London-based production, finance and sales outfit Film Constellation has closed key deals on documentary “He Dreams of Giants,” charting Terry Gilliam’s 30-year journey to bring the story of Don Quixote to life on screen. 26 more words
via Terry Gilliam Documentary ‘He Dreams of Giants’ Sells to Multiple Territories — Variety
After co-organizing a demonstration in Los Angeles at which he was hit with a police baton and shot seven times with rubber bullets, Kendrick Sampson (“Insecure,” “Miss Juneteenth”) has penned a letter to the entertainment industry at large, asking Hollywood to divest from the police and invest in the Black community. 7 more words
In September 2001, Nkechi Okoro Carroll was working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Her offices were right down the street from the World Trade Center, and after the towers fell, she had to figure out how to “keep one of the world’s strongest economies going,” all while dealing with concerns about “how…
via How Hollywood Is Continuing to Pivot Strategy Amid a Pandemic and Protests — Variety
Porn star Ron Jeremy was charged on Tuesday with sexually assaulting four women in incidents dating back to 2014. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office charged Jeremy with eight counts, including forcible rape, forcible penetration and forcible oral copulation. 17 more words
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Sandra Dewey, president of productions and business operations for WarnerMedia Entertainment, that includes HBO Max, has spoken frankly about “systemic racism” in the U.S. and her and her company’s efforts to redress these issues. 23 more words
via HBO Max’s Sandra Dewey Talks Racism, Inclusion at Cannes Keynote — Variety
Amy Schumer had a message for Hillary Clinton. On the day after the 2016 election, the “Trainwreck” actor and comedian took to her Instagram account to express her rage at the millions of Americans who had supported Donald Trump. 22 more words
Mel Gibson is hitting back at explosive claims by Winona Ryder that the Oscar-winning actor and director made anti-Semitic and bigoted remarks and accusing the “Stranger Things” star of lying about their interactions. 27 more words
via Mel Gibson Denies Winona Ryder’s Claims of Anti-Semitism, Homophobia — Variety
From the first moments in the premiere of HBO’s “Watchmen” last October, the show proved to be the most urgent and prescient series on television today. 32 more words
via ‘Watchmen’ Cast and Filmmakers on Police, Racism and the Tulsa Massacre — Variety
Anne Hathaway and Bill Murray are starring in the canine drama “Bum’s Rush,” with Robert Duvall in talks to come on board. Rocket Science announced the castings on Tuesday at the virtual Cannes Market. 23 more words
via Anne Hathaway, Bill Murray to Star in Dog Drama ‘Bum’s Rush’ — Variety
“Saturday Night Seder” is unlike most of its competitors in the Emmys’ outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) category. For one thing, it’s not a standup special. But it also didn’t air on a network. 25 more words
via ‘Saturday Night Seder’ Hopes to Break into the Emmy Race Against Well-Funded TV Specials — Variety
