China Box Office: ‘Hobbit’ Confirms Opening Weekend Domination
"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" crushed all rivals at the Chinese box office on its opening weekend of release.
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Sundance Video: Sarah Silverman on the Darkest Role of Her Career
Sarah Silverman and the filmmakers of addiction drama “I Smile Back” visit the Variety Studio Presented by Dockers at Sundance.
Alibaba Pictures Warns of Losses as Chinese Actress Vicky Zhao Buys Stake
Alibaba Pictures Group, the movie division of Chinese e-commerce giant, has warned that full year losses would reach up to HK$600 million (US$77.4 million). It also revealed that actress Vicky Zhao…
Marilu Henner, Chelsey Crisp, Corbin Bernsen Star in Faith-Based Comedy
Marilu Henner, Chelsey Crisp, Joseph Williamson and Corbin Bernsen are starring in faith-based comedy “Jesse and Naomi,” with shooting starting this week in Virginia. Robert Kirbyson directs from a…
Variety Expands Franchise With 10 Europeans to Watch
Variety has expanded its internationally respected "10 to Watch" franchise with our new "10 Europeans to Watch" list. The group, which consists of exciting new talents across various disciplines…
Sundance Film Review: ‘Chlorine’
Lamberto Sanfelice's debut feature is a well-crafted if incompletely satisfying drama whose character study intrigues but ultimately feels somewhat frustratingly underdeveloped.
Sundance Film Review: ‘The Wolfpack’
If Chance the Gardner, the TV-educated savant played by Peter Sellers in "Being There," had lived together with his six siblings, it might have looked something like "The Wolfpack."
Chris Weitz Joins Gareth Edwards’ ‘Star Wars’ Standalone Pic as Writer
Chris Weitz has come on board to pen Gareth Edwards’ “Star Wars” standalone movie for Disney and Lucasfilm. He replaces Gary Whitta, who wrote the first draft of the script. Weitz’s involvement…
Alan Arkin, Ed Helms and Amanda Seyfried Join Holiday Comedy
CBS Films has cast a holiday comedy, tentatively titled “Let It Snow,” with Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane Keaton, Anthony Mackie, Amanda Seyfried, June Squibb, Marisa Tomei and Olivia…
Sundance: Lionsgate Close to Picking Up Keanu Reeves’ ‘Knock Knock’ for $3 Million
Lionsgate is nearing a deal to pick up Keanu Reeves’ latest, “Knock Knock,” in a $3 million deal, sources confirm. The thriller is directed by “Hostel” helmer Eli Roth, who wrote the script along…
