Claire Denis Talks ‘Both Sides Of The Blade,’ Working With Juliette Binoche Again & More [Interview]

Sarah Paulson is set to lead a new horror film from Searchlight Pictures.

Blast from the past! The Hallmark Channel is home to heartwarming stories and holiday hits — but do you remember all of the network’s biggest stars over the years?

Manori Ravindran International EditorBill Murray’s mysterious absence from Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” didn’t go unnoticed this week after Focus Features boarded the project and revealed new details about the film.The actor — an Anderson regular who elevated movies such as “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” and “The Royal Tenenbaums” — was one of the first to be attached to the Spain-shot film, which went into production last September. On Wednesday, however, Murray was conspicuously missing from the pic’s heaving cast, which includes Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie, Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Carrell, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Ed Norton and Adrien Brody, among many others.A source close to the production tells Variety that Murray contracted COVID-19 shortly before the movie began shooting last September, and the project was forced to recast his role.

Novak Djokovic has something to look forward to this September! The reigning Wimbledon champion will join forces with Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer at this year's Laver Cup.MORE: Andy Murray makes exciting announcement amid shock Wimbledon exitThe four tennis legends are set to represent Team Europe at The O2 from 23 and 25 September, and are expected to expand their team further with two more members who are yet to be announced.WATCH: Prince George reacts to meeting Novak DjokovicIn a post shared on the official Instagram page for Laver Cup, a statement read: "Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic will join Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray in a dream Team Europe lineup at Laver Cup London 2022."MORE: Andy Murray opens up about career sacrifices wife Kim Sears made to support himSEE: Prince George's adorably shy moment with Novak Djokovic caught on cameraThe message continued: "The Big 4 are in for London.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterVariety has promoted Elsa Keslassy to senior international film editor.In her new role, Keslassy will continue to be based out of Paris, where she will cover the entertainment industry spanning film, TV and streamers across France, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Israel.She previously served as Variety‘s international correspondent. Since joining Variety in 2007, Keslassy has distinguished herself with coverage of major festivals and film markets, including Cannes, Venice, Berlin, the AFM, Mipcom, Canneseries and Series Mania.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentSpanish director Isabel Coixet, known for prizewinning works such as “The Secret Life of Words” and “The Bookshop,” will preside over the jury of the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons (Orizonti) section dedicated to more cutting-edge works.Coixet will be joined on the Horizons jury by Italian director Laura Bispuri (“Sworn Virgin,” “Daughter of Mine”); U.S. director and producer Antonio Campos, who most recently created, wrote and directed HBO Max series “The Staircase,” starring Colin Firth, Toni Collette and Juliette Binoche; Algerian director Sofia Djama, whose first feature “The Blessed” won the 2017 Horizons best actress award for Lyna Khoudri; and former Cannes Director’s Fortnight chief Edouard Waintrop.

Keke Palmer spoke tonight about her experience on Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut Being Mortal. Her comments to Deadline came three months after the film shut down production due to a complaint against star Bill Murray.

Both Sides Of The Blade, explained to Variety that she turned down roles in Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List and Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade due to scheduling conflicts.“I don’t remember very well but Steven [Spielberg] reminded me,” Binoche said. “The first time was for Indiana Jones 3, because I was doing The Lovers On The Bridge with Leos Carax.

Juliette Binoche is one of the most accomplished actors working today. She’s won an Oscar for “The English Patient” and has starred in numerous acclaimed films.

Juliette Binoche is opening up about turning down the opportunity to star in three movies that were directed by Steven Spielberg, not just one time – but three times.

Meyer was dismissed as NBCUniversal vice chairman in August 2020 after he disclosed that he made hush-money payments to a woman to cover up an old affair. A founder of CAA before helming NBCU, Meyer was one of Hollywood’s titans, making his fall fom grace all the steeper.

are meant to live in the real world. The icy lens of cinematographer Eric Gautier (“Ash Is Purest White’) ensures that Jean and Sara do not embody the Paris of your dreams but of their mundane routines. They have to remember to carry their COVID-era masks everywhere, and it’s usually rainy or gray as Sara heads to her radio job interviewing guests on a range of social ills.

This interview was originally conducted in March during Film at Lincoln Center’s Rendezvous with French Cinema program. This year, Juliette Binoche pulls double duty in Film at Lincoln Center’s Rendezvous with French Cinema program, leading a pair of selections as women with only the most tenuous connection to one another.

Marta Balaga Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival has revealed the lineup for its 75th edition, sticking to its promise of discovering new talent.A slew of debuting filmmakers will showcase their works, from Italy’s Nicola Prosatore with “Piano Piano” to Caterina Mona, focusing in “Semret” on an Eritrean single mother working at a Zurich hospital and dreaming of becoming a midwife.Thomas Hardiman’s U.K.’s proposition “Medusa Deluxe,” a murder mystery set in a competitive hairdressing competition — boarded by New Europe Film Sales — is also bound to generate some excitement.“‘Medusa Deluxe’ is one of the coolest debuts of the year,” the company’s CEO Jan Naszewski enthused to Variety. “I’m sure it will rock the Piazza Grande and give the festival a great spark.”But Locarno will also bring in heavyweights, starting with a screening of the much-anticipated Brad Pitt vehicle “Bullet Train,” directed by “Atomic Blond” helmer David Leitch, and Olivia Newman’s “Where the Crawdads Sing” with Daisy Edgar-Jones and David Strathairn.Anna Gutto’s “Paradise Highway” packs star power as well, starring the likes of Morgan Freeman, “Captain America’s” Frank Grillo and Juliette Binoche, cast as a truck driver forced to smuggle illicit cargo to save her brother from a prison gang.In an interview with Variety earlier this year, the French actor described the role as a “worthwhile challenge.”“I never imagined I’d play a truck driver! I was drawn to incongruity and the prospect of embarking on a new adventure.

Shirley Ju Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda spent six years in prison but got back on his hip-hop grind literally as soon as he was released in February of last year — Quavo picked him up.The rapper, whose real name is Ackquille Pollard, was sentenced to six years for conspiracy to commit murder and weapons possession in 2014, at the same time his viral single “Hot N—a” was blowing up. Six years is a long time, especially in the hip-hop world, but Shmurda managed to keep his career alive — he completed his deal with Epic Records — and went straight into the studio upon his release. Since then, he’s dropped the singles “No Time to Sleep,” “Shmoney” featuring Quavo and Rowdy Rebel, “They Don’t Know,” and most recently “Gettin’ Em Back” — and has a new EP and full-length album on tap.

EXCLUSIVE: French film sales powerhouse Wild Bunch International (WBI) has unveiled a slew of deals on key titles on its 15-title Cannes 2022 slate.