Katie Goodson-Thomas Joins LuckyChap International As President Of Film
Katie Goodson-Thomas has joined LuckyChap International as President of Film. The veteran UK exec was most recently Executive Vice President and Co-Head of Production and Development at Searchlight Pictures. The company has said Goodson-Thomas will officially take up her position in the new year and will lead LuckyChap International’s film slate in close partnership with […]
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The Broad will move more than 160 works to Paris and Leimert Park during construction
The Broad will display more than 160 works in a major exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris during its final phase of construction. It will also partner with Art + Practice in Leimert Park.
Emily Watson Joins ‘The Drive,’ Inspired by JFK Assassination, as Exec Producer (EXCLUSIVE)
Two-time Oscar nominee Emily Watson has joined the Oscar-qualified short film “The Drive” as executive producer, lending her support to husband-and-wife filmmaking team David Arrow and Amber Paul as the film enters awards season. Set on a warm November afternoon in the early 1960s, “The Drive” is inspired by a little-known episode that unfolded on […]
Kelly Clarkson's ex mother-in-law Rebecca McEntire breaks silence on Brooklyn store drama
Kelly Clarkson's ex mother-in-law Rebecca McEntire breaks silence on Brooklyn store dramaReba McEntire is aware of her former daughter-in-law Kelly Clarkson's ongoing feud with a Brooklyn-based toy store.During a recent chat with E! News, the Consider Me Gone singer revealed that she just got to...
Russell Brand Accuser Alleges Witnesses Were Present When He “Grabbed My Face” & “Pushed His Body Against Mine” At Radio Station
Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. The latest accuser in the Russell Brand trial has alleged there were witnesses present when the actor and comedian assaulted her at a radio station premises in the mid-2000s. The fourth woman, whom we are calling Complainant 4 (C4) […]
Evolution Mallorca Brings Back Script Lab Pitches With ‘Sirat’ Producer and Oscar Winner Kim Magnusson Among Jury Members
This year’s Evolution Mallorca, held on the Spanish island between Oct. 28 and NoV. 4, is bringing back Evolution Pitch, the pitching component of its Script Lab program as part of the festival’s 15th edition. “It was a dream of mine to bring it back this year,” Evolution Mallorca founder Sandra Lipski tells Variety. “The […]
Woman describes alleged assault by Russell Brand as 'frenzied' and 'violent'
The entertainer denies three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.
Raj Singh and Italy’s RP1 Holding Launch €100 Million Film Fund to Boost Country’s Struggling Indie Ecosystem
CEO of Media Capital Technologies Raj Singh and Italy’s RP1 Holding, an Italian group comprising companies specializing in alternative finance, are launching an innovative €100 million ($112 million) fund to finance audiovisual productions and film distribution in Italy. The One Media Capital Fund, as it is called, was unveiled on Tuesday during the Rome MIA […]
Jaafar Jackson reveals what uncle Michael Jackson would think of his biopic's success
Jaafar Jackson reveals what uncle Michael Jackson would think of his biopic's successJaafar Jackson believes his late uncle, Michael Jackson, would be "proud" after the blockbuster hit of his biopic, Michael.The film, which stars Jaafar as the late King of Pop, has earned more than $1...
‘Street Fighter’ Punches to Summit as Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ Bows in Third at U.K., Ireland Box Office
Paramount’s “Street Fighter” delivered a knockout blow to top the U.K. and Ireland box office, debuting in first place with £2.3 million ($3.1 million). Universal’s animated feature “Forgotten Island” bowed in second position, taking $1.8 million in its opening session. TGS Cinemas Limited secured third place with the debut of Indian superstar Rajinikanth’s blockbuster “Jailer […]
Lily Allen feels 'scared' of music industry: Here's why
Lily Allen feels 'scared' of music industry: Here's whyLily Allen recently got candid and blasted the music industry for not promoting female singers.While conversing with The Times Magazine, the 41-year-old English singer-songwriter and actress delivered a savage blow to the music world for...
Disney Names Carol Choi Asia Pacific President as Luke Kang Retires
Carol Choi will become president of The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific on Dec. 1, replacing Luke Kang, who is stepping down after 16 years at the Mouse House. Choi is currently executive VP of The Walt Disney Company APAC. In the top job, she will run Disney Entertainment’s operations in the region, from studios […]
Dana Carvey Says He ‘Didn’t Understand the Kerfuffle’ Over Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘I Just Saw It’ as a ‘Joke’
“Saturday Night Live” alum Dana Carvey didn’t get all the controversy over Shane Gillis’ recent monologue on the sketch show, saying he “just saw it” as “a joke.” Gillis sparked outrage on Oct. 10 when he opened his “SNL” hosting stint by mocking women at the gym. “I haven’t been to the gym in so […]
