BY Laura Berger
Hungary Chooses Ildikó Enyedi’s “On Body and Soul” as Foreign-Language Oscar Pick
Ildikó Enyedi’s “On Body and Soul” took home top honors at the Berlin Film Festival in February, and it could land an Oscar nomination in the coming months. The unconventional romantic drama...
TIFF 2017 Women Directors: Meet Greta Gerwig — “Lady Bird”
Greta Gerwig’s acting credits include “Maggie’s Plan,” “Frances Ha,” and “Mistress America.” She co-wrote the latter two features, and alongside Joe Swanberg she co-directed the...
Trailer Watch: A Trans Woman Deals with Heartbreak and Prejudice in “A Fantastic Woman”
The first trailer for “A Fantastic Woman” sees Marina (Daniela Vega) living a nightmare. The waitress and singer has not only lost Orlando (Francisco Reyes), the love of her life, after he dies...
Kate Mara to Star in Drama Series Based on Nellie Bly’s “10 Days in a Mad-House”
Kate Mara has signed on to play another journalist. The “House of Cards” alumna will topline and executive produce a series based on Nellie Bly’s 1887 non-fiction book “10 Days in a...
Trailer Watch: Families in the American South Collide in Dee Rees’ “Mudbound”
Atrailer has finally landed for the biggest hit out of Sundance 2017, Dee Rees’ “Mudbound.” The drama is set in the rural American South during World War II, and the spot kicks off with two...
Charlotte Bruus Christensen Named Inaugural Recipient of Sue Gibson BSC, Cinematography Award
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced that the inaugural winner of The Sue Gibson BSC, Cinematography Award. According to Women in Film and Television UK, Charlotte Bruus...
Laura Dern on “Changing the Game for Actresses Over 40” and Equal Pay
Laura Dern is up for an Emmy for her role on “Big Little Lies,” and she’s loudly and proudly acknowledging the impact of the hit HBO series. “We’re changing the game for actresses over...
Trailer Watch: Saoirse Ronan Grows Up in Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird”
“I hate California. I want to go to the East Coast. I want to go to where culture is like New York,” says Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan) in the first trailer for Greta...
Ana Urushadze’s “Scary Mother” Chosen as Georgia’s Foreign-Language Oscar Pick
Ana Urushadze’s award-winning directorial debut may be headed to the Academy Awards. “Scary Mother” has been chosen to represent Georgia in the best foreign-language film category at the 2018...
Trailer Watch: A Dancer Changes Her Life in Elvira Lind’s Tribeca Winner “Bobbi Jene”
“I need to do what I need to do. I need to dance. I need to work hard. That’s it,” says Bobbi Jene Smith in a new trailer for Elvira Lind’s “Bobbi Jene.” The award-winning documentary...
Claire Foy to Be Honored with BAFTA’s Britannia Artist of the Year Award
Chalk this up as another victory for the Queen. “The Crown’s” Claire Foy has been named as this year’s recipient of the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year, Deadline confirms. The...
Trailer Watch: Mindy Kaling Has a Lot to Be Grateful For in “The Mindy Project’s” Final Season
“The Mindy Project” Exsqueeze me, but did you know “The Mindy Project’s” sixth and final season is about to premiere? A new trailer for the Hulu comedy is here to remind you, and it seems...
Horror Anthology Written & Directed by Women in Development at The CW, Drew Barrymore to Produce
Genre fans, rejoice. A horror series written and directed entirely by women is in development at The CW, Deadline reports. Hailing from Drew Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen’s Flower Films, Jill...
Trailer Watch: A Celebration Goes Off the Rails in Sally Potter’s “The Party”
A star-studded cast swaps barbs in a UK trailer for “The Party.” Described as “a comedy wrapped around a tragedy,” the black and white Sally Potter film features Patricia Clarkson (“House...
BFI London Film Festival’s Official Competition Is 33 Percent Women-Directed
Kelly Reichardt’s “Certain Women” took home top honors at the BFI London Film Festival last year, but the ensemble drama was one of just two women-directed films that screened in the 12-title...
Palestine Selects Annemarie Jacir’s “Wajib” for Foreign-Language Oscar Pick
Annemarie Jacir has been chosen to represent Palestine for the third time at the Academy Awards. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jacir’s latest film, “Wajib,” is now a contender in the...
“Living Single” Reboot in the Works
The final episode of “Living Single” aired nearly two decades ago, but according to Queen Latifah, a reboot of the beloved sitcom may be on the way. The Oscar nominee spilled some details during...
