BY Laura Berger
Julianne Moore to Topline Apple Limited Series “Lisey’s Story”
Julianne Moore is set to star in another Stephen King adaptation. The Oscar winner, who appeared in a 2013 remake of “Carrie,” has signed on to topline “Lisey’s Story”...
Trailer Watch: Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever Aren’t Just “Booksmart”
“Nobody knows that we are fun,” says Beanie Feldstein in a new trailer for “Booksmart.” Olivia Wilde’s feature directorial debut sees the “Lady Bird”...
Nanfu Wang and Jialing Zhang’s “One Child Nation” Wins Grand Jury Award at Full Frame 2019
“One Child Nation” has taken home another Grand Jury prize. Nanfu Wang and Jialing Zhang’s Sundance winner was presented with the Reva and David Logan Grand Jury Award at Full Frame...
Trailer Watch: Beyoncé Makes Her Mark at Coachella in “Homecoming”
Beyoncé’ is revisiting her iconic 2018 Coachella performance and the lead up to the headline-making set. Netflix just dropped a trailer for “Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé,” a...
Bentonville Film Fest’s 2019 Lineup Includes “Always in Season,” “Go Back to China,” & More
The Bentonville Film Festival has announced its 2019 gala and competition slate. The fest was launched to highlight diverse and inclusive films, and this year’s program absolutely reflects that...
Claire Denis Will Lead Cannes’ Short Films & Cinéfondation Jury
Claire Denis is back from space and heading to Cannes. The French filmmaker has been named as President of the Cannes Film Festival’s Short Films and Cinéfondation Jury, a press release...
Full Frame 2019 Women Directors: Meet Malla Grapengiesser – “Giants and the Morning After”
Malla Grapengiesser has a background in art, theater, and performance art. In 1994, she established the independent film production company Hysteria Film AB alongside Antonio Russo Merenda. Her...
Annah Feinberg Animated Series “Multifarious Maris” in Development at Showtime
Imagine if “Sliding Doors” was animated and involved lots of vino, and you’ll have some idea of what to expect from a delightful-sounding comedy series in development at...
Trailer Watch: Niecy Nash Vows to “Run Florida” in Season 3 of “Claws”
“We are more than just nail artists — maybe it’s time we own it,” says Niecy Nash in a new trailer for “Claws'” third season. The ladies of the Nail Artisans of...
Trailer Watch: Kristen Stewart and Laura Dern Revisit a Shocking Literary Hoax in “JT LeRoy”
Kristen Stewart moves to New York City and finds herself playing the role of a celebrated author in a new trailer for “JT LeRoy.” Savannah’s (Stewart) life takes an unexpected turn...
Anna Boden Makes History as “Captain Marvel” Crosses $1 Billion Mark
As if sexist trolls ever stood a chance of taking Carol Danvers down. “Captain Marvel” continues to soar at the box office a month after hitting theaters. The Brie Larson-starrer has...
Michelle Williams and Laura Dern Talk Equal Pay and the Power of Standing United
April 2 marks Equal Pay Day in the United States, but raising awareness about the gender pay gap must be an everyday occurrence. Michelle Williams and Laura Dern have attributed major shifts in...
Lily Collins to Star In and Produce Paramount Network Series “Emily in Paris”
Lily Collins’ next project will see her playing an American abroad. The “Mortal Instruments: City of Bones” actress is signed on to topline and produce “Emily in Paris,”...
Full Frame 2019 Women Directors: Meet Jacqueline Zünd – “Where We Belong”
Jacqueline Zünd was born in Zurich, Switzerland. Her debut film, “Goodnight Nobody,” has been shown at many international film festivals and won numerous awards such as Best Newcomer at...
Keira Knightley Spy Thriller “Official Secrets” Gets Release Date
Keira Knightley’s bringing the story of a spy’s heroic efforts to stop an unjust war to the big screen this summer. IFC Films has set a release date for “Official Secrets.”...
“Boomerang” Renewed for Season 2
Lena Waithe’s got the Midas Touch. BET has renewed “Boomerang” for a second season, Deadline reports. Created by Waithe and Ben Cory Jones (“Insecure”), the comedy is...
Full Frame 2019 Women Directors: Meet Vivian Vázquez Irizarry and Gretchen Hildebran – “Decade of Fire”
An educator and facilitator, Vivian Vázquez Irizarry ran educational and youth leadership development programs at the Coro Foundation and BronxWorks, and is currently the director of...
