Netflix is negotiating a deal to acquire global rights to Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” from Cross Creek Pictures, Variety has learned. The film follows the Chicago Seven, a group of seven activists who were charged by the federal government with conspiracy, inciting to riot and other charges stemming from anti-Vietnam War…
via Netflix Circling Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Comedian D.L. Hughley was hospitalized Friday night after he passed out onstage while performing a stand-up set. Hughley’s representative confirmed to Variety that he was “suffering from exhaustion after all the week’s work and travel” and that he “was kept overnight at the hospital for tests under doctor’s orders.” However, the comedian is doing better…
via Comedian D.L. Hughley Hospitalized After Passing Out During Stand-Up Set — Variety
Hugh Jackman is in talks to star in Michael Mann’s racing drama “Ferrari,” about Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari. STX will be handling international sales at the Cannes virtual market, and CAA Media Finance arranged the financing and is representing U.S. 17 more words
via Cannes Market: Hugh Jackman Eyes Lead Role in Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ — Variety
Sierra/Affinity is handling international sales of Lee Daniels’ “The United States Vs. Billie Holiday,” starring Andra Day as the iconic jazz singer, at the upcoming Cannes Virtual Market. 32 more words
via Lee Daniels’ Billie Holiday Biopic Offered for Sale at Cannes Virtual Market — Variety
Whitney Cummings has broken her silence on the sexual misconduct allegations against Chris D’Elia, saying she’s “devastated and enraged” by what she’s learned. Last week, multiple women on social media accused D’Elia of trying to engage with them sexually, some being as young as 16 when the alleged encounters happened. 7 more words
via Whitney Cummings on Former Co-Star Chris D’Elia: ‘Predatory Behavior’ in Comedy Must Stop — Variety
In the words of ABBA, “Mamma mia, here I go again.” Judy Craymer, a producer behind the original stage production of “Mamma Mia!” as well as the 2008 and 2018 film adaptations, said in an interview with Daily Mail that a third installment could be coming. 11 more words
via ‘Mamma Mia’ Producer Teases Third Film, Says It’s ‘Meant to Be a Trilogy’ — Variety
The guitar Kurt Cobain played during Nirvana’s legendary 1993 “MTV Unplugged” session sold for a pretty penny on Saturday at an auction in Los Angeles. Cobain’s 1959 Martin D-18E, which was originally purchased by the Nirvana singer at L.A.’s Voltage Guitars, went for a total of $6.01 million, breaking the record for the most expensive…
via Kurt Cobain’s Guitar From ‘MTV Unplugged’ Sold for Record $6 Million at Auction — Variety
Memento Films International has closed major territory sales on its prestige director-driven film slate, including “Persian Lessons,” “My Salinger Year” and “Under The Stars.” “Persian Lessons,” a drama directed by “House of Sand and Fog” helmer Vadim Perelman, is set in Occupied France in 1942. 12 more words
via Memento Films Intl. Scores Deals Across Auteur-Driven Film Slate (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Set 40 years into the future, series creator Armando Iannucci takes viewers into his reimagined world on the maiden voyage of “Avenue 5.” Although it will take another four decades before anyone can praise Iannucci on his predictions, the hilarious HBO comedy leaves fans wondering if flashy tracksuits, inadequate personnel and cheap billion dollar ships…
UPDATED: Louisiana rapper Hurricane Chris (real name: Christopher Dooley) has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a shooting that took place in Shreveport, La., early Friday, local police confirmed to Variety. 26 more words
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