U.K. cinemas won’t be reopening sooner than July 4, according to new coronavirus recovery guidance put out by the government on Monday afternoon. The 60-page document, entitled “Our Plan to Rebuild,” sets out that cinemas are part of a “high-risk” group of businesses that will be the last to reopen from July 4 onwards. In…
via U.K. Cinemas Won’t Reopen Sooner Than July 4, Government Confirms — Variety
Mexico’s film industry appears healthy, but the question is for how long. In 2019, Mexican president Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador decimated festival funding. There’s a fear that, as the economy contracts, so will its tax credits, the main source of film sector finance, says Pimienta’s Nicolas Celis, a producer on “Roma.” Such fears have seen…
via Fear of Funding Woes Push Mexican Pic Producers to TV Productions — Variety
It looks like no coincidence that two of the biggest announcements concerning celebrated Argentine movie directors and producers this year were their moves into drama series creation. 35 more words
via Economic, COVID Crises Hit Argentine Film Biz, but TV Series on the Rise — Variety
The combination of cutting-edge motion capture technology, a bond between actors and Stella Adler’s training allowed Mark Ruffalo to pull off the impressive double-act of playing twin brothers in the HBO limited series “I Know This Much Is True.” In the adaptation of the 1998 novel by Wally Lamb, which debuts Sunday, Ruffalo portrays brothers…
via Inside Mark Ruffalo’s Transformation Into Twins for ‘I Know This Much Is True’ — Variety
The Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) is leveraging its Hollywood pedigree to benefit the MPTF COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, announcing a one-night-only virtual fundraiser featuring appearances by George Clooney, Michael Douglas and Hugh Jackman. 22 more words
HBO Max has picked up the half-hour adult animated comedy series “Santa Inc.” with Sarah Silverman and Seth Rogen attached to star. The eight-episode series follows Candy Smalls (Silverman), the highest-ranking female elf in the North Pole. 20 more words
via Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman to Star in HBO Max Animated Series From ‘Shrill’ Showrunner — Variety
A judge on Friday denied Lori Loughlin’s bid to throw out the charges against her in the college admissions case, finding that the government did not engage in misconduct. 29 more words
via Lori Loughlin Loses Bid to Throw Out College Admissions Bribery Case — Variety
A spinoff of Hilary Duff comedy “Younger” is in early development with creator Darren Star at ViacomCBS, a source tells Variety. The TVLand half hour, starring Duff and Sutton Foster, is entering its seventh season, making it the cable network’s longest-running original scripted series. 14 more words
via Spinoff of Darren Star’s ‘Younger,’ Starring Hilary Duff, in Early Development — Variety
M. Night Shyamalan has rounded out the cast for his next movie. Eliza Scanlen, Thomasin McKenzie, Aaron Pierre, Alex Wolff and Vicky Krieps are in negotiations to star in the top-secret project. 27 more words
via M. Night Shyamalan Sets Cast for Next Movie (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Ashley Judd’s attorney urged the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday to revive a sexual harassment claim against Harvey Weinstein. Judd sued the producer in April 2018, alleging that Weinstein had sexually harassed her at a hotel room in the mid-1990s, and then blackballed her in the industry when she rebuffed him. She cited…
via Ashley Judd’s Attorney Urges 9th Circuit to Revive Harvey Weinstein Claim — Variety
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