Lionsgate has hired “American Hustle” scribe Eric Warren Singer to write “Now You See Me 3,” the latest installment in the franchise based on a fresh take by Singer. 29 more words
via ‘Now You See Me 3’ in the Works With ‘American Hustle’ Writer — Variety
Leaders of the Writers Guild of America have told members that the guild will press on in its legal battle with WME, CAA and UTA over packaging fees in the wake of a federal judge’s decision to dismiss most of the guild’s lawsuit against the talent agencies. 10 more words
via WGA Leaders Vow to Maintain ‘Powerful Pressure’ With Legal Battle Over Packaging Fees — Variety
In a new interview with U.K. publication The Sunday Times, Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette made some revelatory comments concerning the #MeToo movement in the music industry as she reflected on her decades-long career. 25 more words
via Alanis Morissette: Nearly Every Woman in Music Has Been ‘Assaulted, Harassed, Raped’ — Variety
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be on the “frontlines” when it comes time to encourage people to return to movie theaters, say president David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson. 30 more words
via Film Academy Bosses Talk New Oscar Rules and Getting People Back Into Movie Theaters — Variety
Sen. Ted Cruz wants to cut off Defense Department cooperation for Hollywood productions that allow Chinese authorities to censor their films. The Texas Republican announced a bill on Tuesday that would bar the Pentagon from working with productions unless they commit not to alter their content to accommodate Chinese censors. 7 more words
via Ted Cruz Tries to Force Hollywood to Stand Up to Chinese Censorship — Variety
AMC Theatres has hit hard at Universal Pictures, announcing it will no longer play any of the studio’s films in the wake of NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s promise to open titles on premium and in theaters at the same time. 18 more words
via AMC Theatres Refusing to Play Universal Movies in Wake of ‘Trolls World Tour’ Dispute — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, Romola Garai’s “Amulet” and crime drama ”Punching And Stealing” find homes and the Human Rights Watch Film Festival unveils a digital edition. 33 more words
via Film News Roundup: Sundance Horror Movie ‘Amulet’ Bought By Magnet for July Release — Variety
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made some big announcements Tuesday regarding the 2021 Oscars, but insiders say they probably won’t have too much impact on today’s awards business. 31 more words
via Hollywood Reacts to Oscar Eligibility Changes: ‘It Makes Total Sense’ — Variety
“Songland” hitmakers Ester Dean, Shane McAnally and Ryan Tedder took a moment out of quarantining at home and Zoom songwriting sessions to host a listening party prior to the April 27 episode with guest H.E.R. 22 more words
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced changes for eligibility for the 93rd Academy Awards, including the consolidation of its two sound categories. Best sound mixing and sound editing will now be under one category called best sound. 21 more words
via Sound Engineers Express Mixed Feelings on Oscars Merging Sound Categories — Variety
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