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BREAKING NEWS
Katseye confronts waves of online death threats amid rising fame
Global girl group under digital siege International girl group Katseye say they have received thousands of death threats and other
Amazon moves to shut down piracy apps on Fire TV Stick
Device-level crackdown on illegal streaming Amazon is rolling out a device-level crackdown on piracy apps running on its popular Fire
SABRINA CARPENTER TO STAR IN ‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND’ MUSICAL FILM
Pop star’s big-screen pivot Sabrina Carpenter is stepping into her first major studio lead, anchoring a new musical take on
NETFLIX HOUSE OPENS IN PHILADELPHIA WITH 100,000-SQ-FT FAN EXPERIENCE
From Squid Game to period dramas Netflix is opening its Philadelphia flagship “Netflix House,” a 100,000-square-foot space blending attractions, themed
JEON JONG-SEO LANDS ROLE IN HIGHLANDER REMAKE, PUSHING K-ACTORS FURTHER INTO HOLLYWOOD
Casting taps into global fanbases South Korean star Jeon Jong-seo has joined the cast of the upcoming Highlander remake, adding
VARIETY’S DOC DREAMS LIVE RETURNS TO NEW YORK, SPOTLIGHTING AWARDS RACE DOCS
Showcase aims to keep nonfiction in the conversation Variety said its Doc Dreams NYC Live showcase is returning for a
Hollywood craft in the streaming era
Skills, stamina and the shifting role of star power The global screen industry has changed. Streaming platforms pushed demand for
Micro-dramas and the short-form storytelling habit
Snackable episodes, sustained engagement Short serialized dramas are changing viewing routines. Episodes that run two to ten minutes fit into
K-Pop animated hit ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ gets 2029 sequel date on Netflix
The animated musical “KPop Demon Hunters” will return for a second film in 2029, as Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation confirmed a
Tokyo International Film Festival crowns Palestinian drama ‘Palestine 36’ in strong Asian showing
Festival wraps with global message The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival closed Wednesday night with Alya Hamdan’s “Palestine 36” taking
