October 25, 2018 2:37PM PT Following a bombshell report by the New York Times detailing how Google shielded key male executives and even rewarded them following sexual-misconduct investigations, CEO Sundar Pichai sent a company-wide email saying Google terminated 48 employees for misconduct in the last two years. Of those, 13 were “senior managers and above” —
Month: October 2018
The spate of mail bombs sent to prominent Democrats this week has spurred news organizations to step up security measures, in another disturbing sign of the polarization that has created new dangers for journalists covering politics and divisive social issues. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies have mounted a nationwide investigation into the source
Marek Hovorka, a native of the city of Jihlava in the Czech Republic, founded its biggest cultural event some 22 years ago at a time when films were submitted on VHS cassettes in bubble wrap and invitations sent out via fax machine. Today the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival is a nexus for work from
Days after high-profile actors, Democrats, and media companies were targets of alarming bomb threats, NBC News correspondent Cynthia McFadden expressed disappointment over President Donald Trump’s latest attacks on the media. “The events of yesterday are unspeakable. I was heartened by the president’s tweet yesterday saying that these were unacceptable events. And, then saddened and dismayed about what he
October 25, 2018 2:24PM PT Caitlyn Jenner no longer supports President Trump. In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Jenner expressed her regret at having mistakenly believed that the Trump administration supported the transgender community. “Believing that I could work with Trump and his administration to support our community was a mistake,” she wrote, citing
Cinema Eye Honors revealed the first awards announcements for the organization’s 12th annual awards on Thursday. Audience choice nominees include recent documentary awards-circuit players such as “Free Solo,” “Minding the Gap,” “Quincy,” “RBG,” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” The group also unveiled its list of “The Unforgettables,” honoring notable and significant nonfiction film subjects,
Swamp-rocker Tony Joe White, a cult-favorite singer/songwriter whose songs were covered by everyone from Elvis Presley to Tina Turner, died Wednesday at 75. White had just released his latest album, “Bad Mouthin’,” on the Yep Rock label Sept. 28 and had made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry that same night. “He wasn’t ill at
Sexy. California. Glamour. Those three words, which greet visitors to Mary Alice Haney’s e-commerce site, have become a calling card for one of Tinseltown’s most trusted names in fashion. They’re also the foundation of an aesthetic for which Haney is unapologetic. When the subject is broached of the Time’s Up–fueled black dresses at last January’s
Pencils of Promise, a non-profit that helps to build schools and educational opportunities in developing countries, did not see a scheduled appearance from Justin Bieber at its 10 th anniversary gala in New York Wednesday night, but raised more than $3 million anyway. Bieber is an honorary chair of the event and longtime supporter of
More than two decades after the final shots were fired in the war that gave Croatia independence from the former Yugoslavia, the long shadows of that bitter and divisive conflict stretch across the Balkan nation. “In Croatia…we cannot get over our history,” says director Nebojsa Slijepcevic. “The whole system…keeps us stuck in the past.” Slijepcevic explores
Hot Docs director of programming Shane Smith, who is a juror at the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, thinks audiences today have a growing hunger for documentary films, at a time when a wide range of fests and platforms have made the movies more accessible and the form’s storytelling capabilities are more essential than ever
“You’re in this fight whether you like it or not,” Alexander Skarsgard’s character, Becker, tells Charlie, played by Florence Pugh, in a new AMC trailer for “The Little Drummer Girl.” “Who are you people?” a bemused Charlie asks in another scene from the eagerly anticipated show, the latest John le Carre adaption set for AMC
Authorities again asked for the public to contact the FBI, NYPD, and other law enforcement agencies for any tips as to the source of suspicious packages sent with suspected explosive devices to CNN, actor Robert De Niro, former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other public figures. At a press conference
October 25, 2018 1:18PM PT Snapchat corporate parent Snap seems to be following Twitter’s example: The company continues to bleed users, but it is getting a lot better at monetizing its existing user base. During its most recent quarter, Snap lost 2 million daily active users compared to the previous quarter, the company disclosed as
