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PlayStation CEOs Hideaki Nishino and Hermen Hulst Reveal How New Two-Business Strategy Impacts Studio, Console Plans (EXCLUSIVE)

(Editor’s note: Variety’s interview with Sony Interactive Entertainment CEOs Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino occurred on Oct. 16, prior to PlayStation’s Tuesday announcement it is shutting down Firewalk Studios and Neon Koi. SIE was unable to make studio business CEO Hulst available for additional comment or to clarify his previous comments about layoffs in this […]

‘Ellie and the Christmas Creep’ Animated Feature Heads to Market With All Rights Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Paris- Hong Kong- and Los Angeles-based film sales company All Rights Entertainment has picked up worldwide distribution duties on “Ellie and the Christmas Creep,” a 3D animated comedy adventure. The company will begin marketing the film at the upcoming American Film Market, which has relocated this year from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and runs […]

Amazon MGM Studios, Excel Entertainment Set ‘Mirzapur’ Film Adaptation for 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)

Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment are taking their Indian streaming hit “Mirzapur” to theaters, marking a significant move in the Indian entertainment landscape. The film adaptation of the Prime Video crime thriller series, which explores power dynamics and the criminal underworld in the heartland of northern India, is set to debut in 2026, with […]

Titan OS Announces Partnership With Sony Pictures Entertainment for the Launch of Sony One Channels: ‘Big Step for Us’ 

Titan OS has announced a partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment for the launch of Sony One Channels.  As part of the partnership, the company will roll out the Sony One FAST channel portfolio on selected Sony’s Android TVs and Philips Smart TVs already running Titan OS, making its content available to over 9 million households […]

Tom Cruise, Alejandro G. Iñárritu Film at Warner Bros. and Legendary Sets U.K. Shoot (EXCLUSIVE)

Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment’s Tom Cruise film, to be directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, is due to start shooting in the U.K. While the start date is yet to be confirmed, it could be as early as next month, Variety understands. The untitled project would be Iñárritu’s first English-language film since “The Revenant.” The […]

‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk, Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery, Alleging Copyright Infringement

Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” sued Tesla and CEO Elon Musk, as well as Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging they engaged in copyright infringement by using AI-generated images representing scenes from the film for the launch of Tesla’s self-driving Robotaxi. Alcon’s lawsuit, filed Monday in L.A., accuses Musk, Tesla and WBD of […]

Sci-Fi Animated Series ‘The Scavengers’ Blasts Off at Mipcom With PGS Entertainment Handling Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

PGS Entertainment is launching distribution of “The Scavengers,” a new kids and family animated series from Ireland’s Little Moon Animation. PGS is at Mipcom this week, meeting with potential buyers. Based in Dublin, Little Moon is an independent CG animation studio that specializes in real-time pipelines and technology to produce programming for audiences around the […]

Studiocanal Acquires Global Rights to ‘12 Years a Slave,’ ‘The Tree of Life’ and More River Road Entertainment Titles (EXCLUSIVE)

Studiocanal and River Road Entertainment have announced an exclusive global distribution deal for 11 celebrated films, including Steve McQueen’s Oscar-winning “12 Years a Slave,” Terrence Malick’s Palme d’Or-winning “The Tree of Life” and Sean Penn’s critically acclaimed “Into the Wild.” The partnership brings together Europe’s leading production and distribution house, Studiocanal, and the American independent […]

Excel Entertainment’s Ritesh Sidhwani Talks ‘Superboys of Malegaon,’ Future Slate and Importance of ‘Emotional Connect to the Character and the Story’

Indian producer, Excel Entertainment co-founder Ritesh Sidhwani, is preparing for the global rollout of “Superboys of Malegaon,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and screened at the BFI London Film Festival. The film is an Amazon MGM Studios, Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby production. Directed by Reema Kagti, it tells the story of […]

Anonymous Content Expands Footprint in Australia, New Zealand Through Joint Venture With Producer Brouhaha Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Anonymous Content has struck a partnership with Brouhaha Entertainment, the production banner behind “Boy Swallows Universe,” on a new joint venture in Australia and New Zealand. Under the deal, Brouhaha will be working closely with AC Studios to develop and produce premium film and television projects. The first project stemming from the joint venture will […]

Anchor Bay Picks Up Comedy ‘Sour Party’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Anchor Bay Entertainment has acquired the global rights for the comedy “Sour Party,” co-written, directed, and produced by the married duo Amanda and Michael Drexton. “This love-hate letter to Los Angeles is a semi-autobiographical ode to the worst parts of ourselves as told by two self-obsessed, flailing 30-somethings,” said the Drextons. The film stars Samantha […]

Italy’s Adler Entertainment and 39Films Team on IP Incubator Writing Box to Foster Collaboration Between Italian and Global Screenwriters (EXCLUSIVE)

Italy’s Adler Entertainment and 39Films have teamed up on an innovative IP incubator called Writing Box that will bring together Italian and global screenwriters with the goal of germinating feature films, TV series and docs for the international market. The initiative – being launched at Rome’s MIA market next week – is the brainchild of […]

Music Theory: Understanding the Foundation of Sound and Composition

Music theory is the study of the fundamental elements that make up music, offering a framework for understanding how melodies, harmonies, and rhythms work together. For musicians, songwriters, and music enthusiasts, mastering the basics of music theory can unlock the ability to create, analyze, and appreciate music on a deeper level. In this article, we’ll explore the core principles of music…

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Indie Movie Reviews: The Heart of Cinema’s Hidden Gems

In the world of entertainment, indie films are often overlooked in favor of big-budget blockbusters. However, independent cinema remains a critical part of the film industry, offering unique storytelling, artistic risk-taking, and fresh perspectives that you won’t typically find in mainstream productions. Indie movie reviews are essential in shining a light on these hidden gems…

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