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Isabelle Huppert Vampire Film ‘The Blood Countess’ Bought for North America (EXCLUSIVE)

Isabelle Huppert Vampire Film ‘The Blood Countess’ Bought for North America (EXCLUSIVE)

Strand Releasing has acquired North American rights to Ulrike Ottinger’s “The Blood Countess,” the baroque black comedy starring Isabelle Huppert as the legendary Countess Elizabeth Báthory. The film, which world premiered in the Berlinale Special Gala section earlier this year, will make its U.S. premiere at Fantastic Fest on Sept. 17. Strand is planning a […]
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David Byrne Returns to Oscar Race With Original Song for Elon Musk Documentary ‘Musk’ (EXCLUSIVE)

David Byrne Returns to Oscar Race With Original Song for Elon Musk Documentary ‘Musk’ (EXCLUSIVE)

David Byrne wrote a song about the world’s richest man. The Talking Heads frontman wrote and performed an original song for “Musk,” Alex Gibney’s sprawling documentary reckoning with Elon Musk, Variety can exclusively reveal. Titled “Let Me Sell You a Dream,” the track plays within the 235-minute film and arrives as an Oscar-qualifying entry in […]
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Yoo Hae Jin, Yim Si Wan, Kim So Hyun, and Lee Moo Saeng Cast in New Occult Film 'Modup'

Yoo Hae Jin, Yim Si Wan, Kim So Hyun, and Lee Moo Saeng Cast in New Occult Film 'Modup'

Yoo Hae Jin, Yim Si Wan, Kim So Hyun, and Lee Moo Saeng Cast in New Occult Film 'Modup'
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Gillian Armstrong's 1994 'Little Women' Remains a Beloved 'Feelgood' Film Despite Emotional Depth

Gillian Armstrong's 1994 'Little Women' Remains a Beloved 'Feelgood' Film Despite Emotional Depth

Gillian Armstrong's 1994 'Little Women' Remains a Beloved 'Feelgood' Film Despite Emotional Depth
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Hasan Minhaj Co-Writing Netflix Film 'Best of the Best' Set for September 2026 Release

Hasan Minhaj Co-Writing Netflix Film 'Best of the Best' Set for September 2026 Release

Hasan Minhaj Co-Writing Netflix Film 'Best of the Best' Set for September 2026 Release
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Kristen Stewart Open to 'Gay Twilight' Reboot, Suggests Screenwriter Spouse for Script

Kristen Stewart Open to 'Gay Twilight' Reboot, Suggests Screenwriter Spouse for Script

Kristen Stewart Open to 'Gay Twilight' Reboot, Suggests Screenwriter Spouse for Script
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Wes Studi and Dane DiLiegro Join Amazon MGM Studios' 'Seasons' Film

Wes Studi and Dane DiLiegro Join Amazon MGM Studios' 'Seasons' Film

Wes Studi and Dane DiLiegro Join Amazon MGM Studios' 'Seasons' Film
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Why Bette Davis Was Initially Considered for Elizabeth Taylor's Virginia Woolf Role

Why Bette Davis Was Initially Considered for Elizabeth Taylor's Virginia Woolf Role

For one of her most iconic, Oscar-winning roles, the studio wanted a different actor. This is the story of how Elizabeth Taylor fought for the part.
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Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem to Star in Florian Zeller's 'Bunker,' Premiering at Zurich Film Festival

Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem to Star in Florian Zeller's 'Bunker,' Premiering at Zurich Film Festival

Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem to Star in Florian Zeller's 'Bunker,' Premiering at Zurich Film Festival
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How Brooklyn Turned an $11 Million Budget Into a $62 Million Worldwide Gross

How Brooklyn Turned an $11 Million Budget Into a $62 Million Worldwide Gross

A look back at how the 2015 film 'Brooklyn' defied all expectations to become a critical and commercial smash hit.
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Cooper Hoffman to Star in Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex' Alongside Olivia Wilde

Cooper Hoffman to Star in Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex' Alongside Olivia Wilde

Cooper Hoffman to Star in Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex' Alongside Olivia Wilde
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Rachel Brosnahan's Portrayal of Lois Lane Draws Parallels to 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

Rachel Brosnahan's Portrayal of Lois Lane Draws Parallels to 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

Rachel Brosnahan's Portrayal of Lois Lane Draws Parallels to 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'