PLAYBACK is a Variety / iHeartRadio podcast bringing you conversations with the talents behind many of today’s hottest films. New episodes air every Thursday. For more than three decades, and still going strong, Spike Lee has been an incredibly prolific presence in the world of cinema. Rarely does a year pass without a “Spike Lee
Alphabet, whose principal business is Google, fell short on the top-line in the third quarter of 2018 but dramatically exceeded earnings per share expectations, turning in a net profit of $9.19 billion. Alphabet Q3 revenue was $33.7 billion, up 21% year over year but below Wall Street consensus estimate of $34.04 billion. Earnings per share of
October 25, 2018 1:10PM PT The first ever Marty & Leah Sklar Creative Visionary Award will go to Kevin Feige, producer and president of Marvel Studios. Recognizing his creative vision, the award honors Feige’s ability to bring relatable heroes to audiences through storytelling and visual effects. “The Ryman Arts Board established the Marty & Leah
“He’s an extraordinary man – at this moment one of the few men on the planet, it seems, whom people can trust,” he says. “He’s utterly courageous and fearless and extremely honest.” Francis appeals strongly “not only to Christians but to all people of common sense,” Wenders adds. “He represents the common good
October 25, 2018 1:04PM PT [embedded content] Samsung and Epic Games, along with “Fortnite” streamer Ninja, announced the winner of the #NinjaGalaxySquad contest Thursday. Grand prize winner Hector Diaz was selected out of the entrants to join Ninja’s “gaming squad,” consisting of Blevins, “Crazy Rich Asians” star Nora “Awkwafina” Lum, and rapper Travis Scott for
Can Megyn Kelly and NBC repair a relationship that is already being torn asunder by press reports? Her attorney will have to find out. Attorney Bryan Freedman is expected to meet with NBC executives “as soon as Friday,” said Davidson Goldin, a spokesman for Kelly. While some media outlets have reported NBC is cutting ties
Some 50 years after the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Soviet forces, tensions in the Czech Republic still remain. Indeed, although she hails from Ukraine, an area whose people have much more in common with the Czechs than they perhaps realize, director Anna Kryvenko, who now lives in Prague, is well aware of anti-immigrant prejudice that
Horror fans looking to be shocked and thrilled, get that in full with ”Suspiria,” while being treated to a series of incredible transformations in the cast assembled by director Luca Guadagnino. For Dakota Johnson, whose character Susie Bannion is sucked into a dance company run by a coven of witches, it was about becoming a
Kevin Kay is exiting Viacom, where he oversaw Paramount Network, TV Land, and CMT. The move is part of a reorganization of the company’s cable brands, announced Thursday by CEO Bob Bakish, that will see executives Kent Alterman and Chris McCarthy broaden their portfolios. Alterman will now lead the Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV
Megyn Kelly has beefed up her team by hiring a top Hollywood litigator amidst her blackface controversy, signaling that the anchor is ready to put up an aggressive fight as she sorts out her likely exit plan with NBC. Kelly is now represented by Bryan Freedman, one of the founding partners of the Los Angeles-based law
Ariana Grande today announced the initial run of dates for her “Sweetener” world tour, promoting her chart-topping latest album of the same name. The first leg of The Sweetener World Tour will begin in North America on March 18 in Albany, NY., and finish June 18 in New York, NY. at Madison Square Garden; more dates will
Veteran television executive Steve Mosko has been tapped to lead Village Roadshow Entertainment Group. The newly minted chief executive officer will replace Greg Basser, who is leaving Village Roadshow after three decades. In a release announcing Mosko’s hire, the company said Basser is stepping down to pursue other opportunities. Bruce Berman, Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment
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Courtney A. Kemp is staying in business with Lionsgate. The creator and co-showrunner of the hit Starz series “Power” has signed a new multi-year development and production deal at the studio, which produces “Power.” Under the deal, Kemp will develop and produce a variety of new content across multiple platforms through her End of Episode
It was only a matter of time: Adult entertainment studio Naughty America released one of the industry’s very first XXX-rated augmented reality (AR) apps for Android phones this week, which promises to put life-sized 3D versions of adult entertainers in your living room. Or bedroom, for that matter, with Naughty America CEO Andreas Hronopoulos touting
October 25, 2018 11:12AM PT Alexander Skarsgard is in negotiations to join Millie Bobby Brown and Brian Tyree Henry in Legendary’s “Godzilla vs. Kong,” sources tell Variety. Adam Wingard is directing the film, which also stars “Deadpool 2” actor Julian Dennison. Plot details are vague, but the actioner will feature the two titular classic monsters
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