Despite efforts to keep doors open amid a growing public health crisis, theaters in New York City are going dark starting March 12 at 5 p.m. because of .N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo restricted gatherings with more than 500 people, except schools, hospitals and mass transit, effective March 13. Citing the governor’s directive, the Broadway League announced that performances will commence the week of April 13, 2020. The announcement could mean that several spring debuts never recoup their investment or, in the case of limited runs, get scrapped entirely. The lost revenue could top $100 million.“Our...…Despite efforts to keep doors open amid a growing public health crisis, theaters in New York City are going dark starting March 12 at 5 p.m. because of .N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo restricted gatherings with more than 500 people, except schools, hospitals and mass transit, effective March 13. Citing the governor’s directive, the Broadway League announced that performances will commence the week of April 13, 2020. The announcement could mean that several spring debuts never recoup their investment or, in the case of limited runs, get scrapped entirely. The lost revenue could top $100 million.“Our...WW…

After a long development process, is handing the directing reins on “ 5” to another filmmaker for the first time in the franchise’s 39-year history, Variety has learned.Sources say, while a deal hasn’t closed, “Ford v Ferrari” director is in talks to take the job. Mangold has been put in this situation before when he took over the “Wolverine” franchise; 2017’s “Logan” was a blockbuster, grossing $619 million globally, and earning Mangold an Oscar nomination for adapted screenplay.Spielberg will remain as a hands-on producer on “Indy 5.” According to a source close to the filmmaker, the...…After a long development process, is handing the directing reins on “ 5” to another filmmaker for the first time in the franchise’s 39-year history, Variety has learned.Sources say, while a deal hasn’t closed, “Ford v Ferrari” director is in talks to take the job. Mangold has been put in this situation before when he took over the “Wolverine” franchise; 2017’s “Logan” was a blockbuster, grossing $619 million globally, and earning Mangold an Oscar nomination for adapted screenplay.Spielberg will remain as a hands-on producer on “Indy 5.” According to a source close to the filmmaker, the...WW…

From delaying “” by two weeks to , Hollywood is scrambling to adjust to a new reality. In the era, it’s nearly impossible to predict what the world will look like next week, much less for the rest of the year and even into 2021. Because of this persistent fluidity, studios have been gripped by a new and growing sense of uncertainty.In recent days, as cases have begun to rise again in U.S. cities such as Los Angeles and Houston, and new outbreaks have seized global metropolises such as Beijing, the movie business has tried to figure out how it can go back to the business of making movies,...…From delaying “” by two weeks to , Hollywood is scrambling to adjust to a new reality. In the era, it’s nearly impossible to predict what the world will look like next week, much less for the rest of the year and even into 2021. Because of this persistent fluidity, studios have been gripped by a new and growing sense of uncertainty.In recent days, as cases have begun to rise again in U.S. cities such as Los Angeles and Houston, and new outbreaks have seized global metropolises such as Beijing, the movie business has tried to figure out how it can go back to the business of making movies,...WW…

Erik Pendzich/Shutterstockhas been sentenced to 23 years in a New York State prison on charges of sexual assault and third-degree rape and will be formally registered as a sex offender. It’s the culmination of a stunning fall for a man who was one of the most influential and powerful figures in Hollywood.Before the sentencing was delivered, and said he had “deep remorse.” But he showed little contrition. In a rambling speech he also pushed back at the #MeToo movement, implying that it had gone too far, while talking up his charity work.“I am totally confused,” he said. “I think men are...…Erik Pendzich/Shutterstockhas been sentenced to 23 years in a New York State prison on charges of sexual assault and third-degree rape and will be formally registered as a sex offender. It’s the culmination of a stunning fall for a man who was one of the most influential and powerful figures in Hollywood.Before the sentencing was delivered, and said he had “deep remorse.” But he showed little contrition. In a rambling speech he also pushed back at the #MeToo movement, implying that it had gone too far, while talking up his charity work.“I am totally confused,” he said. “I think men are...WW…

