Catherine Hardwicke On Working With Quibi And Coming-Of-Age Stories [Interview]

Addie Morfoot ContributorJust like the first page of a novel, a series’ or episode’s opening 10 minutes acts like a door. If executed successfully, it will make viewers want to run through that entrance, not just walk through it.

Time could be up for Cuba Gooding Jr..

The French actor, director, and producer Rebecca Zlotowski made a splash in 2016 with the World War II film “Planetarium,” starring Lily Rose and Natalie Portman. Although it’s been a few years between that film and her follow up, “An Easy Girl,” Zlotowski has been very busy.

Pete Hammond Awards Columnist/Chief Film Critic“I didn’t know it would work until I met with Quibi,” Most Dangerous Game writer-showrunner Nick Santora said about being approached to work on a project for the new upstart media service that offers entertainment on your phone — in some cases feature-length films delivered in up to 15 or so short doses.Santora is Emmy nominated for his first Quibi effort in the Outstanding Short Form Comedy or Drama Series category for the update of the classic

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.

Stevie Nicks is opening up about her grave concerns with the coronavirus pandemic, from the debilitating effects COVID-19 could have on herself to the dangers people are facing by not wearing masks. In a lengthy "journal entry" shared on her Facebook page, the Fleetwood Mac singer sounded off on Americans who are failing to protect themselves.

Stevie Nicks is begging her fellow Americans to wear masks.

Kelly Clarkson is thrilled to fill in for Simon Cowell on “America’s Got Talent” and even more excited to see Arthur Williams perform.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe late lyricist Howard Ashman gave us the gift of many of the most-loved Disney songs of the modern era, teaming with composer Alan Menken to write “Beauty and the Beast’s” “Be Our Guest,” “The Little Mermaid’s” “Part of Your World” and “Aladdin’s” “Friend Like Me.” In the new documentary “Howard,” streaming on Disney Plus from August 7, director Don Hahn — who knew his subject well, having produced the original animated version of “Beauty and the Beast” — goes in

Sarah Paulson will take a seat in the director’s chair for Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story” spin-off.

Manori Ravindran International Editor“Gangs of London” producer Pulse Films has teamed with Oscar-winning “Man on Wire” director James Marsh on an ambitious four-part series that uncovers the history of Berlin through the prism of its iconic football club Hertha BSC.“Welcome to Berlin” (working title), which is now going into production, is billed as an all-access account of Hertha BSC throughout the upcoming 2020-21 Bundesliga season that also combines a historical perspective of Berlin

American actor Bradley Cooper has reportedly booked his next movie role with director Paul Thomas Anderson amidst the global coronavirus pandemic. It is reported by The Hollywood Reporter that the 45-year-old actor will star in the still-untitled project.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaBradley Cooper is poised to team up with Paul Thomas Anderson, a meeting of the mega-talents that should please film lovers.The “American Sniper” star is in talks to appear in Anderson’s next, deeply secretive venture, which is being described as a coming-of-age story set in 1970s San Fernando Valley.

Bradley Cooper has booked his next movie role with director Paul Thomas Anderson.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterLifetime has extended its partnership with journalist Robin Roberts for four new movies and they are about to fuel the soul with Robin Roberts Presents: The Mahalia Jackson Story. The movie will star Tony Award nominee, SAG and Grammy Award-winning actress Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as the titular iconic gospel legend and civil rights activist while Tony winner Kenny Leon (Broadway’s A Raisin in the Sun, Fences,

David Robb Labor EditorThe onscreen exploits of stuntwomen, and their off-screen battles for fair and equal treatment, is explored in Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story, a new documentary from director April Wright for Shout! Studios that debuts September 22 on digital platforms.Narrated by Fast & Furious franchise star Michelle Rodriquez and based on Mollie Gregory’s 2015 best-seller, the film chronicles the lives of women who perform the stunts in some of Hollywood’s biggest action

The new book “Midnight Sun,” from Twilight author Stephenie Meyer, is just days away and you might be wondering if a film version will ever be made.

Pixar has announced details of its next animated film release, a coming-of-age tale called Luca set in the Italian Riviera.