Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Deemed an Original Screenplay by WGA, Will Not Campaign Adapted for Oscars

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said that he will not seek reelection, putting an end to speculation about his plans for next year and adding to the uncertainty that Democrats will be able to retain control of the Senate.

Addie Morfoot Contributor DOC NYC is known for its 15-feature film shortlist and for its annual Visionaries Tribute luncheon, which attracts the who’s who of the docu community from both coasts. But, while the festival, which begins on Nov.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are making sure they do not repeat Princess Diana's 'parenting regret' with their own brood, a Royal expert has claimed. Kate, 41, and William, 40, are known to be hands-on parents to Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, five, and are said to have been influenced by the love and support of William's late mother Princess Diana. However, Diana had one "big regret" when it came to her parenting technique, and that was down to having to be away for long periods of time due to work, according to royal expert Duncan Larcombe.

Holly Willoughby has returned to the spotlight in a pre-planned campaign weeks after she quit This Morning. The presenter left the ITV daytime show months after co-host Phillip Schofield resigned.

Buying a present for members of the Royal Family at Christmas time is likely to be a particularly difficult task as there is quite literally nothing they don't have being one of the richest families in the world.

Sylvester Stallone took his friend’s advice on a rewrite of the original screenplay to Rocky. A few tweaks later, he was on his way to major success.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor There may not be a funnier moment on screen this year than when Ryan Gosling yells “sublime!” off-screen in Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar box office smash “Barbie.” That’s why Variety Awards Circuit Podcast had a pressing question that needed answering from the filmmaker herself: Who gets the credit for this brilliant moment? “Ryan had the idea of [Ken] having a private moment that she [Barbie] can hear,” Gerwig reveals. “Because, of course, there’s no walls or privacy in Barbie Land. And then I will give myself credit, I came up with ‘sublime.’ I kept thinking, what’s the funniest word? I kept going back to ‘sublime.’ It’s the oddest word.

Ava DuVernay‘s TV follow-up to her film “Origin” isn’t happening anymore. Deadline reports that the director’s romantic drama series for Starz with Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff will fold as DuVernay’s overall deal with Warner Bros.

Ava DuVernay‘s romantic drama series, which landed a three-year script-to-series commitment in May 2022, is not moving forward at Starz, Deadline has confirmed.

Chinese spy balloon that was shot down after it had floated clear across America’s airspace — eight days and more than 4,000 miles after it first breached the US border.“Every year there is a new story that we are all fixating on,” Kaufman explained. “This year is what this one: the Chinese spy balloon? At first, no one knew what it was [or] why it was there — a floating balloon flying across the U.S.

Prosecutors will not seek a second re-trial after jurors were unable to agree whether Louis Saha Matturie sexually assaulted a woman. Louis Matturie, 42, a friend of former Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy, had been found not guilty of other sexual offences including rape, after he was accused by a number of different women.

EXCLUSIVE: A surprise project has emerged to whet the appetites of hungry international buyers at next week’s American Film Market: Kevin Costner‘s big-budget Warner Bros Western Horizon: An American Saga.

Kanye West will not be running for president in 2024, according to a statement from his lawyer.The rapper, who now goes by Ye, first announced his intention to run for office back in 2019. He later conceded the 2020 presidential election, but said he would run in 2024.His personal attorney, Bruce Marks, has now confirmed in a statement to Rolling Stone: “He’s not a candidate for office in 2024.”His attorney is reportedly working on winding down the artist’s campaign.

Laphonza Butler, the first Black LGBTQ+ U.S. senator, won’t run in 2024 for the California seat to which she was recently appointed. Photo: Power Summit 2022

Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA), appointed earlier this month to fill the vacancy following the death of Dianne Feinstein, said that she will not run for the seat in the 2024 election.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Ava DuVernay‘s latest drama “Origin” has added an original song to its Oscar prospects. New Zealand Māori artist Stan Walker performed the new song, “I Am,” at a private film screening at the Edition Hotel in West Hollywood on Wednesday. He also co-wrote the track with Michael Fatkin, Vince Harder and Te Kanapu Anasta.

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Paradox Interactive has revealed that Cities: Skylines 2 will not use Steam Workshop to support its mods.Instead, Paradox Mods will be the one-stop shop for creative side of Cities: Skylines 2. This will create a cohesive experience for both PC and console players, without those playing on the latter feeling left out by the features available on the former.“One of the core reasons for this is its inclusivity; modding capabilities will be extended to players across platforms – both PC and console – aligning with our commitment to provide as many as possible with the opportunity to modify and enjoy the game,” explained the publisher in a post to its forums.The route to the total integration of Asset Mods across all three versions of Cities: Skylines 2 might lead to teething issues with players, acknowledged the publisher.“As with all major updates, we are fully aware of the learning curve it might present, but we’re committed to providing resources to ensure a smooth transition to Paradox Mods,” it affirmed.Moreover, the in-game editor will be “basic” at launch, but will continue to “expand and enhance” to allow players to let their imagination run rampant with their cities.Cities: Skylines 2 launches for PC and PC Game Pass on October 24, however, the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions were delayed to spring 2024.“We have come to realise that we need more time to reach the quality targets we have set,” said Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive back in September.

Angelique Jackson Even if you think you know Tyler Perry’s story – his improbable rise from homeless playwright to billionaire media mogul with a dozen Madea movies in between — the first footage from the upcoming documentary “Maxine’s Baby” contextualizes it all in a new way. In August, Variety exclusively announced that the documentary was heading to Amazon MGM Studios. Directed by Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz, the documentary aims to present an “tender, intimate portrait” of Perry, with its title as a nod to his late mother Willie Maxine Perry, who died in 2009, and the two-and-a-half-minute trailer teases what’s to come.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “The Fall of the House of Usher” is Netflix‘s buzziest new release this month, so it makes sense that the Edgar Allan Poe short story it’s based off of is also having a moment.