The Beijing International Film Festival will run an online fest on streamer iQIYI over China’s May 1 Labor Day holiday, typically one of the busier times of year for cinemas, which are still struggling with coronavirus-imposed shutdowns. Fifth Generation helmer Chen Kaige (“Farewell my Concubine,” “Legend of the Demon Cat”), actor Tong Dawei (“American Dreams
Month: April 2020
Pascal Le SegretainGetty Images Saint Laurent has announced that it plans to forgo its ready-to-wear show at Paris Fashion Week for the upcoming spring 2021 season and will not follow the prescribed Fashion Week calendar for the rest of 2020. The French fashion brand, and subsidiary of luxury conglomerate Kering, points to the coronavirus outbreak
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences has announced the nominations for the 2020 Webby Awards, with Variety scoring nods in three categories. Dubbed “Webbys From Home” by event organizers, this year’s ceremony will focus on celebrating both organizations and individuals who have best used the Internet in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Variety
Sirius XM’s revenue and earnings rose more than expected in its first quarter, but the satellite-radio giant said it lost 143,000 net subscribers for the first quarter, while adding 69,000 self-paying ones. The company reported a profit of $293 million, or 7 cents a share, compared to $162 million, or 3 cents a share, the
It’s been well over a year since Spotify launched its major foray into podcasting. But the streaming giant had been missing one of the most popular radio shows in the U.S. — “This American Life” — until now. The show is now streaming on Spotify, although only the 10 most recent episodes are currently available.
Narrativia is partnering with Motive Pictures and Endeavor Content for a series of adaptations of the “Discworld” fantasy novels. The series, written by Terry Pratchett, is set on a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle. The series began in 1983 and ended in 2015
Facebook will celebrate America’s graduating seniors with a live-streaming event next month that will include a commencement address by Oprah Winfrey and a lineup of other celebs. In addition to Winfrey’s keynote, the May 15 event will feature Miley Cyrus performing her perseverance-themed hit “The Climb.” Celebrities on tap to address the class of 2020
Broadcasters across the Arab world are clambering to serve up Ramadan soaps as the coronavirus pandemic forces the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims to observe the Islamic calendar’s holy month at home rather than in a mosque. Even under normal circumstances, Ramadan — which started on April 24 — is peak TV season for Arab audiences.
Prince Harry has recorded a special introduction to a 75th anniversary episode of children’s series “Thomas the Tank Engine” that will launch on Netflix in the U.S. on May 1 and on ViacomCBS-owned Channel 5′s “Milkshake” strand in the U.K. the following day. Prince Harry introduces an episode called “Thomas and Friends: The Royal Engine,”
Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, Central and Eastern Europe’s leading cinema event, has canceled this year’s edition due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, it will offer a selection of movies from its lineup in theaters across the Czech Republic, as the country prepares to open up cinemas again. It will stage its industry program online.
Jodie Comer, Martin Freeman, Tamsin Greig, Kristin Scott Thomas and Imelda Staunton are among the stars lined up for new BBC One adaptations of playwright Alan Bennett’s acclaimed “Talking Heads” monologues, which start filming Tuesday. Ten of the original pieces are being remade, having first aired on BBC Television in 1988 and 1998, winning two
Terry Pratchett’s comic fantasy series “Discworld” is coming to screen. Narrativia, the production company launched by Pratchett in 2012, has struck an exclusive development deal with Motive Pictures and Endeavor Content for a series of TV adaptations. It is not yet known which of the “Discworld” books will be adapted initially. The “Discworld” series of
Dr. Anthony Fauci gave a thumbs up to Brad Pitt’s portrayal of him on last weekend’s “Saturday Night Live At Home” edition. Pitt began Saturday’s remotely produced episode with a cold open, playing Fauci as he clarified some of the misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic. He responded to President Trump’s comments about disinfectant and UV
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of “Avengers: Endgame,” directors Joe and Anthony Russo shared several behind-the-scenes videos and tidbits. The Marvel directors hosted a virtual watch-along with fans Monday night, reminiscing on the superhero blockbuster and highest-grossing film of all time. They also went live on their Instagram Story to talk with Robert Downey Jr.,
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the third episode of “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart.” After spending two weeks fostering relationships in the “Bachelor” mansion, the “Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart” contestants were given a rude awakening. At the beginning of Week 3, host Chris Harrison offered insight into
