Ken Nightingall, a veteran boom operator who is known to many “Star Wars” fans as “pink shorts boom guy,” died Tuesday at his home in the United Kingdom. 33 more words

via ‘Star Wars’ Veteran Boom Operator Ken Nightingall Dies at 92 — Variety

Call them the COVID Contenders. The coronavirus pandemic has fueled a boom in creativity since mid-March, with stay-at-home orders leading to some unique and completely unexpected programming in the past few months. 27 more words

via A Crop of Unexpected Emmy Hopefuls Has Arisen From the Coronavirus Pandemic — Variety

Disney Plus is finally giving “The Simpsons” fans what they’ve been clamoring for: Most of the iconic animated sitcom’s older episodes will be available in the original 4-by-3 aspect ratio starting May 28. 25 more words

via ‘The Simpsons’ Classic Episodes Will Be Available in Original 4:3 Aspect Ratio on Disney Plus Next Week — Variety

Rowena Chiu claims Harvey Weinstein attempted to rape her on a business trip in 1998. She had only met Weinstein two times and had begun working as a new assistant at Miramax, just one month prior to the Venice Film Festival when the alleged incident occurred. 11 more words

via In Conversation With Harvey Weinstein’s Former Assistant, Rowena Chiu, Who Is Breaking Her NDA For This Interview — Variety

In the battle for chart supremacy between 6ix9ine and the team of Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, the latter duo has claimed another victory over the controversial and contentious rapper. 31 more words

via Ariana Grande/Justin Bieber Single ‘Stuck With U’ Outpaces 6ix9ine’s ‘Gooba’ on Rolling Stone Songs Chart — Variety

For many high net worth celebs, investing in real estate remains a practical way to make their money work for them. Investing may simply mean they own several income properties, to be rented out when they are not occupying by family members or the stars themselves. 11 more words

via 10 Celebrities Who Are Also Superstar Real Estate Investors — Variety

Netflix’s glittering miniseries, “Hollywood,” is all about the business of birthing stars. It only makes sense that Ryan Murphy’s seven-episode epic should birth a few of its own. 30 more words

via Hollywood’s New Star System — Variety

A proposed bill directly impacting Hollywood’s business interests in China has just expanded in scope, as its champion Sen. Ted Cruz is threatening to withhold the cooperation of the entire federal government from show business. 22 more words

via Ted Cruz Expands Hollywood-Targeted Bill to Threaten Ties With All Federal Agencies — Variety

ABC announced its new and returning shows for the 2020-2021 season on Thursday. First up, the network announced renewals for the following shows: “American Housewife,” “The Bachelor,” “Black-ish,” “The Conners,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Goldbergs,” “A Million Little Things,” “Mixed-ish,” “The Rookie,” “Shark Tank,” “Stumptown,” “20/20” and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Those…

via ABC Renews Majority of Its Shows for 2020-2021 Season, Orders David E. Kelley Drama and Kyra Sedgwick Comedy — Variety

Universal Orlando hopes to reopen its doors to the public on June 5. The Florida theme parks, which is seeking approval of its reopening plan from Florida Gov. 30 more words

via Universal Orlando Wants to Reopen on June 5 — Variety