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Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsWith brand new COVID-19 measures and guidelines, Mom season 8 is finally underway.“Hi everyone, we are all back at Mom on our first day with the new COVID protocol,” a masked Allison Janney says in a Twitter video. “Everyone’s here and it’s a whole new territory but we’re excited for season 8 to begin.”Janney posted the behind-the-scenes look at the CBS show’s return to set on Monday.

Clayton Davis Indie distributor Neon has shown the power of storytelling in three short, but very successful years. Starting in 2017 with “I, Tonya,” which earned an Oscar for Allison Janney in the supporting actress category, it continued its hot streak in 2019, when Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” made history by winning best picture.

Anna Faris is bowing out of her role in the popular CBS sitcom “Mom.” The actress is exiting as one of the comedy series’ two title standouts and will not be alongside former co-star Allison Janney when the show returns for its eighth season and her character Christy Plunkett will not be recast, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet said Faris’ departure is not coronavirus-related and her decision was made is simply because she wants to pursue other opportunities.

Anna Faris is taking a step away from Mom, the recovery-themed CBS comedy on which she starred for seven seasons, TV Guide can confirm. Faris will not return for Season 8 of the Chuck Lorre-produced series, which begins production later this month.

according to Deadline.“The past seven years on ‘Mom’ have been some of the most fulfilling and rewarding of my career,” Faris, 43, said in a statement.“I’m so thankful to Chuck, the writers, and my amazing castmates for creating a truly wonderful work experience.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVCBS’ sitcom Mom is losing one of its two title characters. Anna Faris will not be returning to the series for its upcoming eighth season, leaving  Allison Janney as the sole lead.Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series ordersThe move is surprising.

When “Mom” returns to TV, it will be missing one of its stars.

The West Wing cast is getting back together again.

Peter White Television EditorAaron Sorkin is getting The West Wing gang back together for the first time in 17 years with a special for HBO Max.Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff and Bradley Whitford are reuniting with Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme for A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote.The special will feature a theatrical performance of Hartsfield’s Landing, an episode from the NBC drama’s third season that featured Sheen’s President

Hugh Jackman has heaped praise on his Bad Education co-star Allison Janney, insisting working with her is like taking a masterclass in acting.The Logan star recently picked up an Emmy nod for his role as real-life U.S. educator Frank Tassone in the TV movie and he credits Janney for making him look good.“I remember thinking, ‘Wow, I did four years of studies at drama school and I could have traded all of that in for an hour (with her),'” Hugh says.

Mister Smith Entertainment, which shared details of the film’s now-finished casting with Variety.Jonathan Tucker, Andre Royo and Owen Teague will join previously announced cast members Andrea Riseborough, Allison Janney and John Hawkes.Claude Dal Farra and Brian Keady from BCDF are producing alongside Kelsey Law of Clair de Lune Entertainment. Michael Morris (“Bloodline,” “Better Call Saul”) will direct from Ryan Bianco’s screenplay.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorJohn Hawkes (The Sessions) and Oscar-winner Allison Janney (I, Tonya) have come on board for roles in the real-life-inspired feature To Leslie with Andrea Riseborough (Birdman).Mister Smith has also boarded the project for international sales ahead of the Cannes virtual market. UTA Independent Film Group is repping domestic.Michael Morris (Better Call Saul) will direct the screenplay written by Ryan Binaco (3022).

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentOscar-nominee John Hawkes and Oscar-winner Allison Janney have come on board for roles in the real-life-inspired feature “To Leslie.” The actors join previously announced lead Andrea Riseborough. Mister Smith Entertainment is handling international sales and will introduce the project this month at virtual Cannes.

Mary Pat Gleason was an actress known for roles including Jane Horgan on “The Guiding Light” and Mary on “Mom.”

Mary Pat Gleason, who is best known for her work in the movie A Cinderella Story and the CBS series Mom, has sadly passed away at the age of 70.

Here’s a reason to sign up for Foxtel’s newest streaming platform (there is a 15-day free trial on offer), Binge! You can catch Hugh Jackman in one of his finest roles as a closeted conman in the dark comedy Bad Education. Jackman plays real-life Frank Tassone, a celebrated educator, who also embezzled $11.2 million over two decades.

Allison Janney can’t wait for the Hollywood lockdown to end so she can fish for other projects with her new crush Hugh Jackman.

By Mike Fleming Jr

After her breakout role in the 2018 hit teen comedy Blockers, Geraldine Viswanathan went back to high school in a very different way via Cory Finley’s Bad Education. Based on true events, Viswanathan plays an intrepid student journalist named Rachel Bhargava, who exposes the corruption at the center of the Roslyn school district in Long Island, New York.

Several boldfaced names contributed both words of support and financial support to essential workers and now-unemployed crew members during the Motion Picture Television Fund's livestreamed fundraiser on Friday night.

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars came out on Friday night to take part in the Motion Picture Television Fund’s livestreamed fundraiser.

George Clooney, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Jodie Foster and Pierce Brosnan headline an all-star fundraiser next week to benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. Hosted by Tom Bergeron and Yvette Nicole Brown, the one-night-only virtual event will stream at 6 p.m. PT May 15 on MPTF’s YouTube page.

By David Robb

A number of female powerhouses are speaking out against gender-based violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oscar-winner Allison Janney is quarantining at her parents’ home in Dayton, Ohio after sudden lockdown orders left her holed up in her childhood home.

Allison Janney completely forgot she’s one of the stars of 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You.

Allison Janney can’t always remember all the movies she’s starred in.

Allison Janney left a comment on Instagram that seems to indicate she forgot she starred in 10 Things I Hate About You!

As an Oscar and seven-time Emmy winner as well as being a longtime staple on TV, it’s hard to imagine Allison Janney getting rattled on set. But the actress tells ET the she was terrified when she had to shoot her first scene of the HBO film with co-star Hugh Jackman. 

Sean Hayes is taking on a new kind of role in his latest film, Lazy Susan!

Lionsgate Home Entertainment has revealed the full home details for Bombshell, which will come to digital on 11th May 2020, and on Blu-ray and DVD 18th May 2020. The film is about women empowerment and the ever-changing climate for women in the workplace.

A new trailer has dropped for a film titled Bad Education, a movie that was doing the rounds at the late 2019 film festivals, including Toronto. The film will air on television – on HBO Stateside – and then on various other outlets globally. Ray Romano, Geraldine Viswanathan, Alex Wolff, and Rafael Casal are also amongst the cast of the feature, which is directed by Cory Finlay (Thoroughbreds). You can watch the Bad Education film trailer below.

Courteney Cox's daughter Coco Arquette can sing! 

Josh Radnor exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about 25 things you might not know about him — including the time he got a scar on his big toe from How I Met Your Mother, working with his favorite actress, Allison Janney, and his love for music. Read on to learn more about the star of Amazon Prime Video’s Hunters.

Anna Faris has confirmed she’s engaged to marry cinematographer Michael Barrett.