Dance Moms’ Kelly Hyland Reaches Milestone Amid Cancer Treatment

Anna Friel and Anna Maxwell Martin are set to star in a new BBC drama from “Time” creator Jimmy McGovern. The as yet untitled 90-minute drama will explore the themes of grooming and sexual abuse in the context of one family, the Mitchell family, who must grapple with the aftermath of abuse after the perpetrator […]

As India’s film industry grapples with ongoing discussions about sexual harassment, the National Award-winning Malayalam-language film “Aattam,” a potential Oscar submission from the country, has gained renewed attention for its prescient exploration of the topic. Director Anand Ekarshi and star Zarin Shihab spoke to Variety about the film’s impact, its chances on the international stage, […]

French promotional film org Unifrance will debut the first ever feature on Minecraft with this year’s MyMetaStories Film Festival. Running Oct. 11 – Nov. 3 on more than 30 VOD platforms alongside an Oct. 18 – 21 stint on Minecraft, this digital festival’s second edition will reach out to the online youth on their own […]

Sony Music Germany and Music Women* Germany have unveiled the winners of the third annual Female* Producer Prize, recognizing 10 female and non-binary producers across two categories. The initiative, which aims to boost visibility and networking for women in music production, saw over 250 applications this year, marking a 50% increase from previous iterations.

Disney wants to crank up Disney+ subscriber numbers ahead of the end of its September 2024 quarter — and before a new price increase takes effect. In a new promo launching Thursday, new and returning customers in the U. S. can sign up for the ad-supported Disney+ Basic plan for $1.99/month for the first three months.

Linkin Park is back and it means business. The reconstituted band, with Emily Armstrong stepping in to a lead singer role, played its first full performance since the death of former frontman Chester Bennington on Wednesday night at L. A.’s Kia Forum. And if there was any thought that the very short international tour the group […]