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Pick of the Day: “Rare Beasts”
If you, like me, are a fan of the Billie Piper show “I Hate Suzie” — its anti-heroine lead, its focus on the messiness of feminism in theory vs. practice, its general acidity...
Pick of the Day: “The Chair”
Though it’s decidedly less glamorous, academia isn’t entirely dissimilar from Hollywood. The wealthy and powerful minority convince themselves that meritocracy governs the system, and the...
“Black Widow,” “Respect,” and “Mrs. America” Among Women’s Image Award Nominees
The Women’s Image Network (WIN) has announced the nominations for the 23rd Women’s Image Awards, which “celebrate artists whose work depicts dimensional female media images”...
Navigating the New: Crowdfunding Picks
Entering a new chapter in life feels daunting for anyone; with outside perspectives projected upon you, there can be a sense of powerlessness in the midst of change. It takes courage to claim space...
Trailer Watch: The “Pen15” Special Takes Us On an Animation Vacation
“Pen15” just got weirder… if that’s even possible. The surrealist “traumedy” — which hasn’t aired new episodes since September 2020 — is back,...
“Never Have I Ever” Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix
It’s taken just over a month for Netflix to confirm that “Never Have I Ever” is returning for a third season, no doubt reassuring those eagerly awaiting news of the beloved...
Hulu Acquires Heist Comedy-Drama “The Unusual Suspects,” Miranda Otto Stars
Australian comedy-drama “The Unusual Suspects” is making its way stateside. Hulu acquired U.S. rights to the series, which revolves around four women from different walks of life who...
Trailer Watch: Céline Sciamma Returns to Childhood with “Petite Maman”
Céline Sciamma is not yet done exploring the uncertainties of childhood — while 2019’s “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” was a love story between adults, the French...
Trailer Watch: Chloé Zhao’s “Eternals” Offers Us Front Row Seats to the End of the World
The final trailer for “Eternals,” Chloé Zhao’s much-anticipated foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has arrived — and promises plenty of action, humor, and existential...
Emily Ballou Writing “English Patient” Series for the BBC
Bad news for Elaine Benes: a series adaptation of Michael Ondaatje’s novel “The English Patient” is in early development at the BBC. Deadline reports Emily Ballou is writing the Miramax...
“Adventure Time” Spinoff Centered on Fan Faves Fionna and Cake Ordered to Series at HBO Max
It’s more good news for fans of “Adventure Time”: HBO Max has given a series order to a new spinoff of the beloved animated series. According to a press release, the new show will...
“Angry Little Girls” Film and TV Projects in the Works at Gamechanger Films
Get ready to see a bunch of “Angry Little Girls.” Gamechanger Films is developing a TV series and several holiday movies based on Lela Lee’s webcomic. Deadline broke the news. Lee...
Trailer Watch: “Little Girl” Chronicles a Trans Child’s Experiences at School and Home
“One day, Sasha asked for a dress,” recalls a woman whose child was assigned male at birth. “I was embarrassed. But I saw the look in the mirror, with the dress. Such happiness. And...
Phoebe Dynevor Attached to Star In and Exec Produce “Exciting Times” for Amazon
It’s exciting times for “Bridgerton” breakout Phoebe Dynevor, who is attached to executive produce and star in a new series adaptation for Amazon. Naoise Dolan’s novel...
Christina Alexander Appointed Director of Social Responsibility for “Wicked”
With theaters finally reopening after their 18-month long shutdown, it appears that the Broadway, National Tour, and London productions of theater titan “Wicked” are set to benefit from a...
Exclusive: The Cast & Crew of “Spirit Untamed” Discuss the Importance of Girls’ Onscreen Rep in Clip
In “Spirit Untamed,” a girl’s love for a mustang named Spirit leads her to forge lasting friendships with other young women — and discover an unexpected connection with her...
Ann Hu Talks Bringing a Personal Story to the Screen with “Confetti”
Writer, producer, and director Ann Hu’s debut “Shadow Magic” (2000) won both the Chinese Academy Award and Presidential Award in China for Best Film. The film premiered at the 2000...
Tara Nicole Whitaker Making Feature Directorial Debut with Animated Pic “Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk”
Tara Nicole Whitaker has contributed to the animation of titles such as “Gravity Falls” and “DuckTales,” illustrated books like “Shady Baby” and the “My Baby Loves”...
