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Los Angeles Film School Commits to $1.5 M Women in Entertainment Scholarship
If you’re an aspiring filmmaker who is considering attending film school but dreading the cost, we have some good news for you: The Los Angeles Film School has announced that its committing...
Alethea Jones to Direct Catherine Zeta Jones-Starrer “Queen America” for Facebook Watch
Alethea Jones is signed on to direct the live-action “Barbie,” but before she brings the iconic toy to the big screen she’ll tackle another influential force in the world of beauty...
Zendaya Takes the Lead in HBO Pilot “Euphoria”
Zendaya’s moving from the Disney Channel to HBO. The former “K.C. Undercover” star is set to topline drama pilot “Euphoria” for the premium cable network, Variety...
Sharon Horgan to Star in and Produce “Women on the Verge” Series
“Catastrophe” co-creator and star Sharon Horgan is working on yet another TV project. The busy multi-hyphenate is set to star in and produce six-part series “Women on the...
Chelsea Peretti to Topline Andrea Dorfman Comedy “Spinster”
Chelsea Peretti is teaming up with another woman director. The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actress just wrapped shooting on Nicol Paone’s “Friendsgiving,” and now she’s...
Quote of the Day: Sandra Bullock on Nearly Quitting Acting Over Sexism
Sandra Bullock is among the highest-paid actresses in the world and an Oscar winner, but the “Ocean’s 8” star reveals that she nearly left the industry in a new interview with USA...
TV Adaptation of Trans Activist Juno Dawson’s Memoir on the Way
“The Gender Games” could be coming to the small screen, and Doctor Strange is involved. Benedict Cumberbatch’s SunnyMarch banner has scored TV rights to the memoir by Juno Dawson, a...
AFI Launches Two Cinematography Programs for Women
Earlier this year Rachel Morrison made history as the first woman to receive an Oscar nomination for cinematography. The American Film Institute (AFI) is working to make the field more...
Trailer Watch: Hailee Steinfeld’s New Car Is More Than Meets the Eye in “Bumblebee”
Hailee Steinfeld is switching gears from a cappella to an explosion-ridden blockbuster. The “Pitch Perfect 3” star toplines “Bumblebee,” a spinoff of the...
Dolly Parton-Inspired Anthology Coming to Netflix
The Queen of Country is heading to Netflix. The streamer has picked up a scripted anthology based on Dolly Parton songs, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. If the premise sounds familiar to you, take a...
“Legally Blonde 3” in the Works with Reese Witherspoon
Could Elle Woods be heading to the Oval Office? Reese Witherspoon is nearing a deal with MGM to reprise her role as a sorority president-turned-lawyer for “Legally Blonde 3.” The writers...
Teaser Watch: Dakota Johnson Dances Her Way to Hell in “Suspiria”
A teaser has dropped for the long-awaited remake of “Suspiria.” At just over a minute-and-a-half, the spot features absolutely no dialogue and is sparse on plot, but it’s incredibly...
“Eighth Grade” and “Half the Picture” Win Big at Sundance London
Female-led films swept the awards at this year’s edition of Sundance Film Festival: London. Coming-of-age comedy “Eighth Grade” scored the Audience Favourite Award and female...
Exclusive: Vivienne Westwood Defies Expectations in “Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist” Clip
Vivienne Westwood is credited with bringing punk and new wave clothes to the mainstream, but the British designer wasn’t always celebrated for her innovations. “When she started, people...
Elizabeth Taylor Docuseries in the Works
Elizabeth Taylor’s life story is coming to the small screen. J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot has a docuseries about the silver screen titan in development, Deadline confirms. The series is...
Trailer Watch: Emma Thompson Is a Judge Facing a Life-Changing Decision in “The Children Act”
“I’m always too busy. The law can take over your life,” says Emma Thompson in a new trailer for “The Children Act.” The Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter...
Renée Zellweger-Starrer “Judy” Nabbed by LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions
LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions are following the yellow brick road. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that the companies have teamed up to acquire U.S. rights to “Judy,” Renée...
Trailer Watch: Jennifer Garner Demands Justice in “Peppermint”
If you’ve missed Jennifer Garner’s ass-kicking in “Alias,” this one’s for you. The Golden Globe winner isn’t reprising her role as Sydney Bristow, but a new...
