Sony Wins Rights To John August’s Graphic Novel ‘Wolf’s Belly’; Alfonso Cuarón To Produce
EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures is excited for screenwriter John August’s graphic-novel retelling of “Little Red Riding Hood,” Wolf’s Belly, and beat several studios…
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Leonard Morpurgo Dies: Longtime Publicist For Universal, Columbia, Rogers & Cowan, More Was 93
Leonard Morpurgo, a longtime international film publicist who served in senior roles at Universal Studios, Columbia Pictures, Rogers & Cowan and elsewhere…
Julius Onah Signs With Blue Marble Management
Filmmaker Julius Onah has signed with Theresa Kang’s Blue Marble Management for representation across film, television, and all media. Onah…
Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin Remember ‘9 To 5’ Co-Star & “Loyal Friend” Dolly Parton: “I Never Knew Anyone Like Her”
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin remembered their 9 to 5 co-star and longtime friend Dolly Parton in a touching tribute after the prolific performer died Tuesday at…
Veteran Hollywood Publicist Leonard Morpurgo Dies at 93
Leonard Morpurgo, the London-born international film publicist and communications executive who had senior posts at companies including Rogers & Cowan…
Haim Saban, Teddy Schwarzman and Lawrence Bender Among Those Condemning ‘Antisemitic’ Tropes in Mark Ruffalo’s Paramount Discourse: It ‘Puts Our Community in Grave Danger’
Haim Saban, Teddy Schwarzman and Lawrence Bender are among a group of industry figures who have put their names to a statement condemning “antisemitic…
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Martin Short Explains Why He’s Never Seen a Shrink: ‘It’s OK to Be Sad’
The Canadian comedian tells IndieWire how Lawrence Kasdan convinced him to become the subject of the Netflix Emmy-nominated documentary, "Marty, Life Is Short."
Ryan Gosling’s Open Invite And Warner Bros Developing ‘Flintstones’ Live-Action Reboot About Bamm-Bamm – The Dish
EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Gosling and his Open Invite producing partner Jessie Henderson are in early development on a live-action Flintstones feature project at Warner…
‘Snoop’ Movie Taps Lauren London To Play Rap Star’s Mom In Universal Biopic
EXCLUSIVE: Lauren London is set to portray Snoop Dogg’s mom, Beverly Tate, in Snoop, Universal Pictures’ definitive biopic of entertainment mogul and…
Rob Bonta Says He’s Open to Paramount Talks if ‘They Put a Lid on Their Lying Leaks’
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday that he is open to reengaging with Paramount over settlement talks, provided the company is able to “put a…
Dolly Parton: Her Life and Career in Photos
Singer-songwriter-actress Dolly Parton, died Tuesday in Nashville at 80. Look back at her seven-decade career at the pinnacle of music stardom that also…
Ron Livingston Joins Alex Borstein & June Squibb In Dramedy ‘Turn The Lights Back On’
EXCLUSIVE: Ron Livingston is set to star alongside Alex Borstein and June Squibb in Turn the Lights Back On, the upcoming indie dramedy from…
Simon Rex Joins Eiza González & Brandon Sklenar In Bodybuilding Drama ‘Iron Jane’ From Lissette Feliciano
EXCLUSIVE: Simon Rex is set for a role alongside Eiza González and Brandon Sklenar in Iron Jane, an upcoming bodybuilding drama written and directed…
Dolly Parton, Iconic Singer/Songwriter and ‘9 to 5’ Star, Dies at 80
The beloved musician and actress who lit up the screen in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "Steel Magnolias," and other films passed away peacefully in…
‘The Sun Never Sets’ Review: A Career-Best Dakota Fanning Navigates Dueling Love Triangles in Joe Swanberg’s Delightful Alaskan Romance
Swanberg delivers some of the best work of his career in this portrait of humanity's inability to figure out what we actually want.
Remembering Dolly Parton: A Career in Photos
Dolly Parton, the country music icon and actress known for her roles in 9 to 5 (1980) and Steel Magnolias (1980), has died at the age of 80. Parton’s major…
Dolly Parton Dies: Iconic “Jolene” Singer-Songwriter, ‘9 To 5’ Star & 11-Time Grammy Winner Was 80
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer-songwriter and 11-time Grammy winner behind such memorable hits as “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” “9 to 5” and “Here…
‘Backrooms’ Sets HBO Max Streaming Release Date
After overtaking “Marty Supreme” to become A24’s highest-grossing film to date, “Backrooms” will be available to stream on HBO Max starting Sept. 25. Starring…
Adèle Exarchopoulos Joins Park Chan-Wook’s Western ‘The Brigands Of Rattlecreek’ At Warner Bros. Clockwork
EXCLUSIVE: Adèle Exarchopoulos is set for a role in The Brigands of Rattlecreek, Park Chan-wook’s Western for Warner Bros. Clockwork. In what is said…
Janus Films & Criterion Acquire Paul Thomas Anderson’s Cameron Winter Concert Film
The concert film Paul Thomas Anderson shot at Carnegie Hall last year with Geese frontman Cameron Winter has been acquired by Janus Films and Criterion and…