Chloé Zhao on Hollywood, Money and Neurodivergence as a ‘Superpower’
During a conversation at London Film Festival on Sunday, Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao got candid about Hollywood, the…
‘Indiana Jones’ Kate Capshaw Makes Rare Appearance With Husband Steven Spielberg
The day before their 34th wedding anniversary, Steven Spielberg and his wife, former actress Kate Capshaw, made a…
Paul Mescal Pushed for ‘Hamnet’ Oscars Awards Recognition (Exclusive)
For his critically acclaimed portrayal of playwright William Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s fall film fest darling Hamnet, Paul…
Hooked on Books: ‘Hamnet’ tells how ‘Hamlet’ came to be
Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel is the basis of a new film. (Courtesy Vintage) Most of us won’t get…
2026 Oscars Best Director Predictions
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following:…
Jacobi Jupe Cries During Hamnet Interview With Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal
Twelve-year-old Jacobi Jupe, who plays the title role in “Hamnet,” broke down in tears mid-interview at the Variety…
Chloé Zhao to Release Photo Book ‘Even as a Shadow, Even as a Dream’
Created during the making of Chloé Zhao’s latest film, Hamnet, Even as a Shadow, Even as a Dream…
Chloé Zhao’s Pic ‘Hamnet’ Is Talk of Fest
Hamnet, the latest work of the wonderful Chinese filmmaker Chloé Zhao, who won best picture and director Oscars…
Paul Mescal & Jessie Buckley Rip Your Heart Out
Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel of the same name, “Hamnet” is an emotionally pulverizing drama that imagines…
Jessie Buckley Delivers Emotionally Devastating Turn
By some perverse coincidence, this year at the Telluride Film Festival, there were three movies about William Shakespeare’s…