UPDATE: Technical difficulties initially caused a delay in the feed. The TIFF Tribute Awards are now live. Despite the remoteness that is a virtual Toronto International Film Festival, we will always come together to celebrate the cinema. To quote TIFF Tribute Awards presenter Martin Scorsese, “This remarkable art form has always been and always will
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix has announced the premiere date for “Social Distance,” and Showtime has revealed the premiere date for “Moonbase 8.” RENEWALS Shaftesbury announced “Departure” has been renewed for a second season and started production in Toronto, ahead of the first season launching on Peacock in the U.S. Archie Panjabi and Christopher
Jonas Group Entertainment (JGE), the company headed by Jonas Brothers patriarch Kevin Jonas, Sr. is expanding its operation with the launch of a Nashville-based publishing division, Jonas Group Publishing. Songwriter Terri Jo Box, whose credits include songs recorded by Miranda Lambert (“Dear Old Sun” from 2017’s ACM winner for album of the year “The Weight
The top two Lionsgate executives have told shareholders that the media conglomerate is poised to thrive amid the post-pandemic environment. “We had a strong and successful year moving our company forward in fiscal 2020 despite the extraordinary challenges of the global pandemic, creating lasting and incremental value across our film, television and Starz businesses,” said
Earlier this summer, Paramount Pictures partnered with New Republic on “Mission Impossible: 7” and eight other movies. New Republic, led by veteran producers Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer, announced that it had closed a co-financing deal that included “The Tomorrow War,” “Infinite,” Michael B. Jordan’s “Without Remorse,” Eddie Murphy’s “Coming 2 America,” “Transformers 7,” “The
Prof. Alan Dershowitz filed a libel suit against CNN on Tuesday, seeking $300 million for allegedly taking a quote out of context during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Dershowitz defended Trump from the charge that he had abused his power by leaning on Ukraine to open an investigation of Joe Biden’s son. On
David Kopple is joining Management 360 from CAA, where he has worked since 2010. He currently serves in the agency’s motion picture lit department. Among the clients joining Kopple at Management 360 are José Padilha, Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, Craig Zobel, Pablo Trapero, Peter Sollett, Adam Robitel, Joe Swanberg, Emily Jerome, and John Curran.
Charles Dolan has stepped down as executive chairman of AMC Networks, marking the end of an era for the cable industry. Dolan, 93, ranks among the earliest pioneers of cable TV. The telecom entrepreneur had the foresight to wire parts of Manhattan for cable service in the 1960s and in 1971 launch the pay TV
The latest project for “Old Town Road” rapper Lil Nas X isn’t a song or an album; it’s a children’s book. The artist Tweeted on Tuesday that “C is for Country,” his upcoming picture book, will arrive on Jan. 5 of next year. “i’m dropping the best kids book of all time soon!,” his tweet
Much was required of Naomi Watts as the producer and leading lady of the emotional survival drama “Penguin Bloom” — from articulating the pain of a disabled young mother, to allowing her costar the occasional bathroom break on her head. In the film, an official selection of the 2020 Toronto film festival, Watts brings to
Two decades after Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous” hit theaters for the first time, its story of a rookie music journalist traveling the nation with a band on the brink of stardom remains timeless—as do the costumes, even with their ’70s flair. Costume designer Betsy Heimann already had an impressive arsenal of credits behind her before
CNBC’s Jim Cramer took to social media to defend himself Tuesday after critics derided his use of the epithet “Crazy Nancy” during a Tuesday interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a relatively rare example of the business-news outlet’s on-air personnel getting mixed up in news-cycle politics. Cramer was questioning Pelosi about negotiations for new coronavirus
Rana Joy Glickman has produced lots of independent films over the last 20 years. But on her latest project, “The Blazing World,” she did something she had never done before: she did not buy cast insurance. Ordinarily, it’s an essential item. Without it, a production could face a total loss if the director or principal
David Byrne may express himself through his musical process but he’s doesn’t ignore the real-life atrocities and challenges that are plaguing the world today. The two-time Grammy winner brought his Broadway hit “American Utopia” to the New York City theater world in October 2019 before it was abruptly shut down, along with all other Broadway
