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24-04-2025
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Ethan Coen's ‘Honey Don't!' With Margaret Qualley, Chris Evans and Aubrey Plaza Sets August Theatrical Release
Honey, do go to the theater: Ethan Coen's dark comedy 'Honey Don't!' has landed an Aug. 22 wide U.S. theatrical release from Focus Features. The film, which stars Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans, is about Honey O'Donahue, a small-town private investigator who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church. Charlie Day and Billy Eichner also star in the project, with a script by Coen and Tricia Cooke. 'Honey Don't!' is produced by Working Title and will have its world premiere at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Universal Pictures International is handling international distribution. 'I tend to want to defuse things before they even happen,' Qualley, who previously worked with Coen and Cooke on 'Drive-Away Dolls, told i-D of 'Honey Don't!' earlier this month. 'Honey, she's like honey — she's skillful, she's smooth, she is slipping in and out undetected.' 'No girl needs to be taught how to be a detective,' she continued. 'Women know what's happening even when they don't know what's happening. I remember in my early twenties, especially, my investigative skills on Instagram were really out of control. It's a combination of tools, craft and gut instinct.' Producers on the film include Coen, Cooke, Robert Graf, Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. More to come… Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
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14-03-2025
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Iron Maiden to Celebrate 50th Anniversary With New Documentary
As Iron Maiden celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2025, a new documentary about the metal greats is slated to be released later this year. Distribution of the film in the United States is still up in the air, though Universal Pictures International has secured the global rights for the film. It's set to hit theaters internationally this fall, though there's no exact date yet. More from Rolling Stone Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Finishes 13th in Fencing Competition See Iron Maiden Honor Nicko McBrain at Drummer's Final Concert Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Announces Retirement From Touring Directed by Malcolm Venville, the as-yet-untitled film will dig into Iron Maiden's remarkable 50-year history and legacy, telling the story from the perspective of both band and fans (including famous ones like Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Gene Simmons). The film will also feature interviews with key members from throughout the band's run, including the last interview with original vocalist Paul Di'Anno, who died last year. On top of all that, the doc will boast a plethora of rare archival footage and new animated sequences featuring Iron Maiden's mascot, Eddie. Iron Maiden will further celebrate their half-century anniversary on their Run for Your Lives World tour, which is slated to kick off with a massive European run that starts in May and wraps in August. No additional dates have been announced yet, but the tour is expected to continue into 2026. The trek will be Iron Maiden's first without longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who announced his retirement from the road last year. McBrain has since been replaced by Simon Dawson, a session drummer, who's also spent years playing with Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris in the group British Lion. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
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11-02-2025
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Universal Names Former eOne Exec Kezia Williams as New U.K. Head
Kezia Williams is set to join Universal Pictures International as its managing director for the U.K. and Ireland. Williams will report to Paul Higginson, executive Vice President, EMEA for Universal Pictures International and will manage day-to-day operations in the territory when she joins at the end of February. She replaces former Universal Pictures UK MD Rob Huber, who left the company at the end of 2024. More from Variety Comcast Chief on TV Division's Future and Cable Channel Spinoff: 'We're Running a Broadcast-Plus-Streaming Strategy' Comcast's Q4 Profit Boosted by 'Wicked,' Peacock 'Suits LA' Trailer: 'Suits' Returns 6 Years After Finale in West Coast Spinoff Starring Stephen Amell With more than 20 years of experience in distribution and marketing, Kezia was most recently at Entertainment One, initially as head of marketing & distribution and then as managing director, overseeing the company's U.K. film business and leading integrated, event-driven campaigns to record-breaking results, including '1917,' 'The BFG,' 'The Girl on the Train' and 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves.' This appointment marks Williams return to Universal, having previously spent five years on the U.K. Marketing team, where she contributed to the successful launch of 'Despicable Me' in 2010 before serving as deputy marketing director for Warner Bros U.K. for more than three years. 'I am confident that Kezia will be an invaluable leader for our UK and Ireland teams, bringing fresh approaches backed by decades of experience to garner operational excellence,' said Higginson. 'Her leadership, coupled with the exceptional talent and management in place in the UK and across the region, will further our positioning in the market as we gear up for our full slate of films for 2025 and beyond.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
