Variety… Universal Music Group, in partnership with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle division, has announced the opening of two new UMusic Shop locations in New York and London. The Shops offer exclusive custom collections and pieces inspired by UMG’s a…
Variety… Johnny Depp is set to star in the first-ever English-language film adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s Russian literature classic “The Master and Margarita.” The project, which currently does not have a director attached, is being produced by …
Deadline… The New York Times defended a recent story that examined Donald Trump’s reduced public schedule and “signs of fatigue,” as the president has claimed that the outlet was being “seditious, perhaps even treasonous” in their r…
Variety… Hollywood returned from the Thanksgiving holiday and headed to New York City to kick off December with the star-studded Gotham Awards. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” picked up the top prize of best feature, while Jafar Panahi’s…
Variety… Warner Records Group has announced that Jeff Sosnow has been promoted to president of Reprise Records, in addition to continuing in his role as EVP of A&R for Warner Records. In this expanded remit, Sosnow will oversee the next chapter of Reprise —…
‘Minecraft’ & ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Filmmakers Board Tim Blake Nelson & Mireille Enos Pic ‘On The End’
Deadline… EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaking duo Jared and Jerusha Hess, known for their work on Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, and recent box office smash A Minecraft Movie, are coming aboard as executive producers of Ari Selinger’s feature film debut On The End which star…
Variety… “Zootopia 2” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” will battle for No. 1 in North America in what’ll otherwise be a quiet weekend at the movies. That’s because the only newcomer, Disney’s political dramedy R…
Variety… AGBO and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) have named “St. Joseph,” directed by Maky Rupert, as the winner of the 2025 Russo Brothers Italian American Filmmaker Forum, the eighth edition of the fellowship celebrating emerging voices expl…
Variety… The International Cinematographers Guild has revealed the first round of nominees for its 63rd annual ICG Publicists Awards, including Variety‘s own Angelique Jackson and Jazz Tangcay. The Publicists Awards celebrates the achievements of ICG̵…
Deadline… EXCLUSIVE: Canada’s CBC has ordered a special that tells the story of the historic 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey tournament held earlier this year. Blink49 Studios is making the feature-length special, which is currently in production with the co…