‘Totém’ Director Lila Avilés Wraps Production on ‘Cábula,’ Releases First Look (EXCLUSIVE)

Mexican filmmaker Lila Avilés (“Totém”) has wrapped production on her next feature film, “Cábula,” and shared an exclusive first-look image with Variety. The director presented the film during the Venice Gap-Financing Market, which took place from Sept. 4 – 6.

Almodóvar’s Deep Dive Into … Almodóvar

Bitter Christmas is Pedro Almodóvar’s 24th feature film over the course of 46 years. There’s never been more than a three-year gap between his releases. He won Cannes’ best director prize in the 1990s (All About My Mother), an Oscar for best screenplay in the 2000s (Talk to Her) and the Venice Film Festival’s top prize, the Golden Lion, just two years ago (The Room Next Door). With his latest movie, Bitter Christmas, the 76-year-old Spaniard remains on that restless trajectory, pushing himself deeper into uncharted territory — this time, by turning the camera back on himself.

Marvel's Wolverine Developer Insomniac Says Logan's Scent Trail Isn't Always on as Debate Over 'Fart Gas' Erupts

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A debate over “fart gas” has emerged around PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel’s Wolverine, with some people calling for developer Insomniac to add the ability to disable Logan’s scent trail entirely from the game.

Vote to Rename Nashville International Airport After Dolly Parton Passes Unanimously

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority is still deciding on a final new title for the Nashville International Airport that will incorporate the country icon's name and legacy

All six board members from the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority have voted to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton. The unanimous decision is the first step in the rebranding process, which will continue to unfold in the coming months, the MNAA said.

‘Dolly Parton International Airport’ Moves Closer to Becoming a Reality, as Nashville Airport Board Votes Unanimously for Name Change

The idea of renaming Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton was not just an easily forgotten pipe dream that popped up in the days following the superstar’s death in August. The proposal moved a big step closer to reality Friday, as the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted 6-0 to officially start the process of changing the airport’s name in her honor.

Taika Waititi, ‘Navalny,’ ‘Hind Rajab’ Producer Odessa Rae Board ‘A Bit of Light’ as Executive Producers Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Taika Waititi, who won an Oscar for the “Jojo Rabbit” screenplay, and Odessa Rae, the producer of Oscar winner “Navalny” and Oscar-nominated “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” have come on board “A Bit of Light” as executive producers as the Ali Asgari drama heads into its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival.

The Don of Hollywood North Takes His Final Bow

Having racked up 130-plus movie credits over a 50-year producing career, Don Carmody has long been known as the Don of Hollywood North by studio bean counters who crunched the numbers and chose to save money by shooting in Canada. 

Permanent New Drift Attack Feature Active Now in Forza Horizon 6

Forza Horizon 6 has a new, dedicated drifting mode, dubbed Drift Attack. The mode functions similar to the existing Time Attack mode, and is accessed directly from the open world with no additional loading or lobby system. Just like Time Attacks, all you need to do is drive through the gantry and Drift Attack will begin.

Oscars: Singapore Selects Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers’ for International Feature Race

“We Are All Strangers,” written and directed by Anthony Chen, has been selected as Singapore‘s official entry in the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said.

Dolly Parton Tribute, Noah Kahan ‘In Memoriam’ Performance Among Additional Emmy Telecast Plans

The 78th Emmys producers are planning a tribute to the late Dolly Parton, and have also signed up musician Noah Kahan to perform “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to accompany this year’s In Memoriam segment.