Helen Mirren, who won an Oscar for her performance as Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen,” says Meghan Markle was “a fantastic addition to the royal family,” and she “applauds” Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties, she tells Variety. 12 more words
Less Is More, the program launched by Le Group Ouest to help young helmers such as Maimouna Doucouré (“Cuties”), has unveiled the trailer of Daria Woszek’s “Marygoround” which will have its world premiere at South By Southwest. 21 more words
via Less Is More Unveils Trailer For The SXSW-Bound ‘Marygoround;’ Announces 2020 Participants — Variety
Embattled director Roman Polanski has confirmed to the AFP that he will not be attending the Cesar Awards on Friday. The filmmaker’s latest feature, “An Officer and a Spy,” was nominated for 12 gongs this year, sparking outrage from French feminist groups and ultimately leading the 21-member board of the Association for the Promotion of…
via Roman Polanski Pulls Out of France’s Cesar Awards — Variety
Discovery lost viewers in the fourth quarter, saw ratings decline and increased the amount of money it invested in new businesses. And yet, fourth-quarter profit rose as the company saw revenue from advertising and distribution rise in both the U.S. 17 more words
via Discovery Profit Rises Despite Cord-Cutting and New Investments — Variety
Taylor Swift gets a prosthetic makeover for what turns out to be the title role in “The Man,” her self-directed music video for the feminist-themed song of the same name from her “Lover” album. 25 more words
via Taylor Swift Gets Prosthetic Makeover to Spoof Male Privilege in ‘The Man’ Video (Watch) — Variety
MGM has set the third installment of the Michael B. Jordan-led boxing drama, Creed, in motion with Zach Baylin on board to script. Baylin is the screenwriter behind King Richard, the tennis drama that centers on Richard Williams (played by Will Smith), the father to Venus and Serena Williams. 8 more words
via ‘Creed 3’: ‘King Richard’ Scribe Zach Baylin To Pen Screenplay — Deadline
It felt like pulling off a Band-Aid: fast and by surprise. “Did not see this coming – Wowza,” entertainment analyst Rich Greenfield of LightShed Partners tweeted Tuesday, moments after Disney announced that Bob Chapek would take over as CEO immediately, with longtime chairman and CEO Bob Iger moving to an executive chairman role until his…
via Shock And Wha? Disney Downplays Surprise, Timing Of Bob Chapek Succeeding Bob Iger — Deadline
It didn’t take long for Nespresso brand ambassador George Clooney to come forward to address the investigation that linked the coffee brand to child labor at their farms. 30 more words
Trevor Noah had a difficult time watching tonight’s “crazy” Democratic debate. The Daily Show host brought back his “Votegasm 2020” live coverage for a recap of the Dem’s 10th primary debate of the 2020 election cycle. 23 more words
via Trevor Noah Covers His Eyes As “Crazy” Democratic Debate Descends Into Chaos — Deadline
AMC passed 2M subscribers for its four streaming services as digital growth and its international business helped full-year revenues grow. Execs told Deadline last year that they expect to pass the milestone by the end of 2019 across the Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, and UMC (Urban Movie Channel) and they now have. President and…
via AMC Passes 2M Streaming Subscribers As Digital & International Bolster Full-Year Revenues — Deadline
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