TIFF 2017: Coralie Fargeat’s “Revenge” Acquired by Shudder
“Revenge” has found a home in advance of its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. AMC Networks’ Shudder snagged the North American, U.K., Ireland, and Australian rights...
CBS Developing Medical Comedy About Female Doctor from Lisa Parsons
Exactly zero of CBS’ new fall series center on female protagonists, a fact that has drawn a great deal of (totally warranted) criticism of the network. Hopefully next season’s programming...
Kate del Castillo’s Biographical Series “The Day I Met El Chapo” to Debut on Netflix
Kate del Castillo and Sean Penn’s meeting with the world’s most wanted drug lord sparked international headlines, and now the former will share her side of the story in a new biographical...
“Nashville” Creator Callie Khouri Has a New Music Series in the Works
Callie Khouri is headed to Miami. The “Nashville” creator has a new music-centric series in the works, this one based in the Sunshine State. Khouri hinted at the project during CMT’s #Nashchat...
Diane Kruger-Starrer “In the Fade” Acquired by Magnolia
Diane Kruger’s name is looking more and more likely to enter the awards conversation in the coming months. The “Inglourious Basterds” star took home the Best Actress award at Cannes this year...
Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson’s “2 Dope Queens” Coming to HBO
Jessica Williams is coming back to HBO, and this time she’s toplining a project. The “Girls” guest star’s podcast with Phoebe Robinson, “2 Dope Queens,” is being adapted for the small...
Trailer Watch: A Doctor Investigates a Murder in “The Unknown Girl”
A doctor makes a life-changing decision not to open a door in a new trailer for “The Unknown Girl.” Dr. Jenny Davin (Adèle Haenel, “Love at First Fight”) and her assistant have worked more...
Watch: BFFs Share Secrets and Jokes in Exclusive “Porcupine Lake” Clip
Sleepovers are sacred spaces, and by choosing to attend participants agree to an implied confidentiality agreement: what happens at a sleepover stays at a sleepover. Our exclusive clip of...
Glenn Close to Receive Golden Icon Award at Zurich Film Festival
It’s time for Glenn Close to add another award to her mantle. The six-time Oscar nominee has taken home multiple Emmys, Golden Globes, and Tony Awards, and now she’s set to receive the Golden...
“Finding Dory” Co-Writer Victoria Strouse to Adapt Book About Female Aviators
Victoria Strouse is shifting her focus from under the sea to the skies above. The “Finding Dory” co-writer has been hired by Fox 2000 to adapt Katherine Sharp Landdeck’s upcoming nonfiction...
Trailer Watch: Learn the Amazing History Behind Curious George and His Creators in “Monkey…
Trailer Watch: Learn the Amazing History Behind Curious George and His Creators in “Monkey Business” “He’s as much of an immigrant as anyone,” we’re told about the world’s most beloved...
Quote of the Day: Playing Billie Jean King Was a “Game Changer” for Emma Stone
Representation matters, and not just for audiences. Emma Stone described playing tennis pro Billie Jean King as a “game changer” in a new interview with Marie Claire. She portrays the...
Teaser Watch: Frankie Shaw Is a Single Mom Looking for Sex and Romance in “SMILF”
A meet cute is derailed by a screaming baby in the first teaser for “SMILF,” Frankie Shaw’s upcoming Showtime series. The spot kicks off with Shaw’s character, Bridgette, flirting with a guy...
Trailer Watch: Kathy Bates Is a Pot Goddess in “Disjointed”
Meet Ruth Whitefeather Feldman, a cannabis lawyer, activist, and user. A NSFW trailer has landed for “Disjointed,” a new Netflix comedy series that stars Kathy Bates as Ruth, a charismatic...
“Insecure” Renewed for Season 3
Issa Rae is sticking around HBO. The premium cable network has renewed “Insecure” for a third season, Variety reports. The critically acclaimed show’s second season premiered on...
Jennifer Garner to Topline Revenge Thriller “Peppermint”
“Alias” fans, rejoice. Jennifer Garner isn’t reprising her role as Sydney Bristow, but she may be playing another ass-kicking heroine. The “Miracles from Heaven” actress is in talks to...
Rebecca Thomas to Direct Fox Sci-fi Action-Thriller “Malignant”
Rebecca Thomas has booked yet another gig. According to Variety, the “Stranger Things” helmer has signed on to direct “Malignant,” a sci-fi action-thriller from Fox. Based on the Boom!...
