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NewsThe Wrap‘Rust’ Assistant Director Blamed for On-Set Injury of 74-Year-Old Actress in 2019
Dave Halls was "terminated" following multiple injuries and unplanned discharge of a gun on the set of "Freedom's Path"
EntertainmentVarietySanta Fe District Attorney Says ‘Corners Were Definitely Cut’ on ‘Rust’ Set
Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has given an update on the details of the police’s investigation into the tragedy on the set of the independent film “Rust,” in which a prop gun handled by Alec Baldwin accidentally discharged, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. While speaking on NBC News Now’s “Top Story with Tom Llamas,” Carmack-Atlwies […]
EntertainmentVariety‘Caroline, or Change’ Review: Broadway Revival Starring Sharon D. Clarke Is Timely and Necessary
The musical “Caroline, or Change” is back on Broadway for the first time since its captivating original production closed in 2004. The best theater revivals highlight the relevance of classic works for new audiences, and the Roundabout Theatre Company’s new production of the beloved Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori musical is certainly timely. It’s also […]
EntertainmentThe Wrap‘Caroline, or Change’ Broadway Review: An Unsung Musical Heroine Is Back Where She Belongs
Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori's groundbreaking musical sounds better than ever
CelebrityThe WrapYes, BJ Novak Knows His Mug’s on Random Products Overseas – and He Doesn’t Plan to Sue
"The Office" actor made light of his likeness appearing on certain internationally sold items
EntertainmentVarietyEverything Coming to Netflix in November 2021
Netflix is welcoming the holiday season this November with wintry titles new and old. Christmas content coming to the streamer includes “The Claus Family,” ““Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You” and “Christmas Flow.” Other highly anticipated releases include the live action reboot of renowned anime “Cowboy Bebop,” Season 2 of the viral […]
NewsVarietyHong Kong Passes Film Law Allowing Censorship on National Security Grounds
Hong Kong legislators on Wednesday approved an amended law that will allow film censorship on the basis of national security considerations. It does not cover the online screening of movies, though a government minister described that omission as a “loophole.” The revision to the law is the latest operation to tighten the government grip on […]
EntertainmentThe Wrap‘Lightyear’: Where Exactly Does It Fall in the ‘Toy Story’ Timeline?
To infinity and wait, what?
EntertainmentVarietyReal Guns Aren’t Needed on Film and TV Sets, Experts Say, Amid Calls for a Permanent Ban
While acting on four seasons of FX’s “American Horror Story,” Leslie Grossman estimates she’s been called upon to shoot a gun “several times.” “They’re never real guns,” she says. “Nine times out of 10, I’m using a rubber gun.” When the scene does call for a more dramatic close-up of a gun firing with a […]
CelebrityVarietyPosies’ Ken Stringfellow Issues an Apology, While Still Denying Charges, as Discussion of Sexual Misconduct Continues
After previously releasing a statement that took a wholly defensive stance in response to sexual misconduct allegations being made him, Ken Stringfellow, the co-founder of the rock band the Posies, has followed up with a new statement that includes a general apology and a promise to seek therapy, while still making a blanket denial of […]
NewsThe WrapWhy ‘Rust’ Armorer and Assistant Director Are More Likely to Face Criminal Charges Than Alec Baldwin
"It could escalate from complacency to recklessness that disregards safety and human life," one lawyer says as more evidence emerges
EntertainmentThe WrapLady Gaga Goes Gucci in New ‘House of Gucci’ Trailer (Video)
Lady Gaga will star as Patrizia Reggiani, the ex-wife of Maurizio Gucci, in the film due out next month
EntertainmentVariety‘A Mouthful of Air’ Review: Amanda Seyfried Spirals in Oblique Mental Health Portrait
Depression isn’t rational, and the strongest aspect of “A Mouthful of Air” is its refusal to propose a one-to-one explanation for the cause of the common, and debilitating, condition. Writer/director Amy Koppelman’s adaptation of her 2003 novel of the same name charts the plight of new mom Julie (Amanda Seyfried), who unsuccessfully attempts to take […]
CelebrityVarietyKristen Stewart Says ‘It Was Really Nice’ That ‘The Crown’ Existed While Preparing to Play Princess Diana in ‘Spencer’
