Dame Vera Lynn, the iconic British singer best known for her rousing wartime song “We’ll Meet Again,” has died. She was 103. Lynn’s family confirmed the singer died on Thursday morning, surrounded by relatives, according to the BBC. 22 more words
via Vera Lynn, ‘We’ll Meet Again’ Singer, Dies at 103 — Variety
Don Lemon hosts two hours on CNN most weeknights – sometimes more. And in recent weeks, he has also been showing up on weekends. But he still has more to say. 28 more words
via Don Lemon Launches New CNN Podcast Examining Race — Variety
TV and film production in Japan shut down in early April in reaction to the coronavirus crisis. Since then the Japanese industry has been struggling to adapt to the new normal. 26 more words
via Japan’s Film Productions and Theaters Make Shaky Restart — Variety
All-new podcasts starring Batman, Wonder Woman — or Bugs Bunny — could be streaming to your headphones soon. In the latest move to punch up its podcast biz, Spotify inked a multiyear pact with Warner Bros. 21 more words
via Spotify Signs Deal With Warner Bros., DC for Slate of Exclusive Scripted Podcasts — Variety
Although Hanelle M. Culpepper has directed episodes of more than 30 shows, it wasn’t until CBS All Access’ “Star Trek: Picard” that the 49-year-old got to helm her first pilot. 29 more words
Kristen Stewart will portray Princess Diana in a new film. The drama, titled “Spencer,” centers on a weekend in the early 1990s when Diana decided to separate from Prince Charles. 28 more words
via Kristen Stewart to Play Princess Diana in Pablo Larrain’s ‘Spencer’ — Variety
HBO is gathering a starry cast together for a quarantine special about politics and the coronavirus pandemic. The special, titled “Coastal Elites,” will star Bette Midler, Kaitlyn Dever, Dan Levy, Sarah Paulson and Issa Rae as a group of characters who will each deliver a confessional. 12 more words
ABC released its fall lineup on Tuesday, with the broadcaster planning to be back to business as usual despite the production shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 31 more words
“If ever there was a time to reimagine the future then we are in it,” said Jamal Joseph, kicking off the 2020 Women in Animation World Virtual Summit by addressing this year’s overriding theme. 24 more words
HBO Max has ordered a new adult animated series titled “10-Year-Old-Tom.” The series hails from writer and executive producer Steve Dildarian, with Nick Weidenfeld also attached as an executive producer. 29 more words
via HBO Max Greenlights Adult Animated Series ’10-Year-Old-Tom’ — Variety
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