Trailer Watch: Jennifer Lawrence Has Unwelcome House Guests in “mother!”
A trailer has finally landed for Jennifer Lawrence-starrer “mother!” Details about the highly anticipated pic have been kept under tight wraps, but the tense, creepy spot helps to give an idea...
Valeska Grisebach’s “Western” Gets U.S. Distribution
“Western” has found a home. Cinema Guild has snagged the U.S. rights to Valeska Grisebach’s thriller with a theatrical release planned for early 2018, Variety reports. Grisebach is among the...
Trailer Watch: Juliette Binoche Teaches a Dancer to Express Herself in “Polina”
“Polina” follows a gifted dancer on the brink of joining the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet when she decides to radically change gears. “I’m tired of executing other people’s choreography. I...
Alice Rohrwacher Begins Shooting “Lazzaro Felice”
Alice Rohrwacher has begun shooting her follow-up to “The Wonders,” Variety reports. Set in the present, “Lazzaro Felice” centers on a man who travels through time. Rohrwacher penned the...
Petra Volpe’s “The Divine Order” Chosen as Switzerland’s Foreign-Language Oscar Pick
“The Divine Order” may be headed to the Academy Awards. Switzerland has selected Petra Volpe’s award-winning women’s rights drama to represent the country in the best foreign-language film...
Nisha Ganatra to Direct Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson Comedy “Late Night”
Nisha Ganatra’s star continues to rise. The director is currently filming her first pilot, and now comes word that she’ll helm “Late Night,” a Fox 2000 comedy starring Mindy Kaling and Emma...
Trailer Watch: Melissa Leo Resists Change in the Church in Maggie Betts’ “Novitiate”
Piercings, door-slamming, and mouthiness are some of the more common ways teens rebel against their parents. “Novitiate” sees 17-year-old Cathleen (Margaret Qualley, “The Leftovers”) bucking...
Belle Thorne-Starrer “Famous in Love” Coming Back for Season 2
More “Famous in Love” is coming our way. Freeform has renewed the Bella Thorne-led drama about young Hollywood for a second season, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. Based on Rebecca Serle’s...
Quote of the Day: Ava DuVernay Doesn’t “Understand a Structure Where Women Aren’t Making Decisions”
Ava DuVernay is at it again. The “13th” director can always be counted on to deliver powerful truths about the industry, whether she’s describing Hollywood as “a patriarchy, headed by men...
Amy Brenneman to Star in TNT Pilot “Deadlier Than the Male”
Amy Brenneman is teaming up with one of the executive producers behind “Big Little Lies.” “The Leftovers” alumna has signed on to topline a TNT mystery drama pilot that hails from Bruna...
“Anne With an E” Renewed for Season 2
The chattiest, most precocious redhead on TV is sticking around for a while. Netflix and CBC have renewed “Anne with an E” for a ten-episode second season, Deadline confirms. Season 1 of...
NBC Launches Initiative to Train and Hire Women Directors
Just one drama pilot was directed by a woman this broadcast pilot season. One. As much as people like to treat TV like film’s woke — or at least more woke — sophisticated, cooler...
TIFF’s Platform Program 50% Women-Directed, Includes World Premiere of Clio Barnard’s “Dark River”
The Toronto International Film Festival’s Platform program has arrived, and it’s something to celebrate. Hailing from eight countries on five continents, the lineup features 12 films, six of...
Trailer Watch: History Is Made in Gurinder Chadha’s “Viceroy’s House”
“I am to be the last Viceroy of India and I shall carry out the role with great pride,” says Lord Louis Montbatten (Hugh Bonneville, “Downton Abbey”) in a new trailer for Gurinder Chadha’s...
“Patti Cake$” Breakout Danielle Macdonald to Star in “White Girl Problems”
The breakout star of Sundance 2017 has booked her next gig. “Patti Cake$’” Danielle Macdonald will topline Lauren Palmigiano’s feature directorial debut, “White Girl Problems.” Deadline...
Academy to Host Event Celebrating Trailblazing Women of Animation
“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” are just a few of the many movies women animators helped bring to the screen. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts...
Quote of the Day: Halle Berry Loves Seeing “A Woman of Color Get to Save the Day”
It’s time for a mom to come to the rescue. “Taken” and plenty of other action flicks have seen dads go to hell and back to save their kids. Now Halle Berry is getting the chance to be a hero...