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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ star Constance Wu on why the sequel isn’t a movie

Join Variety to get access to members-only perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgRQHK8Ttr1j9xCEpCAlgbQ/join Subscribe to Variety on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@variety?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to Variety Events on YouTube:...

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Margot Robbie ‘May Be Over’ Playing Harley Quinn, but James Gunn Would ‘Bend Over Backwards’ to Include Her in the DCU

As James Gunn’s fledgling DC Universe continues to grow, he’s revealed that one key character will “almost certainly” return: Harley Quinn. James Gunn continues building out the DC Universe and recently questioned Margot Robbie’s...

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The Variety Bag Has Ruined Halloween

Corporate consolidation and changing tastes have made kids’ holiday hauls boring.

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‘The Diplomat’ Renewed for Season 5 at Netflix

‘The Diplomat’ Renewed for Season 5 at Netflix Variety See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

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Matthew Weiner Exits Peacock, 101 Studios Series ‘The Chairman’ Starring Eddie Murphy (EXCLUSIVE)

Matthew Weiner is no longer involved with the drama series “The Chairman” that is currently in development at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively from sources. The Chairman is getting a new showrunner. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean...

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Popcorn bucket innovation is at an all-time low and the Dune: Part Three 'Double Sandworm' is proof

AMC, Cinemark, and Regal's new iterations of the infamous 'wormussy' popcorn bucket push innuendos to max capacity. Cineplex dropped an early look at its exclusive Dune: Part Three merch, doubling down on the questionable popcorn bucket...

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Jerry Seinfeld Sets Las Vegas Residency in 2027 (EXCLUSIVE)

Jerry Seinfeld is headed to Las Vegas in 2027 with a brand new residency at the Encore Theater at Wynn. The comedian will kick off a string of 12 performances just before the Super Bowl, from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13, before returning for a...

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‘Blindspot Berlin,’ a Beta Film TIFF Standout With ‘All Quiet’ Star Albrecht Schuch, Seals Deal for Spain with Filmin (EXCLUSIVE)

“Blindspot Berlin,” a buzzy counter-terror police unit thriller led by “All Quiet on the Western Front” star Albrecht Schuch has been licensed by Beta Film to Spain’s upscale SVOD platform Filmin. Backed by Germany’s ARD, Europe’s...

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Dominic Cooke to Direct ‘John Daniel,’ Real-Life Story of Woman’s Friendship With Baby Gorilla in Post-WWI England, as Cornerstone Boards Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Acclaimed British theater director Dominic Cooke, behind the recent stage spin-off “Game of Thrones: The Mad King,” is to helm his first film since 2020’s Benedict Cumberbatch-starring spy thriller “The Courier.” “John Daniel,” which...

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Emirati Filmmakers on Building a Local Cinema Ecosystem: ‘We Have a Long Way to Go’

Two Emirati filmmakers are bringing distinctly local stories to the 13th edition of the Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth, with Khalid Al Mahmood’s musical “The Mangrove House” and Abdulrahman Al Madani’s family drama...

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Emerging Arab Directors Given a Pathway Toward Filmmaking Careers by Expanded Pitching Platform at Sharjah Film Festival

The 13th edition of the UAE’s Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth is expanding its pitching platform for its second iteration. Six projects were selected this year, up from the three that took part during its inaugural...

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‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ Book 6 Breaks Sarah J. Maas’ Release Day Record With 1.7 Million Copies Sold (EXCLUSIVE)

“A Court of Thorns and Roses” fans returned to Prythian in staggering numbers this week with the release of Sarah J. Maas’s sixth book in her epic fantasy franchise. The new installment, “A Court of Splintered Harmony,” broke a record...

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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Debuts New Season 3 Footage at Lucca Comics as Stars and Creator Tease the Show’s ‘First Real Bad Guy’

Everybody’s favorite demigods are back. “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri — along with the show’s co-creator and executive producer Jonathan E. Steinberg, and executive...

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How ‘Up Again’ Director Captured the Rise of a Teenage Figure Skating Champion: ‘The Technical Conditions Were Extremely Challenging’

The immersive Czech film “Up Again,” screening in its world premiere at the Ji.hlava docu fest, starts in darkness as the unmistakable sound of ice skates scraping at high speed fills the cinema. Director Eliska Cilkova Andrsova says...

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Rom-Com ‘Eavesdropping’ Tests the Future of Scripted Social Video

The romantic comedy “Eavesdropping” has all the ingredients of a traditional TV series: recurring characters, serialized storylines and a will-they-or-won’t-they relationship at its center. But you won’t find it on a streaming service...

