Netflix Ramps Up European Production; 'Dau' Director Defends Film; Starz CEO on Local Originals

View on web New reader? Subscribe Global News February 27, 2020 Netflix Looks to Dispel Myths in Berlin as it Ramps Up European Production Netflix international originals chief discusses diversity, transparency, and co-productions. By Christopher Vourlias • Read More 'Dau' Director Defends Controversial Russian Competition Film: 'It's Not Hollywood' Hours before the "Dau" premiere, Ilya Khrzhanovsky addressed questions about claims of harassment and a difficult on-set environment. … Read More Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch Lifts Lid on Local Originals Drive for SVOD Starzplay The executive has said four originals are planned for Starz Arabia, while a slate of local shows will come from India and Spain. … Read More Japan's Wowow Makes Move Into Theatrical Releasing (EXCLUSIVE) Japan's pay-TV leader, Wowow is to acquire film titles for a theatrical releasing initiative. Read More European Industry Buoyed by Weinstein Verdict: 'Things Have Irrevocably Changed' "Elizabeth" producer Alison Owen and "Shakespeare in Love" producer David Parfitt called verdict a "seismic" victory. Read More Roman Polanski Pulls Out of France's Cesar Awards The embattled director, whose latest film scooped 12 nominations, has confirmed he will not be attending the Cesar Awards on Friday. … Read More Berlin: IFC Nabs Christian Petzold's 'Undine' (EXCLUSIVE) IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to "Undine," a reimagining of an ancient myth from Christian Petzold. Read More Chinese Exhibitors Pull Out of CinemaCon as Coronavirus Spreads; Trade Show Moving Forward (EXCLUSIVE) A small group of Chinese move theater owners have cancelled plans to attend this year's CinemaCon. Read More Inside Variety.com Cate Blanchett, Elise McCredie, Tony Ayres, Co-Creators of 'Stateless,' Talk About Their Netflix Series Netflix’s "Stateless" looks at the plight of refugees in a detention center in Australia. Read More Helen Mirren Says Meghan Markle Was a 'Fantastic Addition to the Royal Family' Helen Mirren, an Oscar winner for her role as Queen Elizabeth II, says Meghan Markle was "a fantastic addition to the royal family." … Read More This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com by Variety. Please add email@email.variety.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Copyright © 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. 11175 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90025 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile