Netflix’s newly minted head of global TV, Bela Bajaria, laid out her vision for her new role during a panel at the Paley International Council Summit on Wednesday. In a chat with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, Bajaria was asked what her goals were now that she has moved up to such a powerful position within
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” has stopped filming after a member on the production team tested positive for COVID-19. A source close to production tells Variety that the temporary shutdown will last two weeks, as a cautionary measure. Bravo declined to comment on the matter. “As part of ‘RHOA’s’ regular testing protocol, it was confirmed
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Lionsgate has dropped out of distributing the Gerard Butler action movie “The Plane” because producers were unable to obtain production insurance that would cover a COVID-19 outbreak, Variety has confirmed. Lionsgate boarded “The Plane” a year ago at the American Film Market, announcing that it had bought the rights to the film for North America,
Black Bear Television has nabbed the rights to Mary Kubica’s “Local Woman Missing,” an upcoming mystery novel about a series of strange disappearances. The deal come in advance of “Local Woman Missing’s” release in May 2021. The story is told through different perspectives and timelines, and revolves around three missing women from the same town
North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis, who has been a leader in the effort to reform the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, recently sent an open letter to stakeholders addressing the efforts he and his team have made. The letter from the senator, who fought off a strong challenge from Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham in last
The story of the first Black congresswoman is heading to the big screen. Danai Gurira will star in “The Fighting Shirley Chisholm,” portraying the titular political trailblazer in a story that follows Chisholm’s historic 1972 presidential run. Cherien Dabis will direct the film, from a script written by Adam Countee. Stephanie Allain will produce through
Considered to be one of the greatest actors of his generation, Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio celebrates his 46th birthday on Wednesday. With a career that has spanned nearly three decades, he’s delivered some of the most memorable characters and performances, many of which were noticed by the Academy. With six acting nominations, most recently
The “Suicide Squad” spinoff series “Peacemaker” at HBO Max has cast Robert Patrick, Jennifer Holland, and Chris Conrad. The trio joins previously announced series lead John Cena and cast members Danielle Brooks and Steve Agee. Patrick will star as Auggie Smith, while Holland will reprise her role from James Gunn’s “Suicide Squad” as Emilia Harcourt.
Jeff Dunham must be feeling pretty special right now. The ventriloquist and stand-up comedian has inked a deal for not one, not two, but three specials at Comedy Central. The first of which, titled “Jeff Dunham’s Completely Unrehearsed Last-Minute Pandemic Holiday Special,” is set to debut on the network right after Thanksgiving on Friday, Nov.
Fox has locked “Lego Masters” for a second season. The competition series, hosted by Will Arnett, has already been casting and will shoot in the spring for an airdate sometime in 2021. A pickup has been expected for months, particularly after Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch revealed that preparation had begun on Season 2 during an
Twitch, after getting blasted by major music-industry orgs for turning a blind eye to the use of unlicensed songs on its service — and frustrating and confusing Twitch creators for deleting their videos for copyright violations — is vowing to do better. In what appears to be its first official guidance on the issue, Twitch
“Brothers by Blood,” a crime drama starring Matthias Schoenaerts and Joel Kinnaman, has sold North American distribution rights to Vertical Entertainment. The movie, originally called “The Sound of Philadelphia,” will be released in select theaters and on video-on-demand on Jan. 22, 2021. Jérémie Guez wrote, directed and produced “Brothers By Blood,” based on Pete Dexter’s
Michael Bay will direct the action thriller “Ambulance” with Jake Gyllenhaal in talks to star. Bay plans to shoot “Ambulance” in early 2021. No distributor has come on board. Endeavor Content has been assembling the package. Plot details are being under tight wraps. The script has been written by Chris Fedak. James Vanderbilt, Bradley Fischer
“Bob’s Burgers” will soon cross the 200-episode threshold, a milestone that a miniscule percentage of television shows ever achieve. For perspective, that puts it in league with such major hits as “Friends” and “The Office,” to name just a few. Yet for the creative team behind the show, one of the most important things is
Cable news outlets focused on nothing last week but the presidential election. On Fox News Channel, however, Bill Hemmer found a few seconds to peer into the future. “The thing about our industry, Dana, and you know it very well: When there is information, when there is data, when the story is changing, you can
Danielle Brooks is set to star opposite John Cena in the “Suicide Squad” spinoff series “Peacemaker” at HBO Max, Variety has learned. Brooks’ character is named Leota Adebayo, but the exact nature of her role in the series is being kept under wraps. As previously announced, Cena will star as the titular Peacemaker, reprising his role
Bravo is expanding the reliably entertaining “Real Housewives” universe with its first new installment in four years, this time with a show set in, of all places, Utah. “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” sticks to the same tried and true formula, following a group of women as they throw extravagant parties, fight amongst
H.E.R. looks to be the VIP at BET’s annual Soul Train Awards, racking up a leading eight nominations going into the ceremony, which will be telecast at the close of Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. ET. Chris Brown is the runner-up among nominees, with seven, followed by Beyoncé and Young Thug with six,
Cinematographer Ashley O’Shay makes her feature directorial debut with “Unapologetic,” screening as part of the DOC NYC series. The documentary is shortlisted in the Best Feature category by the International Documentary Association and follows two young Black women organizing for Black political, economic, and social liberation through a calendar year of triumphs and necessary forfeits.