Sundance London 2018 Women Directors: Meet Lauren Greenfield — “Generation Wealth”
Lauren Greenfield is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and photographer. “The Queen of Versailles” won her the Best Documentary Director Award at Sundance Film Festival. She made her...
Trailer Watch: A Mother and Daughter Struggle to Make a New Life in “Pin Cushion”
“I was abandoned as a baby and this old hunchback lady found me in the forest and looked after me. She loved me and raised me and then one day she walked me to the edge of the forest and set me...
“Mean Girls'” Kate Rockwell On Working with Tina Fey and Playing an Iconic Character
Kate Rockwell now knows what it’s like to work with the one person she’s most admired throughout her career. That person is Tina Fey, whose teen comedy “Mean Girls” became a hit in 2004...
HBO Developing Anthology Series Based on “Cat Person” Author’s Upcoming Book
Towards the end of 2017, “Cat Person” took social media by storm. Kristen Roupenian’s viral New Yorker short story about a 20-year-old woman’s evolving relationship with an...
Fund for Women-Directed Films Being Launched in France
We’ll have to wait and see whether Cannes director Thierry Frémaux keeps good on the gender parity pledge he signed a couple of weeks ago committing to address the underrepresentation of...
Hailee Steinfeld to Play Emily Dickinson in Apple Series
Hailee Steinfeld’s eclectic resume is expanding. She’ll follow up her blockbuster turn in “Transformers” spin-off “Bumblebee” by playing Emily Dickinson. Apple has...
“RBG” Is Flexing Her Muscles at the Box Office
Best known for kicking ass in the courtroom, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is proving to be a major force at the box office as well. Julie Cohen and Betsy West’s new documentary about the iconic Justice of...
June 2018 Film Preview
By Beandrea July and Sophie Willard As highlighted in our Summer 2018 Film Preview, this summer is set to impress with its varied range of female-led and woman-helmed films, and that all kicks off...
“The Split” Renewed for a Second Season
We haven’t seen the last of the Defoe family — it’s not as though they’ll ever run out of divorce cases to process. BBC One has renewed “The Split” for a second...
Uma Thurman Joins “Chambers,” Netflix’s Upcoming Supernatural Series
Uma Thurman has booked another TV gig. The Oscar-nominated actress will star in “Chambers,” an hourlong supernatural drama for Netflix that’s created by Leah Rachel...
Broadway Star Ariana DeBose Talks Portraying Donna Summer in the Age of #TimesUp
Ariana DeBose’s life has certainly changed a lot since appearing in Broadway’s breakout hit “Hamilton.” First, she had a lead role in “A Bronx Tale,” and now she is in the spotlight...
Women-Directed Projects Account for 52 Percent of Slate at Frameline LGBTQ Fest
The 42nd edition of the San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival (also called Frameline) is kicking off in less than a month, and 52 percent of the the narratives, documentaries, episodics,...
Screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala Honored with Retrospective at The Quad
New York’s Quad Cinema is encouraging audiences to revisit — or discover — the works of Ruth Prawer Jhabvala by hosting a retrospective celebrating the two-time Oscar-winning...
“Claws” Showrunner Janine Sherman Barrois Signs New Overall Deal With WBTV
“Claws” showrunner and exec producer Janine Sherman Barrois is staying put at Warner Bros. Television. She’s signed a new, exclusive multi-year overall deal with the studio,...
Under the Radar: Memory Meets Brooklyn for AOBFF Women Filmmakers
Under the Radar is Women and Hollywood’s newest feature. Published monthly, the post offers a chance for us to highlight works by and/or about women that haven’t received big releases or...
Natalie Dormer to Play Vivien Leigh in New Series
“Picnic at Hanging Rock” dropped on Amazon today, and the miniseries’ star already has another TV project in the works. Natalie Dormer will topline and produce a series about...
BFI Hosting Two-Month Retrospective of Agnès Varda’s Work
The British Film Institute (BFI) is set to celebrate Agnès Varda with a retrospective. Titled Agnès Varda: Vision of an Artist, the two-month season will take place from June 1 – July 31 at...
