Fox-Owned Tubi Sets Fall Launch Of Originals, Says View Time Rose 54% In Q1; Slate To Span Genres And Include Animation & Documentary

Naman Ramachandran In today’s Global Bulletin, “F9” advances U.K. release date; BAFTA to expand learning programs; Russian online content market Key Buyers Event: digital extends dates; Sky rejigs acquisitions team; and James Bond installation in Austria receives European Film Academy honor.Justin Lin’s keenly anticipated “F9,” the ninth instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise, will release in the U.K.

Crystal Kung Minkoff is opening up about having some real conversations about race and diversity on the reality TV series. Minkoff talked to ET's Lauren Zima about having those «long overdue» talks with the ladies of .«The conversation about race is long overdue,» Minkoff told ET.

Chris Rock had some useful advice for John Mulaney after he announced his divorce.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentThe Malaga Festival’s Spanish Screenings, the only dedicated Spanish film sales and promotion market in Spain, has locked dates on the fall’s increasingly packed fest-market calendar, announcing it will run Oct.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCinemas in Taipei and surrounding areas have been ordered to close for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis.Taiwan authorities issued an order on Saturday morning putting the capital city on a level three alert.This requires the shutdown of cinemas, sports venues, libraries and other entertainment spots. Family get-togethers will be limited to five people indoors and ten outdoors.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterPaul Schrader’s crime drama “The Card Counter” is coming to theaters this year.The film, from Focus Features, has been slated to release on Sept. 10.Schrader wrote and directed “The Card Counter,” a revenge thriller about a gambler who attempts to guide a young man out for revenge against a mutual enemy.

Tina Turner, JAY-Z and Carole King are among its 2021 class.Other inductees in the performer category, which honors bands and solo artists who have created music whose originality, impact and influence has changed the course of rock & roll, include The Go-Go's, Foo Fighters and Todd Rundgren.This marks Turner's second spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as she was inducted in 1991 as part of Ike & Tina Turner.

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Tracee Ellis Ross made fans swoon when she shared the most beautiful photos of herself posing with her superstar mom, Diana Ross, in honor of Mother’s Day. RELATED: Tracee Ellis Ross wore THE dress of the summer and we found the best lookalike for $12The duo looked ethereal in the throwback snaps that Tracee shared in a post on Instagram Sunday, which showed them cozying up together in a black and white photo, looking ethereal on the cover of Essence, and stunning in split photos too. A post

Robert Downey Jr. is saying a sad farewell to Jimmy Rich, his longtime assistant and close friend.

Robert Downey Jr. is in mourning.

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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorJust a few years ago, Tubi didn’t want anything to do with original content.The subscription VOD market is “heated and very expensive,” founder/CEO Farhad Massoudi told Variety in early 2019 in explaining why Tubi had no plans to produce original content. “We want to bring our customers as much of the other 99% of the content that’s available in the market.”Tubi has changed its tune.

Manori Ravindran International EditorITV Studios is growing its sizeable global footprint with a new Spanish scripted production company that extends one of the super-indie’s most recognizable banners.Leading Italian producer Cattleya, the makers of “Gomorrah,” “Suburra” and “ZeroZeroZero,” will expand into Spain with Cattleya Producciones.