While recent shutdowns and work stoppages engendered by this year’s pandemic have led to a halt in France’s normally robust exhibition landscape, streaming platforms — both international and local — have emerged from the crisis all the stronger. 19 more words
Producers scrambling for finance should spare a thought for Catalonia. Aimed at boosting its minority international co-productions, a new public support scheme was launched in June by the Catalan Institute of Cultural Enterprises (ICEC). 27 more words
Beyonce surprise-dropped a new song, “Black Parade,” at the tail end of the Juneteenth holiday and heading into what promises to be a tense weekend as supporters of divisive President Donald Trump gather in Tulsa. 23 more words
via Beyonce Drops Blistering ‘Black Parade,’ Co-Written by Jay-Z, on Juneteenth Weekend — Variety
France Televisions has confirmed its commitment to animation spanning all ages with the Paris-based public broadcaster announcing a raft of series and putting a call out for more animated education and edutainment content. 26 more words
via France Televisions Affirms Commitment to Animation, Children & Family — Variety
Netflix is negotiating a deal to acquire global rights to Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” from Cross Creek Pictures, Variety has learned. The film follows the Chicago Seven, a group of seven activists who were charged by the federal government with conspiracy, inciting to riot and other charges stemming from anti-Vietnam War…
via Netflix Circling Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Comedian D.L. Hughley was hospitalized Friday night after he passed out onstage while performing a stand-up set. Hughley’s representative confirmed to Variety that he was “suffering from exhaustion after all the week’s work and travel” and that he “was kept overnight at the hospital for tests under doctor’s orders.” However, the comedian is doing better…
via Comedian D.L. Hughley Hospitalized After Passing Out During Stand-Up Set — Variety
Hugh Jackman is in talks to star in Michael Mann’s racing drama “Ferrari,” about Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari. STX will be handling international sales at the Cannes virtual market, and CAA Media Finance arranged the financing and is representing U.S. 17 more words
via Cannes Market: Hugh Jackman Eyes Lead Role in Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ — Variety
Sierra/Affinity is handling international sales of Lee Daniels’ “The United States Vs. Billie Holiday,” starring Andra Day as the iconic jazz singer, at the upcoming Cannes Virtual Market. 32 more words
via Lee Daniels’ Billie Holiday Biopic Offered for Sale at Cannes Virtual Market — Variety
Whitney Cummings has broken her silence on the sexual misconduct allegations against Chris D’Elia, saying she’s “devastated and enraged” by what she’s learned. Last week, multiple women on social media accused D’Elia of trying to engage with them sexually, some being as young as 16 when the alleged encounters happened. 7 more words
via Whitney Cummings on Former Co-Star Chris D’Elia: ‘Predatory Behavior’ in Comedy Must Stop — Variety
In the words of ABBA, “Mamma mia, here I go again.” Judy Craymer, a producer behind the original stage production of “Mamma Mia!” as well as the 2008 and 2018 film adaptations, said in an interview with Daily Mail that a third installment could be coming. 11 more words
via ‘Mamma Mia’ Producer Teases Third Film, Says It’s ‘Meant to Be a Trilogy’ — Variety
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