Man, I love coffee. But I didn’t always. “Too bitter!” I said. But I started drinking it because of what it could do for me (keep me alert during late night play rehearsals my first year of college). And then I began craving it. Editing, like coffee, is an acquired taste. Few budding writers love […]
via Tips for Writers: Fall in Love with Editing — Mitch Teemley
As Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin gathered with the creators of Showtime’s “Homeland” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City Tuesday night to celebrate the premiere of their Emmy-winning show’s final season, President Trump addressed the nation. 18 more words
Every year, controversy mounts over some Oscar selection. Whether it’s the lack of women director nominees, not enough racial diversity among the acting categories, or the choices made in the documentary or foreign-language category, the Academy’s picks are sure to be questioned. 15 more words
Warner Bros. Pictures and HBO Max formed a new film label, titled Warner Max, that will generate eight to 10 mid-budget films per year for WarnerMedia’s new streaming service. 28 more words
via Warner Bros., HBO Max Set New Film Division for Streaming Service — Variety
Oscar producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain are promising that the 92nd Oscars will have plenty of diversity on display on Sunday. “Lynette and I have always embraced diversity and inclusion in our work and we already had plans before the nominations were announced to celebrate that, so I think you’ll see that in…
via Oscar Producers Promise Diversity During Academy Awards — Variety
In today’s TV news roundup, HBO has set a premiere date for the upcoming comedy “Run” and Quibi has greenlit a new series entitled “Moving the Needle with Dr. 35 more words
via TV News Roundup: HBO Sets Premiere Date for ‘Run,’ from Phoebe Waller-Bridge — Variety
Kirk Douglas was Mr. Hollywood. That’s not just because of his acting and producing career: The iconic actor, who died Wednesday, was a constant presence at showbiz-related functions, whether the opening of a theater, a charity event, political fund-raiser or awards show. 15 more words
via Why Kirk Douglas Was the Consummate Mr. Hollywood — Variety
Representation of women and people of color in feature films has never been better in Hollywood — if it’s on screen. According to a major new study from UCLA’s social sciences division and the UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, authored by Dr. 16 more words
via Women and People of Color Still Underrepresented Behind the Scenes, Study Says — Variety
Disney Plus roared out of the gate, signing up 28.6 million subscribers less than three months after its debut. And despite Disney Plus’ smaller content lineup, about half of Americans said they think the Mouse House service is just as good as category leader Netflix, according to a new survey by consumer-research firm Piplsay. Asked…
via Half of U.S. Consumers Say Disney Plus Is ‘As Good As’ Netflix — Variety
WWE shares plummeted for the second time in a week after the company reported earnings that missed Wall Street’s expectations for total revenue. The company also disclosed a drop in live ticket sales to its events and a big drop in subscribers to its WWE Network subscription streaming service. 8 more words
via WWE Stock Slammed as Wrestling Giant Misses on Q4 Revenue, WWE Network Subscribers Drop — Variety
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