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Michel Franco’s ‘Dreams,’ Starring Jessica Chastain, Sells to Multiple Territories
The Match Factory has closed multiple distribution deals for the Berlinale Competition title “Dreams,” directed by Michel Franco, and…
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‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Starring Luke Grimes Eyed at CBS
Another new “Yellowstone” series could be in the works, but this time at CBS. Variety has confirmed that the broadcast network is in early…
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‘The Roses’ Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman Sets August Release From Searchlight
Searchlight’s “The Roses” starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, will release on Aug. 29. The dark comedy is directed by Jay…
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There’s No Escaping the Past in Lionsgate’s Espionage Thriller ‘The German’ Starring Oliver Masucci: ‘You Can Hide It and Lie About It, But It Will Always Haunt You’
The past always finds you – even if you’re “The German.” “In my experience, you can’t ignore the past. You can hide it and lie about it,…
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U.K.’s Channel 4 Orders First Digital Original Drama, Sci-Fi Series ‘Beth’ Starring Nicholas Pinnock and Abbey Lee (EXCLUSIVE)
British network Channel 4 has commissioned its first digital original drama. “Beth,” written and directed by Uzo Oleh (“Edicius”), is a…
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Inside ‘Portal to Hell,’ The Wacky Horror Comedy Starring a Horny Demon Played by Richard Kind — Slamdance
Even though writer-director Woody Bess’ debut feature “Portal to Hell” turns the underworld into a fully tangible place, he’s less…
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‘Extraction’ TV Series Starring Omar Sy Ordered at Netflix From Glen Mazzara, Russo Brothers
An “” TV series has been greenlit at Netflix, Variety has learned. Omar Sy will lead the series, which is set in the same world as the…
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‘Happy’s Place’ Starring Reba McEntire Renewed for Season 2 at NBC
The multi-cam comedy “Happy’s Place” has been renewed for Season 2 at NBC, Variety has learned. The series, which marked Reba McEntire’s…
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‘Casablanca Beats’ Director Nabil Ayouch Set to Make French Debut With Psychological Thriller Starring Virginie Efira, Maryam Touzani (EXCLUSIVE)
Nabil Ayouch, who sits on this year’s Berlin Film Festival jury, is set to make his French-language debut with a female-led psychological…
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Emma Mackey on Starring in ‘Haunting’ Mother-Daughter Drama ‘Hot Milk’ and Vicky Krieps Playing Her Love Interest: ‘She’s Really a Force’
When Emma Mackey met Vicky Krieps, she couldn’t help but blush. The two actors play love interests Sofia and Ingrid in “Hot Milk,” Rebecca…
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‘The Investigation’ Producer Miso Film Turns 20 With Packed Slate, Including ‘Uniform,’ DR’s New Crime Series Starring ‘Face to Face,’ ‘The Guilty’ Actors (EXCLUSIVE)
In a tough Nordic market that is slowing recovering from the downfall of Viaplay and streamers scaling back on commissions, Miso Film, the…
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‘The ‘Burbs’ Series Starring Keke Palmer Casts Jack Whitehall, Paula Pell, Julia Duffy, Mark Proksch, Kapil Talwalkar
“The ‘Burbs” TV series adaptation at Peacock has cast five series regulars, Variety has learned. Jack Whitehall (“Jungle Cruise,” “The…
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The Witch: Everything About Mystery Romance Drama Starring GOT7 Member Jinyoung
With only a couple of weeks left for the premiere of The Witch, the production team has shared several details about the upcoming mystery…
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Thailand's starring role in 'The White Lotus' is about to pay off
KOH SAMUI, Thailand — Mike White, the creator of the HBO series “The White Lotus,” was in Thailand searching for the perfect place to film…
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The Traditional Ukrainian Bread That Plays A Starring Role At Weddings
Around the world, weddings are synonymous with ceremonial foods, from Mexican wedding cookies to Italian wedding soup and even…