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Sixteen years after “The Social Network” chronicled the rise of Facebook, audiences are getting their first look at its highly anticipated follow-up. Sony Pictures has unveiled the trailer for “The Social Reckoning,” a sequel to the 2010 Oscar-winning drama that again turns its focus to the social media giant, this time examining the whistleblower revelations […]

This interview is part of Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors series. Watch the full video interview now at CNN.com/Watch (or on the CNN app) and on Variety’s YouTube channel starting at 11:59 pm ET. Tracy Morgan, the comedy veteran beloved for his work on “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock,” has returned to the spotlight […]

German producer Martin Moszkowicz, the former chief executive of Constantin Film, has been appointed as president of Zurich Film Festival. Moszkowicz and Christian Jungen, the festival’s CEO, spoke to Variety about how they intend to achieve the event’s strategic objectives. As producer, executive producer and co-producer, Moszkowicz has been involved in more than 300 film […]

An alliance of prominent French business, publishing and film figures has joined forces to revive one of the most storied venues in Paris cinephilia, with luxury house Chanel serving as lead partner behind the reopening of the historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés cinema. The Left Bank theater marked its return to public life last week with a gala […]

EXCLUSIVE: Principal photography has begun on Hola, ¿Qué Tal?, a comedy feature from Spanish actor and filmmaker Cecilia Gessa.  The film is written by Gessa and Bea Poey and produced by Almatika Producciones in collaboration with Gessas Producciones, with Claudio Bruno and Sofía P. Jordán as producers. Roberto San Eugenio serves as director of photography. […]

The U.K. and Ireland box office experienced a highly competitive frame as Paramount’s franchise revival “Scary Movie” secured the top spot, debuting to a robust £4.1 million ($5.6 million). Debuting in second place, Piece Of Magic Entertainment’s “The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act” captured $3.6 million. At No. 3, fantasy epic “Masters Of The […]

Seeking: Business executive to help manage one of nation’s best-known news brands. Must enjoy long hours, a fluid work schedule — and an editorial chief with predilection for generating controversy. Paramount Skydance has been on the hunt for a business executive who can work with Bari Weiss, the editor in chief of CBS News, who […]