How China’s ‘Ne Zha 2’ Beat ‘Inside Out 2’ to Become the Highest-Grossing Animated Film in History
This year’s biggest blockbuster (so far) isn’t from Marvel, Pixar or James Cameron. In fact, most Americans aren’t even familiar with the box office juggernaut — because it’s barely playing in the United States. “Ne Zha 2,” a Chinese animated movie, has become an unprecedented smash, racking up $1.9 billion from nearly 80,000 screens after […]
Ozzy Osbourne Sets Paramount+ Doc on Health Issues and Final Black Sabbath Performance: I Want to ‘Say a Proper Goodbye’
Ozzy Osbourne is the subject of a new Paramount+ documentary, titled “No Escape From Now,” which will chronicle his health issues and upcoming final show with Black Sabbath. The feature-length project, which is currently in production and slated to premiere on the streamer later this year, will “reveal the devastating setbacks” the 76-year-old Brit has […]
Atomic Features Secures New Financing, Announces Development Fund (EXCLUSIVE)
Atomic Features, the production company co-founded by Daniel Ragussis (“Imperium”) and Dennis Lee (“Fireflies in the Garden”), has closed, what it is describing as “a significant” new round of equity financing. The round was led by Fanghua Jiang, Li Jing, and Lanfu Yang. The company says the new investments will enable it to expand its […]
Charles Finch’s Production Company Rabbit’s Foot Unveils Short Film Division With Sister Magazine (EXCLUSIVE)
A Rabbit’s Foot, the film and culture magazine founded by British producer Charles Finch, perhaps best known for throwing some of awards season’s most star-studded parties, has partnered with its sister production house Rabbit’s Foot Films on a short film division. The announcement comes as the two unveil the winners of a short film competition […]
Netflix Previews Deva Cassel-Led ‘The Leopard’ Series, Its Most Ambitious Italian Original to Date: ‘Sumptuous and Emotionally Charged’
Netflix pulled out all the stops as it unveiled its hotly anticipated limited series “The Leopard,” based on the classic Sicily-set novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, which marks the streamer’s biggest splash in Italy thus far. On Tuesday, Netflix held a packed press conference in the frescoed ballroom of Rome’s central Hotel Plaza, which […]
‘Moana 2′ Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date
“Moana 2,” the sequel to the Oscar-nominated film about a young Polynesian woman on a quest to break an ancient curse, will be available to stream on Disney+ on March 12. Initially developed as a Disney+ TV series for streaming, “Moana 2” was revamped into a film with a theatrical release. The adjustment was said to be a […]
Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers Member and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 73
Chris Jasper, a former member of the Isley Brothers who helped define their classic sound, died at the age of 73. Jasper’s family announced his death on social media, stating that he passed away on Feb. 23 following a cancer diagnosis in Dec. 2024. His son Michael confirmed his death to Variety. As a member […]
Mediawan’s ON Animation Studios, Behind ‘Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie,’ Shuts Down Amid Industry Turmoil
Mediawan-owned ON Animation Studios, the Montreal-based banner whose credits include “Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie,” “The Little Prince” and “Playmobil the Movie,” has shut down, Variety has confirmed. ON Animation Studios, which was launched by French producers Aton Soumache (“Little Nicholas”) and Dimitri Rassam (“The Count of Monte Cristo”) in 2012, was acquired by […]
Chinese TV Formats Eye Global Expansion, Industry Leaders Reveal at Mip London
International TV format experts gathered at Mip London to discuss the growing exchange of content between China and global markets, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in cross-cultural adaptation. Qin Xiaoming of Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) shared how the Chinese broadcaster has evolved from acquiring international formats to developing original content for export. “JSBC has been […]
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