Andrei Konchalovsky’s Venice Competition Title ‘Dear Comrades’ Snapped Up by Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE)

Issa Rae is all about helping and elevating Black creatives in Hollywood. The creator and star has normalized Black lives onscreen with her HBO show and other projects — and it's something she prides herself on.«For me, my longevity will be opening the door for others,» Rae, 35, tells in a new interview published Wednesday, adding that it also means leaving a legacy with her work.

Love in the Time of Corona, found inspiration in the new circumstances and created an interesting workaround to kept everyone safe while filming pushed forward. It was a gargantuan task, but here's how this limited-series got the cameras rolling when everything else in Hollywood was still on lockdown.The first concept for the show was introduced to showrunner Joanna Johnson soon after her other project, Good Trouble, shutdown production in March.

Keanu Reeves is back to the sets of his highly anticipated film The Matrix 4 in Berlin. The 55-year-old actor dished on the production of his upcoming movie, praising protocols that have been put in place to keep everyone safe amid the pandemic.

Keanu Reeves is hard at work filming The Matrix 4 in Berlin!

There’s a hush-hush Russiagate documentary on the horizon from a director who hails from Hollywood royalty. But this one makes the case for President Trump.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentEver since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to California earlier this year, rumors have swirled that they had a plan to gain a foothold in Hollywood. They now seem to be taking steps to do that.

Naman Ramachandran Keanu Reeves has praised the safety protocols in place after Lana Wachowski’s “The Matrix 4” resumed filming in Berlin.“There’s some really thoughtful, effective protocols in place, and the rhythm of filmmaking has not been really impacted or interrupted, in the sense of filming,” Reeves told the Associated Press.

Keanu Reeves opens up about COVID-19 precautions on set of “The Matrix 4” in Berlin, after production was shut down due to the pandemic

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentSales agent M-Appeal has closed distribution deals for LGBT coming-of-age movie “Cocoon,” the opening film of Generation 14Plus at the Berlin Film Festival, with the U.K. and several other territories.The film, directed by Leonie Krippendorff, stars Jella Haase and Lena Klenke.

Following Tuesday's announcement of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate, the California senator has wasted no time hitting the campaign trail— with her first stop in Hollywood. The vice presidential nominee will hold her first solo event of the campaign in a launch fundraiser co-chaired by Nicole Avant, former U.S.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterCBS Television Studios has signed an exclusive agreement with law enforcement and public safety advisory group 21CP Solutions to consult with the writing staffs of CBS crime procedurals and legal dramas, Variety has learned exclusively.The move comes in the wake of national protests against police brutality, and in Hollywood, discussions about entertainment’s role in how law enforcement is perceived by the public.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentZurich-Berlin based Tellfilm, producer of “Blue My Mind” from “Killing Eve” director Lisa Brühlmann, is set to go into production on Aug.

ShortListFilmFestival.com and runs through August 19. The jury will award the Industry Award while TheWrap’s online voters will determine the Audience Prize and Student Award.

Naman Ramachandran Speciality distributor Grasshopper Film has acquired U.S.

Zoe Bell — the veteran stuntwoman and longtime Quentin Tarantino collaborator — has signed with CAA. The New Zealand native began her career working with Tarantino, going on to work with him both as a second unit director and stunt coordinator.

Blake Griffin is highly amused when it comes to the internet's obsession with his thighs. ET's Deidre Behar recently spoke to the 31-year-old NBA star about his new podcast,, which is available now on Audible.

Apple might not have the public trust in the realm of streaming as Netflix. The tech company might not have the extensive library seen with competitors like HBO Max and Disney+.

Rebecca Davis editorLocal content is proving more of a draw than Hollywood films as China’s cinemas get back on their feet.