Bryce Dallas Howard made her feature directorial debut, “Dads,” a personal project, since she enlisted her family’s participation in the documentary after some initial protest from her father, Ron Howard. 28 more words

via ‘Dads’ Director Bryce Dallas Howard on Normalizing Fatherhood, Telling Audiences to Skip ‘The Help’ — Variety

Do not throw away your shot because the “Hamilton” trailer is here. Launching on Disney Plus on July 3, the minute-long trailer shows off footage from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical. 28 more words

via Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ Releases First Trailer for Disney Plus Launch (Watch) — Variety

While recent shutdowns and work stoppages engendered by this year’s pandemic have led to a halt in France’s normally robust exhibition landscape, streaming platforms — both international and local — have emerged from the crisis all the stronger. 19 more words

via Shutdown Helps Streaming Platforms in France — Variety

Producers scrambling for finance should spare a thought for Catalonia. Aimed at boosting its minority international co-productions, a new public support scheme was launched in June by the Catalan Institute of Cultural Enterprises (ICEC). 27 more words

via Catalonia Filmmakers Embrace Co-Productions — Variety

Beyonce surprise-dropped a new song, “Black Parade,” at the tail end of the Juneteenth holiday and heading into what promises to be a tense weekend as supporters of divisive President Donald Trump gather in Tulsa. 23 more words

via Beyonce Drops Blistering ‘Black Parade,’ Co-Written by Jay-Z, on Juneteenth Weekend — Variety

France Televisions has confirmed its commitment to animation spanning all ages with the Paris-based public broadcaster announcing a raft of series and putting a call out for more animated education and edutainment content. 26 more words

via France Televisions Affirms Commitment to Animation, Children & Family — Variety

Netflix is negotiating a deal to acquire global rights to Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” from Cross Creek Pictures, Variety has learned. The film follows the Chicago Seven, a group of seven activists who were charged by the federal government with conspiracy, inciting to riot and other charges stemming from anti-Vietnam War…

via Netflix Circling Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety

Comedian D.L. Hughley was hospitalized Friday night after he passed out onstage while performing a stand-up set. Hughley’s representative confirmed to Variety that he was “suffering from exhaustion after all the week’s work and travel” and that he “was kept overnight at the hospital for tests under doctor’s orders.” However, the comedian is doing better…

via Comedian D.L. Hughley Hospitalized After Passing Out During Stand-Up Set — Variety

Hugh Jackman is in talks to star in Michael Mann’s racing drama “Ferrari,” about Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari. STX will be handling international sales at the Cannes virtual market, and CAA Media Finance arranged the financing and is representing U.S. 17 more words

via Cannes Market: Hugh Jackman Eyes Lead Role in Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ — Variety

Sierra/Affinity is handling international sales of Lee Daniels’ “The United States Vs. Billie Holiday,” starring Andra Day as the iconic jazz singer, at the upcoming Cannes Virtual Market. 32 more words

via Lee Daniels’ Billie Holiday Biopic Offered for Sale at Cannes Virtual Market — Variety