Natalie Portman has responded to Rose McGowan’s social media critique of her red carpet protest at the Oscars. The “Black Swan” star created a stir with her decision to wear a black and gold Dior dress that included a cape embroidered with the names of snubbed female directors. 9 more words
via Natalie Portman Responds to Rose McGowan’s Criticism of Her Oscar Dress — Variety
Fox has ordered a film re-enactment drama pilot from Sarah Watson, the creator of “The Bold Type.” In the untitled project, Stella Cooper returns to her distressed automotive hometown to substitute teach after failing to make it in New York and carrying a heavy secret. 12 more words
via Fox Orders Drama Pilot About ‘Goonies’ Re-Enactment From ‘Bold Type’ Creator — Variety
Now more than ever, the broadcast networks are feeling the need to change up their typical pilot season strategy. With existing streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and Amazon and new competitors like HBO Max and Peacock developing shows year-round, the broadcasters are slowly but surely shifting their plans to include more off-cycle pickups.…
via Pilot Season Slows Down as Broadcast Networks Rethink Strategy in Streaming Era — Variety
NBC Sports has confirmed that former NHL player and hockey commentator Jeremy Roenick will not be returning following a suspension prompted by comments that he made on a December episode of the “Spittin’ Chiclets” podcast. 27 more words
via Jeremy Roenick Will Not Return to NBC Sports Following Suspension — Variety
In today’s TV News Roundup, Variety obtained an exclusive first look at John Legend in “The Simpsons” and NBC announced premiere dates for a slew of its returning unscripted series. 29 more words
via TV News Roundup: First Look at John Legend on ‘The Simpsons’ (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
With new horizons to pursue, “Aladdin” is getting a sequel. Following the massive success of last summer’s reboot, Disney is developing a follow-up to the film with writers John Gatins and Andrea Berloff. 24 more words
Winner of both prizes awarded in the Next category of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, “I Carry You With Me” tells the true story of an undocumented gay couple from Mexico who risk their lives for love, liberty and the American Dream. 15 more words
Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance to pick up a trophy at Wednesday’s NME Awards in England, calling it “the craziest awards show I have ever been to.” In the United States, some might save that description for the Grammys, which Swift did not attend, but then, that would only apply behind the scenes. The…
via Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Appearance at ‘Craziest Awards Show Ever,’ the NMEs — Variety
Mary Griffith, a longtime crusader for LGBTQ rights, died after a lengthy illness last Friday, at her home in Walnut Creek, Calif. She was 85. Griffith was portrayed by Sigourney Weaver in the 2009 Lifetime movie “Prayers for Bobby.” She took up the LGBTQ cause after her son Bobby died by suicide in 1983 due…
via LGBTQ Rights Crusader Mary Griffith Dies at 85 — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, “Apollo 13” gets a three-day re-release, “Calm With Horses” gets a home, and Malin Akerman’s action-comedy “Chick Fight” rounds out its cast. 31 more words
via Film News Roundup: ‘Apollo 13’ Set for Release on 50-Year Anniversary of Launch — Variety
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