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain is holding off reopening its 21 Texas locations following an announcement by Gov. Greg Abbott that movie theaters can open this weekend. Austin-based Alamo closed down its 41 locations in mid-March because of coronavirus. In a statement Monday, the company said safety concerns are driving its decision. It did not
In today’s film news roundup, South African drama “A Chain of Voices” gets financing, Korean drama “Yourself and Yours” gets a home and “Hope Gap” is coming to digital a month early. MOVIE FINANCING The Fight to Fame group will finance “A Chain of Voices,” a feature film based on the novel of the same
Amid a fund drive aimed at weathering rough months of closure ahead, Amoeba Music has made a tough call. The beloved store’s current location in Hollywood will not re-open to the public, regardless of when California decides to give non-essential retail the go-ahead again. Instead, the owners plan to steer all finances and energy into
“I’m just shocked — I’m still in awe and on a high,” Teddy Riley says from his home in Las Vegas, two days after his Verzuz battle with legendary songwriter and producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds shut down Instagram. “So many people in the business — people I don’t even know, and those I do —
Mike Dean spent his 4/20 working. The in-demand producer and cannabis aficionado, in isolation in Los Angeles, celebrated the stoner holiday promoting his “4:20” instrumental project. The 28-track mixtape was inspired by his epic Instagram Live appearances over the last month — during which Dean would jam using his massive collection of synthesizers and other
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix released the “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” interactive comedy special trailer, and the cast of “Melrose Place” is set to reunite on “Stars In The House” April 28. DATES NBC has revealed that “America’s Got Talent” and “World of Dance” will have their season premieres back-to-back on May 26. “America’s Got Talent”
Courtesy of Kelsey Randall Some of our favorite up-and-coming designers have pivoted to face masks, offering a version for every taste, often with philanthropic benefits. If you’d rather make your own, take a page from NYC designer Kelsey Randall, whose glittery Western looks have been worn by Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, and Lil Nas X. Randall
[Editor’s note: “My Darling Vivian” is one of more than 100 movies originally scheduled to screen at the SXSW Film Festival in March. After the coronavirus outbreak forced the festival to cancel, event organizers partnered with Amazon Prime to make seven of those features available to stream for free through Weds., May 6.] A fascinating
In the latest celebrity contribution to the “Tiger King” craze, the punk band the Offspring has shared its cover of “Here Kitty Kitty,” Joe Exotic’s Carole Baskin diss track that was featured in Netflix’s documentary series. Though the series led viewers to believe Exotic had a country music career on the side, “Here Kitty Kitty”
Nashville had a case of double vision after an important addition was made to the city’s calendar Monday morning. The mayor held a news briefing announcing that the Academy of Country Music Awards would be held in the city for the first time September 16, to be broadcast on CBS from three locations — the
Nexstar Broadcasting, the nation’s largest television station group, is leveraging its heft in New York to host a virtual town hall with eight members of the state’s Congressional delegation to address viewer questions about the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic. The one-hour event, “COVID-19: Congressional Town Hall,” will be held April 28 at 7
Steven Yeun has signed a first-look television deal with Amazon. Under the deal, Yeun will work with Amazon to create television series for the streaming platform. The news comes after it was previously announced that Yeun would voice the lead character in the upcoming Amazon animated series “Invincible.” “I feel very fortunate and privileged in
Diamond and Silk are no longer on the list of contributors at Fox News. The offbeat duo, Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway and Rochelle “Silk” Richardson, who gained a profile on Fox News Channel in 2016 and then worked on the company’s streaming-video outlet, Fox Nation, are no longer contributing to Fox News venues, according to a
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that movie theaters will be allowed to reopen on Friday, along with restaurants, retail stores and museums. Texas becomes the latest state to allow theaters to open, though the major chains are not expected to restart business until at least July. Georgia allowed its theaters to reopen on Monday,
Since the release of “What’s Up?” in 1993, the 4 Non Blondes hit has solidified its place as a call-to-action as well as an anthem of hope. Now, in a time of great uncertainty and isolation brought on by coronavirus, 16-year-old singer-songwriter Willa Amai has framed the song for a new generation as the question
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