Thomas Schlamme Elected Directors Guild President
Veteran TV director Thomas Schlamme has been elected president of the Directors Guild of America for a two-year term, succeeding Paris Barclay. Schlamme was selected by acclamation of the 147…
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Hollywood Bids Adieu to Retiring Directors Guild Chief Jay D. Roth
More than 400 attendees — and many top Hollywood players — assembled Thursday night for a heartfelt sendoff for DGA National Executive Director Jay D. Roth, who’s retiring after more than two…
Noah Wyle’s Drama ‘Shot’ Lands at Paladin (EXCLUSIVE)
Paladin has acquired domestic theatrical rights to Noah Wyle’s “Shot,” a drama about three lives irrevocably changed when a gun is accidentally fired on a busy Los Angeles street. “Shot” stars Wyle…
Han Solo Firing: Will Ron Howard Share Directing Credit With Lord & Miller?
If the Han Solo spinoff is the kind of blockbuster that most box office sages predict it will be, a lot of people will be taking credit for its success. It’s not clear, however, who officially will…
Michael Beach Joins Cast of Jason Momoa’s ‘Aquaman’
Michael Beach has joined Jason Momoa in the cast of “Aquaman” for the Warner Bros. DC Extended Universe, currently being shot in Australia by director James Wan. Beach has been cast as Jesse Kane…
Two Tyler Perry Movies Get 2018 Release Dates
Lionsgate has announced that it’s releasing a pair of Tyler Perry movies in 2018 — “She’s Living My Life,” starring Taraji P. Henson with Perry directing, and “Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral.”…
Jennifer Lopez to Star in and Produce Romantic Comedy ‘Second Act’
Jennifer Lopez will star in and produce the romantic comedy “Second Act” for STXfilms as part of the company’s efforts to focus on female-driven movies. STXfilms touted the movie as being in the vein…
‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Crumbles With Franchise-Low Opening Day
Paramount and Hasbro's "Transformers: The Last Knight" has generated a moderate $15.7 million in first-day business Wednesday in North America, signaling a launch in the $65 million range for the…
Shaquille O’Neal, Lil Rel Howery in Talks for Basketball Movie ‘Uncle Drew’
Shaquille O’Neal and Lil Rel Howery are in talks to join NBA star Kyrie Irving in basketball drama “Uncle Drew.” Variety first reported on Feb. 9 that the project had been set up with Temple Hill…
Authorized Lou Gehrig Biopic ‘The Luckiest Man’ in Development
An authorized biopic of iconic baseball player Lou Gehrig was announced Wednesday, the 78th anniversary of Gehrig’s retirement from the New York Yankees. The baseball team has given its endorsement…
‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Eyes Clunky $62 Million 5-Day Opening
Paramount and Hasbro's “Transformers: The Last Knight” is heading for a respectable but unspectacular $62 million opening over its first five days at 4,069 North American locations, early estimates…