Selena Gomez will portray pioneering Peruvian mountaineer and social entrepreneur Silvia Vásquez-Lavado in a new film, based on Vásquez-Lavado’s upcoming memoir “In the Shadow of the Mountain.” Vásquez-Lavado is the first gay woman to complete the Seven Summits, the highest mountains (including Mount Everest) on each of the seven continents. She is also the founder
A central premise of “Bob’s Burgers” is that the Belcher family always needs money. The irony is that the show itself has become the center of its own merchandise empire. Among the branded items currently available from the show are its own set of Funko Pop figurines, a line of apparel available at multiple major
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed songwriter and producer Jason Evigan to a worldwide publishing administration deal, the company announced on Tuesday (Nov. 10). Evigan’s credits include Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” ft. Cardi B and “What Lovers Do” ft. SZA, Dan + Shay’s latest, “I Should Probably Go To Bed,” Ellie Goulding’s “Hate Me,” ft.
ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” Apple TV Plus’ “Little Voice” and Netflix’s “Locke & Key” and “Away” are the four television series that have just earned the Ruderman Family Foundation’s Seal of Authentic Representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Additionally, the foundation is awarding the seal, which is given to those projects that demonstrate a commitment toward authentic representation
In the infamous words of Stu Macher, “You’re gonna love this one. It’s a scream baby”: The cast and screenwriter of the original “Scream” are reuniting for a virtual, charity-benefitting Q&A, Variety has learned exclusively. Macher’s portrayer Matthew Lillard is among the participants, as are David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Jamie Kennedy, Rose McGowan, Skeet Ulrich
Clea DuVall grew up loving Christmas movies. And having lived in Los Angeles her whole life, the 43-year-old actor-turned-writer/director would look forward to how Christmastime made the city seem different for once. “It feels like the closest thing L.A. has to a season, and that’s something that I always looked forward to as a kid,”
Bruce Springsteen will once again tell dirty jokes and play a few songs — albeit virtually — for the annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit event, which supports the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s efforts to help wounded service members, veterans and their families. The show will air at 9 p.m. Nov. 18 on ABC News Live,
Over the course of a career that dates back to 1977, legendary business manager Bernie Gudvi has handled the wealth and finances of some of the world’s top musical acts — including current clients Katy Perry, Michael McDonald, Richard Marx, Counting Crows and George Thorogood. But in addition to counseling his clients through triumphs and
South Korea’s CJ Entertainment, the studio behind multiple Oscar-winner “Parasite,” confirmed that it is leading its AFM sales slate with “Decision to Leave,” the newly announced title by another master director, “Oldboy” helmer Park Chan-wook. The studio is pitching the film as a crime-romancer with dialogue in Korean and Chinese. The story involves a detective,
CBS is adding a mind-boggling fifth Chuck Lorre show to its schedule. The network has issued a series order for “United States of Al,” a new comedy from Lorre and writer-creators David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari (both of whom worked with Lorre on “Big Bang Theory”). “United States of Al” is set to become the