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December 11, 2018

Oscars: 10 Standouts for This Year's Best Picture Race

In Contention breaks down the top 10 contenders for best picture Oscar nominations this year.

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Box Office: 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' Flying High, 'Mortal Engines' Bracing for Fall

"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" will take on fellow newcomers "Mortal Engines" and "The Mule" at the weekend box office.

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'Doctor Strange' Director Scott Derrickson to Return for Sequel

"Doctor Strange" Director Scott Derrickson has signed up for Disney-Marvel's sequel.

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Movies Starring Women Outperform Male-Led Titles at Box Office, Study Finds

Female-led movies outperformed male-led titles at the worldwide box office during the 2014-17 period, a study released Tuesday showed …

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'Roma' Keeps Adding Theaters in Mexico

Alfonso Cuaron has been reaching out to independent theaters in Mexico that want to screen "Roma."

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Breaking Down 'The Favourite's' Insane, Royal Dance Battle (Watch)

Joe Alwyn and "The Favourite" choreographer Constanza Macras offer a behind-the-scenes account of the film's insane dance scene. …

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'Black Panther' Named Top Movie of 2018 by African American Film Critics Assn.

“Black Panther” has won awards from the African American Film Critics Association, taking the trophies for best film, dir …

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Issa Rae, Columbia Sign Multi-Picture Production Deal Promoting Diverse Screenwriters (EXCLUSIVE)

"Insecure" star Issa Rae is teaming with Columbia Pictures on initiative to back projects from diverse and emerging screenwriters. …

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From the Critics

Owen Gleiberman's 10 Best Films of 2018

Variety chief film critic Owen Gleiberman chooses his 10 favorite films of 2018, from "A Star Is Born" and "Eighth Grade."