Pakistan Sends ‘Mah E Mir’ to the Oscars
Pakistan has picked Anjum Shahzad's "Mah e Mir" as its entry in the foreign language Academy Awards competition. The film follows a troubled modern poet who discovers the work of 18th century poetry…
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TV Academy Topper Bruce Rosenblum on Emmy Changes, What’s Ahead
The Emmys this year got a thumbs-up from most onlookers, due to the breadth of contenders. Just before the Sept. 18 ceremony, TV Academy chairman/CEO Bruce Rosenblum told Variety, "Everything about…
Why Emmys 2017 Promises Even More Inclusion
When all was said and done and accepted, the 68th annual Primetime Emmy Awards went down easy, with voters serving up a mix of shoo-ins and surprises among the winners. But the TV business is…
Five Key Lessons Learned From the 2016 Emmys
What should the industry remember about the 68th annual Primetime Emmy derby? Variety TV critics Maureen Ryan and Sonia Saraiya break down the highs and lows. Diversity works. Saraiya: One of the…
Greece, Iceland, Slovenia Enter Foreign-Language Oscar Race
Greece, Iceland and Slovenia are the latest countries to add their submissions to the list of contenders for the foreign-language Oscar. The Greek Ministry of Culture has selected comedy "Chevalier"…
Kathy Bates Reveals Her Toughest Role, Looks Back on Career Ahead of Walk of Fame Honor
When Kathy Bates receives her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept. 20, the moment will hold much significance. "It's a big deal to me," the Oscar winner admits. "It's going to be right in…
Thailand Selects Controversial 'Arpat' as Oscar Contender
Thailand has selected the controversial film "Arpat" as its contender for the foreign-language Academy Awards race. Directed by Kanittha Kwunyoo, the film tells the story of a young man who is forced…
Warren Beatty to Be Honored by Santa Barbara Film Festival
"Rules Don't Apply" director and star Warren Beatty will receive the 11th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
5 Embarrassing Emmy Errors That Went Viral
Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards were favorably reviewed, with host Jimmy Kimmel getting praise for keeping the show light and nicely paced. The red carpet featured some spectacular styles and the…
In Contention’s First Oscar Predictions of the 2016-2017 Season
In Contention maps out the 2016-2017 Oscar season's course with a list of predictions throughout the Academy's various categories.
Tatiana Maslany, ‘Game of Thrones’ Wins Top Emmys Facebook Chatter
Tatiana Maslany’s surprise win for her portrayal of multiple clones in “Orphan Black” and HBO’s “Game of Thrones” trophy for best drama series marked the most-social moments from Sunday night’s 68th…
