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Amanda Lipitz’s Dance Doc “Step” Gets a Release Date
The “Lethal Ladies” are set to dance their way into theaters. Fox Searchlight has announced a release date for “Step,” Amanda Lipitz’s inspirational documentary about a step dance...
Gina Torres May Star in “Suits” Spinoff
Gina Torres hasn’t said goodbye to the “Suits” universe just yet. Deadline reports that the “Alias” actress is in “early talks” with USA Network for a spinoff series centered on her...
Kristen Stewart in Negotiations to Star in Survival Thriller “Underwater”
It’s looking like Kristen Stewart will topline a new blockbuster. After well-reviewed turns in indies like “Certain Women,” “Still Alice,” and “Clouds of Sils Maria,” the actress is in...
Here’s What We Do in the Aftermath: Crowdfunding Picks
“The Last Clinics” As we find ourselves (only) 30 days into America’s new administration, the majority of female-led crowdfunding projects across the web rightfully continue February’s...
Marg Helgenberger to Play an Admiral in “Behind Enemy Lines” Reboot
Marg Helgenberger is stepping into another uniform. The “CSI” alumna has signed on to star in Fox’s “Behind Enemy Lines” TV reboot, Variety reports. She’ll play a Navy Admiral in the...
Watch: Oscars 2017 Prove That Our Work in Hollywood Isn’t Done
For the last several years Women and Hollywood has used the opportunity of Oscar week to share a video that focuses on the representation of women both in front of and behind the scenes...
Angelina Jolie’s Next Moves: Acting, Directing, and Producing Gigs
Angelina Jolie isn’t leaving Hollywood anytime soon. While many reports have indicated that the multi-hyphenate is stepping away from the business to focus on her humanitarian work, the fact that...
52 A-Listers Join Forces to Tackle Hollywood Gender Inequality
Fifty-two Hollywood powerhouses are fed up with the lip service paid to Hollywood’s gender problem, and are determined to enact major, industry-wide change. “Studio and agency insiders,...
Charlize Theron to Star in Spy Thriller “Need to Know”
Charlize Theron will rep the CIA in her newest project. The Oscar-winning actress is set to star in and produce Universal’s adaptation of Karen Cleveland’s upcoming spy novel “Need to Know,”...
Trailer Watch: Chloë Grace Moretz Deals with a Medical Mystery in “Brain on Fire”
Susannah Cahalan investigated her own terrifying medical mystery in the New York Times-bestselling memoir “Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness,” and now Chloë Grace Moretz is depicting the...
Anna Deavere Smith Receives George Polk Career Award
Anna Deavere Smith is a reporter, actress, playwright, professor, social activist, and MacArthur genius. Deadline reports that the multi-talented “Nurse Jackie” star has added yet another...
Trailer Watch: Sally Hawkins Finds the Artist Within in Aisling Walsh’s “Maudie”
Maud Lewis is one of Canada’s most well-known folk artists, but a new trailer for Aisling Walsh’s “Maudie” shows the painter’s humble beginnings. “Let me tell you how it is. There’s...
You’re Invited: Women and Hollywood Celebrates Intl Women’s Day in London with Gurinder Chadha
Looking for a way to celebrate International Women’s Day in London? Look no further. Join Women and Hollywood, Birds Eye View, and White Water Women for a special event Wednesday, March 8. “Bend...
“Toni Erdmann” Named Best Picture by International Cinephile Society
“Toni Erdmann” has racked up more honors. The offbeat German comedy received five awards from the International Cinephile Society yesterday, February 19. Written and directed by Maren Ade,...
Sonia Braga to Star in ABC Detective Drama Directed by Liz Friedlander
Three-time Golden Globe nominee Sonia Braga is headed for the small screen. The “Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands” actress has signed on to star in “Las Reinas,” a new ABC detective drama, The...
Ildiko Enyedi’s “On Body and Soul” Wins Top Prize at Berlinale
Ildiko Enyedi’s “On Body and Soul” has been awarded the Berlin International Film Festival’s highest honor, the Golden Bear, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. The love story centers on two...
Teaser Watch: Oprah Searches for Answers in “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
“There isn’t a person alive who hasn’t benefited from your mother’s cells,” Deborah Lacks is told in the first teaser for “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” Deborah’s mother...
