Amid the binge-watching that quarantined movie lovers are undoubtedly doing, it may feel like every worthwhile film on streaming has been exhausted. So, why not consider revisiting (or perhaps watching for the first time) some exceptional moments from films that might not top anyone’s year-end lists? 11 more words
Movie theaters may be closed due the coronavirus pandemic, but The Walt Disney Company says it still believes that cinemas are a critical component in the rollout of its big blockbusters. 26 more words
via Coronavirus May Force Disney to Reevaluate Streaming Strategy — Variety
In today’s TV news roundup, WWE announced the premiere date for “Undertaker: The Last Ride,” and Fox News has partnered with Spotify to bring its podcast catalogue to the streaming platform. 30 more words
via TV News Roundup: WWE Announces ‘Undertaker’ Docuseries Premiere Date — Variety
One small step for Tom Cruise, one giant leap for moviemaking? Cruise is partnering with NASA to shoot a movie, at least in part, aboard the National Space Station, NASA has confirmed, the first narrative feature to be shot in space. 18 more words
via Tom Cruise to Film Aboard the International Space Station — Variety
Chris Pratt and Antoine Fuqua’s series adaptation of Jack Carr’s “The Terminal List” has found a home at Amazon with a series order, Variety has learned. 31 more words
via Chris Pratt, Antoine Fuqua Series ‘Terminal List’ Lands at Amazon — Variety
In the new horror film “The Wretched,” troubled teen Ben, played by John-Paul Howard is sent to live with his father for the summer in a coastal town. 29 more words
In 2014, Pennsylvania used a film tax incentive to lure Russell Crowe to Pittsburgh. Ever since then, the state has been chasing after the Oscar-winning “Gladiator” actor, trying to get him to pay his income taxes. 21 more words
via Pennsylvania Wanted Russell Crowe to Shoot a Movie. Now It Wants Him to Pay His Taxes — Variety
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is “resting comfortably” after she was hospitalized and treated for a gallbladder condition on Tuesday, according to the Supreme Court. The 87-year-old justice had non-surgical treatment for acute cholecystitis, a benign gallbladder inflammation, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. 14 more words
via Ruth Bader Ginsburg Recovering After Hospitalization, Gallbladder Treatment — Variety
Australian pay-TV leader Foxtel has renewed and expanded its long-standing content and channels deal with WarnerMedia. The deal includes a new agreement to co-produce original local content in Australia. 30 more words
via Australia’s Foxtel Seals WarnerMedia Deal With Local Production Agreement — Variety
U.K. exhibitors are presenting evidence to the government that would allow them to safely reopen doors by the end of June. Phil Clapp, chief executive of the U.K. 33 more words
via U.K. Cinemas Proposing Late-June Reopening to Government (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
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