Teaser Watch: Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are BFFs with Baggage in Thriller “A Simple Favor”
“I need just a simple favor,” Blake Lively tells Anna Kendrick in a new teaser for “A Simple Favor.” “Anything,” says Stephanie (Kendrick), clearly awestruck by...
R. Kelly Doc in the Works at BuzzFeed and Hulu, Lyric Cabral to Direct
Pleas to #MuteRKelly are being heard. It looks like we’re about to hear much less of the singer’s music and much more about his decades of alleged abuse. Lifetime already announced that...
“The Baby-Sitters Club” May Be Coming Back to TV
It’s time to reunite with Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, Stacey, and all your other faves in Stoneybrook. “The Baby-Sitters Club” could be heading back to TV. Deadline reports that a...
Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Receive 2018 Mark Twain Prize
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is set to accept yet another honor. The eight-time Emmy winner has been named the recipient of this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Deadline confirms. The...
New Anthology Series to Spotlight Notable Women Who Didn’t Get NYT Obits
The New York Times is looking to redress some of its shady, sexist history. The newspaper is teaming up with Paramount Television, Anonymous Content, and 3dot Productions for...
Ann Dowd and Allison Tolman to Star in Liz Manashil’s Bowie-Inspired “Speed of Life”
Two small screen favorites have teamed up for Liz Manashil’s next feature. “The Handmaid’s Tale’s” Ann Dowd and “Fargo” alumna Allison Tolman are starring in...
Cannes LGBTQ Drama “Rafiki” and SXSW Winner “The New Romantic” Secure Distribution
Two women-helmed festival favorites have scored U.S. distribution. Film Movement acquired North American rights to “Rafiki,” Wanuri Kahiu’s LGBTQ Cannes offering, and The Orchard nabbed...
Michelle Williams Takes the Lead in Kimberly Peirce Abortion Drama “This Is Jane”
Michelle Williams is earning raves for her comedic turn as Amy Schumer’s boss in “I Feel Pretty,” but the four-time Oscar nominee just signed on to another drama. She’s...
Exclusive: Oprah and Ava DuVernay Reflect on Inclusion in “A Wrinkle in Time” Bonus Feature
Ava DuVernay brought “A Wrinkle in Time” to the big screen with a twist of her own. The director ensured that her adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic 1963 fantasy novel...
Join Women and Hollywood for a Special Screening of “Dietland” with Creator Marti Noxon
Women and Hollywood is teaming up with AMC to help spread the word about “Dietland,” Marti Noxon’s new series tackling fat-shaming, diet culture, sexual predators, feminism, and so...
Lena Waithe to Be Honored with Trailblazer Award at MTV Movie & TV Awards
“I am tired of white folks telling my stories,” said Lena Waithe in her recent Vanity Fair cover story. The actress, writer, and producer made history last year when she became the first...
Mila Kunis, Gloria Allred, & More to Participate in Variety’s Path to Parity Women’s Summit
Variety is assembling industry heavyweights to discuss the next steps towards achieving gender equality. The pub is set to host its inaugural women’s summit, Path to Parity, on June 6, and the...
Quote of the Day: Jane Campion Explains Why “We’re in a Really Special Moment”
“Right now, we’re in a really special moment,” says Jane Campion in a new interview with The Guardian. Thanks to movements including #MeToo and #TimesUp, the entertainment industry seems to...
Cannes: “Happy as Lazzaro” and “Girls of the Sun” Land U.S. Distribution
It’s official: all three women-directed features to screen in Competition at Cannes 2018 have secured U.S. distribution. Sony Pictures Classics snagged rights to Nadine Labaki’s...
Quote of the Day: Veena Sud Is Tired of Seeing Asian-Americans Play “The Quirky Best Friend”
In news that’s disappointing yet entirely unsurprising, “The Killing” creator Veena Sud has revealed that when she was first pitching the crime drama, she wanted the homicide cops...
Jennifer Aniston and Tig Notaro Couple Up in Netflix White House Comedy “First Ladies”
Jennifer Aniston and Tig Notaro are moving into the White House — on Netflix, anyway. The pair are set to star in “First Ladies” for the streamer, Deadline reports. The comedy...