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Animation Guild, AMPTP To Resume Bargaining in September, No Deal Reached This Week
The Animation Guild (IATSE Local 839) and AMPTP concluded this week of bargaining without a deal, and intends to resume negotiations for a new three-year contact in mid September, Variety has learned.'Electric Child' Director Simon Jaquemet Talks AI, New Series and Adaptation of 'The Lifecycle of Software Objects' (EXCLUSIVE) TAG, which represents an estimated 5,000 artists, technicians, writers and production workers in the animation industry, began bargaining with the entity representing producers on Aug. 12. The Master Agreement expires on Friday; traditionally it would be extended during this period. As with Hollywood’s other recent labor negotiations including the WGA and SAG-AFTRA bargaining that led to last...
Maxie Solters, Publicist, Writer, Actor, Dies at 37
Maxie Solters, a publicist, writer, actor and producer well-known to the entertainment community, died unexpectedly on Thursday. No cause of death was announced; she was 37. Born in 1987 and raised in Sherman Oaks, California, Solters graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in Theatre. Following graduation, she began a career in film and television casting while also serving as a coordinator for One Billion Rising, a nonprofit seeking to help end violence against women and others subject to gender-based violence. She appeared in numerous productions and created, produced and starred in her own comedy web series. In 2012,...
Luminate Streaming Ratings: ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4 Wins the Week With 864 Million-Minute Debut
Season 4 of “The Umbrella Academy” was the most-watched streaming original in the U.S. during the week of Aug. 9-15, per Luminate.Luminate Streaming Ratings: 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' Leads Though TV Viewership Remains Slow August 2-8 The Netflix series’ final outing was watched for 863.1 million minutes in its first full week on Netflix. Additionally, the new release renewed attention on previous ones, with Season 1 grabbing eighth place with 176.1 million minutes watched. “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” continued to perform well for Netflix, as did “Love Is Blind: UK,” charting at No. 2 with 335.4 million minutes...
‘Demure’ Content Creator Can Pay for Gender Transition After the Trend Goes Viral: ‘TikTok Has Changed My Life’
Very classy, very cute, very demure!Paris Olympics Racked Up Over 1.3 Million Posts on TikTok, a 1,828% Increase on Tokyo Games Beauty influencer Jools Lebron, who singlehandedly made the word “demure” jump in popularity across social media platforms over the past week or so, posted a candid update about how “TikTok has changed my life.” Encouraging her followers to post their own TikTok videos, the creator, who identifies as a transgender woman, said in a post on Wednesday, “One day, I was playing cashier and making videos on my break, and now I’m flying across countries to host events, and I’m gonna be...
Trapped in a Hole for Days and Covered in Blood and Lube, ‘Alien: Romulus’ Star Aileen Wu Breaks Down What It’s Like to Battle Facehuggers and Chestbursters
SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses plot points in “Alien: Romulus,” now playing in theaters.'Alien: Romulus' Director on the Ending's Insane New Monster and Resurrecting [SPOILER] From 'Alien': His Family 'Was on Board With This Idea' Expectations are high for horror fans eager to see “Alien: Romulus,” the seventh chapter in the iconic sci-fi franchise. It’s directed by Fede Álvarez, who helmed two blood-splattered modern horror classics: The 2013 “Evil Dead” remake and 2016’s “Don’t Breathe.” It’s set between the first two films in the series — 1979’s “Alien” and 1986’s “Aliens” — which are both considered cornerstones of the genre. Amazingly, it’s also...
Gravitas Ventures Nabs U.S. and Canadian Rights to Comedy ‘Another Happy Day’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Independent film distributor Gravitas Ventures has acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to “Another Happy Day,” written and directed by Nora Fiffer. The comedy, starring Lauren Lapkus, Marilyn Dodds Frank, Jean Elie and Carrie Coon is set to release on digital and cable video on demand Oct. 1.'Little Brother' Starring J.K. Simmons Lands September Release From Gravitas Ventures (EXCLUSIVE) Per the film’s logline: “Desperate for some company, delirious new mother Joanna tumbles into an unlikely friendship with her estranged Aunt Miriam, a reclusive actress. Miriam seems the perfect companion for Joanna: she’s artsy, honest, eccentric, and she hates babies. But...
Paramount Drops Official ‘Big Brother’ Season 26 Merch, Including a ‘Head of Household’ Robe
The “Big Brother” phenomenon continues to roll on, with season 26 well underway. Fans of the reality competition show can watch it live on CBS or stream the series on Paramount+. Fans will also want to pick up pieces from the official “Big Brother” merch collection, available now at ParamountShop.com.A Post Malone-Scented Candle (and 10 Other Pieces of Posty Fan Merch Taking Over the Internet) PRE-ORDER Big Brother HOH Luxury Robe $124.95 Buy Now AT PARAMOUNT SHOP The new drop includes this official “Head of Household” robe, which will let everyone know just who’s in control of your house (at least for this week)....