Netflix’s “Cuties” may be receiving a torrent of backlash out of North America, but France’s film industry is standing in support of Maimouna Doucouré’s feature debut. On Tuesday, the country’s authors, directors and producers guild, La Société civile des Auteurs Réalisateurs et Producteurs, known as ARP, said calls for the film’s boycott are a “grave
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are getting the puppet treatment. Fox has ordered a satirical special called “Let’s Be Real,” which will cover politics, pop culture and the 2020 election (specifically the two candidates) through puppets, celebrity cameos and remote pieces. The special, set to air Oct. 1 on the network, hails from “Triumph the Insult
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Kim Kardashian West is among several celebrities who have joined the #StopProfitForHate campaign targeted at Facebook, telling followers that she will suspend her use of Facebook and Instagram accounts on Wednesday in protest. “I can’t sit by and stay silent while these platforms continue to allow the spreading of hate, propaganda and misinformation — created
DreamWorks Animation has launched development on the adventure-fantasy “Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles” as a movie with Irish director Fergal Reilly signed to direct as part of an overall deal with the studio. Tom Lennon’s “Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles” was a New York Times bestseller that was published last year
Janelle Monáe stepped onto the black carpet at the premiere of “Antebellum” on Monday night in Los Angeles in an Elie Saab gown, XIV Karats jewels, Christian Louboutin heels, a clutch from Carolina Santo Domingo and a custom-made N95 face mask by Aliona Kononova. “It’s so weird, but you know what? I’m rolling with it,”
Sarah Snook, the Emmy-nominated actress from HBO’s hit drama “Succession,” has signed on to star in an adaptation of Jane Austen’s final novel, “Persuasion.” The movie, from Searchlight Pictures, will be directed by Mahalia Belo. Published in 1817 after Austen’s death, “Persuasion” centers on Anne Elliot, a 27-year-old whose family moves to lower their expenses.
“South Park” is the latest show to be tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Comedy Central has announced that the iconic animated comedy will return with a one-hour special creatively titled “The Pandemic Special.” The episode in question will air on the cable network on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. In terms of the plot,
Noted “Office” enthusiast Billie Eilish spoke to show stars Steve Carell and Brian Baumgartner about her longtime fandom forthe show. The singer joined host Baumgartner on “An Oral History of ‘The Office‘” podcast for a conversation on its lasting cultural impact and legacy on younger audiences. Eilish shared that her her favorite character is Michael
Looks like Madonna is her own lucky star. In what seems to be an unprecedented creative move, the pop icon will direct a film about her life and career — one that’s been heavily teased on her social media accounts, through script sessions with her Oscar-winning co-writer Diablo Cody. That Madonna, whose staggering five-decade career
Chadwick Boseman was buried near his South Carolina hometown six days after he died, according to a death certificate obtained on Monday by The Associated Press. The late “Black Panther” star was laid to rest on Sept. 3 at Welfare Baptist Church Cemetery in Belton, S.C., just 11 miles away from his hometown of Anderson,
HBO Max’s Julia Child pilot has been forced to replace one of its key ingredients. David Hyde Pierce, best known for playing Dr. Niles Crane on “Frasier,” has joined the cast as Julia’s devoted husband Paul Child. The role was initially meant to be played by British actor Tom Hollander, however, he stepped away from
Scout Productions is extending its unscripted programming slate with the launch of a new documentary division. Joel Chiodi, Scout Productions’ senior vice president of strategic development, will oversee day to day development and production of the division. He will report to Scout’s chief creative officer, Rob Eric. Scout has already set two documentary projects under
Veteran director Kat Coiro is in talks to join Marvel Studios’ upcoming Disney Plus series “She-Hulk” as lead director and executive producer, Variety has confirmed. She will direct the pilot and other episodes of the series, joining showrunner Jessica Gao (“Rick and Morty”). Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige first announced “She-Hulk” last year during the D23
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For the better part of the last decade, Dev Hynes has been one of the most prolific artists in the kind of taste-making pop and R&B that tops critics’ best-of lists and soundtracks five-course meals at your favorite restaurant. In addition to his five albums as Blood Orange, Hynes’ dance card as a writer-producer includes