Documentaries and International Film Deserve Extra Consideration

Matthew McConaughey appeared on The Tonight Show on Friday to talk about the relief benefit concert he's hosting in Texas this weekend. But first, he and late-night host Jimmy Fallon bonded briefly about their affection for airstreams.

Matthew McConaughey told Jimmy Fallon that he thinks taking political office is an honorable thing to do. McConaughey’s statement comes 10 days after the 51-year-old actor confirmed to The Balanced Voice Podcast that he has thought of running for governor in Texas.

a warm-weather wardrobe and so much more. But in 2021 — with the hope of potential gatherings and other opportunities to get together with loved ones — the season also brings a new sense of cheer, which comes just in time for Easter Sunday.If you haven't already marked your calendar for the holiday, Easter 2021 is happening on April 4.

Easter falls on Sunday, April 4 which means everyone in the UK can look forward to the upcoming bank holidays on Good Friday and Easter Monday. The extended weekend from April 2nd to April 5th also means that normal financial transactions will be suspended and as a result, most benefit payments that fall on those dates are changing.

Rebecca Davis editorThe Shanghai International Film Festival will take place this year from June 11 to June 19.The news comes less than two weeks after Gao Yunfei, the head of Shanghai’s municipal film administration and vice-minister of its propaganda department, stated at a press conference that the city was considering pushing the event back to July.Registration for the 24th annual event is now open to “Chinese and foreign filmmakers and industry people,” the festival said, implying a door

The Tokyo International Film Festival unveiled a range of operational changes Monday, including the appointment of a new programming director and a move of locations within the Japanese capital. The shakeup reflects the continued influence of former Japanese diplomat Hiroyasu Ando, who was appointed festival chairman in 2019 and has vowed to boost the festival's global relevancy.

Kelly Ripa is the spitting image of Esther Ripa! The 50-year-old TV personality took to Instagram on Tuesday and shared side-by-side pics of herself and her mother-in-law that showed off their physical similarities.In one of the images, Esther is seen smiling in profile while wearing her hair pulled back, a dark blazer and a collared shirt.

Jamie Lang Netflix Spain’s most ambitious series release of 2021, “Sky Rojo,” the new original from “Money Heist” creators Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato, will launch in nine days time, premiering worldwide on the platform March 19.Shifting from the dark, almost noir aesthetics of “Money Heist,” the new series utilizes a brightly colored, grindhouse aesthetic for the new series in a mix of genres its creators have dubbed “Latin Pulp.” The series is also a departure in format for the two,

Naman Ramachandran Deborah Turness, president of NBC News International, the global arm of U.S. news network NBC News, will join the U.K.’s ITN as CEO from April 19.Turness replaces Anna Mallett who joined as CEO in 2019 from BBC Studios, and will now join Netflix as VP of physical production for the U.K.

Jimmy Fallon is putting his own unique spin on some of TikTok’s most well-known songs.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorEmerald Fennell’s “Promising Young Woman” has won Best Picture at the 10th Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) International Awards.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentPopular actor-turned-filmmaker Aissa Maiga and co-director Isabelle Simeoni discussed with Variety about their searing documentary feature examining the lack of representation of Black actors in films and series across France, Brazil and the U.S.

Clayton Davis Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars from Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis. Following Academy Awards history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Oscar predictions are updated regularly with the current year's contenders in all categories.

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ester Dee has opened up on her homeschooling experience. The glamorous star, 34, who last year revealed a new sleeve tattoo, is mum to her adorable daughter Pearl.