“City of Saints & Thieves” Adaptation Seeks Melina Matsoukas as Director
Melina Matsoukas may be making her feature directorial debut. The Grammy Award-winning music and TV director is being sought as the director of Universal Pictures’ adaptation of Natalie C....
Weekly Update for February 17: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
“XX” Films About Women Opening This Week XX (Anthology) — Directed by Roxanne Benjamin, Sofia Carrillo, Karyn Kusama, Annie Clark (St. Vincent), and Jovanka Vuckovic; Co-Written by Roxanne...
Mae Whitman and Kathleen Rose Perkins to Star in NBC’s “Good Girls” Pilot
“Parenthood’s” Mae Whitman may be heading back to NBC. Deadline reports that the actress has joined the cast of “Good Girls,” a new drama pilot at the network from “The Family” creator...
Trailer Watch: Anne Hathaway Is the Monster in “Colossal”
Gloria is having a hard time. Her boyfriend broke up with her, she’s unemployed, and she just moved back to her hometown to crash at her family home. But as the new trailer for “Colossal”...
So Yong Kim on the Blurred Lines Between Friendship and Romance in “Lovesong”
So Yong Kim is an award-winning Korean-American independent filmmaker. In 2006 Kim received the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for her debut feature, “In Between Days.” Her...
Sara Bareilles to Make Broadway Debut in “Waitress”
Sara Bareilles served as composer and lyricist on “Waitress,” and now she’s joining the Broadway sensation’s cast. The Grammy- and Tony-nominated singer-songwriter will star in the musical...
Andrea Berloff to Make Directorial Debut with Female-Led Mob Story “The Kitchen”
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Andrea Berloff will make her directorial debut with New Line Cinema’s “The Kitchen,” The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The female-led mob story is an...
“Fresh Off the Boat’s” Constance Wu to Star in “Crazy Rich Asians”
Constance Wu is in talks to topline Warner Bros.’ memorably titled “Crazy Rich Asians,” The Hollywood Reporter confirms. The “Fresh Off the Boat” actress would lead an all-Asian cast. An...
“Divines” Director Houda Benyamina Developing Wartime Romance
Houda Benyamina is turning her eye from BFFs to lovers. The French-Moroccan filmmaker is developing her follow-up to “Divines,” a coming-of-age drama about best friends in over their heads, with...
Trailer Watch: Bel Powley Has a Big Vocab and a Bad Attitude in “Carrie Pilby”
Carrie Pilby has plenty to say about Camus, Kierkegaard, and Hobbes, but the 19-year-old Harvard graduate can’t make small talk to save her life. “There’s a perfectly good reason I don’t...
Anna Ziegler Developing Limited Series About Female Scientist for Sundance Channel
“Hidden Figures” has grossed over $132 million at the domestic box office. Hollywood has trouble learning the lesson that female-led projects do well with audiences, but hopefully the film’s...
“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” Gets Premiere Date from HBO
Mark your calendar. HBO has announced a premiere date for “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” The film, based on Rebecca Skloot’s book of the same name and starring Oprah Winfrey and Rose...
Niki Caro to Direct Disney’s Live-Action “Mulan”
Welcome to the $100 million club, Niki Caro. The “McFarland, USA” director is reteaming with Disney to helm its live-action “Mulan” remake, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. With this gig,...
Berlinale 2017 Women Directors: Meet Tala Hadid — “House in the Fields”
Tala Hadid is a writer, director, and photographer. Her first film,“Sacred Poet,” centered on Italian filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini. She’s directed several short films, including “Tes...
Kahane Cooperman’s Oscar-Nominated Short “Joe’s Violin” Acquired by PBS
A tale of two unlikely BFFs is set to reach households across the country. Kahane Cooperman’s “Joe’s Violin” has been acquired by PBS’ “POV,” Deadline reports. The documentary series...
Teaser Watch: Suki Waterhouse Is Captured by Cannibals in Ana Lily Amirpour’s “The Bad Batch”
If you loved “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night,” you’re in luck. A teaser has finally arrived for writer-director Ana Lily Amirpour’s follow-up to the critically acclaimed western vampire...
Jena Friedman to Make Directorial Debut with “Serial Dater,” Starring Imogen Poots
Jena Friedman is set to depict the the perils of modern dating in “Serial Dater,” her directorial debut. The stand-up comedian and former “The Daily Show” producer will also pen the script...