AMC Studios Developing Shows from Michelle Ashford, Esta Spaulding, and Rachel Caris Love
Michelle Ashford, Esta Spaulding, and Rachel Caris Love are working on projects through AMC Studios’ scripts-to-series model, “which opens writers’ rooms to develop prospective series...
Camille A. Brown Set to Make History with Broadway Return of “For Colored Girls…”
Ntozake Shange’s Obie Award-winning 1976 choreopoem classic “for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf” is once again returning to New York theater, this...
Lisa Taddeo’s Novel “Animal” Acquired by MGM and Plan B, Taddeo to Adapt
The film rights to the debut novel “Animal” from No.1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Taddeo have been acquired by MGM and Plan B Entertainment, with the latter to produce as part...
Trailer Watch: “LuLaRich” Exposes LuLaRoe’s Faux-Feminist Pyramid Scheme
LuLaRoe, a pyramid scheme that prides itself on empowering women, is the latest shady business venture to receive the investigative documentary treatment. A trailer for Julia Willoughby Nason and...
Submit Now: MACRO x Beats Film Pitch Competition for HBCU Students and Alumni
MACRO, the “award-winning media brand driven by people of color,” has partnered with Beats to launch a new pitch competition for students and recent alumni of historically Black...
Trailer Watch: “Ada Twist, Scientist” Promises Fun Science Shenanigans for Curious Kids
New kids on the block, Ada Twist and friends, are set to make their way to children’s screens this fall. A new trailer has just dropped for “Ava Twist, Scientist,” Netflix’s...
Sarah O’Gorman & Vicky Jewson Will Direct “The Witcher: Blood Origin” Limited Series for Netflix
Sarah O’Gorman and Vicky Jewson are joining the Witcherverse. They have been tapped to direct “The Witcher: Blood Origin,” the prequel series to Netflix fantasy show “The...
Emma Stone Signs On for “Cruella” Sequel
We haven’t seen the last of Emma Stone’s Cruella de Vil. According to Deadline, the Oscar winner has signed on to topline the sequel to this year’s “Cruella,” the origin...
Posy Dixon’s Beverly Glenn-Copeland Doc “Keyboard Fantasies” Acquired by Greenwich Entertainment
“The Beverly Glenn-Copeland Story” is heading to the big screen. According to a press release, Greenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Posy Dixon’s...
FX Sets Brit Marling Limited Series, Taps Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton for “Fleishman Is in Trouble”
FX announced a limited series from “The OA’s” Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, and confirmed “Little Miss Sunshine’s” Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton have been...
“Sort Of,” Coming-of-Age Comedy Centering Gender Fluidity, Headed to HBO Max
“Sort Of” is making its way to HBO Max. The upcoming Canadian comedy will premiere on the streamer this fall, a press release announced. “Sort Of” will make its North American...
TIFF 2021 Adds Julie Cohen & Betsy West’s Julia Child Doc, Ava DuVernay’s Colin Kaepernick Series
Ava DuVernay, Julie Cohen, and Betsy West are the latest filmmakers to have projects added to the Toronto International Film Festival’s 2021 edition. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cohen...
Trailer Watch: Monica Lewinsky & Linda Tripp Take Center Stage in “Impeachment: American Crime Story”
“There is a woman I’m very close to in the midst of an affair with the President of the United States,” Linda Tripp, as played by Sarah Paulson, says in the new trailer for...
Under the Radar: “Women of My Billion” Examines India’s Long-Standing Gender-Based Social Injustices
How does one deal with the anger and frustration propelled by news of violent social injustices rampant in one’s country? If you’re Srishti Bakshi, you walk it off. Walk the entire length of...
Pick of the Day: “CODA”
From start to finish, “CODA” is a delight. Siân Heder’s second feature is heartfelt, laugh-out-loud funny, and everything I’d hoped it would be after reading about its...
Debbie Allen Will Be Presented with the Television Academy’s Governors Award at 2021 Emmys
Debbie Allen will need to make some room on her mantle — the Television Academy’s Governors Award will soon take its place among her three Emmys, Golden Globe, Olivier Award, and 10 NAACP...
