New York City’s ambassador to the entertainment industry says “productive conversations” are underway to plan for a resumption of TV and film production and the live event industry as the nation cautiously eyes an end to the lockdown that has upended American life during the past month. 11 more words
The music video for the Cranberries’ “Zombie,” the 1994 political protest song written and sung by the late Dolores O’Riordan, has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube. 31 more words
via The Cranberries ‘Zombie’ IRA Protest Anthem Tops 1 Billion Views on YouTube — Variety
During the 1997-98 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls allowed a film crew from NBA Entertainment to document what would be the last championship run for a historic team that included Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, head coach Phil Jackson and general manager Jerry Krause. 12 more words
via How ‘The Last Dance’ Director Told the Story of Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls — Variety
There are many stories to tell, from those who have had coronavirus to being a parent during these unprecedented times. Whether it is mask making to help those on the frontlines or using music to entertain and raise funds, the message is universal one: “We are all in this together.” This pandemic continues to impact…
Ranjit Chowdhry, an actor best known for playing Vikram in NBC’s “The Office,” died on Wednesday. He was 64. The Indian daily newspaper The Economic Times reported the news on Thursday. 28 more words
via Ranjit Chowdhry, ‘The Office’ Actor, Dies at 64 — Variety
Global Citizen’s “One World: Together at Home,” in collaboration with Lady Gaga, is uniting the biggest names in Hollywood for a two-hour special to support WHO (The World Health Organization) and health care workers, working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. 17 more words
Hollywood studios have agreed to the Writers Guild of America’s proposal to start negotiations on a successor deal on May 11 with the expiration of the WGA contract extended two months to June 30. 23 more words
via Hollywood Studios Agree to WGA Proposal to Launch Negotiations on May 11 — Variety
After spending 18 days in intensive care with coronavirus, Broadway actor Nick Cordero will need to have his right leg amputated due to complications from the virus, his wife Amanda Kloots announced. 25 more words
via Broadway Star Nick Cordero to Have Leg Amputated Due to Coronavirus Complications — Variety
In the opening shot of Sofia Coppola’s “Lost in Translation” (2003), Scarlett Johansson is lying on a bed, back to the camera, shown in partial view, wearing underpants. In Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049” (2017) a banged-up Ryan Gosling stares up at a bone-thin, enormous nude projection of a woman. More recently, Jay Roach’s “Bombshell” […]
Crew members from Ellen DeGeneres’ long-running daytime talk show are distressed and outraged over their treatment from top producers amid the coronavirus pandemic, numerous insiders affiliated with the series told Variety. 28 more words
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