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22.09.2023 - 21:45 / variety.com
McKinley Franklin editor Leaders from Mattel, YouTube, Universal Pictures, Google, Amazon and more gathered at Variety’s Entertainment and Technology summit, presented by City National Bank, to breakdown the future of marketing in the entertainment space. Panels included conversations with the leading experts on artificial intelligence, fan-focused growth on social media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok and the massive future of online gaming. Here are a few of the key takeaways from a day of lively discourse.
‘Barbie’ Won’t Be Mattel’s Last Toy Turned Blockbuster Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz said the “Barbie” movie was not a one-off. During his keynote talk at the summit Kreiz revealed that it’s part and parcel of the company’s long-range, deliberate strategy to manage its intellectual property as entertainment franchises rather than simply toys. Kreiz, who was named Mattel’s chief executive in 2018, said movies and shows in development based on its brands include “Hot Wheels” from JJ Abrams,a movie based on the Rock ’Em Sock ’Em robot-fighting game starring Vin Dieseland “Polly Pocket,” from writer-director Lena Dunham.In Barbie-land, he called out the animated series “Barbie: A Touch of Magic,” which recently premiered on Netflix.
Moderator Andrew Wallenstein, president and chief media analyst, Variety Intelligence Platform, cited research showing Barbie toy sales were up 25% in July and August amid the movie’s hot theatrical run. Kreiz’s response: “This was not about creating a movie to sell toys. This was not even about creating a movie.
Married at First Sight UK is set to air some explosive scenes on Thursday's episode following a chaotic first dinner party for the latest arrivals.
Emmerdale's Super Soap Week continued on Tuesday (October 10) with a nailbiting stunt that kept fans of the programme on tenterhooks. The ITV soap showed Chloe Harris driving a car with Mackenzie Boyd and Charity Dingle in the backseat.
Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic What would a monk want with a gun? Bringing wisdom and a streak of wry humor to his Bhutan-set sophomore feature, “The Monk and the Gun” director Pawo Choyning Dorji teases any number of possible answers to that question over the course of a droll, shrewdly satirical fable, in which Western values crash against a seemingly intransigent (but potentially more enlightened) South Asian culture. A gifted storyteller who keeps audiences guessing about his characters’ motives until the surprising moment everything comes together, Dorji was born in Bhutan, but attended university in Wisconsin.
Michaela Zee Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi attended the North American premiere of Sofia Coppola‘s “Priscilla” at the New York Film Festival on Friday night, where they sat down for a post-screening Q&A to discuss the biographical drama. “I got really lucky to actually sit down with Priscilla herself and ask her all the questions I wanted to,” Spaeny explained to the audience, adding that their conversation helped her “know where I was trying to go and what I wanted to say throughout those years playing her.” The production was completed on a tight deadline of 30 days, with producer Youree Henley emphasizing the team’s doubts that they could “make this in less than 35 days.” Spaeny said the hair, makeup and costumes acted like her “anchor of where I was in the storylines.” “We shot it in 30 days and also out of order, so I’d be pregnant in the morning, and then after lunch I’d be 14 years old,” she said with a laugh.
Sean Penn, Matthew Fox, and Kick Gurry are heading to Mipcom Cannes to talk about their satirical comedy series C*A*U*G*H*T.
Sophie Turner appeared virtually for Tuesday’s hearing while Joe Jonas was a no-show.
When TOWIE star Gemma Collins met the King Charles and Queen Camilla back in June, it looked like the start of a budding - and unlikely - friendship. Now, in an exclusive interview with, the 42-year-old revealed how much she "loves them" and their work they do to help animals. "Charles and Camilla invited me to the Animal Ball, and I just thought it was amazing," Gemma said.
The Birds is the film with the most mistakes per minute, according to a report.In research conducted by BonusFinder, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 horror film topped the list by having 4.64 “mishaps” per minute, with 552 in total.The list was calculated by combining data from websites IMDb and MovieMistakes, which defines mistakes as continuity errors, visible filming equipment in the shot, audio issues, among other errors.Apocalypse Now had the highest total errors of 563, but had a lower rate of mistakes per minute due to the film’s 147 minute running time, placing in third with 3.83.The Wizard Of Oz finished in second with 4.25 mistakes per minute, from 434 in total. Others in the top five include 1991’s Beauty And The Beast and Scary Movie 3.You can check out the top 10 below.The Birds stars Rod Taylor and Jessica Tandy as Mitch and Lydia Brenner, who find themselves involved in a series of violent bird attacks against people in California.
Jordan Moreau Lil Yachty’s latest album, “Let’s Start Here,” did just that: It gave the rapper’s career a new starting point by setting aside his hip-hop origins and rebooting into psychedelic rock. Yachty 2.0 stopped by Central Park’s SummerStage and showed off his new sound, while also giving original fans a healthy dose of his classic bangers. This year marked a massive shift for Yachty.
Lady Gaga won her first Oscar playing up-and-coming singer/songwriter Ally Maine alongside Bradley Cooper in 2018′s A Star is Born. However, she wasn’t the only pop icon considered for the role.
Sophia Scorziello editor In an industry on track to drive around $400 billion in revenue this year, it might seem fine for gaming companies to let go of the reins every now and then when hit games take off. But Javier Ferreira, co-CEO of Scopely (a mobile-first video game developer) argues that it’s very much a business of planning. He says, “We think of games as forever businesses.” Ferreira shared his thoughts on best practices for engaging with today’s gaming communities and the best IPs to invest at the “Big Business of Games with Scopely” panel during Variety’s Entertainment & Technology Summit Thursday.
Brent Lang Executive Editor DECO Entertainment, founded by Lascelles Stephens and Deborah Cox, will join the co-producing team of the all-new revival of “The Wiz.” The production will launch a national tour on Sept. 23, 2023 in Baltimore before returning to Broadway for a limited engagement in the 2023 t0 2024 season.
Matthew McConaughey, who is looking forward to the release of his book “Just Because,” caught up with ET Canada’s Cheryl Hickey.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson secretly long-lost brothers? It’s a question that has enticed fans and the media since McConaughey dropped a bombshell revelation about his family history earlier this year. Now, retired television personality Maury Povich has thrown his hat into the ring, offering to help the two actors settle the mystery once and for all with a DNA test.The story began when 53-year-old Matthew McConaughey made a shocking revelation during a podcast interview earlier this year.
Lorraine Kelly has revealed that she's taking a break from social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as things have 'gone a bit dark'.
Karen Idelson Variety’s Entertainment and Technology Summit returns Sept. 21, bringing together industry powerhouses who will weigh in on reaching audiences across platforms, utilizing progressive technologies and helping brands connect with viewers. The summit, presented by City National Bank, will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills and feature a full day of panels and speakers.
When it comes to booking a relaxing getaway, nothing can beat a seaside cottage in Scotland.
A mysterious island with a fascinating past lies less than an hour from the centre of Manchester.
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From her time as Gossip Girl’s Serena Van Der Woodsen to her many, many incredible Met Gala outfits, Blake Lively has certainly made a name for herself as something of a fashion icon, and her latest beauty look is definitely going to set a few trends this autumn. Arriving for her front row seat at the Michael Kors spring/summer 2024 show at New York Fashion Week, Blake looked stunning with her oversized loose curls and latte makeup (another major trend at the moment).