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What are Italy’s new measures against violent protests?
The government has unveiled a new offence of 'violent participation in public demonstrations', among other measures.
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Catalonia’s new far right: How anti-Muslim sentiment is reshaping politics
The rise of Catalan Alliance is causing alarm among Muslims ahead of Spain's snap election in November.
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‘Tangles’ Trailer: Seth Rogen-Produced Film Shows the Impact of Alzheimer’s Through Animation (EXCLUSIVE)
After landing at Independent Film Company (formerly branded IFC) and Sapan Studio, the animated feature film “Tangles” has released a new trailer. Adapted by Leah Nelson, Trev Renney and Sarah Leavitt from Leavitt’s acclaimed graphic memoir “Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me,” the film tells its story through expressive, predominantly black-and-white animation. […]
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‘My Brilliant Career’ Star Philippa Northeast Replaces Quintessa Swindell in Netflix Drama ‘Feral’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Quintessa Swindell has exited upcoming Netflix series “Feral,” Variety has learned. Swindell’s role will instead be played by “My Brilliant Career” star Philippa Northeast. “Feral” is based on Shirley Conran’s 1987 novel “Savages,” about four women who have to learn to survive in the jungle after a work trip accompanying their husbands takes an unexpected […]
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Latino Film Institute Names Seventh Annual Inclusion Fellowship Cohort
The Latino Film Institute has unveiled its seventh annual cohort of directors for the LFI Inclusion Fellowship supported by Netflix. Ten emerging filmmakers join the program to produce live-action narrative short films through $50,000 production grants, mentorship and industry engagement opportunities. Fellows participate in a studio-style environment and will screen their completed films at the […]
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Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones Support ‘Normal People’ Author Sally Rooney After U.K. Bans Her Books: She’s a ‘Writer, Not a Terrorist’
Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones have thrown their support behind Sally Rooney, whose book “Normal People” would catapult them both to fame following its hit TV adaptation. The pair — alongside numerous others, including Mescal’s Oscar-winning “Hamnet” co-star Jessie Buckely — have signed an open letter to the U.K. government backing Rooney, whose books are now banned […]
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Studiocanal’s Sixth Dimension Sets Feature Adaptation of Horror Video Game ‘The Headliners’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Studiocanal’s genre label Sixth Dimension is in early development on a feature adaptation of the multiplayer horror game “The Headliners,” Variety can reveal exclusively. Released by Kafi Games in 2025 and developed by Lucas Bouyoux and Bruno Grégoire, “The Headliners” puts up to eight players in the roles of journalists who must capture photos of […]
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Interscope Promotes Michelle An, Laura Carter and Ramon Alvarez-Smikle to Executive Posts
Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA) today announced new Creative and Urban leadership roles. Michelle An has been promoted to President & Chief Creative Officer, IGA, reporting to John Janick. She will continue to lead IGA Pop/Rock and expand her role across IGA, “helping artists shape the worlds around their music, from visual identity and storytelling to […]
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Hulu’s ‘The Circle’ Revival Sets SiriusXM’s Tinx as Host (EXCLUSIVE)
Creator, author and SiriusXM host Tinx (real name: Christina Najjar) has been tapped to host the revival of reality competition series “The Circle” as it premieres next month on Hulu. “The Circle” previously aired for seven seasons on Netflix, where it was hosted by comedian Michelle Buteau. As the series moves to Hulu (and Hulu […]
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Dolly Parton Tribute Special: How to Watch the CMA’s Celebration Live Online
Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and Kelsea Ballerini are among the country music heavyweights coming together to honor Dolly Parton in a two-hour special celebrating the late singer’s life and legacy. The Country Music Association’s “CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton” will air Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 9 […]
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E!’s ‘The Golden Life’ to Stream on Hulu in November
Cord-cutting “Housewives” fans, rejoice: “The Golden Life” has found a streaming partner. The E! series — which follows “The Real Housewives of New York City” alumni Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer as they head down to Florida — will launch on Hulu in November thanks to a […]
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Thirty Tigers President David Macias Previews His First Book, ‘Circulation,’ a Look at What Gets Lost When the Algorithm Dominates Music Consumption (EXCLUSIVE)
Have you been listening to more music and enjoying it less? David Macias thinks he knows what might ail you: an over-reliance on the algorithm in the modern music industry. It’s a system that the Thirty Tigers president believes keeps feeding music fans more of what they want, or are presumed to want, until they […]
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Trump says AI data centres should pay ‘dividends’ in pre-midterm shift
US president has continued to support data centres in advance of midterms, despite growing opposition from Republicans.
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Russia releases American Stephen Hubbard after four years in prison
Hubbard was jailed after being accused of fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia.
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Russia to send first diesel tanker to the US amid Trump deal
Russia will send on Thursday its first diesel tanker to the US to an undisclosed port.
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How war in Lebanon has cost young people with autism and ADHD
Experts warn that war takes a heavy toll on neurodivergent people, who often rely on routine.
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Netflix Stock Deflates to Two-Year Low. What Will It Take to Revive Revenue Growth?
Shares of Netflix hit a two-year low after the streamer’s Q3 2026 earnings report revealed an ongoing softening in top-line growth and a miss on advertising revenue for the full year. The stock was down -7% in premarket trading Wednesday, to under $64/share, a decline of nearly 30% year-to-date to the lowest point since August […]
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Neiman Marcus’s Luxe 2026 Holiday Offerings Include $180,000 ‘Star Wars’ Experience
For “Star Wars” fans with $180,000 to spare, Neiman Marcus is offering something even harder to come by than a vintage lightsaber: a look inside the famously guarded world of Lucasfilm. The luxury department store has unveiled its annual Fantasy Gifts collection, headlined by a one-of-a-kind “Star Wars” experience that includes private access to Lucasfilm […]
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Jake Tapper Sketches Work Outside CNN: Graphic Novel Probes Life of ‘Butcher’ Klaus Barbie
Many of the stories, interviews and analyses Jake Tapper presents to his followers on CNN rely heavily on moving pictures, courtesy of his employer. A new project from the anchor and author will substitute still images — that Tapper drew himself. Tapper has spent the past three years working on a graphic novel, and much […]