Mel Gibson is hitting back at explosive claims by Winona Ryder that the Oscar-winning actor and director made anti-Semitic and bigoted remarks and accusing the “Stranger Things” star of lying about their interactions. 27 more words
via Mel Gibson Denies Winona Ryder’s Claims of Anti-Semitism, Homophobia — Variety
From the first moments in the premiere of HBO’s “Watchmen” last October, the show proved to be the most urgent and prescient series on television today. 32 more words
via ‘Watchmen’ Cast and Filmmakers on Police, Racism and the Tulsa Massacre — Variety
Anne Hathaway and Bill Murray are starring in the canine drama “Bum’s Rush,” with Robert Duvall in talks to come on board. Rocket Science announced the castings on Tuesday at the virtual Cannes Market. 23 more words
via Anne Hathaway, Bill Murray to Star in Dog Drama ‘Bum’s Rush’ — Variety
“Saturday Night Seder” is unlike most of its competitors in the Emmys’ outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) category. For one thing, it’s not a standup special. But it also didn’t air on a network. 25 more words
via ‘Saturday Night Seder’ Hopes to Break into the Emmy Race Against Well-Funded TV Specials — Variety
In the last few years, Zendaya has soared in her career, making the jump from the Disney Channel to starring in HBO’s “Euphoria” and big-screen blockbusters such as “The Greatest Showman.” But one of her first post-Disney roles was as MJ in 2017’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and its 2019 sequel “Spider-Man: Far From Home.” In an…
via How Zendaya Re-Made ‘Spider-Man’s’ Mary Jane to be More Like the Original Character — Variety
Netflix has greenlit two new unscripted dating shows, Variety has learned exclusively. The new series further bolster Netflix’s lineup in the romance genre, following the success of breakout hits ‘Love Is Blind” and “Too Hot To Handle.” “Indian Matchmaking,” which will debut on July 16, centers around couples paired by an elite Indian matchmaker. 6…
via Netflix Orders Unscripted Indian Matchmaking Series and Autism Dating Show (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
“The Bold and the Beautiful” was forced to put a brief stopper in production last week, in order to upgrade its COVID-19 testing capacities to accommodate “the large volume of testing needed.” Now, the long-running CBS soap’s producer Bell-Phillip Television has issued a statement blaming the production delays on the testing lab provided by TV…
Composer Hans Zimmer must be glad that ASCAP’s 2020 Screen Music Awards are virtual, because he’s so busy with upcoming films that he wouldn’t have time to pick up his Top Box Office award for last year’s “The Lion King” anyway. 18 more words
When movie theaters announced plans to reopen, their mission was simple: Convince audiences it will be safe to return to cinemas in the age of coronavirus. 31 more words
via Movie Theaters Botched Mask Messaging Ignited an Avoidable Political Controversy — Variety
CNN anchor Don Lemon had a simple reminder as he congratulated the 2020 graduating class of Point Scholars: “Your future is full of promise.” During the virtual ceremony on Tuesday, Lemon said, “You are stepping up and stepping forward to create a more just and fair tomorrow.” Lemon was just one of the celebrities and…
via Don Lemon, Annette Bening, Judith Light Honor Point Foundation Class of 2020 — Variety
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