Regina King is on a roll. After winning an Oscar for “If Beale Street Could Talk” and starring as masked vigilante Sister Knight in HBO’s “Watchmen,” King is gearing up to make her film directing debut with “One Night in Miami.” Adapted by Kemp Powers from his play of the same name, the film dramatizes…
via Aldis Hodge Gushes Over Working With First-Time Film Director Regina King — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, Rachel Brosnahan will try science-fiction, documentaries about Herb Alpert and Sasha Joseph Neulinger find homes, and Cameron Boyce’s “Runt” gets a premiere. 33 more words
via Film News Roundup: Rachel Brosnahan Starring in Sci-Fi Movie ‘Distant’ — Variety
In today’s TV News Roundup, Tony Hale was cast in a dual role in Hulu’s upcoming adaptation of “The Mysterious Benedict Society” and Epix announced a slew of new series regulars for Season 2 of “Pennyworth.” CASTING Tony Hale has been cast in the upcoming Hulu original series “The Mysterious Benedict Society.” Based on the…
After a few weeks in hot water, rapper Snoop Dogg made an appearance on Jada Pinkett Smith and family’s “Red Table Talk” web series to clear the air on a few trending topics — the biggest being his recent feud with Gayle King, for which he has since apologized for inciting. 6 more words
via 5 Things We Learned From Snoop Dogg’s ‘Red Table Talk’ Interview — Variety
Harvey Weinstein is “in disbelief,” but “not delusional,” about his conviction, as he remains under care at Bellevue Hospital before being transferred to Rikers Island, where he’ll be put behind bars. 31 more words
via Harvey Weinstein in ‘Disbelief,’ As He Remains In Hospital: ‘He Didn’t Do Anything Wrong’ — Variety
Helen Mirren, who won an Oscar for her performance as Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen,” says Meghan Markle was “a fantastic addition to the royal family,” and she “applauds” Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties, she tells Variety. 12 more words
Less Is More, the program launched by Le Group Ouest to help young helmers such as Maimouna Doucouré (“Cuties”), has unveiled the trailer of Daria Woszek’s “Marygoround” which will have its world premiere at South By Southwest. 21 more words
via Less Is More Unveils Trailer For The SXSW-Bound ‘Marygoround;’ Announces 2020 Participants — Variety
Embattled director Roman Polanski has confirmed to the AFP that he will not be attending the Cesar Awards on Friday. The filmmaker’s latest feature, “An Officer and a Spy,” was nominated for 12 gongs this year, sparking outrage from French feminist groups and ultimately leading the 21-member board of the Association for the Promotion of…
via Roman Polanski Pulls Out of France’s Cesar Awards — Variety
Discovery lost viewers in the fourth quarter, saw ratings decline and increased the amount of money it invested in new businesses. And yet, fourth-quarter profit rose as the company saw revenue from advertising and distribution rise in both the U.S. 17 more words
via Discovery Profit Rises Despite Cord-Cutting and New Investments — Variety
Taylor Swift gets a prosthetic makeover for what turns out to be the title role in “The Man,” her self-directed music video for the feminist-themed song of the same name from her “Lover” album. 25 more words
via Taylor Swift Gets Prosthetic Makeover to Spoof Male Privilege in ‘The Man’ Video (Watch) — Variety
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