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LionsgateNetflix is plunking down an astounding $450 million for the rights to “ 2” and “Knives Out 3,” the next two follow-ups to the 2019 murder mystery, sources tell Variety. The films will reunite director Rian Johnson and star , who teamed up so memorably on the first detective story.The first “Knives Out” was produced by Media Rights Capital. It was distributed by Lionsgate, going on to earn $311.4 million on a $40 million budget. Johnson was nominated for an Oscar for best original screenplay. MRC had a single-picture deal to produce “Knives Out,” negotiated by CAA on behalf of...…LionsgateNetflix is plunking down an astounding $450 million for the rights to “ 2” and “Knives Out 3,” the next two follow-ups to the 2019 murder mystery, sources tell Variety. The films will reunite director Rian Johnson and star , who teamed up so memorably on the first detective story.The first “Knives Out” was produced by Media Rights Capital. It was distributed by Lionsgate, going on to earn $311.4 million on a $40 million budget. Johnson was nominated for an Oscar for best original screenplay. MRC had a single-picture deal to produce “Knives Out,” negotiated by CAA on behalf of...WW…

in Los Angeles will be able to reopen early next week, public health officials said Thursday. The announcement punctuates nearly a year without cinemas in the film capital of the world, and is welcome news to the exhibition industry, which has struggled over the past twelve months since COVID-19 upended daily life.The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday that theaters will be allowed to reopen at 25% capacity sometime between Monday and Wednesday of next week.Last week, movie theaters in New York City were allowed to reopen at reduced capacity.In Los Angeles,...…in Los Angeles will be able to reopen early next week, public health officials said Thursday. The announcement punctuates nearly a year without cinemas in the film capital of the world, and is welcome news to the exhibition industry, which has struggled over the past twelve months since COVID-19 upended daily life.The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday that theaters will be allowed to reopen at 25% capacity sometime between Monday and Wednesday of next week.Last week, movie theaters in New York City were allowed to reopen at reduced capacity.In Los Angeles,...WW…

“,” an ode to Hollywood’s golden age that was produced and released by Netflix, one of the companies reshaping the movie business, led the nominations for the 93th Academy Awards. The behind-the-scenes drama about the making of “Citizen Kane” scored 10 nominations on Monday, including nods for best picture, as well as for its stars Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried and its director David Fincher.Six films earned six nominations — a group that includes “The Father,” “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “,” “Nomadland,” “Sound of Metal” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” All of these films were...…“,” an ode to Hollywood’s golden age that was produced and released by Netflix, one of the companies reshaping the movie business, led the nominations for the 93th Academy Awards. The behind-the-scenes drama about the making of “Citizen Kane” scored 10 nominations on Monday, including nods for best picture, as well as for its stars Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried and its director David Fincher.Six films earned six nominations — a group that includes “The Father,” “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “,” “Nomadland,” “Sound of Metal” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” All of these films were...WW…

New York City movie theaters welcomed back customers for the first time in nearly a year this weekend. And yet some high profile new releases still struggled to sell tickets, a sign that a box office revival may not be in the cards for a few months.Disney’s “,” a computer-animated fantasy adventure, opened to $8.6 million from 2,045 screens. That failed to match the impressive () debut of “Tom & Jerry,” which earned $14.1 million last weekend, providing a ray of hope to the long-suffering exhibition sector. “Raya and the Last Dragon” was also made available to Disney Plus subscribers...…New York City movie theaters welcomed back customers for the first time in nearly a year this weekend. And yet some high profile new releases still struggled to sell tickets, a sign that a box office revival may not be in the cards for a few months.Disney’s “,” a computer-animated fantasy adventure, opened to $8.6 million from 2,045 screens. That failed to match the impressive () debut of “Tom & Jerry,” which earned $14.1 million last weekend, providing a ray of hope to the long-suffering exhibition sector. “Raya and the Last Dragon” was also made available to Disney Plus subscribers...WW…

is in negotiations to land ’s new film, a project set to make history as the first narrative feature shot in space, insiders tell Variety.The movie, which will be directed by former Cruise collaborator , made waves in May for its record-chasing ambition and for recruiting the full cooperation of Elon Musk’s and NASA, who will house the production on the International Space Station.This kind of innovation does not come cheap. Sources said the production budget has been set at $200 million in the most optimistic projections. Cruise could earn somewhere between $30 million and $60 million,...…is in negotiations to land ’s new film, a project set to make history as the first narrative feature shot in space, insiders tell Variety.The movie, which will be directed by former Cruise collaborator , made waves in May for its record-chasing ambition and for recruiting the full cooperation of Elon Musk’s and NASA, who will house the production on the International Space Station.This kind of innovation does not come cheap. Sources said the production budget has been set at $200 million in the most optimistic projections. Cruise could earn somewhere between $30 million and $60 million,...WW…