‘The Union’ Director Reveals Why Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry Never Kiss: ‘You Have to Think of This as a Three Movie Idea’
Netflix’s new romcom spy-thriller “The Union” hinges on the romance of two estranged high school sweethearts: blue-collar construction worker Mike (Mark Wahlberg) and secret agent Roxanne (Halle Berry). Halle Berry Would Direct 'Catwoman' Sequel and Tells Off the Haters: 'Critics Said It Sucked Balls,' but 'Balls Aren't That Bad' However, throughout the film’s 109-minute runtime, the pair never kiss — a decision that director Julian Farino says was “long debated” but ultimately made to leave fans wanting more. “We take the relationship to a certain place, and then I think you’ve got to leave a lot of space to go,” Farino told...
‘My Lady Jane’ Canceled After One Season at Amazon
“My Lady Jane” has been canceled at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has confirmed. Riz Ahmed's Amazon Comedy Series Casts Sheeba Chaddha, Aasiya Shah, Sajid Hasan (EXCLUSIVE) The historical fantasy drama series aired one eight-episode season at the streamer, which dropped in its entirety on June 27. The cast of the series included: Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, Jordan Peters, Anna Chancellor, Dominic Cooper, Kate O’Flynn, Rob Brydon, Abbie Hern, Isabella Brownson, Robyn Betteridge, Henry Ashton, Máiréad Tyers, Michael Workeye, Joe Klocek, Brandon Grace, and Will Keen. The show was inspired by the book of the same name written by Cynthia Hand, Brodi...
‘Logan’ Co-Writer Says ‘People Warned Me’ About ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Screwing Up His Film’s Ending, but the Movie Was a ‘Huge Compliment’ Instead
Screenwriter Michael Green earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing 2017’s “Logan,” which, until this year’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” marked the swan song for Hugh Jackman’s tenure playing the iconic X-Men character. The latest Marvel film brings a different variant of Wolverine to the big screen, but not before opening with a sequence in which Deadpool digs up the rotting corpse of the Wolverine that died in “Logan” and proceeds to use his adamantium skeleton to defeat a squad of officers from the Time Variance Authority while NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye” blasts on the soundtrack.Halle Berry Says Blake Lively Asked if...
Jimmy Kimmel’s Kimmelot Banner Exits Out of Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse
Jimmy Kimmel’s Kimmelot and Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse have parted ways after six years of business partnership between the late-night host’s production banner and the producer’s startup media and investment venture.Jimmy Kimmel Says 'I Don't Know if There Will Be Any Late-Night Television Shows on Network TV in 10 Years' The shift for Kimmelot and Wheelhouse has been in the works for months. Kimmelot’s exit from operating under the Wheelhouse umbrella was anticipated when Wheelhouse did its first round of outside funding earlier this year from Jeff Bewkes’ firm Alignment Growth. It’s understood that Kimmel decided it was time for the company...
Japanese Boy Band One or Eight Launches With Ryan Tedder-Produced Single ‘Don’t Tell Nobody’
Japanese boyband One or Eight has made its official launch with the release of “Don’t Tell Nobody” along with an accompanying music video.OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder Breaks Down Viral Hit 'Counting Stars' and David Guetta-Featuring 'I Don't Wanna Wait' for Variety's Behind the Song “Don’t Tell Nobody” is written and produced by OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder and Dave Stewart, with a rap penned by Lucien Parker. The song, a fusion of hip-hop and pop, serves as an introduction to the eight-piece band, which consists of Mizuki, Neo, Reia, Ryota, Souma, Takeru, Tsubasa and Yuga. One or Eight’s name is inspired by a Japanese...
‘Wicked Tuna’ to End With Season 13 on National Geographic (EXCLUSIVE)
“Wicked Tuna” has been canceled by National Geographic following the conclusion of its Season 13 run.Angela Bassett Talks Narrating Women-Led Nat Geo Docuseries 'Queens': 'That Spoke to My Heart' Filmed on location in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and the surrounding waters, “Wicked Tuna” follows a group of salty fishermen from the nation’s oldest seaport as they make their living the way it’s been done for centuries — rod and reel fishing, one catch at a time — all in pursuit of the bluefin tuna. The series gives viewers an in-depth look at the intense battles, fierce competition, crushing losses and major paydays of...
