Elegance Bratton to Direct Documentary ‘Hellfighters’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Also Read: Ron Howard in 'Serious Discussions' for 'Willow' Sequel Series at Disney+“Growing up in the ’80s, ‘Willow’ has had a profound effect on me,” Chu said in a statement. “The story of the bravest heroes in the least likely places allowed me, an Asian-American kid growing up in a Chinese restaurant looking to go to Hollywood, to believe in the power of our own will, determination and of course, inner magic.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorDocumentary Hold Your Fire directed by Stefan Forbes (Boogie Man, The Lee Atwater Story) has nabbed the second annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, a $200,000 finishing grant for a filmmaker who uses original research and compelling narrative to tell stories that touch on an aspect of American history.Produced by Amir Soltani and Tia Wou, the feature-length doc explores the longest hostage siege in NYPD history in1973 at a Brooklyn sporting

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterWe’re only days away from the second coming of Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev, and Variety has an exclusive clip of one of his many misadventures.From producer and star Sacha Baron Cohen and distributor Amazon Prime Video, the sequel to Cohen’s hit 2006 mockumentary returns again to the United States to probe cultural divides — this time, with his teen daughter (reportedly played by Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova) in tow.On a pit stop in the Carolinas, Borat

The mother at the centre of Amazon’s acclaimed documentary film exploring the impact of the US criminal justice system said it was “love” that allowed her family to survive.

Will Thorne Staff WriterCharles Yu’s latest novel “Interior Chinatown” is getting the TV treatment.Hulu is developing a series based on the novel, with Yu in place to adapt his own work, Variety has learned exclusively.

Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan, have announced a forthcoming livestream concert experience, dubbed Existential Reckoning: Live at Arcosanti.The rock supergroup – also comprised of members of Tool and A Perfect Circle – recently announced the upcoming release of their fourth full-length album, ‘Existential Reckoning’, due out on October 31.

James McClain It’s spooky season and slasher film icon Neve Campbell is on the real estate prowl. The “Scream” star and her longtime partner, British-American actor JJ Feild, have paid a bloodcurdling $2.8 million for a well-appointed estate in the leafy and increasingly desirable Los Angeles neighborhood of Sherman Oaks, in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley.Campbell’s new digs aren’t particularly scary, however.

Also Read: Ava DuVernay to Narrate 'One Perfect Shot' Film History Series at HBO Max“Caste” is DuVernay’s first feature film at Netflix after she directed the limited series “When They See Us,” which received 16 Emmy nominations.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: MTV Documentary Films has acquired North American rights to 76 Days, a raw and emotional look at the struggles of the people of Wuhan, China, in the earliest days of the COVID-19 outbreak. Directed by New York filmmaker Hao Wu (People’s Republic of Desire) and China-based journalists, Weixi Chen and “Anonymous,” 76 DAYS made its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.

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How essential is the U.S. Post Office? Not only will they be crucial in the 2020 election, each year they help to save Christmas for Americans across the country.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBretman Rock has signed with UTA for representation in all areas, Variety has learned exclusively.He continues to be represented by his manager, Dru Sansenbach, and lawyer Will Jacobson at Goodman Schenkman & Brecheen, LLP.A first-generation Asian-American immigrant and a member of the queer community, Rock rose to fame via his social media platforms, which have racked up over 35 million followers.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: Justine Nagan is stepping down as the executive director of American Documentary, Inc. She will leave the company in spring 2021.

Last week marked the start of Black History Month, where from 1 October - 31 October, an annual observance recognised in, amongst other places, the UK and the US. 

Also Read: Regal Cinemas and Cineworld Movie Theaters to Close All US, UK Locations This WeekWe open with an interviewee who will provide some of the most damning testimony along the way – Dr.

Shawn Johnson East has lived and had more life experiences than most people.