Romantic crime drama “Till the End of the Night,” which plays in competition at the Berlin Film Festival, has debuted its first clip (below) with Variety, and its poster, designed by the U.S. graphic designer Midnight Marauder. The film, directed by Christoph Hochhäusler (“The City Below”), is a complex love story intertwined with crime and…
‘Rust’ Production Names Cinematographer to Succeed Halyna Hutchins, Announces Documentary About Film’s Completion
The producers of “Rust” have named a new cinematographer to take over for Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed on set in October 2021. The production also announced that a documentary will be made about the completion of the film and about Hutchins’ life and work. The documentary will have the “full support” of…
Disney Will Animate ESPN Coverage for Disney Channel to Get Kids Into Hockey
Disney is passing the puck to an unlikely player in a bid to pair some of its younger viewers with live sports TV. On March 14 at 7 p.m. ET, ESPN will make available a live telecast of a match between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers on the Disney Channel and Disney…
Investigation Discovery Inks Deal With Elizabeth Chambers to Host and Produce Show About Toxic Relationships
Investigation Discovery has inked a development deal with TV personality and host Elizabeth Chambers, Variety has learned. Under the deal, Chambers — the ex-wife of Armie Hammer — will host and executive produce a series about toxic and traumatic relationships, which is currently in development. A source familiar with the deal says the project will…
Baseball Legend Reggie Jackson Shares His Story in First Teaser for Documentary ‘Reggie’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Baseball fans are getting a first look at “Reggie,” a new documentary which chronicles the life and career of MLB Hall of Fame player Reggie Jackson. Described as the “definitive, first-hand account of the five-time World Series Champion, beloved New York icon and one of baseball’s most influential superstars,” “Reggie” will premiere March 24 on…
‘Magazine Dreams’ With Jonathan Majors Sells to Searchlight Weeks After Buzzy Sundance Debut
“Magazine Dreams,” a buzzy drama starring Jonathan Majors, landed at Searchlight Pictures following its premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Elijah Bynum wrote and directed the movie, about an aspiring bodybuilder named Killian Maddox, who abuses steroids in his quest to become a sports icon. “Magazine Dreams” premiered on Jan. 20 at the Eccles…
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Review: Paul Rudd’s Bug Superhero Goes Full Marvel
“Quantumania” is no cheat (it sucks you in, hooks your eyeballs, wrings you out), but if this is what Phase 5 looks like, God save us from Phases 6, 7 and 8.
J.K. Rowling Addresses Backlash to Her Anti-Trans Comments in New Podcast: ‘I Never Set Out to Upset Anyone’
J.K. Rowling, nearly two years after she ignited a firestorm over her comments widely perceived as denigrating transgender people, is speaking out about the controversy in a new podcast — and claims that fans have “profoundly” misunderstood her point of view. In the forthcoming podcast, “The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling,” Rowling says, “What has…
TeatroFest NYC 2023, Citywide Celebration of Latin Drama, Dance and Music, to Take Place This Spring (EXCLUSIVE)
The Alliance of Teatros Latinos NY has announced that TeatroFest NYC 2023, a citywide festival of live drama, dance, music and conversations with Latin artists, will take place this spring. It will feature 20 productions and 210 performances in at least 9 Latin theater venues from March 1 to April 30, 2023. The festival includes…
Warner Bros, Discovery to Serve up U.S. Tennis in 45 European Territories – Global Bulletin
SERVING FOR THE MATCH Warner Bros. Discovery has extended its rights to show the U.S. Open in 45 markets across Europe, including exclusive access in 42 territories, after reaching a new five-year agreement with the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Territories excluded from the deal are Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the U.K. and Ireland….