Sam Lloyd, an actor best known for portraying lawyer Ted Buckland on “Scrubs,” has died, his agent confirmed to Variety. He was 56. In January 2019, Lloyd was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and cancer, which eventually spread to his lungs, jaw, liver and spine. 11 more words
The “G.I. Joe” franchise continues to expand. Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are developing an untitled fourth “G.I. Joe” movie, with the studio in negotiations with the writing team of Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse to pen the script. 23 more words
David Rhodes, the former president of CBS News, has taken on a consulting role that might raise some eyebrows: He’s working again for one of the Murdoch family’s news operations. 28 more words
via Murdochs’ News Corp. Taps Former CBS News Chief for Video Role — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, the documentary “You Cannot Kill David Arquette” and the thriller “Broil” find homes and AFI unveils winners of its Writers’ Room Ready Awards. 33 more words
via Film News Roundup: SXSW Wrestling Documentary ‘You Cannot Kill David Arquette’ Sold — Variety
Leaders of the Writers Guild of America are seeking several improvements in the rapidly evolving world of television work in the WGA’s master contract with Hollywood studios, sources have told Variety. 26 more words
via WGA Seeking Multiple Gains in Television Work in Upcoming Negotiations — Variety
Harrison Ford is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration after an incident that occurred on a runway at Los Angeles’ Hawthorne Municipal Airport on April 24. 31 more words
via Harrison Ford Under FAA Investigation After Airplane Runway Incident — Variety
An untitled animated prequel to the “Transformers” franchise is in the works at Paramount Pictures and Hasbro’s eOne with “Toy Story 4” director Josh Cooley. Screenwriting partners Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari have written the script for the untitled project, while Paramount Animation and eOne will develop and produce the film. 6 more words
via ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel in Development With ‘Toy Story 4’ Director — Variety
For any festival, the week before announcing the year’s slate of films is typically a period of relief and anticipation: your pics are locked in, the directors have been notified and the schedule is coming into focus. 21 more words
via Toronto’s HotDocs Finds Success in Virtual Screenings — Variety
President Trump recently addressed the nation with a message of hope and reassurance, noting, “‘While we may be physically apart, we can use this time to pray, to reflect and to focus on our personal relationship with God.’” Non-fans of the president, whose polls steadily measure at least half of the country’s voters, will take…
via Fraser’s Book ‘Truth’ Uncovers Long History of Official Lies — Variety
John Cena is the latest celeb to jump on the pandemic-driven 2020 virtual graduation trend. The popular WWE superstar and actor — and children’s book author — will kick off the “Oh, the Places You’ll Go! 22 more words
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