The Recording Academy and Color of Change, the largest online racial justice organization in the U.S., have announced a partnership to “promote positive social change within the music industry.” The Academy announced to members last month that it has made a $1 million donation to Color of Change. 9 more words
via Recording Academy Joins Forces With Racial-Justice Organization Color of Change — Variety
The clock is ticking for movie theaters. As coronavirus cases rise in the United States, cinemas around the country are finding their plans for reopening in jeopardy, and that’s putting a greater strain on a section of the economy that’s been hit hard by the public health crisis. 9 more words
via Will Coronavirus Create a Debt Crisis for Movie Theaters? — Variety
A group of movie theater companies — including AMC, Cinemark and Regal — have filed a lawsuit against the governor of New Jersey, claiming a First Amendment right to reopen during the pandemic. 25 more words
via Movie Theaters Sue New Jersey Claiming First Amendment Right to Reopen — Variety
Peacock will premiere nine new series among 20,000 hours of content when it launches July 15. Here’s a look at what’s coming. Brave New World The long-gestating adaptation of the Aldous Huxley book stars Jessica Brown Findlay, Harry Lloyd, Alden Ehrenreich and Demi Moore. 13 more words
via Peacock’s Biggest Launch Shows Include ‘Brave New World,’ ‘Curious George’ and More — Variety
The U.S. government is considering instituting a ban on TikTok and other Chinese smartphone apps over security concerns, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said — fears that are unfounded, according to TikTok. 27 more words
via Trump Administration May Ban TikTok, Other Chinese Apps — Variety
“Wizards,” the final series in Guillermo del Toro’s animated “Tales of Arcadia” saga, will premiere Aug. 7 on Netflix. The DreamWorks Animation series tells the the story of wizard-in-training Douxie (Colin O’Donoghue) and other heroes of Arcadia on time travel adventure that takes them to the medieval realm of Camelot. 8 more words
Vince Vaughn and Paul Walter Hauser have been cast alongside Kristen Bell and Leslie Jones in the caper comedy “Queenpins.” Independent financier Align has joined AGC Studios, Aloe Entertainment and Marquee Entertainment to provide financing and co-produce. 21 more words
via Vince Vaughn, Paul Walter Hauser Join Comedy ‘Queenpins’ — Variety
Universal Content Productions (UCP) is continuing its push into the true crime space with a new limited series starring Elisabeth Moss. Moss has signed on to star in a series titled “Candy” for the studio, based on the true story of Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore. 11 more words
via Elisabeth Moss to Play Killer Candy Montgomery in Limited Series for UCP — Variety
“Westworld” star Thandie Newton revealed several stories about shocking behavior she’s encountered from Hollywood executives and creatives over the course of her career in a provocative interview with Vulture. 28 more words
via Thandie Newton Left ‘Charlie’s Angels’ After Disturbing Encounter With Amy Pascal — Variety
HBO Max has ordered a 12-episode season of “Young Love,” an animated series based on the characters from Matthew A. Cherry and Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar-winning animated short, “Hair Love.” Creator Cherry will showrun the series with Carl Jones, the animation creative best known for “The Boondocks” and “Black Dynamite”; Blue Key Entertainment’s Monica A.…
via Matthew A. Cherry Animated Series ‘Young Love’ Greenlit at HBO Max — Variety
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