Alison Brie says she regrets voicing Diane Nguyen, a Vietnamese American character, on Netflix’s “BoJack Horseman.” “In hindsight, I wish that I didn’t voice the character of Diane Nguyen. 28 more words
via ‘BoJack Horseman’ Star Alison Brie Regrets Voicing Vietnamese American Character — Variety
Milton Glaser, the renowned graphic designer who created the iconic “I Heart NY” logo, died on June 26, which was his 91st birthday. According to The New York Times, his wife, Shirley Glaser, said a stroke was the cause of death, although he also suffered from renal failure. 9 more words
via Milton Glaser, Award-Winning Graphic Designer of ‘I Heart NY’ Logo, Dies at 91 — Variety
Hulu has removed an episode of “The Golden Girls” containing a scene with characters in blackface. “Mixed Feelings,” episode 23 in season 3 of the sitcom, aired in 1988. 28 more words
via ‘Golden Girls’ Episode With Blackface Scene Removed From Hulu — Variety
Some things never change. Amid Hollywood’s drastically altered landscape, one of the few constants has turned out to be this: the Writers Guild of America is likely going down to the wire at the negotiating table over a new contract. 18 more words
via Hollywood Fears Writers Strike is Brewing as Contract Talks Go Down to Wire — Variety
“The Bachelorette” is heading back into production, Variety has learned exclusively. While no exact start date set, the ABC reality dating show will be revving up imminently — with heavy-duty safety precautions placed on the production, due to concerns surrounding coronavirus. 19 more words
via ‘The Bachelorette’ Set to Resume Production (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
“Spencer” — a drama starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana — has sold its U.S. rights to Neon, the production company behind last year’s Oscar-winner “Parasite,” and Topic Studios. 30 more words
via Kristen Stewart’s Princess Diana Movie Sells to Neon — Variety
“The Simpsons” won’t have any repeats of Hank Azaria voicing Apu. The producers behind the show issued a statement Friday saying that from now on, its characters of color will be voiced by actors of color only. 23 more words
The 47th Daytime Emmy Awards got underway on Friday night, after a particularly unusual path due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s Daytime Emmys returned to TV for the first time in five years, and to broadcast TV (specifically, CBS) for the first time since 2011. 12 more words
Paramount Pictures has decided to move its Michael B. Jordan spy thriller “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse” back nearly five months from Oct. 2 to Feb. 26, 2021. 35 more words
via Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Without Remorse’ Moved Back to 2021 — Variety
Stuart Cornfeld, who worked with Ben Stiller’s Red Hour Films to produce movies including “Tropic Thunder,” “Dodgeball” and “Zoolander,” has died of cancer. Several of his friends posted about his death on social media. 25 more words
via Stuart Cornfeld, Producer of ‘Tropic Thunder’ and ‘Zoolander,’ Dies at 67 — Variety
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