Nikki Glaser Explains Why She Wanted to Tackle Suicide in Her Emmy-Nominated Comedy Special: ‘Part of the Problem Is We Don’t Talk About It’
It’s hard to make people laugh at the thought of wanting to kill yourself. For Nikki Glaser, though, jokes about suicide might be her funniest yet – to everyone but her mom, that is. How Steve Martin's Epic 'Pickwick Triplets' Patter Song From 'Only Murders' Created Lyrics Like 'A Diaper Full of Criminal Intent' “The joke that’s in the special about my mom saying, ‘People don’t want to hear you talking about blowing your head off’ is a true thing that she said,” Glaser tells Variety for Making A Scene, presented by HBO, recalling the conversation the two had while prepping...
‘The Crown’ Casting Director Robert Sterne on the Requests He Still Gets: ‘Please, Can I Be Meghan Markle?’
Casting director Robert Sterne has been with Netflix’s hit drama “The Crown” for all six seasons — and even though the show has concluded, he continues to be asked about acting opportunities. “I still get letters saying, ‘Please, can I be Meghan Markle?’” he says. “And I think, ‘Well, the moment’s gone.’”'The Crown' Creator Peter Morgan On Ending His Netflix Series, Which Just Landed 18 More Emmy Nominations While the acclaimed program just concluded, the journey began nine years ago for Sterne. “It started with us sitting around a table talking about it, and now here we are,” says the U.K.-based...
Halle Berry Would Direct ‘Catwoman’ Sequel and Tells Off the Haters: ‘Critics Said It Sucked Balls,’ but ‘Balls Aren’t That Bad’
Halle Berry appeared on “The Tonight Show” and host Jimmy Fallon had her reflect on the 20th anniversary of “Catwoman,” the infamous comic book movie flop that won Berry the Razzie for worst performance of the year. 'The Union' Review: Old Friends Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry Reunite in a Middling Spy Movie “I loved it,” Berry said in defiance to the critical reception “Catwoman” got in 2004. “It got panned. The critics said it sucked balls. And balls aren’t that bad.” “What I’m happy about is that the children have found it now on the internet, and they love it,” Berry...
How Elizabeth Banks Thriller ‘Skincare’ Turns a Real Life Murder-for-Hire Plot Into a Twisted L.A. Noir About the American Dream
The germ of the idea for the crime thriller “Skincare” came from a stranger-than-fiction criminal case: A Los Angeles-based aesthetician to the stars was accused of plotting the murder of a rival skincare expert. Yet director and co-writer Austin Peters wasn’t interested in creating a work of journalism or a documentary. Instead, he considered it the perfect jumping-off point for a Southern California Gothic tale.'Skincare' Review: Elizabeth Banks Stars in Fictionalized True Story That Only Goes Skin Deep “It’s inspired by lots of movies and books in this sunshine noir world of Los Angeles,” Peters, who wrote the film with Sam...
Black Bear Signs ‘The Devil’s Bath’ and ‘Goodnight Mommy’ Filmmaking Duo Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala (EXCLUSIVE)
Black Bear’s management arm has signed Austrian filmmaking duo Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, the directing team behind the folk horror film, “The Devil’s Bath.” Their latest production competed at this year’s Berlinale and was nominated for a Golden Bear. The film, which Variety called “beautiful” and “gripping in its austerity,” swept the Austrian Film Awards and was recently selected as Austria’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at next year’s Oscars.'The Devil's Bath' Sets Tribeca Premiere, Shudder Release; Directors Reveal How the True Story 'Is Still in Our Nightmares' (EXCLUSIVE) Franz and Fiala first attracted attention by writing and directing...
Hanseroth Twins Step Into the Spotlight, Sans Brandi Carlile, as a Duo: ‘You’re Naked… We Can’t Hide Behind Our Big Sis Right Now’
Fans have long understood it: “Brandi Carlile” isn’t just the name of a singer — it’s really a band, too, one that has included identical twin brothers Phil and Tim Hanseroth as mainstays and full collaborators for close to a quarter-century. But now we’re getting to see and hear that group without the tip of the triangle, as the Hanseroth Twins step out as a duo with a side project, their just-released debut album for Elektra, “Vera.”Ben Platt and Brandy Clark on Their Haunting Duet, 'Treehouse,' a Joint Summer Tour, and How Platt's 'Honeymind' Album Expands the Queer Americana Space “It’s...
‘Despicable Me’ Director Says ‘God, I Hope Not’ When Asked About Live-Action Minions Films: That’s ‘Not Very Appealing’
The slapstick-loving Minions from “Despicable Me” have helped power the franchise to $5.4 billion and counting at the worldwide box office, making it the highest-grossing animated series in history. Chris Renaud, who directed the first two “Despicable Me” films and returned this year for the fourth sequel, recently spoke to Film Hounds magazine and was asked about Disney’s trend of turning its animated classics into live-action movies. Would he ever want to see the Minions jump to that format?'Despicable Me 4': How the Mega Minions Got Their Superpowers “God, I hope not. That’s my answer,” Renaud answered bluntly. “If there were...
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