The early arrival of “Hamilton” on Disney Plus was welcome news to audiences, who will now get the chance to see Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical about the ten-dollar founding father while pent up at home. 22 more words
via ‘Hamilton’ Moves to Disney Plus, Leaving Movie Theaters in the Lurch — Variety
After battling coronavirus for more than a month in intensive care, Broadway actor Nick Cordero has woken up from a medically-induced coma. His wife Amanda Kloots made the announcement on her Instagram story while holding their son Elvis. 21 more words
via Broadway Actor Nick Cordero Wakes Up From Coma After Coronavirus Battle — Variety
Netflix has signed Reese Witherspoon to star in two upcoming romantic comedies called “Your Place or Mine” and “The Cactus.” She will also produce the projects through her Hello Sunshine company. 37 more words
via Reese Witherspoon Boards Netflix Rom-Coms ‘Your Place or Mine’ and ‘The Cactus’ — Variety
After Hollywood completely shut down during the coronavirus pandemic, Atlanta’s Tyler Perry Studios is reopening for business this summer. Variety can confirm that production at Tyler Perry Studios on BET’s “Sistas” will begin on July 8, with “The Oval” starting on July 28th. 15 more words
via Tyler Perry Will Reopen Atlanta Studio in July for Production on “Sistas” and “The Oval” — Variety
It is not enough to hire more inclusively if the treatment of those hires will be unfavorable. Sixty-eight percent of underrepresented writers in the television industry have reported facing discrimination in their workplace, up from 64% reporting such instances last year. 16 more words
via Discrimination Against Underrepresented Writers Up 4% Since 2018, New Report Finds — Variety
Profits at Sony’s pictures division, which spans film, TV content and channels, climbed from $489 million in the previous financial year to $628 million in the year to March 2020. 29 more words
via Sony Pictures Profits Climb to $628 Million As Group Earnings Slide — Variety
It took a global pandemic for a pipe-dream to come true. Seven years ago, Damian Perea, founder-director of the Canary Islands, Spain-based animation festival Animayo, had a vision to introduce a virtual component to the festival. 21 more words
via Avatars Populate Animayo 2020’s First Virtual Edition — Variety
Shares of AMC Entertainment surged Monday amid speculation that the country’s largest exhibition chain could be an acquisition target for Amazon. Both companies did not immediately return requests for comment, and the report in the Daily Mail that goosed share prices indicated that Amazon’s interest may have waned. 9 more words
via AMC Entertainment’s Stock Soars on Amazon Acquisition Speculation — Variety
Ryan Murphy is plotting to tell more horror stories of the American variety. The prolific producer announced via his Instagram that a “one hour contained” spinoff of his FX anthology series “American Horror Story” is in the works. 22 more words
via Ryan Murphy Announces ‘American Horror Story’ Spinoff in the Works — Variety
Endeavor has arranged a $260 million term loan to help get the company through the coronavirus-driven revenue crisis at the same time that it launches a broad cost-cutting initiative. 28 more words
via Endeavor Sets $260 Million Loan Amid Coronavirus Revenue Crisis — Variety
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