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Greta Gerwig addressed the growing #MeToo movement in France at the jury press conference on opening day of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. “I think people in the community of movies telling us stories and trying to change things for the better is only good,” Gerwig said when asked how she felt about #MeToo-related rumors swirling ahead of the festival. “I have seen substantive change in in the American film community, and I think it’s important that we continue to expand that conversation.

Jamie Lang Uruguay’s José Ignacio International Film Festival (JIIFF) has launched the Pfeffer del Sur Fund, a $50,000 fund dedicated to supporting Ibero-American film projects. The Pfeffer Del Sur Fund, established by JIIFF’s primary benefactors, María and John Pfeffer, will be launched in January 2025 as part of the festival’s 15th anniversary edition. It will be awarded to one of the projects selected from the JIIFF Lab, part of the Working JIIFF industry program.

Meryl Streep has made her big arrival for her 2024 Cannes Film Festival photo call!

The late Queen's cherished local butcher in Scotland, who served her just days before her passing, has been stripped of his royal honour.

Rylan Clark and his co-star Rob Rinder made a dazzling appearance at the BAFTA Television Awards, fresh off the back of Rylan's stint at the Eurovision Song Contest. The 35 year old TV personality was among the esteemed guests at the ceremony held at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. Rylan had just jetted back to the UK after his engagement in Sweden for the previous night's song contest.

Jamie Lang Catalan films routinely punch above their weight at high-profile international festivals: Think 2022 Berlin Golden Bear winner “Alcarràs.” That trend looks primed to continue in 2024. Catalan auteur Albert Serra will debut “Afternoons of Solitude,” co-produced by Catalan companies Andergraun Films and LaCima, with Ideale Audience and Tardes de Soledad.

Alex Ritman Getting a feature into Cannes’ official selection is among the pinnacles of filmmaking achievements for most production companies. Ireland’s Element Pictures clearly isn’t most production companies — this year, it has three.

Rylan Clark has spoken out on rumours of a romance between himself and Rob Rinder after he was left concerned. The pair were all smiles as they hit the red carpet together over the weekend at the BAFTA Television Awards 2024, at the same time they appeared on screen together.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor London- and Paris-based production, finance and international sales outfit Film Constellation has unveiled a first exclusive clip from Titus Kaphar’s well-received drama “Exhibiting Forgiveness.” Film Constellation will screen the film for buyers in Cannes on Tuesday. The film received glowing reviews after its January premiere at Sundance in the U.S.

Ed Meza @edmezavar Uwe Boll’s migrant crisis thriller “Run” is making its market debut in Cannes via Stuttgart-based sales company Kinostar. Boll just wrapped shooting on his latest pic and unveiled the first images from the production.

The 2024 MTV Movie & TV Awards have been canceled.

David Adjmi’s Stereophonic was named Best Play of the year by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle today, with the Best Musical Award going to the Off Broadway production of Dead Outlaw from the team behind The Band’s Visit.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Bradley Cooper, who has 12 Oscar nominations, might soon add his first Primetime Emmy nod to his resume for playing himself on ABC‘s “Abbott Elementary.” ABC and awards strategists confirm to Variety that the actor has been submitted for guest comedy actor for this year’s awards consideration. Earlier this year, the Television Academy changed the rules for submitting in the guest acting categories, stating, “A brief cameo appearance is not eligible for entry.” However, the vague description doesn’t explicitly state whether an actor like Cooper or even Kevin Hart, who appeared in last week’s episode playing himself over a Facetime call with Jeanine Teagues (Quinta Brunson), would constitute a cameo.

NCIS will begin airing repeats tonight for the rest of the summer.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor I spent the first 37 years of my life on the East Coast, and even there, I knew who Sam Rubin was. The beloved KTLA Los Angeles entertainment reporter, who died May 10 at age 64, was a Hollywood fixture for over 30 years, beloved, trusted and respected.

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 senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Jason Cloth, a Canadian financier with credits on dozens of films including “Babylon” and “Joker,” was hit with a $19.6 million verdict last week after failing to appear at a fraud trial in West Palm Beach, Fla. A seven-member jury found that Cloth defrauded an investor on “The Pathway,” a TNT docuseries about the NBA draft, out of $6.6 million. The jury also awarded $13 million in punitive damages.

There will be no 2024 MTV Movie & TV Awards. Deadline has confirmed that the awards show is skipping this year. It is expected to return in a reimagined format in 2025.

George Clooney is heading to Broadway!

The spring sun blazed down on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday and the conditions were right for Baby Reindeer to bask in its success. 

Jennifer Lawrence has attacked former US vice president Mike Pence over his alleged beliefs around conversion therapy.The harmful practice aims to change a person’s sexual or gender identity, and has long been discredited by medical and mental health experts, causing harmful effects on mental health.Speaking at the GLAAD media awards last night, the Oscar-winning actress was presenting the Vito Russo Award to singer Orville Peck when she cracked a joke at Pence.“I love the gay community. In fact, I was in love with a homosexual.

BAFTA TV awards viewers have shared their mixed reactions to a Peaky Blinders dance during this year’s ceremony.The awards took place yesterday evening (May 12), with shows Happy Valley, Top Boy and The Sixth Commandment walking away as the big winners of the evening.However, as part of the ceremony, dance troupe Rambert performed a tribute to Peaky Blinders from their touring show The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, featuring Nick Cave‘s theme song ‘Red Right Hand’ and dancers wearing the show’s trademark hats.Viewers at home had a somewhat mixed response to the performance, however, one writing on X (formerly Twitter): “What was that Peaky Blinders ‘dance'[?].”“What did my eyes just watch, that Peaky Blinders dance was sooo cringe.

Katcy Stephan Molly Gordon is set to direct “Small Parts,” a new take on the 1987 comedy “Outrageous Fortune,” for Searchlight Pictures. In the script, co-written by Gordon and Allie Levitan, two actresses who clash on a scrappy indie film set accidentally find themselves entangled in a game of cat-and-mouse more outrageous than any movie. Gordon recently co-directed, co-wrote, and starred in the 2023 Searchlight film “Theater Camp.” In addition to being awarded the Sundance U.S.

Laura Anderson has compared herself to Sex in the City's Carrie Bradshaw as she stunned in a black two-piece before attending the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday night.

Superstar Susan Boyle has revealed her dream of duetting with Lewis Capaldi and hopes they can one day do a comedy sketch together.

Rylan Clark took to the red carpet at the BAFTA Television Awards last night after his recent stint at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Judi Love has broken her silence on her apparent 'snub' of Lorraine Kelly at last night's BAFTA TV Awards.

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Good Morning Britain's Laura Tobin has appeared on live TV rocking her BAFTA gown on air after a night out with Lorraine Kelly.

Vicky Pattison left fans confused as she shared her reaction to attending the BAFTA Television Awards 2024. The reality star and radio presenter was among the famous faces hitting the red carpet on Sunday (May 12) ahead of the prestigious awards ceremony.