In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announced the cast and creator of “Dead to Me” will host a live table read in celebration of its Season 2 premiere, and Paramount Network released the trailer of “Yellowstone” Season 3. 22 more words
via TV News Roundup: Netflix Announces ‘Dead to Me’ Charity Live Table Read — Variety
In a guest article written for Variety, Christine Eloy, managing director of Europa Distribution, which represents indie distributors across Europe, appeals for assistance for the sector as its survival is threatened by the impact of COVID-19, and underscores its critical importance to the independent film business as a whole. 8 more words
via Independent Film Distribution Needs Industry Support to Survive Coronavirus (Guest Column) — Variety
Dish Network reported its worst-ever quarterly loss of subscribers, shedding 413,000 total pay-TV customers in the first three months of 2020. The satellite and over-the-top TV provider blamed the drop-off on the upheaval from the coronavirus pandemic. 22 more words
For movie theaters shuttered by coronavirus, it’s become something of a mantra: “Just wait until ‘Tenet.’” The science-fiction epic, shrouded in secrecy, isn’t just hotly anticipated because it’s the latest film from Christopher Nolan, the preeminent practitioner of a certain kind of blockbuster entertainment that is popular with critics and general audiences alike. There’s certainly…
via Christopher Nolan Wants ‘Tenet’ to Revive Movie Theaters. Will It? — Variety
The French film industry is at a standstill as all film and TV shoots have stopped since the country went into full lockdown mode March 17. 31 more words
via French Film Industry Looks to Slowly Restart Production Soon — Variety
Patton Oswalt will return as host of the Webby Awards, with the stand-up comedian, actor and writer serving as emcee for the awards-show-from-home, set to be livestreamed on Tuesday, May 19. 28 more words
via Patton Oswalt to Host 2020 Webby Awards Livestreaming Celebration — Variety
If there ends up being a movie made about the coronavirus pandemic, Robert De Niro wants to portray New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. In an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” De Niro expressed his reverence for Cuomo and offered to take on the role in a hypothetical film about the current global…
via Robert De Niro Wants to Play Andrew Cuomo in a Coronavirus Movie — Variety
Film and TV production in the Czech Republic, one of the world’s leading destinations for international shoots, is to resume immediately after the government lifted restrictions on public gatherings, imposed as part of the fight against COVID-19. 21 more words
via Film and TV Production in Czech Republic to Resume Immediately — Variety
CJ Entertainment, the studio behind multi-Oscar-winner “Parasite,” is poised to remake Korean classic “Save The Green Planet” in English. It will produce with Square Peg, the Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen label behind recent breakout “Midsommar.” The story is an eccentric and particularly black comedy involving a disillusioned young man who captures and tortures a…
via ‘Parasite’ Studio CJ Entertainment Puts ‘Green Planet’ on Course for English Remake — Variety
“Saturday Night Live” plans to air a third episode produced remotely this weekend, which will serve as the finale of a shorter-than-expected season. “SNL” typically runs live in front of an in-studio audience whose reactions lend the program much of its energy and ambiance – and add an element of “anything could happen” to its…
via ‘Saturday Night Live’ Plans ‘At Home’ Season Finale — Variety
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