Parasite’s most heart-pumping moment is not its twisty second-act reveal, a slapstick rush to conceal deceit or a chaotic spurt of violence. These elements, of course, render Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-nominated tragicomedy a wild and thrilling film.
15.01.2020 - 05:11 / deadline.com
By Peter White
International Co-Editor
Starz boss Jeffrey Hirsch rolled up a few hints about the forthcoming reboot of the Mary-Louise Parker drama Weeds.
Hirsch, president and CEO at the Lionsgate-backed broadcaster, said Tuesday at the TCA winter press tour that there’s a “ton of great stories” to be told given that the world of cannabis has changed significantly since the show debuted in 2005.
Speaking during his exec session, Hirsch told Deadline, “Weeds is in development and
Parasite’s most heart-pumping moment is not its twisty second-act reveal, a slapstick rush to conceal deceit or a chaotic spurt of violence. These elements, of course, render Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-nominated tragicomedy a wild and thrilling film.
The New York Musical Festival was created to give new writers a start. So isn’t it “ironic,” says Josh Canfield, whose “Alive! The Zombie Musical” played NYMF last year, that it “stabbed us in the back.”
By Greg Evans
Days ahead of Sunday’s BAFTA awards, “The Morning Show” star Gugu Mbatha-Raw has spoken out about a “stark lack of inclusivity” at high-level awards shows.
The new show kicks off in Manchester next month
Carmi Zlotnik, Starz’s president of programming, is exiting the company after a decade with the premium cabler to “pursue new creative endeavors,” Variety has learned.
Tyler, the Creator's newest album IGOR is up for one award at tonight's Grammy Awards. Ahead of that category's big reveal, Tyler hit the stage for his first performance at the awards show, joined by Boyz II Men (who earlier in the night paid tribute to Kobe Bryant with Alicia Keys).
Who says Sundance caters only to the undiscovered and obscure?This year's festival will feature a bevy of names and companies not typically associated with indie cinema, from Disney+ to Will Smith, Angelina Jolie and Ben Affleck.
Uddingston Grammar launched a new pupil-run school cafe last week - where kids can gain a qualification for their barista skills.
As the U.K. industry reacts to news of Tony Hall’s intention to depart the BBC this July, top-level executives including Charlotte Moore and Tim Davie as well as external contenders such as Channel 4’s Alex Mahon are beginning to emerge.
This photo from May 18, 2019, shows the Long Beach Pride sign illuminated at night on the festival grounds at Marina Green Park on Shoreline Drive in downtown Long Beach. Photo: Q Voice News.
Disney Plus has renewed “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” for a second season.
It’s a match made in heaven as it seems Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey have set up their parents on a date.
Choosing sides! Hugh Grant is all-in on Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan following their unprecedented royal family step back.
A high school is planning to create more pupil places by using a building last occupied by the Bolton Music Service .
Starz is bouncing around ideas for “Power” prequels and sequels, said president and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch at the Television Critics Assn. winter press tour on Tuesday, also discussing the “John Wick” spinoff series “The Continental” and a “Weeds” reboot.