Tag: nature

Six documentaries from the Sundance Film Festival, including "Free Leonard Peltier" and "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore," have received $4.2 million from the Ford Foundation to support social justice storytelling.

Published on: January 31, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC

In a highly unpredictable year for the Academy Awards, six films are vying for the coveted prize, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. "Emilia Perez" has a leading 13 nominations but faces controversy and faces an uphill battle. "The Brutalist" has earned impressive critical acclaim but may suffer from its ambitious length and lack of a SAG ensemble nomination. "Wicked" and "Conclave" offer unique narratives but lack directorial nominations. "A Complete Unknown" arrived late and could face challenges despite gaining traction. "Anora" has received critical praise but may struggle to convert its nominations into wins. The outcome remains uncertain, and upcoming ceremonies will provide more clarity.

Published on: January 31, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC

A24's "Babygirl" surpasses $50 million at the global box office, led by strong international performance in markets such as Ukraine, the Netherlands, and the UK.

Published on: January 30, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC

Now in their second year as co-leaders of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, festival director Vanja Kaludjercic and managing director Clare Stewart discuss the festival's future, audience development initiatives, and the importance of diversity in their programming.

Published on: January 30, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC

Sony Corp. is bringing changes to its leadership, appointing Hiroki Totoki as CEO and Hideaki Nishino as the head of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC

Andrew Hampp has been promoted to managing director of music and consumer partnerships at Variety. He has significantly extended Variety's partnerships since joining in 2022, creating first-to-market opportunities with brands such as TikTok, AFEELA, Sony Audio, and more. Hampp is highly respected by his clients and colleagues, and his dedication and creative client partnership solutions make him an invaluable asset to Variety. His contributions to Variety's music and consumer business have been instrumental to the company's continued growth.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 12:02 AM UTC

Caroline Kennedy strongly discourages Senators from confirming cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary due to lack of experience and dangerous views on vaccines.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 12:01 AM UTC

"Octopus with Broken Arms" Maintains Lead at Chinese Box Office, Surpassing $126 Million

Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:02 PM UTC

In a sparkling gown, Jennifer Lopez fights back tears at the Sundance Film Festival premiere of "Kiss of the Spider Woman." The musical adaptation of the novel fulfills a lifelong dream for Lopez, who tells the audience that she's "been waiting for this moment her whole life." Directed by Bill Condon, the film follows queer window dresser Luis Molina (Tonatiuh) and his cellmate Valentin Arregui (Diego Luna) in a prison during Argentina's "Dirty War."

Published on: January 27, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC

Jennifer Lopez and director Bill Condon discuss their new musical film, "Kiss of the Spider Woman," at the Variety Studio presented by Audible at Sundance.

Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC