Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis Honored With Excellence in Entertainment Journalism Award by NALIP

Clayton Davis It’s more than a coincidence that Jamie Dornan took on the role of Pa in “Belfast.” Having been born in the Northern Ireland town, Dornan jumped at the opportunity to take on this deeply personal story, a semi-autobiographical take on Kenneth Branagh’s childhood.Dornan even grew up with a picture of his own father and Branagh in his house. It seems as if Dornan was waiting for the two to finally meet his entire life.

Clayton Davis After attending the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals in the summer, Kristen Stewart’s highly anticipated interpretation of Princess Diana in Pablo Larraín’s “Spencer” is finally here. Generating an immense amount of Oscar buzz for her performance, along with the visual artistry demonstrated by the film’s impressive artisans, it felt like a good time to remind people this is not Stewart’s first dramatic and awards-worthy rodeo. Unfiltered and brutally honest, Stewart has spoken

Clayton Davis Dakota Johnson was caught off guard by the script for “The Lost Daughter”: “I never read something so honest,” she says. “At times, raw, almost to being uncomfortable but still so human.” The actress then met writer and director Maggie Gyllenhaal for lunch in New York, who she calls “a seeker of truth.”On this episode of the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Johnson talks about her experience working on Netflix’s “The Lost Daughter,” the adaptation of the Elena Ferrante novel.

Clayton Davis “Eternals,” the newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, comes from the Oscars’ reigning best director Chloé Zhao, but has been met with tepid reception from critics. Ahead of its release in theaters on Friday, the film is currently sitting at 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, the lowest score for an MCU film, which is baffling considering it’s sitting under “Thor: The Dark World” (2013) and “Iron Man 2” (2010).

Clayton Davis Director Pablo Larraín has created a niche for himself with his depiction of powerful women in history, beginning with Jackie Kennedy, played by Oscar nominee Natalie Portman in “Jackie,” and now Princess Diana through the lens of Kristen Stewart in his newest film “Spencer.”For an upcoming episode of the “Variety Awards Circuit Podcast,” Larraín tells Variety that his next entry of this type of reimagined biopic would be his last of this particular string of filmmaking,

Clayton Davis The cinematography field is packed with immeasurable talent but not equal opportunities, particularly for women.

Clayton Davis Warner Records will issue the soundtrack for actress Halle Berry’s directorial debut film “Bruised” on Nov. 19.

Chris Pratt is expanding into more voice acting with his next new movie!

Clayton Davis Toni Collette, the underappreciated but overtly talented Australian actress, has showcased her range for over 25 years. In honor of her birthday and her brilliance in the acting craft, Variety is ranking her ten best performances in movies.Over the years, Collette has played many fascinating interpretations of mothers, taking on each new role with a visceral commitment.

Clayton Davis Clifton Collins Jr. has run the gamut in Hollywood.

Clayton Davis In addition to airing on The CW, the Critics Choice Awards’ upcoming Jan. 9 ceremony will also be simulcast on TBS.

BBC1 And Amazon Round Off ‘Very British Scandal’ Cast

Clayton Davis The Gotham Awards will announce their nominations tomorrow and are expected to lead the charge, primarily due to the changes in the number of nominees allowed in new categories are Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut “The Lost Daughter” from Netflix and Fran Kranz’s “Mass” from Bleecker Street.The Gotham Film & Media Institute, which oversees the Gotham Awards, announced in August that awards for acting would no longer be defined by gender.Last year’s Gotham for best picture

Clayton Davis Will we see Kristen Stewart as the Joker opposite Robert Pattinson’s Batman? Probably not.“Let’s do something new,” Stewart says.Following a social media campaign to cast the “Spencer” star as the Clown Prince of Crime alongside her “Twilight” co-star and ex-boyfriend Pattinson in an upcoming film from “The Batman” universe, Variety asked Stewart if she would ever consider playing the famous villain.“I love the energy behind that,” Stewart tells Variety, on her way to an Academy

Clayton Davis The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced the 79th Golden Globe Awards will take place on Jan. 9, with or without a telecast partner, but what does that mean?Speaking to Variety, the gatekeepers of awards season say their understanding  of what’s happening with the Globes is all over the map.Last week, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced that it’s moving forward with the 79th annual Golden Globe Awards, even if it’s not televised.

Selome Hailu editorSundance Institute launched the inaugural Trans Possibilities Intensive and announced the first six artists who will participate in the three-day virtual program supporting transgender storytellers of color.The selected fellows are Ava Davis, StormMiguel Florez, River Gallo, Carol Grant, Mitchell (MiSha) Owens, and Savannah Ward. Davis, an actor, writer, producer and advocate, will work on her film “The Waltz” during the intensive.