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AI Vocal Modifier Voicemod Inks Disney Deal to Add Star Wars, Marvel Soundboards to Platform

Voicemod, the AI-powered voice-modifying platform that lets users change the tone and sound of their voice and make use of sound effects, will add the likes of Star Wars and Marvel characters to the mix. The company said Friday it would...

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David Bowie’s Immersive ‘Stage’ Concert Experience: Director Brett Morgen on the Show, the Artist and the Archive (EXCLUSIVE)

Although he released two albums during the final dozen years of his life, David Bowie had effectively retired from active duty, focusing on his family and, as his extensive posthumous catalog of sound and vision shows, curating his...

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25 In-the-Know Gifts for Women: Mahjong Boards, ACOTAR Merch, Nathan Fielder Lingerie and More

Shopping for the women in your life is easy enough if you’re sticking to the usual suspects: a cashmere sweater, a luxury fragrance, a pair of designer sunglasses. But what about the friend who thinks Nathan Fielder is the hottest man...

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Rock Singer Bára Basiková Lived Her Traumas in the Public Gaze, Documentary Director Helena Třeštíková Says

“Bára Basiková is a truly fascinating singer,” says Czech documentary filmmaker Helena Třeštíková, who was honored for her contribution to the genre at this week’s Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival. Her subject for the 50-year time...

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Double Oscar Winner Barbara Kopple Talks ‘Union Town’ and People Who Fight for ‘Dignity and Fairness’: ‘They Are My Heroes’

Barbara Kopple completes her trilogy on labor rights with “Union Town.” Following screenings at Venice and Toronto, it’s now heading to Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival, where Variety spoke to her about the film. “Union Town” follows...

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Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Salman Khan Starrer ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ to Mark 30th Anniversary at Edinburgh Film Festival With Karan Johar

“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” Karan Johar’s first film as director, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, will screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2028 to celebrate its 30th anniversary, with Johar set to attend....

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‘American History X’ Director Tony Kaye Takes On Leicester’s Giant Monsters in Short ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Tony Kaye, the British director of “American History X” and “Detachment,” will direct “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?,” a short running five minutes that blends documentary with reality drama and plays out among the giant monster...

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Microdrama Platform FlareFlow Sets Thailand Launch on AIS Play (EXCLUSIVE)

Microdrama platform FlareFlow will launch in Thailand on Nov. 2 through AIS Play, the entertainment service of Thai telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS), in a deal brokered by Singapore-based distributor Rock Networks....

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Annecy Winner ‘The Violinist’ Found Its Italian Co-Producers at Tokyo Market, Director Ervin Han Tells Anime Co-Production Panel

A meeting at TIFFCOM in 2023 brought Italian co-producers to “The Violinist,” the animated feature that went on to win the top prize at France’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival this year, Singaporean filmmaker Ervin Han...

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Taiwanese Feature ‘Uncle’ Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Awards

Taiwanese project “Uncle,” directed by Yen Hao-hsuan, won the Tokyo Project Award on Friday at the seventh Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (TGFM) in Tokyo. “Uncle” had already picked up the Asian Gen-Z Award earlier in the ceremony. Prizes...

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Gay Filipino Couple’s Homecoming Documentary ‘We Had a Plan’ Boarded by Cat&Docs Ahead of IDFA Premiere, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

“We Had a Plan,” a documentary about a gay Filipino couple who head home after a decade as undocumented cleaners in the Netherlands, has been picked up for international sales by Paris-based Cat&Docs ahead of its world premiere at IDFA....

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Japan’s Anime Market Hits Record $28.2 Billion as Local Sales Surge

Spending on Japanese anime worldwide reached a record JPY4.45 trillion ($28.2 billion) in 2025. That is up 15.8% on the previous year, and overseas consumers now account for well over half of the total. Hasegawa Masahiro,...

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Shabana Azmi, Marco Müller Set for Inaugural Kathmandu Film Festival

Veteran Indian actor Shabana Azmi and film critic and historian Marco Müller are among the guests at the first Kathmandu Film Festival (KFF), which runs Oct. 30–Nov. 1 in Nepal. Launched by Kathmandu Metropolitan City, the three-day...

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What to Watch on Netflix in November 2026

November means fall is in full swing, and Netflix has a ton of new titles to celebrate. Whether you’re looking to watch family-friendly films over Thanksgiving or are still looking to be spooked post-spooky season, there is something,...

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What to Watch on Disney+ in November 2026

As Disney+ heads into November, the streaming platform is beginning to phase out of its Halloween thrills and introduce a new slate of holiday favorites. Among this month’s Christmas-centered additions are “A Bad Moms Christmas,” “A...

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United States100%
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Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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