The Women’s Cancer Research Fund unfurled the pink carpet for “An Unforgettable Evening” at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles on Thursday night, raising $1.8 million for breast cancer research. 31 more words
via Renée Zellweger Honored at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s ‘An Unforgettable Evening’ — Variety
Early in “Irradiated,” a powerful but troublesome documentary howl of despair from Cambodian director Rithy Panh, the narration describes an act that must be familiar to anyone similarly transfixed by history. 27 more words
A remake of the Jimmy Stewart-Kim Novak romantic comedy “Bell, Book & Candle” is in the works with Jay Weston and Sara Risher producing. Weston, who has producing credits on “Lady Sings the Blues” and “Invisible Child,” originally optioned the remake rights from the estate of original author John van Druten, then collaborated with Harvey…
via ‘Bell, Book & Candle’ Remake in the Works — Without Harvey Weinstein — Variety
Roman Polanski has won best director at France’s Cesar awards, prompting numerous walkouts such as nominee Adele Haenel, star of “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.” “Les Miserables” won best picture as well as the people’s choice prize, best male newcomer (for Alexis Manenti) and best editing. 10 more words
via Roman Polanski Wins Best Director at France’s Cesar Awards, Prompting Walkouts — Variety
Ben Schnetzer has stepped into the role of Yorick Brown in FX’s upcoming “Y: The Last Man” series, Variety has learned. He takes over the role from Barry Keoghan, who exited the series at the beginning of this month. 21 more words
via ‘Y: The Last Man’ Series at FX Casts Ben Schnetzer as Yorick — Variety
You might feel a sense of shame watching Rotimi Rainwater’s “Lost in America,” an expansive documentary look at the issue of youth homelessness in a country where the problem seems unthinkable, and its victims are so often invisible. 19 more words
Since the 2018 release of her debut album, “Whack World,” and its frenetic 15-songs-in-15-minutes aesthetic, rapper-producer Tierra Whack has drawn attention to her wily brand of fractured hip hop. 34 more words
via Tierra Whack Talks Fashion, ‘What Whack Wears,’ and Her Next Album — Variety
Hillary Clinton — former U.S. senator, secretary of state, presidential nominee and first lady — is coming back to podcasting with an original series that will undoubtedly have a political angle. 26 more words
Lorraine Toussaint has joined the CBS’ reboot pilot for “The Equalizer,” Variety has learned. She joins previously announced series lead Queen Latifah and recently announced cast member Liza Lapira. 30 more words
via Queen Latifah’s ‘Equalizer’ Reboot Pilot at CBS Casts Lorraine Toussaint — Variety
In today’s TV news roundup, OZY Media announced Tan France, Jameela Jamil and others as headliners of OZY Fest, and Netflix dropped the official trailer of “On My Block” Season 3. 30 more words
via TV News Roundup: Tan France, Jameela Jamil Among OZY Fest Headliners — Variety
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