Berlinale 2017 Women Directors: Meet Jackie Van Beek — “The Inland Road”
Jackie Van Beek is a New Zealand writer, director, and actor with a background in devised theater. She has made seven short films that have played at numerous festivals including Berlin, London,...
New Sarah Silverman Stand-Up Special Is Headed to Netflix
You’ll be able to catch Sarah Silverman’s latest stand-up material from the comfort of your living room. Silverman is the latest star to partner up with Netflix. The streaming giant has snagged...
Trailer Watch: Scarlett Johansson Fights Back in “Ghost in the Shell”
“I know I have a past. I’ll find out who I was,” vowed the Major (Scarlett Johansson) in the first trailer for “Ghost in the Shell.” The second trailer for the highly anticipated film sees...
“Person of Interest’s” Sarah Shahi to Star in Virtual Reality Drama for NBC
Sarah Shahi is set to topline NBC’s “Reverie” pilot, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. The “Person of Interest” alumna will play a former detective and hostage negotiator “brought in to...
Golshifteh Farahani to Star in Eva Husson Film About Female Resistance Fighters
A female-led film about freedom fighters that’s written and directed by a woman? Count us in. “Paterson” actress Golshifteh Farahani has signed on to star in Eva Husson’s “Girls of the...
Berlinale 2017 Women Directors: Meet Rubika Shah — “White Riot: London”
Rubika Shah is a director, writer, and journalist. She has directed a number of documentary shorts for the BBC which explore the works of Spike Lee, Gore Vidal, and others. Her documentary short...
Moving Forward: Crowdfunding Picks
“La Barracuda” This month’s crowdfunding projects are about women moving forward in their lives, usually in the wake of tragedy. Each of these projects, from a documentary examining immigration...
Weekly Update for February 10: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
“A United Kingdom” Films About Women Opening This Week Speed Sisters (Documentary) — Directed by Amber Fares (Opens in NY) (Also Available on VOD) “Speed Sisters” The Speed Sisters...
Jessica Chastain to Be Named Female Star of the Year at CinemaCon
Two-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain is adding yet another honor to her extensive resume. She’s been named the Female Star of the Year by CinemaCon, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. The actress...
Alice Lowe’s “Prevenge” Secures a U.S. Release
You’ll be able to watch a dark comedy about a mom-to-be on a killing spree in U.S. theaters next month. Happy Friday! The North American rights to Alice Lowe’s delightfully weird “Prevenge”...
Trailer Watch: Joey King’s Dream Becomes a Nightmare in “Wish Upon”
Who hasn’t been told to “be careful what you wish for”? A new horror film, “Wish Upon,” offers a dark twist on what can happen when all of your wishes come true. A trailer for the movie,...
Berlinale 2017 Women Directors: Meet Teona Strugar Mitevska — “When the Day Had No Name”
Teona Strugar Mitevska is an award-winning writer and director. Her previous credits include “The Woman Who Brushed Off Her Tears,” “I Am from Titov Veles,” and “Veta.” “When the Day...
Oprah Winfrey May Star in “Terms of Endearment” Remake
Oprah Winfrey and Lee Daniels may be reuniting. The Oscar-nominated actress and media mogul is in negotiations to star in Daniels’ upcoming remake of “Terms of Endearment,” Indiewire reports....
Netflix Updates: Kate McKinnon, “Anne of Green Gables,” and “Casting JonBenét” News
Kate McKinnon in “Ghostbusters”: Sony Pictures Netflix continues its world domination. With so many projects forthcoming, the streaming giant is releasing news on a steady basis. Thanks to a...
“I Am Jane Doe” Director Mary Mazzio on the Terrifying Scope of Child Sex Trafficking
Mary Mazzio is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, Olympic athlete, and former law firm partner. She is the Founder and CEO of 50 Eggs, Inc., an independent film production company. Her credits...
Kerry Washington to Star in “The Perfect Mother”
Kerry Washington is in “final talks” to star and produce in an adaptation of a hot new book title for Sony’s TriStar division, Variety reports. The “Scandal” star would topline “The...
“Out of Africa” TV Series in the Works, Susanne Bier to Direct
“Out of Africa” may be headed to to the small screen. A series adaptation of Karen Blixen’s memoir — the inspiration behind the 1985 Meryl Streep-Robert Redford romance — is being...