Trailer Watch: Jessie Buckley Sings Her Truth in “Wild Rose”
Jessie Buckley won’t let an ankle monitor, curfew, or small minds get in the way of her dreams in “Wild Rose.” A trailer for the Scotland-set drama sees aspiring country singer...
Susan Orlean’s “The Library Book” Being Adapted for TV
Brace yourselves, book lovers: another story about book burning is coming to the small screen, and this one is based on a true story. Less than a year after HBO debuted an adaptation of Ray...
Queen Latifah to Star in and Exec Produce Teen Comedy “Paper Chase,” Angela Tucker Directing
As Operation Varsity Blues continues to make headlines, word comes that Queen Latifah is bringing a different kind of story about doing whatever it takes to make a teen’s dreams of college a...
Trailer Watch: Christina Applegate & Linda Cardellini Are Unlikely BFFs in “Dead to Me”
Set to drop May 3 on Netflix, “Dead to Me” sees Christina Applegate playing Jen, a sardonic widow on a mission. When she’s not denying hugs to new friends or telling a well-meaning...
Octavia Spencer & Melissa McCarthy Will Team Up and Gain Superpowers for “Thunder Force”
Octavia Spencer and Melissa McCarthy are teaming up and likely saving the world in the process. The pair are close to signing a deal that will see them playing superheroes in Netflix feature...
Lynn Shelton’s “Sword of Trust” Snagged by IFC Films
After a well-received world premiere at SXSW earlier this month Lynn Shelton’s latest has secured distribution. IFC Films acquired North American rights to “Sword of Trust,”...
Marcia Kimpton’s “Bardo Blues” Lands at Freestyle Digital Media
Marcia Kimpton’s award-winning directorial debut has found a home. Freestyle Digital Media acquired domestic rights to “Bardo Blues,” a semi-autobiographical drama inspired by her...
Quote of the Day: “Abby’s” Natalie Morales on Making History & the Power of LGBTQ Representation
Yesterday marked a landmark moment in television history: “Abby’s” premiered on NBC. The sitcom about a woman who runs an unlicensed bar in her backyard stars Natalie Morales...
AFI and Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation Launches Second Young Women in Film Intensive
The AFI Conservatory is launching the second annual Young Women in Film Intensive with the Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation, Variety reports. Held at the AFI Campus in Los Angeles, the...
Sydney Film Festival to Highlight Women Directors
The 2019 Sydney Film Festival will pay homage to the women directors who helped launch, sustain, and further Australian cinema. Now in its 66th year, the fest has announced that it’ll screen 10...
“Killing Eve” Dominates BAFTA TV Nominations
“Killing Eve’s” highly anticipated second season is just around the corner, but it’s Season 1 of the spy thriller that’s getting attention today. BAFTA has announced its...
Comedian Mae Martin Has a Semi-Autobiographical Series on the Way for Netflix & E4
Canadian comedian Mae Martin’s life will serve as the inspiration of a new comedy series. Martin created and is signed on to star in a semi-autobiographical scripted series for Netflix and...
Jennifer Kent’s “The Nightingale” Gets a Release Date
We finally know when to expect Jennifer Kent’s follow-up to “The Babadook.” IFC has announced that revenge drama “The Nightingale,” which made its world premiere at the...
Carol Burnett and Tina Fey to Produce Film Adaptation of Burnett’s Memoir “Carrie and Me”
Two of the funniest women to ever grace the small screen are teaming up for a film project. Carol Burnett and Tina Fey are joining forces on an adaptation of the former’s 2013 memoir,...
Zoe Lister-Jones Is Writing and Directing a “Craft” Remake
Zoe Lister-Jones will introduce the joys of playing “light as a feather, stiff as a board” to a new generation. The “Life in Pieces” star has signed on to write and direct a...
I. Marlene King Inks Deal with Disney’s 20th Century Fox Television
Less than a week after the debut of her “Pretty Little Liars” spinoff “The Perfectionists” comes word that creator I. Marlene King has signed a two-year overall deal with...
Kelly Oxford to Write and Direct Jessica Barden-Starrer “Pink Skies Ahead”
Twitter sensation-turned-New York Times best-selling author Kelly Oxford is stepping behind the camera. She’ll write and direct “Pink Skies Ahead,” the first feature film produced...
