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Leading LGBTQ+ distributor TLA Releasing has pounced on U. K. and North American rights to Mexican gay romance drama “Dying Briefly” (“Seré breve al momento de morir”) by Juan Briseño. “We are so excited to bring this vibrant, exciting film to our audience in the New Year,” said Adam Silver, acquisitions and operating Manager – U.

Production-distribution powerhouse Constantin Film has unveiled the cast for its crime-drama series “Smilla’s Sense of Snow,” and the first-look images from the show. The series stars Filippa Coster-Waldau, Elyas M’Barek and Henry Lloyd-Hughes. Other cast members include Morten Suurballe, Amanda Collin, Set Sjöstrand and Alexandre Willaume. The series is directed by BAFTA winner Amma Asante, […]

Maxtime Pictures’ “Her Story,” a comedy-drama film told from a largely female perspective, topped the mainland China box office for the second consecutive weekend. Disney’s “Moana 2” debuted in second place. Data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway showed “Her Story” improving its previous weekend’s showing by earning RMB140.9 million ($19.8 million) between Friday and Sunday. The film now has […]

The 19th Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) kicked off over the weekend at Empire XXI Jogja, drawing thousands of attendees despite persistent rain. The event, which stands as Indonesia’s longest-running international film festival, gathered notable Indonesian film figures including directors Yandy Laurens, Sidharta Tata, Tumpal Tampubolon, and Timo Tjahjanto, alongside actors Dian Sastrowardoyo, Sheila Dara, […]

Variety earned 14 first-place wins Sunday night at the 17th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, including trophies for print journalist of the year, film critic, investigative reporting and news photo. Chris Willman, chief music critic and senior features editor, packed a punch with four wins including print journalist of the year.

Spotted: Tom Cruise and ex Nicole Kidman's son swinging back momentarily into the spotlight. Connor Cruise, the youngest of the two children the former couple shares, posted a rare pic of himself