Saul Turteltaub, the prolific writer and producer who worked on “The Carol Burnett Show,” “Sanford and Son,” “That Girl,” and “What’s Happening!!” died Thursday of natural causes. 31 more words

via Saul Turteltaub, ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ and ‘Sanford and Son’ Writer-Producer, Dies at 87 — Variety

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much I miss movie theaters. I don’t just mean that I miss watching eye-zapping sensory-overload spectacles on the big screen. 33 more words

via Why I Miss Movie Theaters (and Why Nothing Can Replace Them) (Column) — Variety

Vince McMahon’s XFL has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a move that had been expected after the startup football league was forced to cut short its comeback season amid the coronavirus lockdown. 25 more words

via Vince McMahon’s XFL Files for Bankruptcy Amid Pandemic Shutdown — Variety

Governors in the West and Northeast banded together on Monday to create regional planning systems for restarting economic activity while also assuring residents that the timeline for doing so will be determined by governors, not President Donald Trump. 19 more words

via West Coast and Northeast Governors Spar With President Trump on Plans to Restart Economy — Variety

Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” earned the top prize in the Media Play News’ 10th annual Home Media Awards, honoring the best home video releases of 2019. 29 more words

via ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Wins Top Honors at 10th Annual Home Media Awards — Variety

The Latest “Bachelor” spinoff “Listen to Your Heart” got off to a relatively slow start on Monday night, up against stiff competition like “The Voice” on NBC and “9-1-1” and a “Tiger King” special on Fox. 23 more words

via TV Ratings: ‘The Bachelor’ Spinoff ‘Listen to Your Heart’ Off to Slow Start — Variety

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Joe Biden, as the Democratic Party unites around the presumptive nominee and looks toward the general election. Obama’s endorsement, via video, comes a day after Biden’s last remaining rival, Sen. 22 more words

via Barack Obama Endorses Joe Biden for President — Variety

The Cannes Film Festival won’t take place in June, after all, due to the coronavirus pandemic, but organizers continue to explore different options for 2020. “Following the French President’s statement, on Monday, April 13th, we acknowledged that the postponement of the 73rd International Cannes Film Festival, initially considered for the end of June to the…

via Cannes Film Festival Won’t Take Place in June, but Continues to Explore Options — Variety

The National Association of Theatre Owners has cautioned studios against shortening the movie release window, pointing to a study showing reduced potential revenues for the studios. 34 more words

via Theater Owners Caution Studios Over Shorter Release Windows — Variety

WWE will be allowed to continue filming its weekly television shows after Florida governor Ron DeSantis declared the sports entertainment brand is an “essential business” amid the state’s stay-at-home order caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 24 more words

via WWE Deemed ‘Essential Business’ in Florida, Allowed to Resume TV Production — Variety