The Wallflowers’ 1996 hit “One Headlight” wasn’t just a song choice that set a mood for the trailer of “The King of Staten Island.” It appears in the film itself, in a quick but telling barroom scene that gets at how near-strangers can bond over music… even if it’s music they don’t quite remember well…
Universal Pictures has moved the Tom Hanks post-apocalypse movie “Bios” back to 2021 in the latest of an array of release date changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 37 more words
via Universal Moves Tom Hanks Post-Apocalypse Movie ‘Bios’ Back to 2021 — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, Patrick Wilson, Charlie Plummer and Miles Teller score roles in upcoming movies, and STX moves its Gerard Butler sci-fier “Greenland” back two weeks. 32 more words
Queen Latifah has long been a trailblazer for women in the industry, transitioning from rapper to actor to producer to entrepreneur, while emphasizing the importance of having a seat at the table when it comes to business. 20 more words
The title of Netflix’s dark comedy “Dead to Me” suggests that mortality is a relative state, but it’s still a bit surprising to see James Marsden — whose character ends season one face down in a swimming pool — return for season two. 17 more words
via How ‘Dead to Me’ Resurrected James Marsden for its Wild Season 2 — Variety
HBO’s “Succession” is a family drama with a comedic twist, and an ensemble comedy with a tragic spine. Creator Jesse Armstrong has created an expansive portrayal of how the richest of the 1% live now, as well as an intricate study of the show’s characters. 14 more words
via ‘Succession’ Cast Breaks Down Four Standout Scenes From Season 2 — Variety
Apple has pledged to donate $100 million to organizations furthering racial equity and justice, joining other media and tech companies backing social-justice causes. CEO Tim Cook announced the initiative Thursday on Twitter, coming amid nationwide protests demanding criminal-justice reform after the police killing of George Floyd. 12 more words
via Apple Commits $100 Million to Racial Equity and Injustice Causes — Variety
Viggo Mortensen and his “Green Book” director Peter Farrelly are looking to reteam on a new film. Mortensen is in negotiations to join Farrelly’s new untitled movie based on the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War.” According to sources, Mortensen would have a supporting role. The book,…
via Viggo Mortensen, Director Peter Farrelly Reteam on New Skydance Film (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Joe Biden’s campaign launched a broadside against Facebook on Thursday, urging supporters to sign an open letter that calls on the company to stamp out misinformation. 33 more words
via Joe Biden and Facebook Wage Battle Over Fact-Checking — Variety
YouTube announced a multiyear, $100 million fund dedicated to “amplifying and developing the voices of Black creators and artists and their stories,” according to CEO Susan Wojcicki. 34 more words
