Jim Gaffigan is preparing to play former Toronto mayor Rob Ford in a scripted series currently in the works at AMC, Variety has learned exclusively. Jesse McKeown will write and executive produce, with Ed Helms and Mike Falbo executive producing under their Pacific Electric Picture Co. 11 more words
Jean Smart is following up her icy turn in “Watchmen” with yet another series at WarnerMedia. The actress has been cast to star in a single-camera comedy from Mike Schur and “Broad City” alums Paul W. 23 more words
via Jean Smart to Star in HBO Max Comedy From Mike Schur, ‘Broad City’ Trio — Variety
“Westworld” has gone offline for the time being, as its bumper season 3 finale delivered a small ratings boost from the penultimate episode, but was ultimately still down roughly 18% from the season 2 curtain call. 24 more words
via ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Finale Down 18% From Last Season — Variety
Else Blangsted, a Holocaust survivor and film music editor who worked on classic films such as “The Goonies” and “The Color Purple,” died May 1. She was 99. 29 more words
via Else Blangsted, Acclaimed Film Music Editor and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 99 — Variety
Variety’s new weekly series, “Hollywood How-To,” will tackle all things writing, with broader conversations about everything from crafting characters to navigating the writer’s room. The first chapter — “Conquering Writer’s Block” — aims at scaling the “wall” of lack of motivation of inspiration. 14 more words
via Script Secrets From Hollywood’s Top Creators: How to Conquer Writer’s Block — Variety
Variety’s new weekly series, “Hollywood How-To,” will tackle all things writing, with conversations about everything from crafting characters to navigating the writer’s room. There are few writers working in television today who have had a more varied (and venerated) career than Damon Lindelof. 18 more words
via Damon Lindelof Explains How He Defied the ‘Write What You Know’ Myth on ‘Watchmen’ — Variety
Disney Plus has reached 54.5 million subscribers worldwide, the company said Tuesday as it unveiled quarterly earnings that reflect the huge hit to the bottom line caused by the shutdown of Disney’s theme parks and other businesses. 21 more words
via Disney Plus Reaches 54.5 Million Subscribers, ESPN Takes Big Ad Sales Hit — Variety
Netflix is in talks with French director Louis Leterrier for the fantasy actioner “Bright 2,” with Will Smith and Joel Edgerton reprising their roles. Leterrier’s credits include the two “Transporter” titles, “Now You See Me,” “Clash of the Titans” and “Unleashed.” He executive produced and directed the Netflix series “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.”…
Amid the binge-watching that quarantined movie lovers are undoubtedly doing, it may feel like every worthwhile film on streaming has been exhausted. So, why not consider revisiting (or perhaps watching for the first time) some exceptional moments from films that might not top anyone’s year-end lists? 11 more words
Movie theaters may be closed due the coronavirus pandemic, but The Walt Disney Company says it still believes that cinemas are a critical component in the rollout of its big blockbusters. 26 more words
via Coronavirus May Force Disney to Reevaluate Streaming Strategy — Variety
