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Netflix’s ‘Lupin’ Part 4 Sets October Release Date (TV News Roundup)

The French Netflix series “Lupin” will return for Part 4 on Oct. 23. Omar Sy will reprise his role as the gentleman thief Assane Diop, alongside Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine and Laïka Blanc-Francard. The series is produced by Gaumont in collaboration with Carrousel Studios. “Lupin” was created by George […]

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Natalie Portman, Justine Triet and Jacques Audiard Defend Boycotted Israeli Director Nadav Lapid: ‘We are Witnessing the Proliferation of Tactics of Intimidation’

Natalie Portman, Justine Triet (“Anatomy of a Fall”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), Alice Diop (“Saint Omer”), Arthur Harari (“The Unknown”) and Michel Hazanavicius (“The Artist”) are among more than 350 film industry figures who have signed an open letter condemning the cultural boycott of Israeli director Nadav Lapid. The latter is a fierce critic of […]

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Argentina’s Sebastián De Caro Sets Spin-Off of Joe Begos’ Horror Pic ‘Jimmy and Stiggs,’ Released by Eli Roth’s The Horror Section (EXCLUSIVE)

The Argentine spin-off rights to “Jimmy and Stiggs” – the neon-drenched, practical-effects-laden alien horror film written, directed by and starring Joe Begos and released by Eli Roth’s The Horror Section, have been optioned by Sebastián De Caro, who will direct the project. Rather than a straight remake, the film will follow new characters facing the […]

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LISTEN: ‘GTA 6,’ Xbox Exclusives, Paramount Revs Game Studio and More From Summer Game Fest

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Jennifer Maas reports on Summer Game Fest, the gaming industry’s annual product showcase. Xbox and Paramount made news with strategic shifts and an executive appointment. Overall, Maas observes the mood among insiders was better at this year’s event compared to last year, when the games sector was […]

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Anthony Guidera, ‘The Godfather Part III’ and ‘Species’ Actor, Dies at 65

Anthony Guidera, known for his work in “The Godfather Part III” and “Species,” died Saturday in a Los Angeles-area hospital. He was 65. He had suffered a cardiac arrest in May and was on life support for three weeks, his wife confirmed to TMZ. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing […]

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‘The Paper’ Star Domhnall Gleeson on Becoming a Folk Hero for Journalists — and the ‘Sad Aspect to It’

“The Paper” star Domhnall Gleeson hears a lot from journalists these days — and the frequent refrain from reporters is that they appreciate being seen as their profession struggles to maintain its foothold. “It’s been a common theme that people who have seen the show and are involved in journalism seem to like it and […]

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