Samantha Bee will join Variety’s Kate Aurthur for an exclusive Q&A interview and screening of “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” on June 30 at 5 p.m. 34 more words

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Google denied a report that it had kicked The Federalist, a right-wing blog, off its advertising network over violations of its policy against derogatory content specifically related to Black Lives Matter protests. 25 more words

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“Live From Here With Chris Thile,” the weekly radio show that began as a continuation of “A Prairie Home Companion” before taking on its own name and identity, has been canceled, American Public Media Group announced Tuesday. 20 more words

via ‘Live From Here,’ Music Show That Succeeded ‘Prairie Home Companion,’ Canceled Amid Public Radio Cuts — Variety

Showtime has announced that its miniseries on James Comey will air over two nights in late November. The network has also released a first look at Jeff Daniels in character as the former FBI Director, and Brendan Gleeson in full Donald Trump mode. 17 more words

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The U.K. film, television, video and photography industries are projected to shrink 57% and lose £36 billion ($45.3 billion) in revenues in 2020 due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by Oxford Economics. 19 more words

via Coronavirus Could Cost U.K. Film and TV Sector $45 Billion in Revenues, Report Projects — Variety

The 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards have been postponed until April 24. The announcement follows the news that the Oscars are being pushed back two months — from Feb. 29 more words

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In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix reveals a first look at Season 2 of “The Umbrella Academy,” and Showtime will host a virtual concert on June 21 benefitting the Equal Justice Initiative. 28 more words

via TV News Roundup: Netflix Reveals First Look at ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 2 — Variety

Australia’s Village Roadshow Limited will reopen the first of its theme parks shuttered due to the coronavirus from Friday next week. Others will ramp up and begin operations over the next month. 25 more words

via Australian Theme Parks To Reopen Over Next Month — Variety

Bob The Cat, the inspirational feline credited with saving the life of former addict James Bowen, died June 15, at the age of 14. Bowen, then a recovering addict, first met Bob in 2007 when he found him abandoned. 18 more words

via Bob The Cat, Star of ‘A Street Cat Named Bob,’ Dies — Variety

Sales agent Beta Cinema is launching its Cannes Market slate, which is headlined by psychological thriller “Corvidae,” with a playful and novel approach. The company has produced an entertainment show, in the style of a late-night chatshow, featuring its sales team pitching its films and presenting exclusive clips from them. 7 more words

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