Owen Roizman, a cinematographer who shot many of the premier films of a generation, has died. He was 86. A representative for the American Society of Cinematographers confirmed the news. No further details about Roizman’s death are available at this time. Roizman was Oscar-nominated five times, for “The French Connection,” “The Exorcist,” “Network,” “Tootsie” and…
2023 Oscars Predictions: BAFTA Longlists Bring Unpredictability Heading Into AMPAS Nomination Voting
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages are Davis’ assessment of the current standings of the race and…
Cate Blanchett, Ke Huy Quan and ‘Tár’ Win National Society of Film Critics, Completing Rare Major Critics Awards Trifecta
It was a rare hat trick victory for Todd Field’s “Tár,” as the drama added a best picture win from the National Society of Film Critics on Saturday. Following its prestigious wins from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and New York Film Critics Circle this season, it’s one of the few movies to win…
‘Glass Onion’s’ Rian Johnson on Spoofing Elon Musk and the Art of Satire
Writer George S. Kaufman once said that “satire is what closes on Saturday night.” But nearly a century later, as real life has grown more absurd than most art, satire is everywhere — from popular franchises such as the “Knives Out” films and “The White Lotus” to hits including “Parasite.” Why now? In our post-Trump…
Fizz-e-Motion Boards Sports Thriller ‘Free Skater,’ Debuts Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Fizz-e-Motion has acquired international sales rights to coming-of-age skating thriller “Free Skater,” and will present it to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin next month. Indiecan has North American rights. The producer will handle Scandinavian distribution. Fizz-e-Motion has debuted the trailer (below). The film, directed by Roope Olenius, centers on a promising figure…
Paris Market Rendez-Vous Champions Commercial Gallic Movies
When journalists, sales agents and acquisition execs from key territories take to Unifrance’s Rendez-Vous in Paris, which runs Jan. 10-17, international growth will be on everyone’s mind. If Gallic exports never did reach pre-pandemic highs in 2022 — the first year, we should note, that many theatrical markets operated without interruption — the local industry…
Mahomes and the Chiefs look complete just in time for the playoffs
Mahomes and the Chiefs clinched the AFC’s No. 1 seed with Saturday’s win over the Raiders.
Sources: Broncos receive OK to interview Payton
The Denver Broncos requested and received permission from the New Orleans Saints to interview Sean Payton for their head coach position, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday.
Sources: Bengals livid coin might pick playoff site
Many in Bengals organization remain livid at NFL’s decision that could let a coin flip take home-field advantage from Cincinnati, sources told ESPN.
Chiefs clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed, first-round bye
The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC’s No. 1 playoff seed and the conference’s only first-round bye with their 31-13 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night.