Paramount Acquires Lee Daniels’ Billie Holiday Drama Starring Andra Day

Also Read: Hollywood Stars Condemn Anti-Asian Racism Amid Coronavirus Pandemic“Support local Asian-American business owners,” actor Clyde Kusatsu said at one point. “Take care of your neighbors.

The Toronto International Film Festival has announced its opening-night film.

Yes, the world seems to be on fire, with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting just about every person on the planet. Combine that with the general craziness of world leaders (including Donald Trump) and the US experiencing protests tied to police brutality, and it would seem as if the world has a lot of pressing issues that dwarf the importance of cinemas and the theatrical experience.

Craig Ferguson has slashed the price of his Hollywood mansion for the fourth time in a bid to find a buyer. The ex-US chat show host has been trying to flog his sprawling estate in the hills above Los Angeles after moving back to Scotland.

Glee premiered after American Idol on May 19, 2009, and was an instant favorite. Stars like Matthew Morrison, 41, Lea Michele, 33, Amber Riley, 34, Dianna Agron, 34, Chris Colfer, 29, became bonafide celebrities after the first episode aired. The show ran from 2009 until 2015, with the cast moving on after the show to pursue other creative endeavors. We decided to reflect on where the cast has gone since the show ended five years ago.

Also Read: Lee Daniels to Direct Superhero Comic 'Stealth' From 'Walking Dead' Creators at UniversalDay stars alongside Natasha Lyonne, Garrett Hedlund, Trevante Rhodes and Da’Vine Joy Randolph in the film that’s written by Pulitzer prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks (“Native Son”) based on the 2015 book “Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs” written by Johann Hari.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: Another major sale coming out of the Virtual Cannes Market. Paramount Pictures has won North American rights to The United States Vs.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerProducer Tressa Azarel Smallwood of MegaMind Media has teamed with BET Networks on a new BET Her initiative for four female-centric original short films, which will be directed by prominent African American Hollywood stars Sheryl Lee Ralph (Sister Act 2), Kim Fields (Facts of Life), Vanessa Bell Calloway (Coming to America) and Victoria Rowell (Dumb and Dumber).Shooting began this week in Maryland.

Woody Allen’s film “A Rainy Day in New York” was expected to be released more than two years ago. However, with the filmmaker’s past coming back to haunt him with allegations of sexual abuse still being lobbed his way, combined with his comments about #MeToo, ‘Rainy Day’ was dropped by Amazon Studios and has yet to be released in North America.

released “A Rainy Day in New York,” starring Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning, digitally on June 5 in the U.K. and has set a July 27 home video and DVD release.

Ellise Shafer editorSpike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” will be free to stream online until June 29.The 1989 film is also the American Film Institute‘s pick this week for its Movie Club. It will be accompanied by a live conversation with Lee on AFI’s YouTube channel on Thursday at 8 p.m.

Kerry Washington is speaking her mind about diversity in Hollywood, pointing out that while some great strides have been made there’s still plenty more that needs to be done.