Russia’s Chulpan Khamatova on Stalinist Backlash Over ‘Zuleikha’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Christopher Vourlias Variety has been given exclusive access to the trailer for “Chernobyl,” a big-budget action film about the aftermath of the nuclear power plant meltdown, directed by heartthrob actor and debut helmer Danila Kozlovsky (“Vikings”).Following on the heels of HBO’s Emmy-winning series, “Chernobyl” is the first major Russian feature film to depict the fallout of the explosion that rocked the nation and raised alarms across Europe.

© Getty US actress Tina Fey attends the world premiere of "Wine Country" at the Russian Tea Room in New York City on May 8, 2019.

Christopher Vourlias Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov (“Leto,” “The Student”) is developing a limited series based on the life of legendary Soviet filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky, Variety has learned exclusively.The series will be written and directed by Serebrennikov, and produced by Ilya Stewart, Murad Osmann and Pavel Burya of Moscow-based Hype Film.“Andrei Tarkovsky and his iconic masterpieces greatly influenced world cinema and continue to be a source of endless inspiration for filmmakers

System Of A Down and Green Day have been named among the 2021 headliners of the German festivals Rock am Ring and Rock im Park.The twin festivals, which are usually held simultaneously, were cancelled for 2020 earlier this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.The organisers of Rock am Ring and Rock im Park have now confirmed that SOAD, Green Day and Volbeat, who were due to headline the festivals this year, will top the bill in 2021.The twin festivals will take place from June 11-13, 2021, with

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentShout! Studios has take North American rights to World War II epic “The Last Frontier,” while U.K. rights have gone to Signature Entertainment.

Christopher Vourlias Leading Russian toon house Wizart Animation has closed deals for the U.K., India, and across the African continent for two of its leading feature film franchises. The deals were announced Tuesday during the Key Buyers Event: Digital Edition, a showcase of the latest Russian productions organized by film promotion body Roskino.Signature Entertainment has acquired U.K.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentWalter Presents, the expanding streaming service for non-English language drama, has acquired U.K.

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have spoken of their grief following the death of their beloved puppy and have hit back at online criticism.

Love Island stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are devastated over the passing of their new Pomeranian puppy Mr Chai.