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Variety’s inaugural Hollywood & Horror event brought together notable producers, executives and creators Wednesday at the Trophy Room in Los Angeles to discuss the genre’s influence on storytelling. The event began with a keynote speech from Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum, who spoke at length about his career in celebration of Blumhouse’s 15th anniversary. Other panel discussions included a discussion with Samuel Zimmerman, Shudder’s VP of Programming, a conversation with Nick Novisky, founder of the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge, and a roundtable with leading industry experts in the world of musical horror. Featured Keynote Speaker: Jason Blum Blum began his…

Newcomers triumphed at the 23rd Film Festival of Morelia (FICM) on October 17th, with a number of debut features taking home the top prize of the year. The environmental thriller “The Reserve” (“La reserva”), directed by Pablo Pérez Lombardini, won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress (Carolina Guzman). Perez Lombardini’s debut film first caught people’s attention last year at Ventana Sur. In addition to taking home the statue of Oshiro, they also received a certificate in cash or in kind. Based on real-life accounts from environmentalists, The Reserve depicts the unyielding fight of forest rangers to protect the forests…

What you need to know Aaron Phypers was arrested on a felony warrant on Friday, Oct. 17, during a hearing regarding a restraining order against ex-wife Denise Richards, and his attorney tells PEOPLE that Phypers is “expected to be acquitted.” Ms Richards previously accused Mr Phypers of physically abusing her throughout their marriage, but he denies those charges. Aaron Phypers was arrested. Fipers, 53, was taken from a Los Angeles courtroom and taken into custody on Friday, October 17, two days after the state of California filed a felony warrant against him. The arrest occurred during a break in a…

Kirsten Niefs has been elected president of the German Federal Film Board, known locally as FFA, becoming the first woman to be elected to the board. Variety predicted the appointment in an article published at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Niehus, trained as an entertainment lawyer but with a wicked wit, replaces the German government’s respected former culture minister Bernd Neumann, who has resigned. Until this summer, Mr. Niehus was CEO of Medienbode, the Berlin-Brandenburg region’s film fund and a major sponsor of international co-productions. Mr. Niehaus served as Deputy CEO of FFA from 1999 to 2004 before moving…

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco made their love known after their wedding last month. The newlyweds reportedly celebrated their wedding with a “perfect” honeymoon – a road trip around the California and Texas coasts. “They loved their little honeymoon,” a source told People Friday. “They celebrated for many days during their wedding and were in great spirits. They really enjoyed slowing down and going on road trips to explore and relax. They drove around the Cali coast and even visited Texas.” “It was perfect,” the source added. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco reportedly went on a “perfect” honeymoon after getting…

What you need to know ‘The Office’ stars Jenna Fischer and Steve Carell reunite for Fischer’s new play in Chicago Carell and his wife Nancy went backstage at Goodman’s Albert Theater, where he is currently performing on Ashland Avenue. “Who came to my art show,” Fisher wrote, referring to ‘The Office’ character Pam Beesly. Steve Carell and Jenna Fischer held a mini The Office reunion backstage at Fisher’s new play Ashland Avenue. On October 17, Fisher, 51, shared an Instagram post with behind-the-scenes snaps with Carell, 63. “Look who came to my art show,” she began her post, referring to…

One of the key issues at the World Soundtrack Awards Music Days, one of the major events for film composers, was how to negotiate a fair contract. The industry program’s closing committee thoroughly considered this issue, exploring the hidden contradictions and complexities of publishing rights and acquisitions in film music. The dialogue, held in partnership with the European Composer and Songwriter Alliance, used the Alliance’s recently released report, Contracting Audiovisual Composers: Current Practices, Challenges and Recommendations, as a starting point. In its statement, ECSA said the profession was becoming increasingly precarious, with “secrecy surrounding contractual practices and a lack of…

Nicki Minaj is about to launch her next big attack on Kevin Federline over his new memoir, You Thought You Knew. The “Barbie World” hitmaker, 42, slammed Britney Spears’ “bitch” ex-husband with a mean message in response to Spears’ comments about Federline’s new book. “Kevin Federline, B–H WHEN I CATCH U,” Minaj wrote, according to TMZ. The tweet has since been deleted. Nicki Minaj targeted Britney Spears’ “bitch” ex-husband Kevin Federline via X on Friday. wire image “Kevin Federline, if I catch U BH,” Minaj wrote in response to Spears’ message accusing Federline of “constant gaslighting.” Media Punch / Shutterstock…

For the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, creators Matt and Ross Duffer (as they explained in an interview for Variety’s Oct. 15 cover story) didn’t want to leave any major plot or character stories unfinished. “We did the Demogorgon, we did the Mind Flayer, we did Vecna, we did the Upside Down, we did Hawkins, we did everything we wanted to do with these characters,” said Matt Duffer. “This is a complete story. It’s over.” This type of definitive statement only makes the Duffers’ plans for a “Stranger Things” spinoff show, first announced for summer 2022 after the…

What you need to know Carly Beibel and Brett Caprioni are back together eight years after their breakup The two dated from 2013 to 2017 and have known each other since kindergarten in New Jersey. Brett later appeared on Season 8 of Vanderpump Rules. Carly Beibel and Brett Caprioni are back together! Bybel shared the big news in a video celebrating her 35th birthday posted to her TikTok account on October 17th. The video begins with Kari, 35, walking towards a cake decorated with 25 birthday candles. After Brett, 37, comes into view and gives Kari a bouquet of roses,…