Submit Now: Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase
It’s no secret that Cannes Film Festival would benefit from being more diverse and inclusive. Scheduled to be held May 20, the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase is dedicated to...
Lauren Iungerich to Write and Direct Miramax Comedy “I Won’t Be Home For Christmas”
“On My Block” co-creator and showrunner Lauren Iungerich is set to make her feature directorial debut. Miramax has acquired film rights to her screenplay “I Won’t Be Home For...
“Miss Scarlet and the Duke” Gets Green Light from A+E Networks International
Hulu’s eagerly awaited “Veronica Mars” revival debuts later this year, and now we have another female-led PI story to look forward to. Led by “Peaky Blinders” actress...
Vanessa Kirby to Topline Sci-Fi “StarDream”
After saying goodbye to the monarchy, Vanessa Kirby is heading to space. The “Crown” alumna is signed on to topline sci-fi pic “StarDream,” Variety confirms. The Silver Reel...
Trailer Watch: Brie Larson Learns to Love Herself in “Unicorn Store”
Brie Larson is dominating the box office as a confident, capable superheroine in “Captain Marvel,” but her latest pic sees her playing a character struggling with self-esteem issues. A...
Nancy Giles to Host 2019 Theatre Women Awards
Nancy Giles has been named as the host of the 2019 Theatre Women Awards. A press release announced the news. Presented by the League of Professional Theatre Women in New York on March 25, this...
Janelle Monáe to Star in Lionsgate Film
The good news: Janelle Monáe is starring in a film. The bad news: exceedingly few details about the project are known. She’s signed on to topline an upcoming Lionsgate movie from activist...
Emily Blunt in Talks to Star in “Not Fade Away”
Emily Blunt may be following up her turn as a magical umbrella-wielding nanny in “Mary Poppins Returns” with a drama based on a true story. She’s in talks to topline Annapurna...
SFIFF Announces 2019 Lineup: “Booksmart,” “Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City,” & More
You’ll have another chance to catch SXSW breakout “Booksmart” before it hits cinemas May 24. Olivia Wilde’s feature debut about overachieving, college-bound BFFs determined to...
Jennifer Phang to Direct Adaptation of YA Novel “The Naming Girl”
Jennifer Phang is bringing “The Naming Girl” to the screen. Her Good Neighbors Media banner has snagged film and television rights to Todd Mitchell’s upcoming YA novel, Deadline...
Mindy Kaling Semi-Autobiographical Comedy Lands Series Order From Netflix
Mindy Kaling is bringing the story of a first-generation Indian-American teenage girl to Netflix. She’s bringing her story to the streamer. Fans of Kaling’s memoirs, 2011’s...
Tracy Oliver Inks First-Look Deal with Topic Studios
Tracy Oliver’s empire is growing. The multi-hyphenate has signed a first-look deal with Topic Studios, a press release announced. The pact goes into effect April 1. Oliver broke out with...
Liza Weil Joins the Cast of Lissette Feliciano’s Feature Debut “Women Is Losers”
“How to Get Away with Murder” actress Liza Weil has been added to the cast of feminist indie pic “Women Is Losers,” The Hollywood Reporter confirms. As previously announced,...
Lucy Liu Is Developing an Anthology Series About Women Heroes
Women are all too often written out of history, but Lucy Liu is looking to bring their remarkable achievements to the limelight. The “Elementary” star is developing a scripted anthology...
Trailer Watch: “Girls of the Sun” Go to War with Extremists
Based on a true story, “Girls of the Sun” centers on an all-female Kurdish battalion that takes on ISIS. “In one night, one single night, over 7,000 women were captured and kept as...
Trailer Watch: Sally Wainwright Tells Anne Lister’s Trailblazing Story in HBO’s “Gentleman Jack”
We hear just as much about Anne Lister (Suranne Jones) as we hear from her in a new trailer for “Gentleman Jack,” an upcoming HBO series. “However far away my sister goes, however...
Apply Now: The Lab at Athena Film Festival – LA TV and Screenwriting Labs
The Athena Film Festival at Barnard, in partnership with the Stephens College Master of Fine Arts in Television and Screenwriting and WIST (Women in the Script Trade, formerly IRIS), will once again...