Werner Herzog says the success of Disney Plus series “The Mandalorian,” in which he plays The Client, has made him think it’s time to park his acting career. 31 more words
via Werner Herzog: Acting Takes Too Much Attention Away From the Real Things I’m Doing — Variety
After news broke this afternoon that legendary television host Regis Philbin had died, celebrities took to social media to share their memories and condolences. Philbin, who was 88, was best known for hosting the morning talk show “Live!” as well as the hit game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” He was praised for…
via Hollywood Reacts to Regis Philbin’s Death: ‘His Joy Was Infectious’ — Variety
“Antlers” producer Guillermo del Toro and director Scott Cooper took the virtual stage at Comic-Con@Home to debut new footage from their new horror pic, “Antlers,” and talk about how they’re attempting to film during the time of coronavirus. 22 more words
Regis Philbin was never formally on the payroll of “The Late Show With David Letterman,” but he might as well have been. When Letterman retired in May 2015, Philbin, the TV veteran who died on July 24 at 88, emerged as the most frequent visitor to joke and spar with Letterman in the guest chair…
via David Letterman Says Regis Philbin Is ‘In the Same Category as Carson’ — Variety
The Venice Film Festival has revealed the rosters of its main juries — a move that indicates organizers expect a robust contingent of top international talent and industry executives to make the trek to the Lido for the fest’s planned physical edition in September. 21 more words
John Saxon, the stoic yet charismatic character actor who starred in many iconic horror, western and genre films, died in Murfreesboro, Tenn., after a battle with pneumonia, according to multiple reports. 30 more words
via John Saxon, ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ and ‘Enter the Dragon’ Actor, Dies at 84 — Variety
Olivia de Havilland, one of the last remaining actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age, two-time Academy Award winner and star of “Gone With the Wind,” has died. 32 more words
via Olivia de Havilland, ‘Gone With the Wind’ Star, Dies at 104 — Variety
Some years, it’s easy to predict Emmy nominations and winners. And then there’s 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt on in-person campaigning, and delayed some major contenders from making it into this year’s eligibility window. 21 more words
via Emmy Nomination Predictions 2020: How an Unusual Year Might Shake Things Up — Or Not — Variety
The Daytime Emmys completed its third and final pandemic-delayed ceremony on Sunday night, with Amazon Prime Video, HBO and Netflix all landing six wins in the various children’s, lifestyle and animation awards handed out, while Disney Channel and sister network Disney Junior combined for a total of nine wins. 8 more words
Chloé Zhao’s road drama “Nomadland” starring Frances McDormand, will screen at Venice, Toronto and New York as part of the fall festivals’ solidarity pact in the wake of the pandemic. 28 more words
via Chloe Zhao’s ‘Nomadland’ to Play Venice, Toronto, New York Under Fest Alliance — Variety
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