Premiere Digital to Distribute Mental Health Documentary ‘The Girl on the Bridge’ Globally – Film News in Brief

Sandra Oh (“Killing Eve,” “The Chair”) and Jung Ho-yeon (“Squid Game”) bond quickly at our photo shoot for Variety‘s “Actors on Actors” presented by Apple TV+. They’d gone viral on the internet in February, when Oh congratulated Ho-yeon for winning best performance by a female actor at the SAG Awards, posing for selfies with the cast of Netflix’s “Squid Game.” But this feels more intimate. Or, as Oh puts it to Ho-yeon, who got her start as a model: “Immediately we’re so close; immediately, you sat on my lap.” By the end of their conversation, the two are making dinner plans so they can continue talking off camera.In between, they discuss how the representation of Asian people has changed in popular culture since Oh portrayed Dr. Cristina Yang on “Grey’s Anatomy,” and the importance of taking care of yourself — especially as Ho-yeon navigates the global fandom for the heroic defector Kang Sae-byeok from “Squid Game.” With “Killing Eve,” another TV series that has captivated viewers around the world, ending after four seasons, Oh talks about what it felt like to say goodbye to her spy character. SANDRA OH: I think that we both feel like being here together, having this conversation and being shot together is very special — and I’m curious about your point of view.

Lightyear looking like a woman ready to have fun in space. On June 8, took the Space Ranger theme and ran absolutely wild with it. The actor wore a sequined, royal blue midi skirt with a sheer, multicolored lycra top, finished with neon sandals to match the color of her eyeshadow as well as her . We appreciate anyone ready to take a fashion chance, and Palmer obviously looks beautiful. Plus this is an animated film above all else.

Carson Daly is a popular TV star and doting family man and so it's easy to assume he has a near perfect life.MORE: Savannah Guthrie shows support for former co-star Natalie MoralesHowever, the Today star bravely opened up about his struggles with panic attacks in a recent interview with USA Today, ahead of a new mental health series on the NBC daytime show.Sharing a clip of his interview on Instagram, Carson wrote: "Thank you @todayshow & @usatoday for shining a light on such an important topic that impacts so many suffering in silence.VIDEO: Watch Sheinelle Jones and Carson Daly steal the show on Today"You're not alone & it’s ok to not be ok. We’re all in this together.

Welcome back to the Scene 2 Seen Podcast! On this week’s episode we have guest Jennifer Loren.

GOT7 leader and soloist JAY B has shared his thoughts on raising mental health awareness in the K-pop industry.In a recent interview with Teen Vogue, the 28-year-old K-pop idol discussed changing attitudes towards mental health issues in the K-pop scene. JAY B also shared his own evolving perception of mental health problems.“I think many years ago, there were a lot of people who didn’t want to talk much about these issues,” said the singer, who admitted to being one of those reluctant to breach the topic.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentRiley Keough has been in the business for more than a decade. At just 32 years old, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley has made a name for herself as a performer with great range, known for “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Magic Mike,” “Zola” and Steven Soderbergh’s “The Girlfriend Experience,” which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

pic.twitter.com/3F4uIUX2dFGray’s tone at the press conference turned a bit more serious as he discussed the state of cinema and Hollywood and its reliance on turning everything into a franchise. “The whole point should be to inspire creativity. Instead, what we say is, ‘That’s good franchise.’ We used to think of franchises as McDonald’s and Burger King.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorAfter 25 years, the Colcoa (City of Lights, City of Angels) French Film Festival has been renamed the American French Film Festival, with the 26th edition of the festival set for Oct. 10-16.

Dua Lipa has reportedly landed a role in the upcoming Barbie film, having set her sights on carving out a career in Hollywood. The 26 year old pop star is set to star opposite Hollywood actors Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the highly anticipated upcoming film, with the pair taking on the iconic roles of Barbie and Ken.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeI recently wrote a story, timed to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, about “Fresh off the Boat” executive producers Melvin Mar and Jake Kasdan’s growing roster of projects spotlighting different elements of the vast AAPI experience for multiple networks and streamers. That’s a positive development in this expansive world of limitless distribution.

Malina Saval Associate Editor, FeaturesThe subject of teenage depression is generally played for high-octane drama in showbiz. In 2017, “13 Reasons Why” fell under rapid-fire controversy for its inclusion of a graphic suicide scene, which was ultimately removed by Netflix. Conversely, in Hulu’s true crime miniseries “The Girl From Plainville,” the pinnacle suicide scene is kept off-camera.

Selena Gomez grabs a picture with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden during the Mental Health Youth Forum at The White House on Wednesday (May 18) in Washington, DC.

The American Cinematheque has announced David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, is the newest addition to the group’s board of directors.Zaslav spearheaded the recent transaction between AT&T and Discovery, Inc.

Machine Gun Kelly made his directorial debut in a new "stoner film" titled "Good Mourning" during which he said he got quite a kick out of seeing his fiancée Megan Fox in action as an actress. "I just think she's comedically genius," Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, told Entertainment Tonight Thursday during the film’s premiere at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, California.