties

30 April 2026 at 21:21
As if the multiple bomb threats targeting its premiere — impelling a pack of bomb-sniffing dogs, boosted security, and a SWAT team — weren’t enough, “Leaving Neverland,” Dan Reed’s devastating documentary examining Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s child sexual-abuse allegations against pop legend Michael Jackson, activated an online army of rabid MJ loyalists who flood […]

‘Succession’ Creator Jesse Armstrong to Give Keynote at Banff World Media Festival

30 April 2026 at 21:10
Jesse Armstrong, the creator and executive producer behind HBO’s “Succession,” has been added to the list of speakers at this year’s Banff World Media Festival. The writer, whose credits also include the HBO film “Mountainhead,” will conduct a keynote at the fest, to be moderated by CBC Q’s Tom Power. “Jesse Armstrong doesn’t just capture […]

Adam Scott Says ‘Parks and Recreation’ in the Trump Era Would Be ‘Slightly Different’: America ‘May Have Lost What Was Left of Its Innocence’

30 April 2026 at 21:04
Adam Scott, who is starring in the upcoming horror film “Hokum” which opens in theaters on Friday, reflected on his time playing Ben Wyatt on the hugely popular NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation” with Variety. The small-town government sitcom, which ran for seven seasons from 2009-2015, buzzed with a wholesome innocence that seems to be […]

Apple Easily Beats Wall Street Expectations, Services Revenue Shoots Up 16% to Record $31 Billion

30 April 2026 at 20:39
Apple hit another high note in the first three months of 2026, delivering an earnings beat driven by a surge in iPhone sales and continued momentum in its Services segment. Apple’s Services business revenue in the quarter grew 16.3% to $30.98 billion. That beat Wall Street expectations for $30.4 billion, according to StreetAccount. The segment […]

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers Get Salty Accepting Billboard’s Women of the Year Award, as Ella Langley, Teyana Taylor and Laufey Step Up With Memorable Moments

30 April 2026 at 20:35
The “Golden” age of women in music was celebrated Wednesday night at the Hollywood Palladium, as Billboard hosted and livestreamed its annual Billboard Women in Music event, with a heavy-hitting list of honorees from multiple genres performing as well as picking up trophies — including Women of the Year honorees Audrey Nuna, Ejae and Rei […]

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