Directors Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson & Siân Heder To Be Honored With Sundance Institute’s Vanguard Award

Khloe Kardashian doesn't want her 3-year-old daughter, True Thompson, to face the same struggles and insecurities that she did when she was younger. In a new cover story for magazine, the 37-year-old reality star opens up about parenting her little girl, whom she shares with ex Tristan Thompson. True even poses with her famous mom for a sweet photo shoot. «When it comes to food — I had so many issues.

Ruthie Tompson was one of the earliest Disney animators, who worked on classic movies including “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Pinocchio,” and “Dumbo.”Tompson first met Walt Disney and his brother Roy when she was a child who lived near them, then she began working for them as a young woman.

Manori Ravindran International EditorNENT Group CEO Anders Jensen, the recipient of this year’s Variety Vanguard Award, says the Scandinavian company plans to emulate a BritBox-style model for Nordic Noir when it launches in the U.S. this December.Speaking with Variety in Cannes during the Vanguard keynote on Monday, Jensen discussed NENT Group-backed streaming service Viaplay’s ambitious expansion strategy, which plans to reach 16 markets by the end of 2023.

Bella Hadid rang in her 25th birthday in style! The California native looked incredible in a low cut black top as she stepped out in New York City on Saturday, Oct. 9 to celebrate with sister Gigi Hadid, 26, and brother Anwar Hadid, 22. Bella’s outfit, which was giving us serious Veronica vibes (as in the Archie comics), was reminiscent of the early ’00s with a loose knee-length skirt and to-the-knee boots.

Amara La Negra has always embraced her culture and AfroLatinidad. The multi-hyphenate artist is known for her catchy music, big curly hair, and mesmerizing skin; however, what makes her the most beautiful on the outside, has also made her experience uncomfortable situations.

Steven Gaydos Executive VP of ContentFilm history is filled with examples of screenwriters whose subsequent dazzling directorial careers have often eclipsed their brilliant roots as writers. Preston Sturges, Billy Wilder and Sam Peckinpah are only three of the American wordsmiths-turned-helmers that come to mind.

Bella Hadid and boyfriend Marc Kalman are going strong! The 24-year-old model and her art director boyfriend stepped out in New York City on Tuesday, October 5 for their latest public outing together, and this time the couple was joined by a special third wheel: Bella’s little brother, Anwar Hadid! In photos captured by paparazzi, the trio could be seen leisurely walking the streets of the Big Apple. Anwar, 22, also brought along his dog on a leash for the afternoon excursion.

Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud and the Sundance Institute have set three scribes for their inaugural Women Write Now screenwriting fellowship, designed to bolster the next generation of Black women in comedy.

Amazon Studios has signed a first-look deal with former Sundance Institute programmer Bird Runningwater.

announced in March that she would be stepping down from the Sundance Institute by the end of the year. Vicente’s last day with TIFF will be October 31, and her time with Sundance will begin at the start of November and will work between Park City, Los Angeles and New York City.

After three years as the Executive Director and Co-Head of the Toronto International Film Festival, Joana Vicente is heading to the Sundance Institute as their new CEO. She will start her new job at the beginning of November, splitting her time between Sundance’s office in New York, Los Angeles and Park City, UT.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterAfter spending three years as Toronto International Film Festival’s executive director, Joana Vicente is leaving her post to join the Sundance Institute as its CEO.She is succeeding long-time executive Keri Putnam, who stepped down earlier this year.

William Earl Anders Jensen, president and CEO of Nordic Entertainment Group, has been selected to receive the Variety Vanguard Award for contributions to the global television business.Jensen will be feted on Oct. 11 at the global content conference and market, which runs Oct.

Eva Amurri (Undateable, Californication), Susan Sarandon’s daughter, will join her mom in Fox’s upcoming straight-to-series music dynasty drama Monarch, produced by Fox Entertainment.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterEva Amurri is the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming Fox country music drama series “Monarch.”Amurri has been cast as the younger version of Dottie Cantrell Roman, who will be played in the present day by Susan Sarandon, Amurri’s mother. Amurri will make her debut in the premiere episode.

Strictly Come Dancing star Greg Wise's fans were delighted to spot his wife Emma Thompson in the show's audience cheering him on. Yet Greg and Emma aren't the only stars in the family, with their 21-year-old daughter Gaia Romilly Wise joining her parents in the industry.

Bella Hadid walks and talks with her younger brother, Anwar Hadid, while out in New York City on Friday afternoon (September 24).

The Sundance Institute will present the 2021 Vanguard Award to “CODA” filmmaker Siân Heder and “Summer of Soul” director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the institute announced Thursday.

George Ferencz, a longtime mainstay of the Off Broadway scene who directed premieres and revivals of plays by Sam Shepard, Aishah Rahman and Amiri Baraka, died Sept. 14 following a long illness. He was 74

Dua Lipa is enjoying a day out with boyfriend Anwar Hadid and his mom!