International Disruptors: MK2’s Nathanaël & Elisha Karmitz On Their Commitment To Cinema, Heritage Movies & The Dynamic Ways They Reached Audiences During Lockdown

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMK2, the venerable family-owned film group which operates a leading arthouse multiplex chain in France and Spain, is emerging from the pandemic stronger, cooler and more ambitious than ever.Nathanaël and Elisha Karmitz, who succeeded their father Marin at the helm of the company in 2005, have galvanized the MK2 brand with activities ranging from films, art, publishing, technology and lifestyle.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorJulie Delpy did not turn down an offer to reunite with Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke for a fourth “Before” movie.Following reports that Delpy said during an interview with a French news outlet that she walked away from the project, she told me Friday morning that her comments were misinterpreted because a fourth film was never in the works.“What happened was that we — all three of use — agreed that we couldn’t come up with something

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentParticipant and French sales agent MK2 Films have teamed up to jointly represent worldwide rights to Rahul Jain’s documentary feature “Invisible Demons.” The feature-length film will have its world premiere at Cannes in the cinema for the climate special section.In “Invisible Demons,” Jain explores the dramatic consequences of India’s growing economy and what it means on the broader world stage.Boasting Jain’s experimental style and strong visuals, the

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorFrances O’Connor is in week two of the edit for her debut feature as writer-director, “Emily,” which brings to life the world of author Emily Brontë in the years leading up to the creation of her seminal novel “Wuthering Heights.” Variety speaks to O’Connor about the film, which has been pre-sold by Embankment Films to multiple major territories.As an actor O’Connor has had a successful career, appearing in such films as “The Importance of Being

Ben Croll TV France International, the association connecting Gallic television pros with the international market, will close its doors and merge with UniFrance, the country’s publicly funded film promotional arm, creating an integrated audiovisual promotional body of unparalleled scope within the European industry.Following its general assembly on Wednesday, June 23 — where members unanimously voted to approve the suggested merger — TV France International will cease independent activity and

Julie Delpy is getting candid about why she turned down a role in the fourth installment of the Before movies.

Wigan Warriors head coach Adrian Lam admits his squad will be decimated for Thursday’s trip to Wakefield Trinity.

Justin Hartley is starring in the new movie The Exchange and he’s totally unrecognizable in the film!

Rebecca Davis editorThe Anthony Hopkins-starring Oscar winner “The Father” debuted in China to a $1.21 million opening weekend, coming in eleventh despite a slow box office weekend, according to data from the Maoyan platform.The first feature from helmer Florian Zeller received six Academy Award nominations and two wins — one for Hopkins as best actor and one for best adapted screenplay.

Frances McDormand gets in the middle of a pic with Steve Buscemi and Joel Coen at the Fargo reunion during the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival on Friday (June 18) in New York City.

Eva Mendes is checking out the sights!

It might be pouring with rain across much of the UK, but Princess Diana's niece Lady Eliza Spencer is soaking up the warm weather in Southern France.The 28 year old sunbathed topless lying facedown on a beach towel during her day on the sand. Lady Eliza, daughter of Diana's brother Charles Spencer and his former model wife Victoria Aitken, looked stunning as she showed off her bronzed physique while glancing coyly at the camera.

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Claire Foy and Rooney Mara are teaming up for a new movie!

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalogue titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

Naman Ramachandran Ava Cahen will become the artistic director of Critics’ Week at Cannes from Aug. 1, taking over from Charles Tesson.Cahen founded the magazine CLAP in 2014 and FrenchMania in 2017 along with the Woody Club she created in 2016.