A harrowing accusation of rape against actor Timothy Hutton, surfaced in a BuzzFeed story on Monday, raises questions about a new film in which he co-stars about the life of activist icon Gloria Steinem. 23 more words
via Gloria Steinem Biopic Caught in Crosshairs of Timothy Hutton Rape Accusation — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, the Fanning sisters’ “The Nightingale” has been set for Christmas, “Gladiator” gets a 20-year anniversary release, 42West reorganizes, a horror film partnership is unveiled and Abramorama promotes Evan Saxon. 26 more words
via Film News Roundup: Dakota and Elle Fanning’s ‘The Nightingale’ Dated for Christmas — Variety
One of the first conversations production designer Alex Holmes had with “The Invisible Man” director Leigh Whannell was about grounding the film in reality and treating it like a psychological thriller, rather than a horror or science-fiction movie. 21 more words
via How ‘The Invisible Man’ Production Designer Created the Invisibility Suit — Variety
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched “The Bachelor: Women Tell All” from Season 24. When the women of Peter Weber’s season of “The Bachelor” gathered in a soundstage in Los Angeles to recount their time on the ABC dating competition program, it wasn’t just details of what happened inside the…
via ‘Bachelor’ Contestants Recount Racist Social Media Messages: ‘This Has to Stop’ — Variety
“Free Solo” filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi have become attached to direct a movie about the 2018 rescue of the Wild Boar boys soccer team from a cave in Thailand for Universal and Cavalry Media. 22 more words
via ‘Free Solo’ Directors Boarding Thai Cave Rescue Movie — Variety
“The Bachelorette” Season 16 is shaping up to be a U.S.-bound production. A source tells Variety that initial plans to shoot parts of the upcoming season — featuring newly unveiled star Clare Crawley — in Italy had to be changed, given concerns over the growing threat of coronavirus. 10 more words
via ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 16 Rules Out Italy Filming Amid Coronavirus Concerns (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
ABC News spends heavily on top anchors like George Stephanopoulos and David Muir. Now it’s investing in the studio that houses so many of them. Just in time for three hours of “Super Tuesday” coverage, the Disney-owned news outlet is unveiling a massive 5,500 foot production space in the heart of its New York City…
via ABC News Bets Studio Overhaul Will Nab Viewers for ‘Super Tuesday’ and Beyond — Variety
The finale for the current season of “The Bachelor” is still one week away, but the new star of “The Bachelorette” has already been revealed. Clare Crawley, a 38-year-old hair stylist from Sacramento, will lead “The Bachelorette” franchise during its 16th season. 17 more words
via ‘The Bachelorette’: ABC’s New Leading Lady Revealed With Groundbreaking Pick — Variety
Jack Welch, the hard-charging former CEO of General Electric who bought NBC owner RCA in the 1980s, has died. He was 84. Welch’s death was reported Monday by CNBC, where Welch made appearances after his retirement in 2001. 20 more words
via Jack Welch, CEO Who Led Former NBCUniversal Owner General Electric, Dies at 84 — Variety
Sports streamer DAZN is to significantly increase its global presence in 2020, expanding to more than 200 countries and territories. The first global event on DAZN will be Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez’s soon-to-be-announced fight, which will take place on May 2. 16 more words
via Sports Streamer DAZN Set for Global Launch in May — Variety
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