Venice News Today — November 9, 2026
Tate McRae and Doechii Choreographer Robbie Blue Among World Choreography Award Winners and more — today's venice signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with exciting news and reflections on the industry. In the realm of dance and performance, the World Choreography Awards have announced their latest winners, with notable choreographers like Robbie Blue taking home top honors for their work with artists like Tate McRae and Doechii. Meanwhile, in the world of reality TV, the creator of hit show "Love Is Blind" has opened up about the challenges of producing the series, including a dramatic confrontation between cast member Rob and production staff that made it into the final cut.
From the big screen to the small screen, and from Hollywood to Korea, there's no shortage of fascinating stories making headlines today. The Korean box office is dominated by the anime phenomenon "Chiikawa," which continues to draw huge audiences. In the lead-up to the Oscars, casting directors are getting recognition for their work in films like "Being Heumann" and "La Bola Negra." And in the world of podcasting, hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan of "I've Had It" are apologizing for a joke that didn't land, while actress Judi Dench is sharing a lighthearted story about how Vin Diesel wooed her to join "The Chronicles of Riddick" with a generous gift of flowers.
Today's signal:
• Tate McRae and Doechii Choreographer Robbie Blue Among World Choreography Award Winners (variety.com)
• ‘Love Is Blind’ Creator on Protecting the Cast and Why He Chose to Keep Rob’s Attack on Production in the Final Cut (variety.com)
• Korea Box Office: Anime Phenomenon ‘Chiikawa’ Staves Off Corporate Thriller ‘Final Interview’ to Retain Top Spot (variety.com)
• Oscar Predictions: Best Casting — ‘Being Heumann’ and ‘La Bola Negra’ Found the Year’s Boldest Discoveries. Will the Academy Reward Them? (variety.com)
• ‘I’ve Had It’ Podcast Hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan Apologize for Laughing at Charlie Kirk Joke: ‘We Regret It’ (variety.com)
• Judi Dench Says Vin Diesel Sent Her Flowers ‘the Length of a Kayak’ to Persuade Her to Join ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’: I’m ‘Far Too Easily Wooed’ (variety.com)