BBC Studios Showcase Goes Virtual for 2021

Well, the rumors are true and legit—though still no word on the oversized title. “Borat 2,” which was shot in secret— and fast—this year by Sacha Baron Cohen is done and not only that, already has a distributor.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorUKTVEverywhere, the illegal streamer that beamed BBC and ITV channels into the homes of Americans, has been shut down as part of a settlement with BBC Studios and ITV Studios.Under the agreement, UKTVEverywhere has accepted that it streamed BBC and ITV content, such as Doctor Who and Love Island, without seeking or having any form of license or authorization from the British broadcasters.UKTVEverywhere’s website now directs users to BritBox, the BBC and ITV’s

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVRachel Bendavid has been officially named Head of Scripted Programming for the Lionsgate and BBC Studios Los Angeles partnership.

Donald Trump is expected to be in virtual attendance Thursday as New York City’s annual Al Smith Dinner moves mostly online because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said.Trump has accepted an invitation to return to the dinner for the first time in four years.

Adam Brody puts his toned physique on display while stripping out of his wetsuit after a day at the beach on Wednesday (September 23) in Malibu, Calif.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorBBC Studios is exiting Tower Productions, its decade-old joint venture production company with All3Media in Germany, and is establishing BBC Studios Germany.BBC Studios and All3Media will part ways at the end of the year, but will not sever ties completely.

Tracee Ellis Ross is watching the 2020 Emmy Awards from home, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t dressing up!

Beyonce, 39, is known for having a very private personal life so its always a blessing when we get to see her outside of her professional world! She gifted fans with something hilarious during a virtual celebration for the WACO Theater Center on September 19. The “Single Ladies” singer actually flexed her comedic chops as opposed to her vocal ones during it as she cracked a corny joke about Snoop Dogg next to her daughter Blue Ivy, 8.

Nelly is looking buff!

Sam Smith has announced the release of their third studio album Love Goes.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBonnaroo has unveiled details for “Virtual Roo-Ality,” a free three-night live broadcast airing exclusively via YouTube. The livestreaming event will celebrate the annual festival with a range of programming, spanning new live performances, original content, and archival sets captured at Bonnaroo’s home at Great Stage Park in Manchester, TN.

It’s hard to imagine that Marvel Studios is still developing and producing Disney+ series considering it’s September and we have yet to see even one of them arrive on the streaming service, despite knowing of their existence for more than a year. But even as we wait for “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” whenever that finally debuts, Marvel Studios is still moving ahead with its other series, including “She-Hulk,” which just found a director.

Manori Ravindran International EditorBBC Studios has some way to go in resuming production following the global pandemic, with only around 60% of productions back on track in the U.K. and some natural history series still in limbo.Tom Fussell, interim CEO of the producer-distributor, tells Variety that shows such as soap “EastEnders” and automotive program “Top Gear” are back in production in the U.K.

BBCStudios, the commercial arm of U.K. public broadcaster BBC, on Tuesday reported record financial resultsand said its BritBox streaming service has crossed the 1.2 million subscriber mark in North America.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Monday, as Joe Biden called Donald Trump “a climate arsonist,” the president met with California Governor Gavin Newsom, who took an agree-to-disagree approach while calling out the president on climate change.Later, Trump meet with scientists, state officials and politicians to discuss further the massive wildfires scorching the state.Wade Crowfoot, California’s Secretary for Natural Resources, gave the president a blunt assessment his wildfire performance.

New York Fashion Week, which is the first instalment of the month-long cycle, kicked off on Friday and will end on Wednesday, ahead of London, which begins this Friday.So far, the American city has hosted Jason Wu, who staged a socially distanced catwalk last night on the rooftop of Spring Studios.The Taiwanese-Canadian designer sent 35 looks for spring 2021 down the runway, marking the first showcase of his contemporary-priced line, meaning it is more affordable than his luxury offering.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterA documentary about the Wirecard financial scandal is in the works at Sky Studios. Gabriela Sperl is developing the project with producer SFFP, it will be directed by Benji and Jono Bergmann of BABKA, who will also co-produce.

Ann-Marie Corvin While the pandemic has reduced film festivals’ capacity to showcase new work, an all-singing all-dancing Spanish-Italian number has been selected for two.“Explota Explota” (“My Heart Goes Boom!”), the assured debut feature of music promo and commercials director Nacho Álvarez, will receive an RTVE Gala Screening at the San Sebastian Festival next week and has also made the selection for the Toronto Festival’s market screenings.Set in dictator Francisco Franco’s Spain during the

Cameron Roach will in the spring step down from his role as director of drama at Sky's production and sales arm Sky Studios, the company said on Friday. The news was shared by Sky Studios CEO Gary Davey in a memo, in which he said Roach would "spend more time with his family." No successor was named.