Serbia’s Screen Industries in Crisis Amid Claims That Blacklists, ‘State-Sponsored Censorship’ Are Designed to ‘Starve Independent Production’

Variety - Sep 24, 2026

The Serbian film and television industries are in a state of crisis, with independent production in the Balkan powerhouse crippled by what leading industry groups describe as “a coordinated campaign of state-sponsored censorship.” Nearly two years after a devastating train station disaster that killed 16 people and sparked mass demonstrations against the government of President […]

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‘Shrinking’ Season 4 Casts Judith Light (EXCLUSIVE)

Judith Light has joined “Shrinking” Season 4 in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively. Light will appear in the fourth season of the Apple TV series alongside returning stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley. Previously announced Season 4 additions include Christian Slater […]

‘Saw’: New Lionsgate & Blumhouse Atomic Monster Pic To Be Directed By Mike P. Nelson

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Mike P. Nelson, the filmmaker behind Lionsgate’s upcoming horror pic Beware Boiúna, will be directing the next installment of the studio’s Saw as the billion-dollar franchise returns to the hands of its architect, James Wan, who is producing under Blumhouse Atomic Monster. The new Saw movie was written by Gregory Weidman & Geoff Tock (Below, […]

Canada’s Oscar Entry, Berlin Prizewinner ‘Nina Roza’ Acquired in U.S. by Dekanalog (EXCLUSIVE)

Sep 24, 2026

Canada’s Oscar Entry, Berlin Prizewinner ‘Nina Roza’ Acquired in U.S. by Dekanalog (EXCLUSIVE)

New York-based indie distributor Dekanalog has acquired the U.S. rights to “Nina Roza,” Canada’s Academy Awards submission. Geneviève Dulude-De Celles’ film won the Silver Bear for best screenplay at the Berlin Film Festival this year. It was screened as a work-in-progress in the First Look program at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in 2025, winning […]

Hannah Einbinder & Susan Sarandon Detained by Police During Protest Near United Nations in NYC

Sep 24, 2026

Hannah Einbinder & Susan Sarandon Detained by Police During Protest Near United Nations in NYC

Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were detained by police while participating in a protest in New York City. The actresses […] The post Hannah Einbinder & Susan Sarandon Detained by Police During Protest Near United Nations in NYC appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.

Inside Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson's Low-Key Friendship

Sep 24, 2026

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When Taylor Swift is toasting her real friends, she's raising a glass to Dakota Johnson. Because perhaps no one cares less about the he-said-she-said than Johnson, who, as their mutual pal Lena...

No ParaBros Decision Today: Inquisitive Judge Delays Settlement Sign-Off; CA AG’s Office Insists Deal “Not The Result Of Collusion”

Sep 24, 2026

No ParaBros Decision Today: Inquisitive Judge Delays Settlement Sign-Off; CA AG’s Office Insists Deal “Not The Result Of Collusion”

Though David Ellison has given a lot of money to Democrats over the years, the Paramount CEO is probably not donating a dime to Senator Cory Booker’s next campaign. The much disparaged state Attorneys General negotiated settlement in Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery did not receive the court approval today Rob Bonta […]

Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon Detained by Police While Protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s Speech at the U.N.

Sep 24, 2026

Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon Detained by Police While Protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s Speech at the U.N.

Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were among those detained on Sept. 24 in New York City for protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was set to speak at the U.N. General Assembly. Pictures of the actors being led away from protests in cuffs went viral on social media before Netanyahu began speaking, such as […]

Sam Worthington & Sofia Carson To Headline ‘The Parsifal Mosaic’ Drama In Works At Hulu

Sep 24, 2026

Sam Worthington & Sofia Carson To Headline ‘The Parsifal Mosaic’ Drama In Works At Hulu

Hulu is developing The Parsifal Mosaic, a drama series based on Robert Ludlum’s bestselling novel, starring and executive produced by Sam Worthington and Sofia Carson, from Legendary Entertainment, Deadline has confirmed. Written by Wes Tooke, in The Parsifal Mosaic, after years of dangerous field work for the CIA, Michael Havelock (Worthington) is ready to get […]

MTV VMAs 2026 Seating Chart Revealed: See Where Madonna, Charli xcx & More Stars Are Sitting!

Sep 24, 2026

MTV VMAs 2026 Seating Chart Revealed: See Where Madonna, Charli xcx & More Stars Are Sitting!

We’re getting our first look inside the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards! The awards show takes place on Sunday night […] The post MTV VMAs 2026 Seating Chart Revealed: See Where Madonna, Charli xcx & More Stars Are Sitting! appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Photos.

Oscars Predictions 2027: Post-TIFF Temperature Check as ‘La Bola Negra’ Surges and ‘Digger’ Stumbles

Sep 24, 2026

Oscars Predictions 2027: Post-TIFF Temperature Check as ‘La Bola Negra’ Surges and ‘Digger’ Stumbles

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]

Apple TV Comedy ‘Protective Custody’ Rounds Out Cast With Five More Additions

Sep 24, 2026

Apple TV Comedy ‘Protective Custody’ Rounds Out Cast With Five More Additions

EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV’s comedy Protective Custody, starring and exec produced by Ben Stiller and Benicio Del Toro, has rounded out its cast with five final additions: Pej Vahdat (Bones), Shawntay Dalon (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson), Isaac Stephen Montgomery (Lucky), Judd Goodstein (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah), and […]

Judge Questions Legal Points of Paramount’s Settlement With States at Hearing, Says a Ruling Will Come in ‘Due Course’

Sep 24, 2026

Judge Questions Legal Points of Paramount’s Settlement With States at Hearing, Says a Ruling Will Come in ‘Due Course’

The judge overseeing the antitrust case filed by 12 state attorneys general seeking to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger questioned the parties about their settlement at a hearing Thursday. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín has not yet ruled on whether to approve the proposed settlement, and set the virtual hearing to cover “outstanding questions” […]

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