Trailer Watch: “Introducing, Selma Blair” Invites Audiences to Join Her Journey with MS
Selma Blair offers an intimate look behind the scenes of her life in “Introducing, Selma Blair.” Rachel Fleit’s documentary sees the actress reckoning with her Multiple Sclerosis...
Emily Blunt to Play the Pinkerton Agency’s First Woman Detective in Amazon Studios Pic
Emily Blunt is trading in her explorer’s gear for a sleuth’s magnifying glass. The “Jungle Cruise” star will portray Kate Warne, the first woman to become a detective at the...
Sarajevo Film Festival Introduces Special Award for Promoting Gender Equality
The 27th annual edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival kicks off tomorrow, and a new award is being introduced to promote gender equality at the fest. The Special Award for Promoting Gender Equality...
Trailer Watch: “The Deadliest Disease in America” Highlights Racism in Healthcare
“By a show of hands, who really believes that racism exists in healthcare?” Crystal R. Emery asks in a new trailer for “The Deadliest Disease in America.” Directed and...
Lisa D’Apolito to Direct Doc About Ventriloquist Shari Lewis and Her Puppet Lamb Chop
“Love, Gilda” filmmaker Lisa D’Apolito is set to direct another doc about a beloved performer. A press release has announced she will helm “Shari & Lamb Chop,” which...
Submit Now: The ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest
Attention, high school and college-aged Latinx filmmakers: the inaugural ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest wants to see your work. The online festival, which will celebrate and amplify young Latinx...
Beanie Feldstein Will Be Broadway’s New “Funny Girl”
Beanie Feldstein is stepping into Babs’ roller skates. The “Booksmart” star will topline Broadway’s first “Funny Girl” revival, The Hollywood Reporter confirms....
Sahar Jahani & Mindy Kaling Partner for “Hana Khan Carries On” Adaptation at Amazon Studios
Sahar Jahani is joining forces with Mindy Kaling to offer an updated take on “Shop Around the Corner.” According to Variety, they’re are working on a film adaptation of Uzma...
Karla-Simone Spence Will Topline ITV Period Drama “The Confessions of Frannie Langton”
Karla-Simone Spence has been tapped to lead “The Confessions of Frannie Langton,” an ITV period drama based Sara Collins’ award-winning 2019 novel. The “Gold Digger”...
TIFF Announces Special Retrospective of Alanis Obomsawin & Platform Program
The Toronto International Film Festival is rolling out the red carpet for Alanis Obomsawin. The award-winning Abenaki documentary filmmaker, writer, singer, and activist was previously named as this...
Rowan Blanchard and Auli’i Cravalho Team Up for Sammi Cohen Queer Coming-of-Age Pic
Rowan Blanchard is getting off the train and heading back to high school. The “Snowpiercer” actress and “Girls Meets World” alumna is set to topline an untitled coming-of-age...
New York Film Fest Announces 2021 Main Slate, Lineup Is 31 Percent Women-Directed
New York Film Festival (NYFF) has unveiled its Main Slate. Of 32 films set to screen, 10 are directed or co-directed by women, amounting to about 31 percent of the program. Last year, women directed...
Zooey Deschanel, Karina Longworth, & Vanessa Hope Team Up for Narrative Podcast About Joan Bennett & Walter Wanger
“You Must Remember This” creator Karina Longworth is digging up more Hollywood history. The podcast host is launching a narrative podcast exploring actress Joan Bennett and producer...
Trailer Watch: Sara Colangelo Revisits the Story Behind the 9/11 Victims Fund in “Worth”
“What would your life be worth?” Michael Keaton is asked in a new trailer for Sara Colangelo’s third feature. Based on a true story, “Worth” takes place in the aftermath...
Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic’s Cannes Winner “Murina” Lands U.K.-Ireland Distribution
Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic’s feature directorial debut has secured distribution. Modern Films acquired U.K.-Ireland rights to “Murina,” this year’s winner of Cannes’ Camera...
Nicole Byer Lines Up Her First One-Hour Comedy Special at Netflix
Nicole Byer’s first hourlong comedy special is on the way. Variety reports the “Nailed It!” host’s currently-untitled special will be filmed at New York’s Gramercy...
Hanelle M. Culpepper Will Direct Action Pic “Coyote Blue”
Hanelle M. Culpepper has another feature in the works. The prolific, history-making small screen helmer already has “1000 Miles,” a drama inspired by the true story of an enslaved...