The combination of cutting-edge motion capture technology, a bond between actors and Stella Adler’s training allowed Mark Ruffalo to pull off the impressive double-act of playing twin brothers in the HBO limited series “I Know This Much Is True.” In the adaptation of the 1998 novel by Wally Lamb, which debuts Sunday, Ruffalo portrays brothers…
via Inside Mark Ruffalo’s Transformation Into Twins for ‘I Know This Much Is True’ — Variety
The Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) is leveraging its Hollywood pedigree to benefit the MPTF COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, announcing a one-night-only virtual fundraiser featuring appearances by George Clooney, Michael Douglas and Hugh Jackman. 22 more words
HBO Max has picked up the half-hour adult animated comedy series “Santa Inc.” with Sarah Silverman and Seth Rogen attached to star. The eight-episode series follows Candy Smalls (Silverman), the highest-ranking female elf in the North Pole. 20 more words
via Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman to Star in HBO Max Animated Series From ‘Shrill’ Showrunner — Variety
A judge on Friday denied Lori Loughlin’s bid to throw out the charges against her in the college admissions case, finding that the government did not engage in misconduct. 29 more words
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A spinoff of Hilary Duff comedy “Younger” is in early development with creator Darren Star at ViacomCBS, a source tells Variety. The TVLand half hour, starring Duff and Sutton Foster, is entering its seventh season, making it the cable network’s longest-running original scripted series. 14 more words
via Spinoff of Darren Star’s ‘Younger,’ Starring Hilary Duff, in Early Development — Variety
M. Night Shyamalan has rounded out the cast for his next movie. Eliza Scanlen, Thomasin McKenzie, Aaron Pierre, Alex Wolff and Vicky Krieps are in negotiations to star in the top-secret project. 27 more words
via M. Night Shyamalan Sets Cast for Next Movie (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Ashley Judd’s attorney urged the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday to revive a sexual harassment claim against Harvey Weinstein. Judd sued the producer in April 2018, alleging that Weinstein had sexually harassed her at a hotel room in the mid-1990s, and then blackballed her in the industry when she rebuffed him. She cited…
via Ashley Judd’s Attorney Urges 9th Circuit to Revive Harvey Weinstein Claim — Variety
Temuera Morrison is returning to the “Star Wars” galaxy, this time playing a different iconic villain. The New Zealand actor will appear in season 2 of “The Mandalorian” as Boba Fett, sources with knowledge of the series confirmed to Variety, having played his father and clone Jango in the prequel movies. 7 more words
via ‘The Mandalorian’: Temuera Morrison to Appear as Boba Fett in Season 2 — Variety
Since Hollywood shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, several show premieres have been rescheduled, and with hundreds of series set to air this year, there is a ton to keep track of. 24 more words
via TV Premiere Dates of 2020: The Complete Schedule — Variety
In today’s TV News Roundup, The CW released the trailer for the final season of “The 100” and Netflix announced the premiere date of its upcoming series “The Baby-Sitters Club.” DATES Netflix has announced that its upcoming television series “The Baby-Sitters Club” will debut on the streamer on July 3. 8 more words
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