Mentalist Jason Suran Announces In-Person Residence at Fifty Hotel (EXCLUSIVE)

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“RuPaul’s Drag Race” finalist Rosé will star in “Fowl Play, a new musical comedy about the story of two queer theater writers who are commissioned to write an apology for a fried chicken company with a history of homophobia that sounds an awful lot like Chick-fil-A.The show is directed by Tony Award and three-time Emmy Award nominee John Tartaglia, best known for appearing in “Avenue Q.” It has a book by Billy Recce (“Little Black Book” concept

Clayton Davis Beanie Feldstein, Regina Hall, and Naomi Watts will serve as the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards announcers, Variety has exclusively learned. The three acclaimed actors will announce the best of independent cinema on Tuesday, Dec.

Ed Sheeran has announced a global live-streamed show, The Equals Live Experience.The singer-songwriter will showcase his new album ‘=’ during a special gig at Alexandra Palace in London, which will be broadcast worldwide via Amazon Music on December 5 at 8pm GMT.Five fans – including one guest each – are being offered the chance to attend the 90-minute “stunning visual performance” in person.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDerek Luke will star in “Rare Objects,” reuniting with Katie Holmes nearly two decades after the pair appeared together in 2003’s “Pieces of April.”Holmes not only stars in “Rare Objects,” but will produce and direct the movie as well. She also co-wrote its screenplay, which is based on Kathleen Tessaro’s novel of the same name, with Phaedon Papadopoulos.

stars Jesse and Jeniffer are seeing each other in person for the first time after a year of talking on the internet in this exclusive clip from Friday's new episode of fans were shocked when it was revealed in the trailer for season 2 of that Jesse — who was known for his tumultuous relationship with star Darcey — was now dating Jeniffer. Jeniffer had her own journey when she dated Tim, but it didn't work out.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaRWS, a production company that creates immersive attractions and live shows across all platforms, has purchased JRA, a creative studio that makes theme park, museum, brand and sports experiences.

Grammy award-winning Mexican rock band Mana today announced an unprecedented Los Angeles residency at the Forum in Inglewood, with concerts starting in March and continuing indefinitely.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVATX Television Festival has set June 2-5 as its 2022 dates, planning to return to in-person events but still provide a virtual attendee option.Additionally, the festival announced that submissions for its annual pitch competition are now open and will be through Jan. 30, 2022.This will be the festival’s 11th year overall, but its first in-person one since 2019.

Joachim Trier, who directed The Worst Person in the World and co-wrote it with Eskil Vogt, said his Norwegian rom-com is epic in scope. Trier spoke with Deadline’s Matt Grobar at The Contenders Film: Los Angeles event Sunday.

Over the past few months, a snippet of an unreleased Polo G song began spreading like wildfire across TikTok. The preview interpolated Michael Jackson's 1988 hit "Smooth Criminal," and a song at that level is about as out of reach as sample clearances get for most artists.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMTV Documentary Films has acquired worldwide rights to “Krimes,” the new non-fiction feature by award-winning filmmaker Alysa Nahmias. The deal comes before the film’s screening at Doc NYC on Sunday.“Krimes” had its world premiere at the Heartland Film Festival.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaSaban Films has acquired North American and South African rights to “So Cold The River,” a new thriller from Paul Shoulberg.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJulia Mayorga will star opposite Katie Holmes in “Rare Objects.” Holmes not only stars in the film, she will produce and direct the movie. She also co-wrote its screenplay.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJet Media Network has closed a $2.5 million seed round of funding led by Los Angeles Media Fund. Other investors in the data-driven digital publishing company include 10X Capital, Gaingels, JetSynthesys, Spivy Private Capital and Equinox Systems.The investment comes as Jet Media Network is preparing to launch its first mobile app — a collaboration with former Brazil, Barcelona and AC Milan soccer star Ronaldinho.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaWilliam Catlett has signed with Sugar23.The actor, who next appears in Netflix’s limited series “True Story” alongside Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes, will be managed by Meredith Wechter, Jake Fleischman and Sukee Chew. Catlett is also a writer, director and producer.Catlett has a busy dance card.

Aaron Carter is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in a big way.

Angelique Jackson “Belfast” star Jamie Dornan and “Spencer’s” Kristen Stewart are among the star-studded list of presenters and awardees for the 11th Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards.Dornan will present the cinematographer award to “Belfast’s” Haris Zambarloukos, with Stewart honoring “Spencer” director Pablo Larraín at the 11th annual award ceremony on Nov. 13 at the Avalon theatre in Hollywood.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaKatie Holmes has found her next project.The “Dawson’s Creek” and “Wonder Boys” actress will star in “Rare Objects,” in addition to directing, producing and co-writing the adaptation of Kathleen Tessaro’s novel of the same name. Production on the film has started in New York with Yale Productions and Holmes’ Lafayette Pictures producing the movie.Phaedon Papadopoulos co-wrote the script.

Angelique Jackson In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Amazon Studios presents its newest “Voices” virtual event, highlighting the many contributions to entertainment from the native community, as well as Hollywood’s complicity in the ongoing erasure and whitewashing of indigenous stories.With the intent of celebrating the heritage, diversity and beauty of Native American communities, plus evaluating Native American representation in current film and changing the narrative of

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Karen Dalton,” a play with music written by Evan Enderle, will receive an industry reading on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at The Flea’s Siggy Theater.