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Sundance Title ‘Drift’: Director Anthony Chen, ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Producers, Star Cynthia Erivo on Building the ‘Global Village’ Behind the Film
Singaporean director Anthony Chen’s English-language debut “Drift” world premieres in the Premieres section of the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 22. Chen, the producers, and Cynthia Erivo, the film’s lead actor and one of producers, talk to Variety about the movie. Starring Erivo (“Harriet”) and Alia Shawkat (“Arrested Development”), the film is from the producer…
Kevin Spacey Praises His Manager at Italy’s Museum of Cinema in First Speaking Engagement Since Being Charged for Sexual Assault
Kevin Spacey took the opportunity to praise his manager Evan Lowenstein in a passionate speech Monday, receiving a lifetime achievement award prize prior to holding a master class at Italy’s National Museum of Cinema in Turin. The occasion was Spacey’s first speaking engagement in more than five years, during which the Oscar-winning actor has been…
Greta Scacchi, Daughter Leila George and Sam Corlett Start Production on ‘He Ain’t Heavy’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Greta Scacchi, daughter Leila George and Sam Corlett will next week start production on “He Ain’t Heavy” a West Australia-set drama by first time feature director David Vincent Smith. Inspired by true events, “He Ain’t Heavy” follows a desperate sister who kidnaps her beloved brother to save him from addiction. George is a fast-rising star….
Ken Loach Video, In-Person Presentations Energize Market Activity for Arte Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
A recorded message from Ken Loach, and in-person presentations from investigative journalist Paul Moreira and deep sea diver Laurent Ballesta galvanized Arte Distribution’s recent broadcaster pitch, giving buyers an extra jolt and leaving the doc specialized distributer grinning from ear to ear. While the particulars of individual deals are still being worked out, Arte Distribution…
‘RRR’ Star NTR Jr. Introduced to Top Marvel Studios Exec Victoria Alonso at Golden Globes After-Party
Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.” Is NTR Jr. inching closer to joining the MCU? As I first told you in last week’s “Just for Variety,” the “RRR” star says he’d love to do a Marvel movie. Well, I am doing my part to make this happen. I introduced NTR Jr. to top Marvel…
Brendan Fraser and ‘Everything Everywhere’ Could Go All the Way to the Oscars After Critics’ Choice Victories
I wasn’t sure if “Everything Everywhere All at Once” could win best picture, but I might be convinced now. The A24 multiverse comedy had a fantastic night at the Critics’ Choice Awards, winning five statuettes including best picture, supporting actor for Ke Huy Quan, director and original screenplay for Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert and…
LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy on Writing ‘New Body Rhumba’ for the Dance-Happy ‘White Noise’ Climax: ‘It’s About the Beauty of Moments’
LCD Soundsystem is playing at your house — at least, they are, were or will be if you’re queuing up “White Noise,” which is showing up on Netflix after an awards-qualifying run in theaters. This may mark one of the few times in film history that a lot of viewers have been tempted to fast-forward…
Rebecca Hall, Adam Kay Honored at Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Awards
Rebecca Hall and Adam Kay were among the writers honoured at the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Awards 2023 on Monday night in London. Other winners included Aamina Ahmad, David Edgar, Vivienne Franzmann, Katie Hims, Neil McKay and Ben Power. The ceremony was hosted by writer, musician, actor and presenter, Rachel Parris. 15 categories across…