'Shiva Baby' Team Sets Comedy 'Bottoms' With Orion Pictures, Brownstone Productions (Exclusive)

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterDiego Maradona, hailed as one the best soccer players ever, will be the subject of a new docuseries from Sofia Vergara’s Latin World Entertainment and Dhana Media.Maradona, who died of a heart attack in November, has been the subject of numerous docs and scripted projects — though this series touts an exclusive archive, and testimony from the celebrated and controversial athlete’s family.“One thing is what the press and people say, and quite another is what we

Joe Otterson TV ReporterTracey Ashley is developing a comedy series inspired by her life and stand up at Fox with Wanda Sykes and Tiffany Haddish onboard as executive producers, Variety has learned exclusively.Title “Tracey’s Life Matters,” the single-camera show follows Tracey, a savvy, independent black woman, who moves with her white husband to his hometown in rural Indiana. There she must deal with a challenging career in sales and a mother-in-law who has “Karen-like” tendencies.

Getting the heck out of there. Sofia Richie ran into Amelia Hamlin, Scott Disick’s girlfriend, at a workout class, and needless to say, it was “very awkward.”

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThe life of Fallon Fox, the first openly transgender fighter in Mixed Martial Arts, is the subject of a new film in development at Mark Gordon Pictures.Fox’s story will be scripted by wedded writing team T Cooper and Allison Glock-Cooper, whose credits include NBC’s “The Blacklist,” BBC America’s “Copper” and Netflix’s “The Get Down.”Originally hiding her transgender identity when she began competing in MMA, Fox feared transphobia would bring rejection from the

EXCLUSIVE: Following a global casting search, rising star Yasmin Finney, the 17-year-old Black Trans woman from Manchester, England, has landed a lead role in Orion Pictures’ What If?, the first project announced under the leadership of Orion President Alan Mayo. Emmy-winning Pose star Billy Porter is stepping behind the camera for the first time, directing the drama from a script by Alvaro García Lecuona.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla Annie Gonzalez (“Gentefied”) and newcomer Sofia Capanna have been cast in the ABC multi-cam sitcom pilot “Bucktown,” joining previously announced cast members Jane Lynch (“Glee”), Shannon Woodward (“Westworld”) and Nicole Richie (“The Simple Life”).Per the show’s logline, the comedy follows Amy (Woodward) who, after being dumped by her boyfriend and kicked out of her apartment on the eve of a big promotion, finds refuge at her mom Helen’s (Lynch) house in the blue-collar

Gentefied‘s Annie Gonzalez and newcomer Sofia Capanna are set as series regulars opposite Shannon Woodward, Jane Lynch and Nicole Richie in ABC comedy pilot Bucktown, from The Conners‘ Emily Wilson, Tom Werner and Sara Gilbert and ABC Signature.

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If you haven’t seen “Shiva Baby” yet, you really should. The comedy from writer-director Emma Seligman and star Rachel Sennott is one of the most uncomfortable, but hilarious viewing experiences you’ll have all year.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterWavelength, the award-winning company behind films like “Feels Good Man” and “Farewell Amor,” has named executive Lee Beckett as vice president and head of production for its film division.Lee will work closely with Wavelength founder and CEO Jenifer Westphal and president Joe Plummer to further the label’s mission to “tell great f***king stories.” In her new role, Beckett will manage the day-to-day operations for Wavelength’s in-house productions and work to

Things seem to be heating up between Sofia Richie, 22, and Elliott Grainge, 27, who she’s been spending quite a bit of time with lately. The two enjoyed another night out on April 5, and were photographed in the car as they picked up food together. Elliott, who’s a record label executive, was in the driver’s seat, and Sofia sat as the passenger beside him. She had a smile on her face as paparazzi snapped some shots of them leaving the restaurant.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterFor anyone who’s been to a shiva, a Jewish mourning ritual, the anxiety-laced comedy “Shiva Baby” feels instantly recognizable: the lox, bagels and rugelach are as plentiful as the overly inquisitive relatives.“Shiva Baby” takes the mishegas up a notch. The film follows Danielle (Rachel Sennott), a college senior accompanying her parents to a shiva.

The Apprentice star has welcomed her fifth child and exclusively introduced baby Dudley to OK! VIP Club Members and shared the details of her 'incredible' home birth experience.

Rachel Sennott glams up in a white dress while posing with her collaborators at the Shiva Baby premiere on Thursday night (April 1) at the JW Marriott L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Writer-director Emma Seligman brings her feature Shiva Baby to theaters and TVOD starting today — and it is quite a comedic ride.

She's best known for her roles on TV"s Glee. And on Thursday night, Dianna Agron walked a socially-distanced red carpet at the LA premiere for her film Shiva Baby.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorHow big of a carbon footprint does a TV show or movie take up? It depends on a number of variables — and the differences can be significant.On Thursday, the Sustainable Production Alliance, a consortium of film, TV and streaming companies dedicated reducing the entertainment industry’s overall environmental impact, released its inaugural carbon footprint report.

Sofia Carson is opening up about filming  without the late Cameron Boyce.