Chernin Entertainment Hires Sharla Sumpter Bridgett As Senior VP Of Film & Television

Will Thorne Staff WriterTo capture the crisp received pronunciation of the royal family, “The Crown” dialect coaches teach cast members to say the word “ears” when saying “yes.”Like her co-star Josh O’Connor, who plays Prince Charles, Emma Corrin found one particular word was the key to unlocking Princess Diana’s slightly dispossessed-sounding posh drawl.“Mine was ‘alright.’ I just love her voice so much, I really miss it,” Corrin told Variety.

with Lily James, 31, and his bizarre headline-grabbing response to it alongside his wife Catherine FitzGerald.In the ultimate irony considering his recent alleged behavior, West will play Prince Charles as the series depicts the royal’s own infidelity and its impact on his tumultuous relationship with Princess Diana, who will be played by newcomer Emma Corrin, 24, in the show’s upcoming fourth season.Netflix’s hit historical drama — which follows the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: The San Francisco Chronicle, UK production company Ugly Duckling Films and Sony Music Entertainment are partnering to develop the first narrative podcast project from the Chronicle, a new true crime series called The Doodler.The podcast will tell the story of the ongoing hunt for the notorious serial killer known as the “Doodler” who targeted San Francisco’s closeted gay community in the 1970s and is suspected to have murdered up to 16 people.Hosted

Gwen Stefani is giving the world a chance to hear what No Doubt tunes would have sounded like with a country music twang. The songstress joined Jimmy Fallon for a fun sketch on Monday’s “Tonight Show”, and she embraced her Blake Shelton-inspired love of country.

Gwen Stefani is giving the world a chance to hear what No Doubt tunes would have sounded like with a country music twang.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Actor-singer Jencarlos Canela is set to join the ensemble of the Sony Pictures’ action comedy Man From Toronto starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson. Kaley Cuoco and Melanie Liburd are also on board.The film revolves around a case of mistaken identity after the world’s deadliest assassin, known as the “man from Toronto,” and a stranger, played by Hart, run into each other at an Airbnb.

Also Read: Kevin Hart to Remake Korean Box Office Hit 'Extreme Job' at UniversalCJ Entertainment, which financed and produced “The Housemaid,” is also financing, developing and producing the new English language remake “Grave Hill.” The film’s executive producers are CJ Group vice chairwoman Miky Lee, CJ Entertainment’s Jinnie Choi and Jerry Ko along with Hidden Empire’s Roxanne Taylor and Motor’s Sean Sorensen.The film’s producers are Don Handfield through his Motor production banner, Timothy

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterLaugh Out Loud, the digital comedy brand founded by Kevin Hart, announced a round of promotions and hires to support the company’s growth.Hart will move from CEO to chairman of LOL, continuing to take an active role in the company’s overall comedic vision, content, and talent development.Jeff Clanagan, Hart’s longtime business partner and current president of Laugh Out Loud, will become CEO, focusing on the content side of the business, including development,

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThere are some promotions and additions taking place at Kevin Hart’s comedy brand Laugh Out Loud (LOL) as it expands across its core divisions of LOL Network, LOL Studios, LOL Audio, LOL X!. Hart will move from his position as CEO to Chairman while continuing to take an active role in the company’s overall comedic vision, content, and talent development.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Jasmine Mathews is joining Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson in Sony’s action-comedy Man From Toronto.Kaley Cuoco and Melanie Liburd are also on board.The film revolves around a case of mistaken identity after the world’s deadliest assassin, known as the “man from Toronto,” and a stranger, played by Hart, run into each other at an Airbnb.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorAbigail Disney, Sheila Nevins are among the notable speakers slated to appear at a documentary-focused edition of the New York Women in Film & Television Creative Workforce Summit.The event, which will take place virtually from October 20 to 23, will feature keynote speakers, panels and film screenings.

Gene Corman, the overshadowed movie producer who preceded his older brother, legendary “King of the B’s” filmmakerRoger Corman, in the business and frequently collaborated with him, has died. He was 93.

Dave McNary Film ReporterFilm producer Gene Corman, who frequently collaborated with his older brother Roger Corman, died at his home on Sept. 28.

Eccho represents Sony Pictures Television titles; ViacomCBS commissions Artemesia Gentileschi series; Channel 4 revives “Changing Rooms”; and Cake sells “Tish Tash.”Sweden-based global distributor Eccho Rights has agreed an exclusive representation deal with Sony Pictures Television that includes 15 titles from all over the world.The titles that are part of this deal are “Leverage” (South Korea), “Crane in the Sky,” “Midwives” (Russia), “Friday on My Mind,” “Love Child” (Australia), “Hugo El

Also Read: 'The Glorias' Director Julie Taymor on Telling Gloria Steinem's Story: 'I Thought I Knew Her. I Didn't' (Video)The team behind the film, including stars Winston and William Catlett, writer Sherman Payne and producers Caleeb Pinkett and Clarence Hammond, said the story of “Charm City Kings” made them think more deeply about their own lives.

Scatting is the perfect way to get through the pandemic.

Sundance Film Festival alums that receive a ton of acclaim usually have one of two paths. They either end up as Oscar players, taking that strong buzz and carving out a path in the awards season, or they crumble under the weight of added expectations.

Also Read: Spotify, Chernin Entertainment Sign Multiyear Deal to Adapt Podcast Content to Video“Sharla is an incredibly talented producer and executive and I’ve long admired her eye for highly entertaining and thought-provoking content as well as her skillful navigation of both the film and television marketplaces,” Topping said in a statement.