Long in the making sequels have been having a bit of a moment in Hollywood over the last handful of years. Properties long since thought dormant have come back to life, sometimes to great success.
12.08.2020 - 18:11 / variety.com
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAs a kid obsessed with not just television, but also the business of television, I was enamored with “SCTV Network” from the first time I saw it. Not only was it wickedly sharp — even to an 8-year-old — but its depiction of a faux television network, and the eccentric characters who ran it — stuck with me.
Long in the making sequels have been having a bit of a moment in Hollywood over the last handful of years. Properties long since thought dormant have come back to life, sometimes to great success.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAs the 72nd Emmys goes virtual, so will the media that covers it.
Dan Levy has got his plans all set for this year’s Emmys.
Mika has announced he will be live-streaming an ‘I Love Beirut’ benefit concert on Saturday September 19.He revealed his plans for the performance a few days ago on social media, with tickets going on sale yesterday (August 24).
The “Schitt’s Creek” cast are spilling secrets.
Lockerbie bombing will today begin an appeal bid to clear his name.Lawyers for Abdelbaset al-Megrahi’s relatives want judges to let them review secret files being withheld by the UK Government after more than three decades.The appeal will get underway after the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission (SCCRC) referred the case to the High Court in March, ruling a possible miscarriage of justice may have occurred.Aamer Anwar, the solicitor who made the SCCRC application on behalf of Megrahi’s
Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVThree staffers at Television City in Los Angeles have tested positive for the coronavirus, the LA County Department of Public Health revealed as part of its daily release of COVID-19 data classified by location and demographic.The current list, last updated on Wednesday night, has three confirmed staff infections at Television City’s address of 7800 Beverly Blvd.
Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterAn outbreak of COVID-19 has been reported at Television City, the studio where “The Bold and the Beautiful” and other shows are produced.Three staffers have come down with the virus at the studio formerly known as CBS Television City, at 7800 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles.The outbreak was publicly reported on Wednesday by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
LONG BEACH — Due to COVID-19, Long Beach’s QFilm Festival will be virtual this year.
Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThe old adage about “writing what you know” has paid off exponentially for Daniel Levy (“Schitt’s Creek”) and Ramy Youssef (“Ramy”).Knowing themselves and their abilities better than anyone else, both men created series in which they would not only star but also make their directorial debuts — and it paid off in spades with them picking up first-ever acting (Youssef in the lead comedy actor race; Levy in supporting) and directing noms at the Emmys
baby born five weeks premature has battled for life after developing lung disease at the height of Covid-19 pandemic.Tiny Mason Watters was due to be born last week on August 11, but instead arrived in July, more than a month before his due date, weighing 5lbs 12oz.Mason's parents Shelley Candlish and Paul Watters, became concerned when at eight-months pregnant, Shelley noticed her baby boy had stopped moving so she contacted midwives at Ayrshire Maternity Unit.The 25-year-old, who is a Type-1
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Television Academy has finished updating 2020’s Emmy nomination roster, and three overachievers stand out from the pack: Kerry Washington, Daniel Levy and Will Ferrell, all of whom earned four nods this year.Close behind them, Jason Bateman, Jimmy Kimmel, Issa Rae, Maya Rudolph and RuPaul each have three nominations.The TV Academy released the updated numbers after vetting producer credits for all Emmy-nominated narrative programming (comedy and
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“All We Do Is Drive,” Halsey, 25, captioned the Instagram photos she uploaded on Aug. 17.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeLucy and Ethel. Mary and Rhoda.