Variety

Features breaking entertainment news, reviews, box office results, cover stories, photo galleries and features

Let the Oscar Race Begin

Contributors

How Bad Will the Recession Get for Hollywood? • The industry will have to tighten its belt to endure the economic slowdown

An Ardent ‘Call’ for Action

Blurring Fact and Fiction in ‘Reasonable Doubt’

’Tis the Holiday Movie Season • This year’s festive lineup is bigger than ever and features unexpected talent

Sony Stakes a Claim in Israel’s Music Scene

A New Comedy Pipeline for a New Era

Pin Curls and Braids Define Looks for Black Period Films • Artisans use a variety of techniques to recreate hair and makeup from days gone by

Academy Branches Must Embrace Cinema’s Evolution • The disqualification of ‘Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood’ reflects a narrow mindset

EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE

Fright Night • Who doesn’t love celebrating Halloween with a horror movie? Here, we ask Hollywood stars to recall the scariest movie they’ve ever seen.

A DIFFERENT HUGH • The once and future Wolverine gives the performance of his career in Florian Zeller’s wrenching drama ‘The Son’

mother COURAGE • With every cell of her body, Danielle Deadwyler embodies Mamie Till, whose relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett — lynched in 1955 — changed the course of history forever

The Imagen FOUNDATION IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF THE 37th Annual Imagen Awards

Kudos Season Launch • As the film awards campaign starts off, Variety surveys the landscape for hopefuls that are eyeing nominations and eventual victories in best picture and other top races.

The Story of the Billion-Dollar Backup Group • ‘Elvis’ omitted the Jordanaires, whom the King considered essential to his sound

Circuit Contenders Are Off and Running • Variety spotlights hopefuls in the pursuit of awards glory

Advice on Oscarcast: Go Crazy! • No time for Band-Aids, ceremony needs major surgery

Inventive Indies Weather Stormy Market • As AFM approaches, distribs try on new strategies and options for their wares

Equity Not Equal for Indies • Recouping investments more risky now but some players are good bets

Filmmaking on the Rise in Colombia • With new incentives, crews and diverse locations, the Latin American country lures shoots

Fledgling Industry Races to Keep Up With Shooting • Investors sought to ramp up soundstages in Colombia

Thessaloniki Fest’s Rise Parallels Resurgent Greek Film Biz • New generation of filmmakers rode out crisis and found international success

In Birthplace of Western Drama, Series Make Mark • Growing demand plus cash rebates drive local production

OCTOBER 17 NEW YORK

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

OCTOBER 14 NEW YORK

God Forbid

THE NEW YORK PARTY • october 19

Keegan-Michael Key • “I thought to myself, ‘How has no one come up with this yet?’”