Despite all the canceled in-person graduation ceremonies, a star-studded lineup of speakers, including Barack Obama, LeBron James and Malala Yousafzai, were determined to celebrate the class of 2020. 29 more words
via ‘Graduate Together:’ Barack Obama, LeBron James and More Virtually Celebrate Class of 2020 — Variety
Fred Willard was a gifted comedian whose unique style and improv roots made him a formidable performer. That’s how his longtime friend and frequent collaborator Martin Mull remembered Willard, who died May 15 at the age of 86. 24 more words
via Martin Mull on Fred Willard: ‘He Was Absolutely, Unconditionally Original’ — Variety
It’s always terrible to lose a filmmaker, but it’s especially tragic when the creator in question is just starting to hit her stride. When I say that about director Lynn Shelton, it’s not meant to diminish the work she’d done — nine features, ranging from “Humpday” to “Laggies,” and more than 40 TV episodes, including…
A new musical based on the classic film “Some Like It Hot” will premiere on Broadway in the fall of 2021. The show, which features a book by “The Inheritance’s” Matthew Lopez and music and lyrics from the “Smash” and “Hairspray!” team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, was originally scheduled to debut in Chicago…
via ‘Some Like It Hot’ Musical Premiering on Broadway in 2021 — Variety
Prom night has been put on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak, but students will be able to celebrate virtually with the help of Michelle Obama and MTV. 32 more words
via Michelle Obama to Host Virtual ‘Prom-athon’ For High School Seniors — Variety
When it came to designing the court of Peter III in Hulu’s “The Great,” which premieres May 15, production designer Francesca di Mottola carefully avoided the style of the Versailles-like Russian Winter Palace. 28 more words
via Watch: How the ‘The Great’ Design Team Set the Scene for the Perfect Coup — Variety
ESPN’s “The Last Dance,” which reaches its climax May 17, focuses on Michael Jordan and the six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls. In one sense, the show couldn’t come at a better time, filling the void caused by canceled live sporting events and delivering the exploits of a legend. 9 more words
The cyber-extortionists who stole a trove of private data from entertainment law firm Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks now have a new target in their sights: President Donald Trump. 29 more words
via Law Firm Hackers Claim to Have Dirt on Donald Trump, Up Data Ransom to $42M — Variety
The Directors Guild of America has been fast-tracking nearly $9 million in foreign levies to 5,000 directors over the past week. “As production remains suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guild has continued its work to expedite vital income when it is most needed,” the DGA announced Friday. 9 more words
via Directors Guild Fast Tracks $9 Million in Foreign Levies to Members — Variety
Danny Boyle will direct Michael B. Jordan in “Methuselah,” while Simon Beaufoy, who worked with Boyle on “Slumdog Millionaire” and “127 Hours,” is being eyed to rewrite the script. 28 more words
via Danny Boyle to Direct ‘Methuselah’ Starring Michael B. Jordan (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
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