With his perverse (and some might say perverted) look at the early life of Canada’s longest-serving Prime Minister W. L. Mackenzie King, Winnipeg-born, Montreal-based multi-hyphenate Matthew Rankin proves himself far more than simply the artistic heir to fellow Canuck Guy Maddin. 16 more words
Roscoe Born, a soap opera veteran whose daytime television career spanned more than 30 years on series that included “The Young and the Restless,” “All My Children,” “One Life to Live” and “Ryan’s Hope,” died on Tuesday. 21 more words
via Roscoe Born, ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘One Life to Live’ Actor, Dies at 69 — Variety
As concern grows over coronavirus (COVID-19), the Television Academy has stopped the practice of talent and other panel participants from interacting with audience members during For Your Consideration events. 28 more words
via TV Academy Bans Audience Interaction With Talent at Emmy FYC Events — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, a pair of long-running film festivals in San Francisco and Cleveland are moving ahead and Warner Bros.’ Fred Hampton biopic gets additional backing and Dule Hill gets cast. 25 more words
via Film News Roundup: San Francisco Film Festival Opening With ‘Boys State’ — Variety
While the music world’s attention was focused on South by Southwest’s cancellation due to concerns over coronavirus on Friday, eight dates on Justin Bieber’s 45-date stadium tour in support of his new album “Changes” were scaled down to arena appearances. 18 more words
via Justin Bieber Downsizes Stadium Tour Dates After Soft Ticket Sales — Variety
Demi Lovato premiered a new single today. Titled “I Love Me,” the song is a reckoning of sorts: a coming-to-terms acceptance of herself, warts and all. 34 more words
via All You Need Is Self-Love: The Wave of Wellness Songs Explained — Variety
In today’s TV News Roundup, Netflix released the first trailer for the third season of “Ozark” and the premiere weekend of “Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan” broke ratings records on Nickelodeon. 29 more words
via TV News Roundup: Netflix Releases ‘Ozark’ Season 3 Trailer — Variety
When production designer Chris Crane took on “Run This Town,” he was presented with a unique challenge: getting color out of traditional, often beige, office environments. 31 more words
via How ‘Run This Town’s’ Production Designer Brought Color to Office Settings — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, Pearl Jam teams with Abramorama, “Bloodshot” get an Immersive Cinema Experience release, Philip Kaufman is honored, the Doc10 Festival unveils its slate and “Testament” gets rolling. 28 more words
via Film News Roundup: Pearl Jam, Abramorama Unveil ‘Gigaton Listening Experience’ — Variety
One of three directors who first won attention with 2007’s excellent three-part thriller “The Signal” (not to be confused with another enterprising sci-fi-tinged indie of that title from 2014), Dan Bush has made several interesting genre features on his own since then. 17 more words
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