SAG-AFTRA has selected David Hartley-Margolin as the 2016 recipient of the Howard Keel Award for his “significant” contributions to the union. The Howard Keel Award is the highest honor given by the…
“Passengers,” Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt’s sci-fi romance, dominated social media buzz about movies last week, following its trailer launch, with more than 43,000 new conversation, according…
“The Hurt Locker” producer Greg Shapiro has joined the independent studio IM Global as president of feature film production. Shapiro will oversee all feature film production and financing activity…
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation requiring subscription entertainment database sites, such as IMDb, to remove an actor’s age if requested by the actor. The legislation, authored by…
Vision Films has set an Oct. 11 release for romantic comedy "Sam," the debut directing movie for Nicholas Brooks with his father Mel Brooks executive producing, Variety has learned exclusively. “Sam”…
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is honoring Robin Williams by naming its screening room and educational space in New York City after the late actor. The Robin Williams Center for Actors, Broadcasters and…
Roadside Attractions has acquired the U.S. rights to golfing origins movie “Tommy’s Honour” from Gutta Percha Productions. The drama, which was the opening night film at the Edinburgh International…
Paramount has pushed back horror threequel “Rings” three months from Oct. 28 to Feb. 3. It’s the fourth date for the third movie in “The Ring” series. It was originally set for Nov. 13, 2015. It was…
“Aftermath” star Levi Meaden has joined the cast of “Pacific Rim 2” opposite John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Cailee Spaeny and Jing Tian, Variety has learned. The sequel is directed by Steven S…
Ice Cube is determined to clobber Charlie Day with an entire high school looking on in the first trailer for New Line's comedy “Fist Fight.” The script by Van Robichaux and Evan Susser centers on a…
The American Film Institute is celebrating Dorothy Dandridge, Ida Lupino and Anna May Wong as female trailblazers in Hollywood as part of its upcoming AFI Fest in November. Dandridge was the first…
