In the late 1970s, when Hollywood was in the middle of its most seismic transformation since the collapse of the studio system (namely, the creation of blockbuster fundamentalism), there was a much-talked-about trend that seemed to fit all too snugly into the new world order. 12 more words
via Alan Parker Was a Director Who Could Be Slick, Seductive…and an Artist — Variety
A portion of Chinese cinemas have been ordered to program an intermission for films that exceed two hours as a coronavirus prevention measure, Chinese reports said Friday. 32 more words
via Some China Cinemas to Schedule Intermission for Films Over Two Hours Long — Variety
When Real Madrid Fooball Team proposed the purchase of Spanish women’s football club Club Deportivo Tacón, producers Tomas Pastor and Ana Pastor saw a story — women’s soccer team that was going to make it into the biggest club in the world. 17 more words
via How a Docu-Series on the Women’s Real Madrid Soccer Team Continued Amid a Global Pandemic — Variety
Donald Trump said he will move as soon as Saturday to ban TikTok from the U.S., several weeks after the administration first said it was considering taking such an action against the popular Chinese-owned social video app over concerns that it’s a threat to national security. 13 more words
via Donald Trump Says He’s Going to Ban TikTok. Can He Actually Do That? — Variety
Nominations for the 72nd annual Emmy Awards were unveiled Tuesday, with Netflix walking away with a massive 160 nods — the most of any network or streamer. 38 more words
The Emmy smackdown between Netflix and HBO has taken another dramatic turn. As the Television Academy announced the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards nominations on Tuesday morning, Netflix came out on top swinging with a whopping 160 nominations, followed by rival HBO in second at 107 nods. 11 more words
Hockey is returning to the ice — and Twitter is getting live “look-ins” for the NHL’s Stanley Cup qualifying and playoff games. Under a new pact, starting Aug. 30 more words
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
