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Anna Lambe Brings the Arctic to Netflix With ‘North of North’
In the first scene of “North of North,” star Anna Lambe puts Netflix‘s new comedy series on the map: “Think of the furthest place north…
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Female Representation in Film Has Significantly Increased Over Last Decade, Says Study From Kering Women in Motion and Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
Female directors have gained significant ground in the U.S., U.K. and France since 2015, according to an Annenberg Inclusion Initiative…
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‘Slow Horses’ Star Jack Lowden in Talks to Play Mr. Darcy in Netflix’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix‘s upcoming “Pride and Prejudice” series adaptation may well have found its Mr. Darcy. Variety hears that Jack Lowden is currently…
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Alejandro G. Iñárritu Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Debut Feature ‘Amores Perros’ in New Making-Of Book From Publishers Mack (EXCLUSIVE)
Alejandro G. Iñárritu may be currently shooting his latest starry big screen spectacle, an as-yet-untitled film for Warner Bros. led by…
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“A Minecraft Movie” Is a Tale of Two Cinematic Universes
I’ve never played Minecraft in my life—but then I’m not a Christian, either, and have always delighted in the distinctly Mormon cinematic…
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What Do Adopted Children Owe Their Birth Parents?
“I used to work for an adoption agency, a very long time ago,” Pauline Hillen says. “Nowadays, I help adoptees in their search for their…
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‘Little Bird’ Star Darla Contois and ‘The Order’s’ Morgan Holmstrom Join Indigenous Canadian Horror Feature ‘Ancestral Beasts’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Tim Riedel’s upcoming psychological horror film “Ancestral Beasts” is poised to make a chilling debut at this year’s Frontières program…
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Declan Rice: Arsenal midfielder revels in free-kick magic against Real Madrid in Champions League
Arsenal are a team that have become renowned for their threat at set-pieces, but direct free-kicks are something different. Arteta said…
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Nightclub Roof Collapses in Dominican Republic and Kills Over 60, Including Singer Rubby Pérez and Former MLB Player
The roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed and killed at least 60 people on Tuesday, including merengue singer Rubby…
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‘Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends’ Review: Not Just a Broadway Tribute but a Musical Feast
After three Broadway revues of Stephen Sondheim’s music you would think a fourth wouldn’t offer anything fresh, have any surprises, or be…
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Bafta Games Awards 2025: Astro Bot wins top prize
Tom Richardson BBC Newsbeat Astro Bot has swept this year's Bafta Games Awards, winning five awards in total - including the top prize of…
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Tina Fey Asked Lorne Michaels If Jon Hamm Was ‘a D–k’ Before She Casted Him In ’30 Rock’: ‘Let Me Know If He’s Funny’
Tina Fey covered all her bases before casting Jon Hamm as Dr. Drew Baird in “30 Rock.” Fey and Hamm recently sat down for a one-on-one for…
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Hannah Hampton ahead of Mary Earps in England goalkeeper battle for Women's Euros
You only have to look at Earps' individual accolades to appreciate her quality as a goalkeeper. A two-time Fifa women's goalkeeper of the…
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Donna Langley Says AI’s Impact on Film and TV Production Will be Incremental: ‘A Lot of the Panic Was a Bit Premature’
NBCUniversal chief Donna Langley spoke candidly about leading in challenging times, managing the expectations of high-wattage talent in a…
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Kering Marks a Decade of Women in Motion at Paris Headquarters
PARIS – Kering will celebrate 10 years of Women in Motion at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in May. To mark the decade, the fashion…
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What Pauline Kael Failed to See About Young Film Lovers
Pauline Kael’s most famous work for The New Yorker, her celebrated review of “Bonnie and Clyde,” from October, 1967, was the second piece…
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Nicholas Duvernay on Joining ‘The White Lotus,’ His Acting Journey, and Embracing the Momentum
“It’s been insane,” says Nicholas Duvernay, a sentiment likely shared with the rest of his “White Lotus” castmates. After appearing in the…
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‘Adolescence’ Becomes Netflix’s No. 4 Most Popular English-Language Series Ever With 114 Million Views and Counting
“Adolescence” has not stopped gaining steam. Last week, the U.K. limited series joined Netflix‘s list of its most popular English-language…
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Diego Luna to Host Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards
Diego Luna is set to host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards on April 29. The “Andor” actor…
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Arcade Fire Return With ‘Pink Elephant,’ First Album in Three Years, New Single and Video
Arcade Fire, who have kept a low profile since multiple sexual misconduct allegations were leveled against frontman Win Butler in 2022,…
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Danielle Deadwyler to Produce and Star in Film Adaptation of Ann Petry’s ‘The Street’
Danielle Deadwyler (“The Piano Lesson”) is set to produce and star in a film adaptation of Ann Petry’s 1946 novel, “The Street.” According…
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‘Adolescence’ Director Philip Barantini Sells Stake of Production Company to Avalon
Philip Barantini, the multi-award-winning director of the 2019 film “Boiling Point” and recent Netflix smash hit drama “Adolescence,”…
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EXCLUSIVE: Arch Manning Signs First Fashion Deal, Partners With Vuori
Arch Manning has landed his first fashion deal. It’s with Vuori, the California-based performance lifestyle brand valued at $5.5 billion;…
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‘Mickey 17’ Releases on Digital, Sets DVD/4K Ultra HD Steelbook Release Date
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