Annette Bening Addresses Point Foundation Grads at Virtual Gala: "Speak Truth to Power"

Annette Bening has a message for the Point Foundation’s class of 2020: Keep changing, keep speaking up, and don’t forget to vote. The veteran actress delivered a brief but impactful keynote commencement address presented online Tuesday as part of the Point Honors New York virtual gala. The event served to spotlight the...

Inspire Justice Activists on Juneteenth in Hollywood and Using the Day Off as a "Day On"

The social impact fund's Brea Baker and Taylor K. Shaw, who educate and train stars, influencers and media companies to use their platforms for social good, explain how the entertainment industry can commit to diversity and racial justice in a "meaningful and not just momentary way." Following recent weeks of racial...

Emmys: TV Academy Ties Number of Nominees to Number of Submissions, Paving Way for 8 Drama and Comedy Noms

If you thought the Emmy Awards — which, between the Primetime telecast and two Creative Arts Awards ceremonies — didn't already nominate enough shows and talent, get ready for even more. In recognition of the fact that Emmy submissions are up 15% over last season, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has decided...

Mel Gibson Denies Renewed Allegations of Anti-Semitism Against Winona Ryder

The actress says the actor asked her years ago at a party if she was an “oven dodger,” an apparent reference to her Jewish heritage. Mel Gibson says renewed allegations of anti-semitic comments leveled against him by Winona Ryder are as false now as they were 10 years ago.  The actress in a recent interview...

Court Stalls on Halting Release of John Bolton Book

With shades of historic First Amendment court battles from decades past and high stakes given the country is in the midst of a presidential election year, a D.C. federal judge on Friday refused to halt the imminent release of John Bolton's The Room Where It Happened. Instead, he's taking the matter under submission and...

Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump Signs With UTA

Crump represents the families of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Benjamin Crump, a civil rights attorney who represents the families of victims of police violence, has signed with UTA. Crump is currently representing the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and has also represented the families...

From 'Little Fires Everywhere' to 'Normal People': How Novelists Act as "Tuning Forks" to TV Scribes

The authors of the best-selling books 'Defending Jacob' and 'I Know This Much Is True' also reveal what it's like to see their stories adapted into limited series: "It's like speaking in a different language." When Celeste Ng learned her novel Little Fires Everywhere would be adapted into a limited series for Hulu, she...

IAB Sets Virtual NewFronts Schedule

The event runs June 22-26. The IAB has set the final schedule for its first-ever virtual NewFronts event.  The annual pitchfest, in which digital brands present their businesses to advertisers, will run for five days in late June, giving companies like Hulu, Snap, YouTube, Facebook and TikTok the opportunity to...

At Tulsa Rally, Trump Says "Kung Flu" is Among Names for COVID-19

The President further claimed that his administration is not recognized for the work they have done toward slowing the coronavirus pandemic. "All we do is get hit on like we're terrible," he said. At Donald Trump's campaign rally at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, he said that "Kung Flu" is one of the...

Behind WME's Ouster of George Freeman

The agent sent a reply-all email on a chain about the Black Lives Matter movement that disparaged colleagues. George Freeman’s abrupt ouster from WME created a mystery: What was in the “reply-all” email he had inadvertently sent to colleagues that led to his June 18 dismissal after 20 years with the firm? The incident...

James Corden Opens Up About His "Quest of Education" Amid Pandemic, Protests

On Monday's episode of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,' the 'Late Late Show' host spoke about how the demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd's death make him feel like "there is a revolution happening." When James Corden first started hosting The Late Late Show, he said that he always tried to make it a "big,...

White House Correspondents' Dinner Canceled

"We've concluded that it is just not possible" to organize the dinner safely amid the continued spread of COVID-19, WHCA president Jonathan Karl wrote in an email to members. The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner has officially been canceled. The dinner, which is normally held in late April, had already been...

Donnie Yen, Donna Gigliotti to Produce COVID-19 Documentary 'Wuhan! Wuhan!'

The film, being set up as an official U.S.-China co-production, captures "surreal scenes" from the early moments of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The early moments of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China are set to get the big-screen treatment in Wuhan!, Wuhan!, a feature documentary that has been set up as a U.S.-China...

Tokyo Disney Resort to Reopen July 1

The reboot of Disney's Japanese resort — commonly cited as the company's most profitable theme park worldwide — follows the recent reopening of the Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland. The Walt Disney Co.'s theme parks business will take another big step towards the resumption of normal business next week,...

