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Film About Special Olympics Founder Anne Burke in the Works
The story of the woman who launched the first Special Olympic Games is being made into a movie. “Special” will center on Anne Burke, who was just 24 when she created the inclusive competition in...
Sophie Turner to Star in Survival Story “Girl Who Fell From the Sky”
Sophie Turner is heading from Winterfell to the rain forest. The “Game of Thrones” actress is set to play another resilient young woman who overcomes overwhelming odds to survive in “Girl Who...
All-Women Tech Comedy from Paul Feig and Kim Rosenstock in Development at Freeform
Ever wish the series “Silicon Valley” featured more women? Well, Paul Feig, “New Girl’s” Kim Rosenstock, and Freeform are here for you. Per Variety, “Girl Code” is currently in...
Julianne Moore to Star in Julie Taymor’s Gloria Steinem Biopic
Julie Taymor’s upcoming adaptation of Gloria Steinem’s memoir has found a leading lady. “My Life on the Road” — which already seemed too good to be true — just got even better....
Trailer Watch: Margot Robbie Chases Glory and Finds Infamy in “I, Tonya”
A new Red Band trailer has dropped for awards hopeful “I, Tonya.” The Margot Robbie-starrer centers on world-renowned athlete turned punchline Tonya Harding. “My entire life I’ve been told I...
Gabrielle Union to Topline “Bad Boys” TV Spinoff
Mourning the imminent end of “Being Mary Jane”? The good news is that the show’s star, Gabrielle Union, will likely be returning to the small screen very soon. NBC has snagged a “Bad Boys”...
Elizabeth Banks to Direct “The Paper Bag Princess”
Looks like we’re going to be seeing even more Paper Bag Princess Halloween costumes in the next few years. Elizabeth Banks is taking the beloved literary character to the big screen. The...
Quote of the Day: Nicole Kidman Says Being an Advocate Means Putting Things Into Action
2017 saw Nicole Kidman working with two renowned women directors: Jane Campion for “Top of the Lake: China Girl” and Sofia Coppola for “The Beguiled.” Her upcoming projects include Rebecca...
Elizabeth Banks and WhoHaHa Team Up With YouTube Space for Women in Comedy Program
Actress, director, and producer Elizabeth Banks and the online comedy platform she co-founded, WhoHaHa, are joining forces with YouTube Space to support and inspire female voices in comedy....
Kimberly Peirce Will Direct Underground Abortion Network Drama “This Is Jane”
Amazon’s abortion drama “This Is Jane” has found its director. “Boys Don’t Cry’s” Kimberly Peirce will helm the film about an underground abortion network in Chicago, which went by the...
DP Nancy Schreiber to Receive Susan B. Anthony Award at High Falls Film Fest
Prolific cinematographer Nancy Schreiber will be honored Thursday at the High Falls Film Festival, an annual event celebrating female filmmakers. The “Better Things” DP is set to receive the...
Julie Taymor To Receive SDCF’s 2018 Mr. Abbott Award
Julie Taymor is set to add another award to her stacked résumé. The Tony-winning director of “The Lion King” will be honored with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation’s (SDCF)...
Round-Up: The Latest Writing on Hollywood Rape Culture
The press is finally addressing Hollywood’s sexual assault problem, a subject that’s been swept under the rug for far too long. Admittedly, there have been journalists and outlets dedicated to...
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson to Star in Semi-Autobiographical ABC Series
“Last Comic Standing” alumna Taylor Tomlinson is on the road to getting her own show. Deadline reports that the stand-up comedian has a semi- autobiographical series in development at ABC....
Quote of the Day: Rose McGowan Says “It’s Time to Rise” at The Women’s Convention
“I have been silenced for 20 years,” Rose Mcgowan said as she took the stage earlier today at the Women’s Convention in Detroit. She’s been tweeting up a storm since Harvey Weinstein started...
Some Recommended Reading About Hollywood’s Sexual Harassment Problem
In the three weeks since The New York Times published an exposé about Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual harassment and assault, the floodgates seem to have opened. The #MeToo movement has...
Women and Hollywood Celebrates 10 Years with NYT Profile and Parties in NYC & LA
Check it out — Women and Hollywood is in The New York Times. The Times did a profile of me and the work of Women and Hollywood to coincide with a major milestone: The blog is celebrating our...
