Variety Launches ‘Daily Variety’ Podcast Hosted by Cynthia Littleton

Variety Launches ‘Daily Variety’ Podcast Hosted by Cynthia Littleton

As podcasting evolves into a crucial medium for business news, information, analysis and the exchange of ideas, Variety has launched a Monday-Thursday audio news series that revives the brand’s “Daily Variety” imprint. Hosted by Cynthia Littleton, Variety Co-Editor in Chief, “Daily Variety” offers quick morning updates on key business news headlines, coupled with longer conversations […]

Independent Film Company and Shudder Buy Zombie Outbreak Horror Movie ‘This Is Not a Test’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Independent Film Company and Shudder Buy Zombie Outbreak Horror Movie ‘This Is Not a Test’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Independent Film Company and Shudder have acquired the rights to writer-director Adam MacDonald’s zombie outbreak horror movie, “This Is Not a Test.” The film is adapted from the popular YA novel of the same name by New York Times best-selling author Courtney Summers. It stars Olivia Holt (“Heart Eyes”), Froy Gutierrez (“The Strangers”), Luke MacFarlane […]

Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Finds New Jesus and Mary Magdalene in Jaakko Ohtonen and Mariela Garriga, Reveals Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Finds New Jesus and Mary Magdalene in Jaakko Ohtonen and Mariela Garriga, Reveals Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)

Mel Gibson’s “The Resurrection of the Christ,” his long-delayed follow up to 2004’s “The Passion of the Christ,” has cast Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen (“The Last Kingdom”) in the role of Jesus, replacing original star Jim Caviezel. Shooting started last week at Rome’s Cinecittà Studios on the film, with its main ensemble having been entirely […]

Controversial New Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Illustrated Edition Is Out Now

Controversial New Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Illustrated Edition Is Out Now

Do you need another copy of a Harry Potter book? Probably not, but don’t let that stop you from considering this stunning new edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire from Scholastic. If you’re a bibliophile that cherishes special editions, this one is going to be hard to resist. It will include over […] The post Controversial New Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Illustrated Edition Is Out Now appeared first on ComicBook.com .

IDFA to Open With Shorts Program, Announces Victor Kossakovsky’s ‘Trillion,’ Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s ‘Silent Flood’ in Competition

IDFA to Open With Shorts Program, Announces Victor Kossakovsky’s ‘Trillion,’ Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s ‘Silent Flood’ in Competition

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has announced the main competition lineups for its 38th edition, taking place in the Dutch city between Nov. 13-23. The now complete selection features almost 250 films from 76 countries and will open with a shorts program as a way of “showcasing the creativity and artistic range of […]