Reacting to a surge in COVID-19 cases, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered all movie theaters closed for 30 days, along with bars, nightclubs, gyms and water parks. 31 more words
via Arizona Closes Movie Theaters, Bars, Nightclubs Due to Surge in COVID-19 Cases — Variety
MONDAY, JUNE 29 Robert De Niro’s ‘War With Grandpa’ Sets Opening 101 Studios announced it will domestically distribute Robert De Niro’s comedy “The War With Grandpa” on Sept. 30 more words
via Film News in Brief: Robert De Niro’s ‘War With Grandpa’ Scheduled for September — Variety
In a surprise, Disney Plus announced a new visual album from Beyoncé — “Black Is King,” inspired by “The Lion King” — is coming to the streaming service next month. 30 more words
via Beyoncé Visual Album ‘Black Is King’ Coming to Disney Plus — Variety
Anthony Mackie says the upcoming Disney Plus series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” will feel similar to movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But there has been one major difference in making the show — the budget. 19 more words
via Anthony Mackie Says ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ is Like a Six-Hour Marvel Movie — Variety
With an unprecedented global pandemic and the recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Rayshard Brooks as its backdrop, the 2020 BET Awards takes on increased importance this year. 30 more words
via BET Awards Producer Promises Show Will Be ‘Powerful for Everyone’ — Variety
Sacha Baron Cohen has pulled off his latest prank. Variety can confirm the comedian and star of the political satire show “Who Is America?” infiltrated a conservative rally in Washington on Saturday, making his way on stage and getting some people in the crowd to sing racist lyrics about President Obama, Hillary Clinton, Dr. Anthony…
via Sacha Baron Cohen Pranks Conservative Rally Into Singing Racist Lyrics — Variety
In the midst of nationwide protests sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, TV networks have begun to reconsider the purpose of police-centric shows in their programming. 26 more words
via TV Executives Talk the Future of Police Shows at Variety’s Virtual TV Festival — Variety
In a sign of what may be seen as an emerging, successful alternative to expensive red carpet charity events, Saturday night’s two-hour Lead With Love: Project Angel Food Emergency Telethon, which aired live on KTLA 5, smashed its fundraising goal. 20 more words
via Kelly Clarkson, Elton John Help Project Angel Food Raise More Than $700,000 — Variety
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered all bars in several counties, including Los Angeles, to shut down again due to the rising number of coronavirus cases. 31 more words
via Los Angeles Bars Ordered to Close Again Due to Rising Coronavirus Cases — Variety
The hot priest from “Fleabag” had two unexpected visitors in his confessional booth — Connell and Marianne from “Normal People.” The Emmy-winning Amazon Prime series and Hulu’s latest hit show crossed over in a sketch raising money for RTE Does Comic Relief, a charity in Ireland raising money during the coronavirus pandemic. Andrew Scott, who…
via ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Normal People’ Release Crossover Video for Charity (Watch) — Variety
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