Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez is launching an artificial intelligence-powered digital avatar that gives the public access to her personal book recommendations, late-night musings and stories from her own life. The avatar was created by Galleri5, Collective Artists Network’s in-house AI studio, using AI conversation tools, speech synthesis, and interactive narrative technology. It is based on
Tamil drama “Members of the Problematic Family” will have its Australian premiere as the opening night film of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026, following the film’s world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. IFFM, billed as the largest Indian film showcase in the southern hemisphere, will run from August
In a competitive situation, FX has secured the rights to develop a series based on the New Yorker article “The Call of the Wild” by Paige Williams. Variety has learned exclusively from sources. Also published online in January 2026 with the title “The field rescue team in America’s busiest national park,” the article details the
Terrence Howard, Guillermo Iván and Kate Bosworth will star in “Broken Ones,” a new legal thriller from writer-director Timothy Gagliardo. Inspired by the memoirs of producer and co-writer Alejandro Zavala, “Broken Ones” is based on “real-life experiences navigating both the criminal justice system and the legal profession” and explores “redemption, justice, family and the decisions
David Martínez, CEO of Raindance, and Jacky Orozco, his production company, have launched Casa Leo PR, a boutique advertising and strategy agency and a much-needed addition to the independent scene in Europe and Latin America. Casa Leo PR, based in London, offers “customized, end-to-end public relations, strategic guidance and in-house productions to a select number
Autlook has signed on as global sales agent for the documentary “The Illusion of an Eternal Summer,” which will have its world premiere in the Filmmakers of the Present competition at the Locarno Film Festival. Variety premieres a clip from the film here. The film was partially financed by Mubi, which retains rights for the