“Girls Trip” Writer Tracy Oliver to Make Directorial Debut with “Survive the Night”
Tracy Oliver is stepping behind the camera. The breakout screenwriter of “Girls Trip” is set to make her directorial debut with an adaptation of Danielle Vega’s 2015 YA novel “Survive the...
Stella Meghie to Write and Direct “The Photograph”
Stella Meghie has lined up her next project. The “Everything, Everything” helmer will write and direct “The Photograph,” Variety reports. Universal Pictures acquired the original spec,...
Exclusive: A Mother Needs Her Daughter to Grow Up in “Gold Star” Clip
“I know none of this is fair to you, Vic, but I need you home,” a mother says to her 20-something daughter in our exclusive clip of “Gold Star.” Deanne (Catherine Curtin, “Insecure,”...
Ryan Murphy’s New Show Casts Five Trans Actors as Series Regulars, Makes History
“Pose,” a pilot from Ryan Murphy and FX, has already made history — and it hasn’t even begun filming yet. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the 1980s New York City-set series will feature five...
Report: Just 14 Percent of Studio First-Look Deals Are With Women-Led Companies
The latest round of first-look production deals have been finalized and, according to a report from Variety, there are very few pacts with women-led organizations. Of the 139 total first-look deals,...
Aja Naomi King Toplining Drama About Activist Who Fights Against Female Genital Mutilation
“How to Get Away With Murder’s” Aja Naomi King is bringing Ifrah Ahmed’s story to the big screen. Deadline reports that the NAACP-nominated actress is starring in “A Girl From...
Universal Head Donna Langley to Receive Producers Guild’s 2018 Milestone Award
Universal Pictures chairman Donna Langley will be recognized by the Producers Guild of America (PGA) this winter. Deadline confirms that Langley is the 2018 recipient of the Milestone Award, the...
Exclusive: A Friend’s Prank Goes Awry in “Suck It Up” Clip
“Does anything taste a little bit odd about that lemonade? Maybe, like, something special?” a laughing Ronnie (Grace Glowicki) asks her best friend in a clip for Jordan Canning’s “Suck It...
“Breadwinner” Helmer Nora Twomey to Be Recognized at Women in Animation’s Diversity Awards
Director and animator Nora Twomey will be among the honorees at Women in Animation’s first WIA Diversity Awards, which recognize artists and organizations dedicated to building a more inclusive...
Mia Wasikowska to Star in Mirrah Foulkes’ Live-Action Take on “Punch and Judy”
Mia Wasikowska is bringing a famed puppet story to life. The “Alice in Wonderland” star will topline a live-action reinterpretation of the story of “Punch and Judy,” a play traditionally...
Sam Taylor-Johnson Working on “A Million Little Pieces” Adaptation
Sam Taylor-Johnson is bringing another controversial, best-selling book to the big screen. The “Fifty Shades of Grey” director is working on an adaptation of James Frey’s “A Million Little...
You’re Invited: Women and Hollywood’s 10th Anniversary Celebration in London
Women and Hollywood’s final 10th anniversary event, to be held in London, is fast approaching. As we honor a decade of educating, advocating, and agitating for greater gender diversity in film on...
Trailer Watch: Rose Marie Sings Her Way into Showbiz History in “Wait for Your Laugh”
Rose Marie has been performing since she came out of the womb. “The minute she was born, the doctor slapped her and she started singing,” we’re told in a new trailer for “Wait for Your...
Gina Rodriguez Set to EP Women-Centric Series from “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Writers
Gina Rodriguez is becoming quite the multi-hyphenate. According to Variety, the actress, producer, author, and new Carmen Sandiego has signed on to executive produce “Femme,” a drama series from...
Mary Harron and More to Be Honored at WIFT-T’s Crystal Awards
Mary Harron has a lot to celebrate. In a little over a week, “Alias Grace” — the Netflix miniseries she directed — will premiere. And in December Harron will receive the Creative...
Trailer Watch: A Dying Woman Considers One Last Fling in Joan Carr-Wiggin’s “Love of My Life”
“I’m happily married and dying — not the best time to start dating [my] ex,” Grace (Anna Chancellor, “This Beautiful Fantastic”) says in the trailer for “Love of My Life.” Too...
Amy Poehler and “New Girl” Producer Kim Rosenstock Join Forces for NBC Family Comedy
Amy Poehler may be returning to the network who introduced the world to Leslie Knope. The “Parks and Recreation” alumna is exec producing an untitled family comedy that has received a put-pilot...
