AIDS Walk New York and AIDS Walk San Francisco are coming together for the first time to present “AIDS Walk: Live From Home.” The 90-minute virtual event will be livestreamed on July 19 and benefit New York’s GMHC and PRC in San Francisco. 16 more words
via Bette Midler, Gloria Estefan and ‘Queer Eye’ Stars to Appear at Virtual AIDS Walk — Variety
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the latest group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Recording and Radio to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021. 17 more words
via Nick Cannon, Shia LaBeouf, Zac Efron, Kelly Clarkson to Get Walk of Fame Stars in 2021 — Variety
Facebook announced that it is committing $200 million to support Black-owned businesses, Black creators, and nonprofits serving the Black community. The funding — in the form of cash grants and ad credits — is part of the social giant’s pledge to invest $1.1 billion to support Black and diverse suppliers and communities in the U.S…
Peter Jackson is getting into the business of animation. The filmmaker’s special effects company Weta Digital is launching an an animation division. Industry veteran Prem Akkaraju will serve as its chief executive officer. 24 more words
via Peter Jackson’s Visual Effects Company Weta Digital Launches Animation Division — Variety
AMC Theatres, the world’s largest exhibitor, has unveiled plans to re-open after coronavirus forced it to close its more than 600 venues in the U.S. for nearly four months. 28 more words
via AMC Theatres Unveils Plans to Reopen During Coronavirus — Variety
In today’s TV News Roundup, Amazon announced the premiere date for Season 3 of “Absentia,” and Netflix released a trailer for George Lopez’s upcoming stand-up special. 32 more words
via TV News Roundup: Amazon Announces ‘Absentia’ Season 3 Premiere Date — Variety
Jeffrey Katzenberg hasn’t given up on Quibi’s mobile-first business model. The founder and chairman of Quibi has high hopes that his short-form premium video service — which has stalled out of the gate — will take off once COVID-19 quarantines are lifted later this summer. 15 more words
Melanie Liburd has joined Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson in Sony’s action-comedy “Man From Toronto.” Harrelson recently replaced Jason Statham in the pic. Kaley Cuoco is also on board. 31 more words
via ‘This Is Us’ Actor Melanie Liburd Joins Kevin Hart in ‘Man From Toronto’ (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
When Lupita Nyong’o was asked to narrate the Discovery nature documentary series “Serengeti,” the Oscar-winning actor jumped at the opportunity — not just because the subject celebrated to her heritage as an African woman, but because it was an offer she never expected. 16 more words
In today’s film news roundup, Edgar Wright is directing “The Chain,” “Scoob!” and “The Secret Garden” get release dates, “Young Hearts” and “Doors” find homes; and the Film Life Foundation is launched. 28 more words
via Film News Roundup: Edgar Wright Boards Kidnap Thriller ‘The Chain’ for Universal Pictures — Variety
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