Variety’s new weekly series, “Hollywood How-To,” will tackle all things writing, with broader conversations about everything from crafting characters to navigating the writer’s room. The first chapter — “Conquering Writer’s Block” — aims at scaling the “wall” of lack of motivation of inspiration. 14 more words
via Script Secrets From Hollywood’s Top Creators: How to Conquer Writer’s Block — Variety
Variety’s new weekly series, “Hollywood How-To,” will tackle all things writing, with conversations about everything from crafting characters to navigating the writer’s room. There are few writers working in television today who have had a more varied (and venerated) career than Damon Lindelof. 18 more words
via Damon Lindelof Explains How He Defied the ‘Write What You Know’ Myth on ‘Watchmen’ — Variety
Disney Plus has reached 54.5 million subscribers worldwide, the company said Tuesday as it unveiled quarterly earnings that reflect the huge hit to the bottom line caused by the shutdown of Disney’s theme parks and other businesses. 21 more words
via Disney Plus Reaches 54.5 Million Subscribers, ESPN Takes Big Ad Sales Hit — Variety
Netflix is in talks with French director Louis Leterrier for the fantasy actioner “Bright 2,” with Will Smith and Joel Edgerton reprising their roles. Leterrier’s credits include the two “Transporter” titles, “Now You See Me,” “Clash of the Titans” and “Unleashed.” He executive produced and directed the Netflix series “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.”…
Amid the binge-watching that quarantined movie lovers are undoubtedly doing, it may feel like every worthwhile film on streaming has been exhausted. So, why not consider revisiting (or perhaps watching for the first time) some exceptional moments from films that might not top anyone’s year-end lists? 11 more words
Movie theaters may be closed due the coronavirus pandemic, but The Walt Disney Company says it still believes that cinemas are a critical component in the rollout of its big blockbusters. 26 more words
via Coronavirus May Force Disney to Reevaluate Streaming Strategy — Variety
In today’s TV news roundup, WWE announced the premiere date for “Undertaker: The Last Ride,” and Fox News has partnered with Spotify to bring its podcast catalogue to the streaming platform. 30 more words
via TV News Roundup: WWE Announces ‘Undertaker’ Docuseries Premiere Date — Variety
One small step for Tom Cruise, one giant leap for moviemaking? Cruise is partnering with NASA to shoot a movie, at least in part, aboard the National Space Station, NASA has confirmed, the first narrative feature to be shot in space. 18 more words
via Tom Cruise to Film Aboard the International Space Station — Variety
Chris Pratt and Antoine Fuqua’s series adaptation of Jack Carr’s “The Terminal List” has found a home at Amazon with a series order, Variety has learned. 31 more words
via Chris Pratt, Antoine Fuqua Series ‘Terminal List’ Lands at Amazon — Variety
In the new horror film “The Wretched,” troubled teen Ben, played by John-Paul Howard is sent to live with his father for the summer in a coastal town. 29 more words
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