“Elfman sings!” It’s almost as grabby a potential catchphrase as “Garbo speaks.” But of course, Danny Elfman has participated in the talkies before… or, to put it in…
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BAFTA Reveals Breakthrough India Talent, Applications For Next Round Delayed Due to COVID-19
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has revealed the 10 participants chosen for its inaugural Breakthrough India initiative. A jury of industry experts including actor…
Andrew Lloyd Webber Defies Possible Delay in Fully Reopening U.K. Theaters: ‘Come to the Theater and Arrest Us’
Super-producer and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is prepared to defy the U.K. government if there is any delay in theaters expanding to 100% seating capacity on June 21.…
Andrew Lloyd Webber to risk arrest for June theater reopenings
Andrew Lloyd Webber is intent on opening up his six London theaters in less than two weeks, even if it means he’s arrested for violating social distancing protocols.
Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal on Reinventing the Tribeca Festival as New York Reemerges from COVID
After a COVID hiatus, the Tribeca Festival is back, hosting panels and film premieres in the heart of New York City. At the same time, it is demonstrating…
Alexey Uchitel’s Rock Films Drops First Teaser for Syrian War Drama ‘Palmyra’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Rock Films, the production house founded by veteran Russian director Alexey Uchitel, has shared the first teaser for its forthcoming Syrian war drama “Palmyra” with Variety. The company…
Clarence Williams III Dies, Mod Squad and Tales from the Hood Star Was 81
Sad news as Clarence Williams III has died at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by the Harlem-born actor’s representative that The Mod Squad actor died…
Britney, One More Time
“The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears” portrays the pop icon’s life and fame through a modern lens. For the last 13 years, Britney Spears has been…
First Clip From Annecy Competition Title ‘Lamya’s Poem,’ Director Talks About Power of Poetry, Future Projects (EXCLUSIVE)
Animated feature film “Lamya’s Poem” has its world premiere next week in competition at Annecy Film Festival. Variety speaks to the director, Alex Kronemer, and debuts the first…
Composer Nicholas Britell on Creating the Haunting Score of ‘The Underground Railroad’
The very first sonic reference director Barry Jenkins sent to composer and frequent collaborator Nicholas Britell for “The Underground Railroad,” the epic 10-part Amazon series, was a cryptic…
‘Spirt Untamed’ Director Elaine Bogan on Directing Her First Feature Remotely
The new animated feature “Spirit Untamed,” in theaters June 4, celebrates the power and importance of friendships, but at its heart is a theme of fearlessness. Director Elaine…
From ‘Pose’ to ‘The Politician,’ Composer Mac Quayle on Scoring Ryan Murphy’s Musical Universe
Whether it’s “Ratched” “Pose” or “The Politician,” Ryan Murphy’s visual canvas is bold and vibrant and often filled with glitz and glamour. You could say the same of…