As the rapid spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant forces millions throughout the world to adjust their holiday plans, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are sharing a message of support.
07.12.2021 - 18:13 / variety.com
William Earl Representation for Black and nonbinary actors has increased significantly in TV and film since the start of the pandemic, according to a study of how casting for scripted live-action content has changed over the past two years.The research conducted by Variety sibling Variety Business Intelligence found that Black talent logged the highest rate of representation gains in episodic TV and film across racial and ethnic lines.
Among the gender and LGBTQ breakdowns examined, nonbinary
.As the rapid spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant forces millions throughout the world to adjust their holiday plans, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are sharing a message of support.
The Duchess of Cambridge recognized those who lost loved ones and those who have struggled over the past two years as she introduced “Royal Carols: Together At Christmas”.
Camilla Blackett Guest ColumnistFor Variety‘s Writers on Writers, Camilla Blackett pens a tribute to “King Richard” (screenplay by Zach Baylin).Determined is a word you will hear many times when speaking of the Williams family and their hard-won Mount Olympus status in the world of tennis, but determination of sportsmanship is far from the only thing at play in Zach Baylin’s stunning “King Richard” script.More than anything, it is the determination of Black fatherhood that struck me most deeply
SAG-AFTRA and the Actors’ Equity Association have agreed to a six-month extension of an agreement they reached last year that settled a bitter jurisdictional dispute over the taping or streaming of live theater during the Covid-19 pandemic. The agreement was originally set to expire at the end of the year, but the extension acknowledges the ongoing nature of the pandemic and sets Juine 30, 2022, as the new expiration date.
Reinaldo Marcus Green was a grad student at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, angling for extra time with his professor — Spike Lee. Flash-forward six years: Marcus Green has directed one of the best-reviewed dramas of 2021 — “King Richard,” starring Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father of tennis champs Venus (Saniyya Sidney) and Serena (Demi Singleton).
Today at CBS’ Winter TCA press conference, The Amazing Race set 11 new teams for its 33rd season, kicking off with a two-hour premiere on January 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, which will air on CBS and be available for live and on-demand streaming on Paramount+.
Recreational drug users have been ‘microdosing’ psychedelics to improve their mental health during the pandemic, a new survey has found.
EXCLUSIVE: Malcolm Goodwin (Amazon’s upcoming Reacher, The CW’s iZombie) has been tapped to lead The Great Wall of Warren, an indie dramedy from writer-director Victor Hawks, which also stars Kirby Bliss Blanton (Project X), Vanessa Curry (Behind The Trees), William “Big Sleeps” Stewart (Coffee & Kareem), Ester Tania Jiron (Anniversary), Dax Rey (Swan Song), Jackie Burns (Power Book II) and Yolonda Williams (Robocop).
Mike Tyson, 55, brought along 13-year-old daughter Milan Tyson to his charity event in Newport Beach, California on Sunday December 5. The father-daughter duo made a rare public appearance together at Mike’s annual Mike Tyson Cares & We Too Matter Foundation, where they lovingly posed together for pictures on the red carpet as seen HERE. It’s not often that Mike is seen in public with any of his children, so it was a sweet surprise that he took Milan to the important occasion.
Appearing on Apple’s Time to Walk podcast, Prince William has spoken out about the importance of opening up about mental health and wellbeing. During the podcast, the Duke of Cambridge walked around the Queen’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk to reflect on his time working for the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) as a pilot.
Fond memories. Prince William initially made headlines after his impromptu musical collaboration with Taylor Swift and Jon Bon Jovi in November 2013, and he’s finally explained how he ended up so “out of his comfort zone.”
Drew Barrymore’s new book Rebel Homemaker was released in November, and finds the actress/daytime talk star getting candid.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying a day out together!
William Earl Creators and stars will gather for Variety’s two-day virtual FYC Fest featuring panels on film and television. Variety FYC Fest will be held on Dec. 14 and 15, and include panels with the top contending writers in the original screenplay and adapted screenplay categories, along with the top animation directors and producers.
Michael K. Williams‘ final TV project, the Vice TV docuseries Black Market, has gotten a trailer and release date.