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Rising Global Force Takes the Stage • Seoul-based CJ ENM aims to scale up in Hollywood and flex Korea’s muscle
Emmy Comedy Race Is Still Anyone’s Guess • ‘Squid Game’ gains drama momentum heading into Primetime kudocast
Thin Line Between Laughs and Screams
Price Wasn’t the Problem for MoviePass, Ex-CEO Insists in Memoir
His Back Pages • Jann Wenner talks about magazine publishing and the power of rock in his memoir
Designed for Battle • Gersha Phillips relied on African artisans to create costumes for ‘The Woman King’
Rooting for Emmy Night Surprises • As the Television Academy evolves, so may its voting tendencies
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A Moment Like This America’s Idol • KELLY CLARKSON changed TV as the first winner of ‘American Idol,’ but can she save daytime as the next queen of talk?
THE PRODUCERS 2022 • At a time when TV audiences needed great TV as much as they wanted it, these content creators came through
Prolific Producer Leaves Imprint on TV • Variety’s Creative Consciousness Award honors David E. Kelley
Emmys Commemorative • After two years of limited ceremonies and virtual elements, the Television Academy looks forward to giving out the trophies and celebrating in person.
Back to Normalish, With Precautions • COVID-19 protocols loosen at the Primetime Emmys, but it’s not business as usual
The Ultimate Emmys Party Guide • Showbizzers are eager to mix and mingle in person again after staying home in 2020 and 2021
Plan Your Home-Viewing Fete • If you’re throwing a bash for TV’s big night, here are some ideas for the perfect beverage
The Spanish Connection • As movie and TV shoots soar, film commissions become vital
Making Film Commissions Count • SFC helps producers chart negotiate shooting resources
SFC Ambassadors Tout Spain’s Credentials • James Costos, Terry Gilliam and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón among notable figures to help promote the network’s efforts
A Guide to the Spanish Film Commissions • From Alicante to Zaragoza, these offices keep the film biz humming
From Fest for a Privileged Few to Event for the Public • 70 years after its start, San Sebastian brings in global films and filmmakers
10 Takes on the Festival • San Sebastian promises to wow audiences with
Spanish Screenings Pitch Films to Int’l Buyers • Zinemaldia challenge, investors conference
They Are the ‘World’ • Movistar+’s series ‘Offworld’ is a showcase for Spanish creators
Back on the Block • ‘Prison 77’ is the latest effort from Movistar+ to boost young filmmaking talent
‘Simple’ Tackles Complex Issues • Anna R. Costa adapts Cristina Morales’ acclaimed novel in this Movistar+ series
New Tech Still Needs Storytelling Skills • Variety summit panelists tackle changing media
The Idea That Made ‘Carmen’ Sing Onscreen • Composer Nicholas Britell helped Benjamin Millepied’s reimagined tale come to life
‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Teases a Secret With Costumes
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Vicky Krieps • “I was too young to understand, but I was sure there was something darker.”