Apple has pledged to donate $100 million to organizations furthering racial equity and justice, joining other media and tech companies backing social-justice causes. CEO Tim Cook announced the initiative Thursday on Twitter, coming amid nationwide protests demanding criminal-justice reform after the police killing of George Floyd. 12 more words
via Apple Commits $100 Million to Racial Equity and Injustice Causes — Variety
Viggo Mortensen and his “Green Book” director Peter Farrelly are looking to reteam on a new film. Mortensen is in negotiations to join Farrelly’s new untitled movie based on the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War.” According to sources, Mortensen would have a supporting role. The book,…
via Viggo Mortensen, Director Peter Farrelly Reteam on New Skydance Film (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Joe Biden’s campaign launched a broadside against Facebook on Thursday, urging supporters to sign an open letter that calls on the company to stamp out misinformation. 33 more words
via Joe Biden and Facebook Wage Battle Over Fact-Checking — Variety
YouTube announced a multiyear, $100 million fund dedicated to “amplifying and developing the voices of Black creators and artists and their stories,” according to CEO Susan Wojcicki. 34 more words
Kurt Wimmer’s reimagining of “Children of the Corn” has completed its coronavirus-defying shoot in Australia. The filmmakers employed stringent health and safety protocols, and multiple insurance policies. 34 more words
via ‘Children of the Corn’ Wraps Coronavirus-Defying Shoot in Australia (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Samantha Ware was 23-years-old when she first stepped onto the set of “Glee.” A few years prior, she chose to leave college, where she was studying to become a music teacher with a minor in journalism, to audition for “The Lion King.” She booked the role of Nala in the Las Vegas stage production, then…
via ‘Glee’ Actor Samantha Ware on Why She Called Out Lea Michele (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Sometimes, breaking news means fixing the best-laid programming plans. CNN has recently tamped down its reliance on a Thursday-night “town hall” devoted to analyzing the latest effects of the global coronavirus pandemic, all so it could focus its primetime schedule on recent nationwide protests of the death of George Floyd while in the custody of…
via Coronavirus Town Hall Or Breaking News? CNN Faces Juggling Act — Variety
A man named Munemo Mushonga has filed a trademark application to use George Floyd’s name for the production of film and television, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office database. 26 more words
via Man Files for Trademark to Use George Floyd’s Name in Film and TV Productions — Variety
Actor Mel Winkler, known for his work across film, TV, theater and voice acting, died in his sleep on Thursday of unknown causes. He was 78. 34 more words
via ‘Devil in a Blue Dress’ Actor Mel Winkler Dies at 78 — Variety
HBO Max has renewed its first original scripted series, “Love Life,” for a second season. The final four episodes of Season 1 became available on HBO Max on Thursday. 30 more words
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