Apple, which has been the target of sharp criticism over its App Store policies and the power the company holds over developers, says it’s establishing a new process to hear the complaints of developers who disagree with its app-approval policies. 17 more words

via Apple Says It Will Let Developers Challenge App Store Rules — Variety

In response to Joel Schumacher’s death on Monday, Matthew McConaughey says his career wouldn’t have taken off if the late director hadn’t cast him as the lead in the 1996 film “A Time to Kill.” McConaughey was relatively unknown before starring as Jake Brigance in the courtroom crime drama. 9 more words

via Matthew McConaughey Says He Owes His Career to Joel Schumacher (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety

U.K. public service broadcaster BBC has set out a ‘Creative Diversity Commitment’ that will see the corporation spend £100 million ($124 million) of its existing commissioning budget over three years on diverse and inclusive content. 23 more words

via BBC to Invest $124 Million of Content Spend on Diverse Productions, Talent — Variety

In the early ’90s, Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow met for the first time at the table read for “Friends.” They didn’t know it at the time, but the two characters that they were be playing — Aniston’s Rachel Green and Kudrow’s Phoebe Buffay — would become two of the most beloved in TV history.…

via Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow Recall Their Favorite ‘Friends’ Memories — Variety

Apple has landed “Sharper,” an upcoming film about a con artist operating in the world of billionaires and one-percenters that is set to star Oscar-winner Julianne Moore. 33 more words

via Apple Lands ‘Sharper,’ Con Artist Movie With Julianne Moore — Variety

With the moviegoing business still mostly dormant, Tribeca Enterprises has unveiled “Jaws,” “The Dark Knight” and “Black Panther” as highlights of more than 30 titles in its upcoming Tribeca Drive-In series. 27 more words

via ‘Black Panther,’ ‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘Jaws’ Among Tribeca Drive-In Series Films — Variety

The Sunday night ratings race was won not by a game show or a summer series, but by ABC News’ interview of Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton. 31 more words

via TV Ratings: John Bolton ABC News Interview Tops Sunday — Variety

The 2021 Golden Globes will take place on Feb. 28 — about eight weeks before the 93rd Academy Awards. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association made the announcement Monday morning. 28 more words

via Golden Globes 2021 Postponed Nearly Two Months — Variety

“Cobra Kai” is leaving YouTube Premium for a new home at Netflix ahead of the show’s third season, Variety has learned. Under the terms of the deal, the first two seasons of the series will be available on Netflix later this year. 18 more words

via ‘Cobra Kai’ Moves to Netflix Ahead of Season 3 Premiere — Variety

“Ozark’s” look at dark dealings in a happy Midwestern tourist spot has made it buzzworthy TV. Over its first two seasons, it earned directing and acting Emmys. 31 more words

via Actor’s Partnership With Casting Director Pays Off With Explosive Addition to ‘Ozark’ — Variety