Alice Guy-Blaché was the first woman to direct a film. She helmed or produced over 1,000 movies, in addition to writing, editing and set decorating many of them. 33 more words

via Remembering Alice Guy-Blaché, the First Female Director — Variety

In today’s film news roundup, a “Clueless”-themed restaurant is coming, Dolly Parton’s literacy efforts are showcased in a movie and “The Artist’s Wife” gets release dates. 35 more words

via Film News Roundup: ‘Clueless’ Pop-Up Restaurant ‘As If!’ Coming to Hollywood — Variety

Netflix is the latest company to pull out of SXSW 2020, a source familiar with the situation tells Variety, canceling five film screenings and a panel for #BlackExcellence. 39 more words

via Netflix Cancels SXSW 2020 Screenings, Panels Amid Coronavirus Fears (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety

Katy Perry has some news to share: she’s pregnant. The singer released a new song, “Never Worn White,” and video revealing a sizable bump at the end of the clip. 27 more words

via Katy Perry Is Pregnant, Music Video Confirms — Variety

Filmmaker Alma Har’el helped conceive Time’s 100 Women of the Year issue, designed to recognize the contributions of female leaders, innovators, activists, entertainers, athletes and artists who defined the century from 1920 through 2019. 25 more words

via Alma Har’el Talks Collaborating with Time for 100 Women of the Year Initiative — Variety

Lady Gaga will hit the road this summer with The Chromatica Ball Tour, a “special six-city limited run of exclusive performances.” The shows will kick off July 24 in Paris at Stade de France followed by stadium engagements in London on July 30 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; Boston August 5 at Fenway Park; Toronto August…

via Lady Gaga Unveils ‘Chromatica Ball’ Tour Dates — Variety

MADRID — Ever expanding the geographic reach of its drama series, Spain’s Movistar Plus’ announced Thursday that it will go into production this year on the Cuba-set “Habanos,” written and led creatively by Alejandro Hernandez, a rising star on Spain’s premium content scene. 18 more words

via Movistar Plus to Shoot Alejandro Hernandez’ ‘Habanos’ in Cuba — Variety

In an effort to contain France’s coronavirus outbreak, the country’s health minister extended on Thursday the ban for gatherings of more than 5,000 people in confined spaces to May 31, raising concerns about the next edition of the Cannes Film Festival. 17 more words

via Alarms Raised for Cannes Festival as French Government Extends Gatherings Ban to May 31 — Variety

Taika Waititi is partnering with Netflix on a pair of animated series — one based on the world of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and another based on the Oompa-Loompa characters. 28 more words

via Taika Waititi Making Not One, But Two ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ Animated Series for Netflix — Variety

States are being called all over the country in tonight’s Super Tuesday primaries, but Bernie Sanders picked up some strong support from a Central Florida God, at least a fictional one. 26 more words

via Bernie Sanders Scores Kirsten Dunst’s Super Tuesday Endorsement As Cali Still Voting — Deadline