Jack Osbourne was supposed to go to SXSW last month for the premiere of “The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne,” a documentary about his dad that he produced, before the festival was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. 25 more words
via Listen: Jack Osbourne Says It Might Be Time for an ‘Osbournes’ Reboot — Variety
On Monday, Amazon Prime launched a streaming version of the SXSW Film Festival, partnering with the Austin-based event to deliver a handful of movies free until May 6. 31 more words
via The Problem With Virtual Film Festivals (Column) — Variety
Val Kilmer crafted the persona of a serious, brooding (often labeled “difficult”) actor in such films as “Heat” and “Tombstone,” so it’s interesting to remember that his film debut was in the goofy spy spoof “Top Secret!” in 1984, followed by the comedy “Real Genius” in 1985. 10 more words
via From ‘Top Gun’ to ’10 Commandments,’ Val Kilmer’s New Book Details Highs and Lows — Variety
As you might expect, Netflix’s new “Hollywood,” which debuts on the streamer May 1, didn’t have to travel far for production. However, the eight-episode series, from Ryan Murphy and his “Glee” collaborator Ian Brennan, doesn’t take place in contemporary Hollywood but rather in Los Angeles, just after World War II. 7 more words
Rose Byrne is quarantining in New York City with her husband Bobby Cannavale and their two kids. “Listen, I feel lucky,” Byrne says on Friday’s episode of the Variety and iHeart podcast “The Big Ticket.” “We’re safe and we’re okay, but it’s scary. 15 more words
via Listen: Rose Byrne Talks About Becoming Gloria Steinem for ‘Mrs. America’ — Variety
E! has announced a Nov. 15 date for the 2020 People’s Choice Awards, despite plenty of big events across the country being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. 29 more words
via People’s Choice Awards Date Set for November Despite Coronavirus Fears — Variety
Nascar is trying to get live sports back on the road. The racing association, which backs the Nascar Xfinity Series and the Nascar Cup and has rights deals with NBCUniversal and Fox Corp., intends to launch the first of seven races over an 11-day time frame at two different race tracks. 6 more words
via Nascar Drives Back to Racing, Sets May Events Without Fans — Variety
Disney is in early development of a live-action remake of its 1997 animated movie “Hercules,” with “Avengers” filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo producing through their AGBO production company. 32 more words
via ‘Hercules’ Live-Action Remake in the Works With Russo Brothers Producing — Variety
“The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah is keeping a safe social distance from his crew, but still trying to do right by them. Variety has learned that Noah is personally paying the salaries of 25 furloughed members of “The Daily Show” crew amid the industry-wide production shutdown prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Noah has informed…
via Trevor Noah to Pay Salaries of Furloughed ‘Daily Show’ Crew (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Director Jon M. Chu said while sequels to the hit romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” are in the works, he and producers are not currently casting for “new lead roles,” as falsely indicated by a phony press release and social media post, which have since been taken down. 9 more words
via Director Jon M. Chu ‘Disgusted’ By ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequels Casting Scam (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
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