Hours after Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape and sexual assault by a jury in New York City, the AP published a photo essay about the corps of female journalists who supported each other through our coverage of the monumental trial. 15 more words
via What I Learned Covering The Harvey Weinstein Trial (Column) — Variety
A production assistant on The CW series “Batwoman” was seriously injured last week during an accident on the show’s set in Vancouver. Amanda Smith suffered severe spinal injuries on March 11 — ahead of the show suspending production due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — when the bucket of a boom lift lowered onto her…
via ‘Batwoman’ PA Seriously Injured in On-Set Accident — Variety
The U.K.’s leading theaters have closed their doors following government advice issued today for people to avoid public venues. Theater organizations Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and U.K. 29 more words
via U.K. Theaters Close Doors Following Government Coronavirus Advice — Variety
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” has hit digital channels a few days before originally scheduled. The final installment of the original Star Wars saga became available for purchase late Friday (March 13) across digital retailers, four days before its previous March 17 release date. 14 more words
via ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Gets Surprise Early Digital Release — Variety
“The Batman” is the latest movie to shut down production over the coronavirus. Following the news that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson attracted the coronavirus during the “Elvis Presley” shoot in Australia, Warner Bros. 25 more words
via ‘The Batman’ Shuts Down Production For Two Weeks Due to Coronavirus — Variety
Leaders of the International Cinematographers Guild have told members that there will be no charge for coronavirus testing for participants in the Motion Picture Industry health plan. 33 more words
via Cinematographers Guild Tells Members: No Charge for Coronavirus Testing — Variety
On March 15, 2010, Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” music video, featuring Beyonce, hit YouTube. To say that it made an impact in pop culture would be an understatement. 31 more words
via Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’ Video Turns 10: A Look Back at the Epic Two-Day Shoot — Variety
Much of public life in the United States essentially ground to a halt this week. In the entertainment world, theme parks shut down, Broadway went dark, studios pulled major tentpoles from their release calendar, and virtually all Hollywood movies and TV shows halted production as coronavirus continues to rapidly spread across North America. The exhibition…
via Box Office Plunges to Lowest Level in Over Two Decades Amid Coronavirus Pandemic — Variety
For those who work in the motion-picture industry, the coronavirus must feel like a crisis coming on the heels of an earthquake — a disruption built on a disruption. 29 more words
via Coronavirus, By Taking Moviegoing Away From Us, Can Only Make Us Miss It (Column) — Variety
Lorenzo Brino, an actor who appeared on the family drama “7th Heaven,” died on Monday, March 9, in a car accident. He was 21. Brino was driving a 2016 Toyota Camry a little after 3:00 A.M. 21 more words
via Lorenzo Brino, ‘7th Heaven’ Actor, Dies at 21 in Car Accident — Variety
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