Kristen Stewart wants you to know that “Spencer,” her new movie in which she stars as Princess Diana, is not a biopic or documentary. It is a fictional take on what happened when Diana decided during a family Christmas that she wanted out of her marriage to Prince Charles. “We’re not trying to educate anyone, […]
EntertainmentVarietyLiz Garbus on How Jacques Cousteau Sounded the Alarm for Climate Change: ‘Very Little Has Been Done and It’s Quite Tragic’
Jacques Cousteau was an adventurer, filmmaker, inventor, author, unlikely celebrity and conservationist. But for National Geographic’s “Becoming Cousteau,” director Liz Garbus focused on his legacy as an explorer. Garbus chronicled the highs and lows of Cousteau’s life as an adventurer who was a dedicated conservationist and was highlighting climate change half a century ago. To […]
EntertainmentThe WrapLindsey Buckingham Jokingly Cops to Cousin Greg Costume on ‘SNL’; Nicholas Braun Says He ‘Nailed’ It
The rocker is totally cool with the "What's up with that?" joke from last weekend's "Saturday Night Live"
EntertainmentVarietyFormer Searchlight Chief Nancy Utley Enters First-Look Deal With Chernin, Netflix
Nancy Utley, the veteran movie executive who ran Searchlight Pictures, has launched a new content label and secured a first-look arrangement with Chernin Entertainment. Utley’s Lake Ellyn Entertainment will produce film and television for Chernin, whose own first-look pact with Netflix will now include work from Utley. Jenno Topping, president of film and TV at […]
BusinessVarietyFox News Channel Dedicates Studio to Rupert Murdoch
Rupert Murdoch launched Fox News Channel in 1996, and the anchors and hosts of some of its most popular programs will now have a permanent reminder. Fox News on Wednesday renamed its “Studio M” in honor of the elder Murdoch, who continues to work as chairman of parent company Fox Corp. The 3,675-square-foot space, previously […]
EntertainmentVarietyMusic Industry Moves: Quality Control Ups Trio of Female Executives
Quality Control Music has promoted Simone Mitchell to president, Tamika Howard to executive VP and Amber Mitchell to VP of artist relations. In announcing their new positions, QC COO Kevin “Coach K” Lee said, “These women are the backbone of this QC family, and have had their hand in building some of the best musical careers […]
EntertainmentVarietyJosh Lucas to Star in Shark Survival Thriller ‘The Black Demon’ for ‘Rambo: Last Blood’ Director Adrian Grunberg (EXCLUSIVE)
Josh Lucas will battle a giant shark in “The Black Demon,” a survival thriller from “Rambo: Last Blood” director Adrian Grunberg. The film was written by Boise Esquerra (“Blackwater”) and is set to start principal photography in December on location in the Dominican Republic. Here’s the logline for this sea creature chiller: “The film follows […]
EntertainmentVarietyAdam Brody Says ‘The O.C.’ Reboot Wouldn’t Work in Post-Trump America
As reboots, remakes and reimaginings continue to dominate Hollywood, “The O.C.,” one of the most popular teen dramas of all time, would certainly be ripe for a revival. But nearly two decades after the pop culture phenomenon premiered, star Adam Brody says bringing back the show wouldn’t be a good idea. “I kind of don’t […]
EntertainmentVarietyDisney Reorganizes ABC, Hulu, General Entertainment’s Marketing and Communications Departments
ABC, Hulu and Disney General Entertainment’s Shannon Ryan has reorganized her marketing, creative and communications departments, starting with a new reporting structure that puts ABC Entertainment, ABC News, Disney TV Studios, Freeform and Disney’s syndication unit under one oversight. Under the new setup, Naomi Bulochnikov, the senior VP of communications and publicity for ABC and […]
NewsThe Wrap‘Bulletproof’ Film Review: Provocative School-Shooting Doc Ultimately Both-Sides the Issue
The film offers an unsettling look at gun culture but never indicts America's culture of violence
EntertainmentVarietyAmazon YA Pilot ‘Shelter’ Adds Three to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
The Amazon YA pilot “Shelter” has added three new cast members, Variety has learned exclusively. Adrian Greensmith, Abby Corrigan, and Sage Linder have all joined the pilot, which is based on the first novel in Harlan Coben’s Mickey Bolitar book trilogy. Jaden Michael will star as Bolitar with Constance Zimmer also starring in the pilot. The show […]
EntertainmentThe WrapThe 7 Best Period Dramas on Hulu Right Now (Photos)
Regency fashion and repressed feelings, what’s not to love?