Paramount's Rob Moore Readies Restaurant Opening Amid Pandemic

Venice sushi spot Wabi on Rose — which opened for takeout just days after the shutdown, with the studio vice chair as its lead investor — gets set for dine-in June 18. !--[CDATA[ During the shutdown, while eateries across L.A. were closing down or shifting to takeout/delivery only, a few restaurateurs were pluckily debuting....

How Michael Keaton Can Retool the DC Film Universe

Holy Flashpoint Batman! In news that was impossible to see coming from any direction, Michael Keaton will once again don the iconic cape and cowl in Andy Muschietti’s upcoming, The Flash, starring Ezra Miller. Keaton, famous for playing Bruce Wayne/Batman in Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992) is in...

Spike Lee Says NFL Must Pressure D.C. Team to Change Racist Name

The filmmaker has been outspoken against the league and Roger Goodell over the treatment of Colin Kaepernick and the players' peaceful protests. Spike Lee wants the National Football League to put pressure on the owner of the Washington, D.C. team to change its controversial name.  While a guest Friday on the SiriusXM's...

Time's Up and AFCI Unveil Production Diversity Initiatives Report

The report provides a snapshot of the efforts currently employed by film commissions around the globe. The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and Time's Up have released their first TV and film production diversity report. Titled, "A Study of AFCI Member and Partner Diversity Initiatives," the 2020...

Netflix Names Rai Veteran Eleonora Andreatta VP of Italian Originals

She will join the streaming giant, which has been increasing its investment in originals in Italy and other countries, in July. Netflix has hired Eleonora "Tinny" Andreatta, the head of drama at Italian public broadcaster Rai, as its new vp of Italian originals. She will join the streaming giant, which has been increasing...

Hey Hollywood: If You Care About Diversity, Start With Your Own Team (Guest Column)

Hollywood attorney Jaia Thomas' initial excitement over the 'Black Panther' groundbreaking achievements was muted after she realized the film's talent was almost entirely represented by white teams. She is determined to change the landscape. !--[CDATA[ I distinctly remember when Black Panther was released in 2018. I...

Kenya Barris' '#BlackAF' Renewed at Netflix

#BlackAF is coming back. Netflix has handed out a second season renewal for the scripted comedy created by and starring Black-ish creator Kenya Barris. The series, originally titled Black Excellence, was the first project Barris set up at Netflix after he moved his overall deal from ABC Studios to the streamer in...

Summer Spritzers: 6 Fragrances to Try in Warmer Weather

Add a splash of refreshment with the latest bright, citrus-infused scents ideal for hotter days ahead. 1. Louis Vuitton California Dream is the brand’s newest unisex addition to its Les Colognes collection with  citrusy-floral notes in a bottle designed by L.A.-based artist Alex Israel; $265 to $390, louisvuitton.com...

Steve Bing, Producer and Real Estate Heir, Dies at 55

Bing, who was also a major Democratic donor, wrote 2003's CGI comedy 'Kangaroo Jack.' Steve Bing, the producer behind Get Carter, Rules Don't Apply and Rock the Kasbah and the writer of Kangaroo Jack, has died, TMZ has reported. Bing, also a real estate heir, political power player and philanthropist, was 55. The...

Carey Mulligan Signs With CAA

The actress had been recently repped by WME. Carey Mulligan, whose onscreen credits include Wildlife, Suffragette, Drive and An Education, is returning to CAA. She previously was represented by CAA before moving to WME in 2013. Nominated for an Oscar for her role in Lone Scherfig's 2009 coming-of-age tale An Education,...

Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases New Colombia-Set Disney Animated Musical

The 'Hamilton' creator also revealed on Monday's 'Good Morning America' how his hit Broadway show was filmed ahead of the movie's Disney+ debut. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Disney are cooking up a new animated project set in Colombia, the Hamilton creator revealed on Monday.  Miranda teased on Good Morning America that...

Toronto Film Festival Launches Pandemic-Era Layoffs, Salary Cuts

TIFF has eliminated 31 jobs, or 17 percent of its workforce, as the COVID-19 crisis has slashed revenues ahead of its September festival. The Toronto International Film Festival has laid off another 31 employees as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic cuts deeply into its operating revenues. "In response to the devastating...

Jeff Goldblum's Disney+ Series "Inflamed" His Curiosity to Learn More

The effusive Renaissance man says 'The World According to Jeff Goldblum' — which has explored such topics as ice cream, sneakers and tattoos — is a perfect match for his inquiring mind. When connecting with Jeff Goldblum over the phone to discuss his Disney+ series, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, the routine question-and-answer...