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‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’ Recalled by Director Nicholas Meyer

In the build-up to the Italian Global Series Festival’s sneak-peeking “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Season 4 and celebration of “Star Trek”...

‘Fruit Gathering’ Director on Exploring ‘Conditional’ Female Connection and Bringing the First Myanmar Premiere to Karlovy Vary

In “Fruit Gathering,” director and writer Aung Phyoe consciously avoided exploring the “social” impact of the relationship between two suppressed women, creating...

‘Learning to Breathe Under Water’ Review: A Shark in the Roof Covers a Hole in the Heart in an Empathetic Crowdpleaser

A 25-foot fibreglass model of a shark — or its rear half, at least — adorning the roof of an otherwise ordinary...

Neon Circling U.K. Distribution Launch

Indie distribution darling Neon is said to be eyeing a launch in the U.K. According to sources, the U.S company — which...

Meta AI Can Now Use Your Instagram Photos Without Consent. SAG-AFTRA Urges App Users to Opt Out: ‘Take Action to Protect Your Likeness’

SAG-AFTRA is urging its members and all Instagram users to take action against Meta’s new Muse Image model, which has been woven...

From ‘Kneecap’ to a Karlovy Vary Hit to Mia Hansen-Løve’s Next Film: Ireland’s Wildcard Makes Instant Splash as Producer

When setting up a production company, most filmmakers hope that the first feature out of the gate at least makes a little...

‘God Particle’ Physicist Fabiola Gianotti to Get Feature Biopic by ‘The Invisible Witness’ Director Stefano Mordini (EXCLUSIVE)

Pioneering Italian physicist Fabiola Gianotti, who led one of two experiments that led to the discovery of the Higgs boson, which has...

Malaysian Sci-Fi ‘Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air’ Lands Distributor and Sales Agent Abnormal Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

Malaysia’s Abnormal Studios has picked up theatrical distribution rights for Malaysia and Brunei to “Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air,” the science-fiction...

Series

Variety TV

‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’ Recalled by Director Nicholas Meyer

In the build-up to the Italian Global Series Festival’s sneak-peeking “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Season 4 and celebration of “Star Trek”...

Meta AI Can Now Use Your Instagram Photos Without Consent. SAG-AFTRA Urges App Users to Opt Out: ‘Take Action to Protect Your Likeness’

SAG-AFTRA is urging its members and all Instagram users to take action against Meta’s new Muse Image model, which has been woven...

Vertical Media Takes its Place Alongside Film and TV as a Powerful Audiovisual Language

One week from today, on July 17, I will take my family to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” We will watch it...

Gen Z Leans Hard into Nostalgia to Spur Music and Content Discovery: Study

The heart-tugging pull of nostalgia tugs hardest on Gen Z, according to a study involving three generations of consumers in the U.S.,...

Greek Myth Summer Continues as Mediawan Rolls Out Kinetic Content Gameshow ‘Trojan Horse’ Across Europe

It’s the summer for Greek mythology. While Christopher Nolan’s screen adaptation of Homer’s epic “The Odyssey” is set to take the box...

LISTEN: James Corden Reunites ‘Late Late Show’ Team for Fox’s ‘After Hours’ World Cup Show

Three years after he signed off CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” James Corden is having the time of his life hosting the...

Showrunner Mara Brock Akil’s Writers’ Colony Announces Cohorts for 2026 Summer and Fall Residencies

Showrunner Mara Brock Akil’s Writers’ Colony has unveiled two new cohorts for 2026. Programming began June 10 for the summer session and...

Variety TVJul 9

U.S. World Cup Loss to Belgium Averages 33.1 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Soccer Telecast in U.S. History

Fox’s coverage of Monday night’s World Cup match between the United States’ Men’s National Soccer Team and Belgium on Monday, July 6,...

Animation

Animation Magazine

Comic-Con 2026: Animation Panels & Events (Updating)

This year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego will once again provide much fodder for animation fans and creators looking for tips to...

‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Creative Heroes Delve into Its Darker Second Season

When you’ve successfully reimagined a classic like Batman: The Animated Series — as Bruce Timm and Warner Bros. Animation did with 2024’s...

Kedoo Kids and Hasbro Form Global Distribution Partnership for Animated Kids’ Faves

Kedoo Entertainment today announces a new partnership with Hasbro Entertainment, bringing five of the world’s most recognized children’s entertainment brands to the...

Meow Wolf & Titmouse Ink Animation and Immersive Partnerhsip

Experiential arts company Meow Wolf, whose interactive exhibitions are visited by millions nationwide, and Titmouse, the Emmy-winning animation studio behind hit series...

Disney Returns to SDCC with Hulu Animayhem, Toon Panels & More

Disney Entertainment Television returns to San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) with a packed programming lineup and engaging experiences from across its portfolio of...

Colombian-Spanish Animated Feature ‘Mu-Ki-Ra’ Heads to Market

Latido Films will be introducing a colorful, whimsical new animated world to the market next month when Mu-Ki-Ra arrives at Locarno Kids...

Visual Effects Society Announces 2026 Honors Celebration Awardees

Today the Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, announced this year’s honorees for its annual VES Honors Celebration,...

Ottawa Intl. Animation Festival Reveals List of 29 Shorts in Main Competition for 50th Anniversary Edition

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) has announced the final slate of competition films for its 50th anniversary. The festival received a...

Anime

Anime News Network

Blue Lock's Biggest Rivalry Might Be Between Its Creators

“That's my ego as an artist,” Nomura said. “We're always battling over ego. That's why we sometimes need a break.”

Mushoku Tensei: Redundant Reincarnation Epilogue Novels End With 4th Volume

4th volume in epilogue series to ship on November 25

Holding Nothing Back and Giving it Absolutely Everything: A Chat with Wistoria: Wand and Sword season two director, Hideaki Nakano

Hideaki Nakano talks about moving into the director's chair for Wistoria 's second season and what he loves about the show.