SeriesFest Unveils Season 6 Lineup With Jeffrey Katzenberg, Starz’s ‘P-Valley’, Apple’s ‘Mythic Quest’ & More

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticIt’s not that often that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the GOP high command get a direct request from Hollywood, but the chaos, losses and wounds of the coronavirus pandemic have created a new normal in more ways than one.Looking for some significant measures to help the hobbled multi-billion-dollar entertainment industry get back on its feet from the once again rising public health crisis, the Motion Picture Association, the DGA,

Ted Johnson Joe Biden continues his fundraising blitz on Saturday morning with an event hosted by Jeffrey and Marilyn Katzenberg.This is Quibi founder’s first fundraiser for Biden since he became the presumptive Democratic nominee, and the event is expected to bring in a long list of top Hollywood executives.During the primary, Katzenberg spread his money around during the primary season, co-hosting events for multiple candidates.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentTop Italian film outfit RAI Cinema on Wednesday sounded an upbeat post-pandemic note as it unveiled a slate of 20 upcoming titles to exhibitors and press, comprising new works by prominent Italian directors such as Nanni Moretti, Gianfranco Rosi, and Susanna Nicchiarelli alongside their U.S.

Looked at one way, Rob McElhenney‘s career is defined by unprecedented consistency. Renewed by FX for its forthcoming 15th season, “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia“—the show he co-created in 2005 and in which he’s starred as Mac ever since—is poised to set the record for most seasons by a live-action comedy series.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterSeries creators Rob McElhenney, Megan Ganz & star Charlotte Nicado will participate in an exclusive Q&A and screening of the “Quarantine” episode from “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet” on July 6th at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m.

Lockdown has been a frustrating time for many of us, and that certainly includes Maura Higgins. At the start of March, the Love Islander told her 2.8 million Instagram followers she was about to unveil a collaboration with “the most amazing make-up brand” and then… silence.The world pulled down the shutters and Maura was forced to leave her fans dangling.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorQuibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg says the slow start of the mobile streaming service since its April 6 launch has provided “almost a beta” period that gives the well-funded start-up a chance to regroup.In an online video conversation with Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries hosted Thursday by SeriesFest, Katzenberg maintained Quibi is poised for a rebound in the second half of 2020 as states reopen more fully.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorJeffrey Katzenberg hasn’t given up on Quibi’s mobile-first business model.The founder and chairman of Quibi has high hopes that his short-form premium video service — which has stalled out of the gate — will take off once COVID-19 quarantines are lifted later this summer.“I’m still quite optimistic this is gonna work,” said Katzenberg, speaking Thursday during SeriesFest, in a virtual edition of the sixth annual TV festival.Starting in July “when the country opens

Let’s be honest, Quibi isn’t doing so hot right now. We are just over two months post-launch and the fledgling streaming service isn’t taking off in the way the executives could have hoped.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe CW announced Tuesday an additional four series acquisitions as part of its summer lineup.Making their U.S. debuts on The CW are: the horror whodunnit competition “Killer Camp,” debuting July 16 at 8 p.m.

Kylie Jenner has added two new non-medical face masks to her Kylie Skin brand.Representatives for the reality TV star’s skincare company announced the news over the weekend, and revealed that the washable Kylie Fabric Face Masks come in two unique designs – a black mask with the Kylie logo etched across it and a pink mask with red lips. U.S.

Electric Blockaloo, the virtual music festival of Minecraft, unveiled on Thursday the full lineup for its digital event taking place June 25-28 on both java and Bedrock versions of the video game. Steve Aoki with DIM MAK's Dojo, Rudimental, Deadmau5 (and alter ego Test Pilot), BBC Radio 1 host Sherelle, Paris Hilton and Detroit artists Seth Troxler, Kevin Saunderson and Carl Craig are among the lineup, which includes over eight hundred other artists.

Natalie Portman is celebrating her 39th birthday by giving back.

Chad Michael Murray is parlaying his “One Tree Hill” fame to support Black organizations.

Chad Michael Murray is using his platform to give back a little more to a Black organization.