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No Winners in This Messy Courtroom Battle • Legal experts doubt the trial between Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard will break new ground
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Cannes Films Gathering Early Buzz • Actioners and environmental thrillers are stoking interest from potential buyers
Emmy Daypart Departure • A subtle eligibility change underscores the TV industry’s move to a post-linear era
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‘The Staircase’ Premiere • Museum of Modern Art, New York
New York City Center Gala • Plaza Hotel, New York
GLAAD Media Awards • New York Hilton Midtown
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards • Cary Grant Theatre, Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City
Variety ’s Power of Women New York • The Glasshouse, New York
PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST • In ‘Showing Up,’ MICHELLE WILLIAMS reunites with director Kelly Reichardt for a look at the joys and frustrations of the creative process
MORE THAN YACHTS AND LATTES • Why Cannes? Because of the art, the commerce, the stars and the contribution to world cinema for 75 years
LOOKING AHEAD, STAYING AHEAD • Cannes topper Thierry Frémaux guides the 75th edition of the glamorous film festival through a fast-changing world
21ST CENTURY CANNES • How TikTok plans to shake up the South of France, bringing hip tech to a backdrop of tuxedos and ballgowns
Pathé Doubles Down on Content • Variety’s Intl. Achievement in Film Award honoree moves ahead with big investments in movies, while also plunging into premium TV series production.
Pathé Gaumont Revamps Filmgoing Experience • Exhibition chain adapts to meet customer demands
Pathé Follows Haute Couture Model in U.K. • Cameron McCracken, head of the British arm, focuses on quality
Passing on the Love of Movie Heritage • Foundation preserves, restores and promotes classic Pathé films
Sales Slate Reflects Growing Global Ambitions • Pathé is selling two of France’s biggest-ever productions
TV Arm Pursues Large-Scale Event Shows • Pathé’s projects range from period epics to edgy, contemporary shows
French Film Remake Creates History • Pathé backed ‘CODA’ went on to win big at the Oscars
End of an Era • Paillard exits Cannes Market after overseeing unparalleled growth and change in the biz
Wild Tales Fuel Cannes Lore • Market’s dealmakers provide the fun and games
Biz Still Embraces Basics • Film market pre-sales may be down but not out — it all depends on selling the sizzle
Incentive to Build • European governments sweeten deals for producers
‘Walking’ to His Own Beat • As he finishes his first film since 2015, the forever iconoclastic Peter Greenaway reflects on his career
Putting the Pieces Together • Greenaway pic backer APX Capital Group looks to be a one-stop shop for co-productions
Banks Face New World Order • Lending sector has seen players exiting the field, while those soldiering on adapt to reality of the worldwide indie pic market
Biz Banking Remains Muted in Asia • Film financing...