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‘Totém’ Director Lila Avilés Wraps Production on ‘Cábula,’ Releases First Look Ahead of Venice Gap-Financing Market (EXCLUSIVE)

‘Totém’ Director Lila Avilés Wraps Production on ‘Cábula,’ Releases First Look Ahead of Venice Gap-Financing Market (EXCLUSIVE)

Mexican filmmaker Lila Avilés (“Totém”) has wrapped production on her next feature film, “Cábula,” and shared an exclusive first-look image with Variety. The director will present the film during the Venice Gap-Financing Market, which takes place from Sept. 4 – 6. Set in the fictional Mexican town of Mexicalpan, “Cábula” follows Toña, a dedicated and […]
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Why International Cinema Is Central to the Telluride Film Festival

Why International Cinema Is Central to the Telluride Film Festival

Explore how the Telluride Film Festival evolved from a small Colorado gathering into a crucial launchpad for international films in America.
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Venice, Cannes or Toronto: Which Festival Should Casual Movie Fans Follow Most Closely?

Venice, Cannes or Toronto: Which Festival Should Casual Movie Fans Follow Most Closely?

A guide for casual movie fans on whether to follow the Venice, Cannes, or Toronto film festivals for the best films and awards season buzz.
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Oscars: Romania Selects Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ for International Feature Race

Oscars: Romania Selects Cannes Winner ‘Fjord’ for International Feature Race

“Fjord,” written and directed by Cristian Mungiu, is Romania’s submission for the 2027 Oscars in the best international feature film category, having been unanimously chosen by the country’s selection committee. The film premiered in the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d’Or for best film, the FIPRESCI Prize, the […]
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Why Some Venice Film Festival Favorites Take Months to Reach U.S. Audiences

Why Some Venice Film Festival Favorites Take Months to Reach U.S. Audiences

Ever wonder why a buzzy festival movie takes so long to hit U.S. theaters? The answer involves distribution deals, marketing, and awards season strategy.
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The Hurt Locker Went From Four U.S. Theaters to Best Picture Glory

The Hurt Locker Went From Four U.S. Theaters to Best Picture Glory

The film *The Hurt Locker*, an independent production directed by Kathryn Bigelow, embarked on its journey to critical acclaim and widespread recog...
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Toronto home sales fall in August for first time in six months

Toronto home sales fall in August for first time in six months

By Fergal Smith TORONTO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Greater Toronto Area home sales fell in August for the first time in six months as worries about trade and the threat of higher borrowing costs put off some buyers, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board data showed on Thursday.
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Kany García Embarks on Largest U.S. Tour, Emphasizing Intimacy in Larger Venues

Kany García Embarks on Largest U.S. Tour, Emphasizing Intimacy in Larger Venues

Kany García Embarks on Largest U.S. Tour, Emphasizing Intimacy in Larger Venues
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David Byrne Contributes Original Song to Alex Gibney's Elon Musk Documentary, Enters Oscar Race

David Byrne Contributes Original Song to Alex Gibney's Elon Musk Documentary, Enters Oscar Race

David Byrne Contributes Original Song to Alex Gibney's Elon Musk Documentary, Enters Oscar Race
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Josh Duhamel to Star in Psychological Horror Thriller 'Speak'

Josh Duhamel to Star in Psychological Horror Thriller 'Speak'

Josh Duhamel to Star in Psychological Horror Thriller 'Speak'
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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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NHL Odds ‘n Ends: Hellebuyck, expansion, Jagr finished?

NHL Odds ‘n Ends: Hellebuyck, expansion, Jagr finished?

The latest official Team USA to trade request is goalie Connor Hellebuyck. Before anyone asks, there’s no reason to expect he would be in Pittsburgh’s interests- or more importantly nor would they be on his list. The Athletic recently listed eight possibilities of teams that might make sense, and the Penguins were nowhere to be […]