Issa Rae Teaming Up with Author Angela Flournoy on ‘90s-Set HBO Drama
“Insecure” star and co-creator Issa Rae has another show in the works at HBO. She and “The Turner House” author Angela Flournoy are working on an untitled ‘90s-set family drama for the...
Exclusive: An Entrepreneur Changes Lives at a Refugee Camp in “Soufra” Trailer
“Every refugee has a dream. They dream of a better life,” says Mariam Shaar in an exclusive trailer for “Soufra.” She’s spent her entire life in a refugee camp south of Beirut, Lebanon,...
“Hunting Ground” Filmmakers to Tackle Hollywood Sexual Assault in Next Doc
Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick’s documentaries have explored sexual assault in college campuses and the U.S. military, and now they’re turning their camera on the film industry itself. The frequent...
Amy Irving, Helen Slater, and Zhu Zhu to Star in Ann Hu’s “Confetti”
“Shadow Magic” director Ann Hu has tapped Amy Irving (“Alias”), Helen Slater (“Supergirl”), Zhu Zhu (“Marco Polo”), and newcomer Harmonie Zhu to star in her next film,...
Naomi Watts to Topline Psychological Thriller “The Wolf Hour”
Two-time Oscar nominee Naomi Watts has booked her next gig. The Australian actress will star in and executive produce “The Wolf Hour,” a psychological thriller set during the 1977 New York...
Trailer Watch: A Holocaust Survivor Revisits Her Trauma in “Big Sonia”
“You live with it all your life and you can never forget. I would catch myself laughing and feel guilty,” says the titular character of “Big Sonia” in a new trailer for Leah Warshawski’s...
“Hidden Figures” Writer Allison Schroeder to Pen Drama About Uber Sexual Harassment
Susan Fowler’s story is headed for the big screen. The woman behind the headline-making “Reflecting On One Very, Very Strange Year At Uber” blog post is joining forces with “Hidden...
“Star Trek: Discovery” Renewed for a Second Season
Sonequa Martin-Green’s Michael Burnham will be going on even more intergalactic adventures. Entertainment Weekly reports that the Martin-Green-led “Star Trek: Discovery” has been renewed for...
Trailer Watch: Queen Latifah Fights for Clean Water in “Flint”
“There’s absolutely nothing to worry about,” a government official assures the public in the new spot for “Flint,” Lifetime’s original movie about the Flint Water Crisis. That lie hangs...
Rachel Weisz and Mira Nair Award “Suicide by Sunlight” at Through Her Lens Program
Nikyatu Jusu’s “Suicide by Sunlight” took home the top prize at this year’s Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program. Jury members Rachel Weisz (the upcoming...
Renée Zellweger to Play Judy Garland in “Judy”
It’s been over a decade since Renée Zellweger starred as Roxie Hart in “Chicago,” but the actress seems poised to show off her impressive pipes in the near future. The Oscar winner has signed...
Sophia Bush Signs Talent & Development Deal with 20th Century Fox TV
Sophia Bush said goodbye to playing Detective Erin Lindsay earlier this year, and now she’s setting up her return to the small screen. The former “Chicago P.D.” star has signed a talent...
Watch: Jane Goodall Observes a Supportive Mother Chimp in This “Jane” Clip
Prepare for your heart to melt. A clip from “Jane,” the Jane Goodall documentary that opens today, has been released and it shows the most adorable baby chimp you’ve ever seen. As the...
DOC NYC’s 2017 Feature Lineup Is 40 Percent Women-Directed
DOC NYC, the largest American documentary film festival, has unveiled its 2017 program. The fest’s eighth edition will screen 111 feature docs, 44 of which, or about 40 percent, are women-helmed....
“Better Things” Renewed for Season 3
Sam Fox isn’t going anywhere. Variety reports that Pamela Adlon-starrer “Better Things” has been renewed for a third season. Adlon co-created the dramedy and directed every episode of its...
Teaser Watch: There’s No Such Thing as Truth in “I, Tonya”
The newly released teaser for TIFF darling and Gotham Award nominee “I, Tonya” shows figure skating legend Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) doing what she (first) became famous for: the incredibly...
Gotham Awards 2017: Nods for Greta Gerwig, “Fleabag,” “Better Things,” & More
Nominations for the 2017 Gotham Awards are in. While Greta Gerwig and Maggie Betts are both up for the Breakthrough Director Award for “Lady Bird” and “Novitiate,” respectively, none of the...