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Trailer Watch: Jeffrey Epstein Docuseries “Filthy Rich” Highlights a Broken System
An investigation into the life and death of disgraced tycoon Jeffrey Epstein, Lisa Bryant’s upcoming four-part Netflix docuseries “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich” also spotlights a...
Survey: Underrepresented TV Writers Face Discrimination at Twice the Rate of Overrepresented Scribes
The Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity (TTIE) has released its second “Behind-the-Scenes: The State of Inclusion and Equity in TV Writing” report. A survey of 333 working TV writers who identify...
Reese Witherspoon Has Two Netflix Rom-Coms on the Way
Reese Witherspoon is joining forces with another streamer. The Oscar and Emmy winner just starred in and exec produced Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere” and Apple TV+’s...
Sofia Coppola Bringing Edith Wharton’s “The Custom of the Country” to Apple
Sofia Coppola has lined up another costume drama — which also happens to be her first episodic television project. The “Beguiled” and “Marie Antoinette” filmmaker is...
“Center Stage” TV Series in the Works from Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
“Center Stage” fans have much to celebrate. The cult classic ballet drama, which turned 20 years old yesterday, will serve as the inspiration for a follow-up series hailing from...
Trailer Watch: Jeanie Finlay Documents a Transgender Man’s Pregnancy in “Seahorse”
“I’ve always wanted to have kids one day,” says Freddy McConnell in a trailer for “Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth.” “I’m going to have my own baby and I...
Agnès Varda’s Complete Filmography to Be Released as Criterion Collection Box Set in August
The complete works of one of cinema’s most influential voices will soon be available on disc. A press release has announced The Criterion Collection is releasing a 15-disc Blu-ray set...
The Story of the 1999 U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Is Coming to Netflix
“A League of Their Own,” “Bend It Like Beckham,” “Love & Basketball,” “Girlfight,” and “Bring It On” are among our favorite films to...
Series Adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s “The Lying Life of Adults” in the Works at Netflix
The English translation of “The Lying Life of Adults” won’t be out until September 1, but Netflix is already working on a series adaptation. The streamer, alongside Italian...
Trailer Watch: Hannah Gadsby Hunts for “Trauma Eggs” in “Douglas”
“Had I known just how wildly popular trauma was going to be in the context of comedy, I might have budgeted my shit a bit better. But I went and put all my trauma eggs into one basket like a...
Trailer Watch: John Lewis Gets in “Good Trouble” in Dawn Porter’s New Documentary
“When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just — say something!” John Lewis instructs a cheering crowd in Dawn Porter’s upcoming documentary. “Do...
Trailer Watch: “Suzi Q” Pays Tribute to a Groundbreaking Rock Star
“She was the first — and [she] broke the ice and kicked the door for us gals,” says The Runaways’ Cherie Currie in a new trailer for “Suzi Q.” “People...
Guest Post: A Recovering Angry Asian Girl Celebrates Trailblazers in PBS’ “Asian Americans”
Guest Post by Renee Tajima-Peña I am a recovering angry Asian girl and showrunner of “Asian Americans,” a docuseries about the epic and unexpected history of the country’s fastest...
Teaser Watch: Natalia Dyer Loves God and Internet Porn in Karen Maine’s “Yes, God, Yes”
Described by writer-director Karen Maine as “a love story between one woman and her vagina,” “Yes, God, Yes,” stars “Stranger Things'” Natalia Dyer as a teenage girl who...
Queen Latifah’s “Equalizer” Reboot, “Silence of the Lambs” Sequel “Clarice” Get CBS Series Pickups
Two women-driven dramas are among CBS’ first series orders for the 2020-2021 broadcast season. The Hollywood Reporter confirms the Queen Latifah-led “Equalizer” reboot and...
Anatomy of a Film: A Conversation with the Creatives Behind “How to Build a Girl”
The Girls Club is hosting a conversation with three of the creatives of “How to Build a Girl,” a recently released coming-of-age comedy starring Beanie Feldstein. We’ll be chatting...
“Younger” Spinoff Led by Hilary Duff in Development
Liza Miller’s work bestie may soon be taking center stage. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a “Younger” spinoff centering on Hilary Duff’s character is now in “early...
Trailer Watch: Kate Nash Reminds Us Not to “Underestimate the Girl”
Kate Nash doesn’t want insecurities or a sexist industry to stand between girls and their dreams. “If you’re a girl and you’re interested in music then please don’t shy...
Human Rights Watch Film Fest Announces Digital UK Lineup, 78% of Titles Are Women-Directed
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 Human Rights Watch Film Festival — like so many other fests, events, and releases — is moving online. The festival will be hosting several...
Weekly Update for May 8: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films You Can Watch from Home
Due to the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent restrictions, Women and Hollywood is shifting its focus to online content. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. (Please keep in mind that...
Lara Jean Gallagher Discusses “Clementine,” Her Unconventional Coming-of-Age Pic
Interview by Gabriela Rico Lara Jean Gallagher is a writer and director. Her shorts and music videos have screened at SXSW, Palm Springs Shortfest, Mill Valley, Portland International, DC Shorts, as...
Trailer Watch: Elisabeth Moss Plays a Horror Icon on the Brink in “Shirley”
“I read your story. It made me feel thrillingly horrible,” an unwanted house guest tells Shirley Jackson (Elisabeth Moss) in a new trailer for Josephine Decker’s...
Emma Straub Developing Her Novel “All Adults Here” for TV, Will Write and EP with Sarah Heyward
Emma Straub’s latest novel, “All Adults Here,” was released only a few days ago, but it’s already being developed for the screen. The author is set to pen and exec produce a...
Trailer Watch: “Insecure” Actress Yvonne Orji’s HBO Comedy Special “Momma, I Made It!”
After major doubts about her daughter going into the entertainment biz, Yvonne Orji’s mom is now proud to say you can watch her on HBO. A trailer has dropped for “Momma, I Made...
“Mother’s Little Helpers'” Kestrin Pantera on Telling a Story About a Dysfunctional Family
Kestrin Pantera is an actress, writer, and director. She made her feature debut with 2014’s “Let’s Ruin It with Babies,” and has since directed TV series such as “Bad Parent Theater,”...
Pick of the Day: “How to Build a Girl”
Beanie Feldstein is a special performer. She grabbed at us as Julie, Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson’s best friend, and then shined alongside Kaitlyn Dever in the terrific...
Trailer Watch: Eliza Scanlen Is Lovesick in Shannon Murphy’s “Babyteeth”
After battling sickness in “Sharp Objects” and “Little Women” Eliza Scanlen finds herself in another medical crisis in “Babyteeth.” The coming-of-age drama sees...
Trailer Watch: Martha Kehoe & Joan Tosoni Honor Gordon Lightfoot in “If You Could Read My Mind”
A music icon’s life and work are celebrated in “Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind.” Martha Kehoe and Joan Tosoni’s doc sees the titular folk-rock singer-songwriter,...
Apply Now: Women and Hollywood Editorial Fellowship
Women and Hollywood is looking for two editorial fellows for the second half of 2020. The position will begin on July 1 and end December 23. Applicants must be willing to commit to 10-15 hours per...
Trailer Watch: A Recently Dumped Woman Falls for a Teen in “Clementine”
A heartbroken woman seems poised to break someone else’s heart in a new trailer for “Clementine.” Devastated by her older, more successful girlfriend’s decision to break up...
Reveca Torres and Colette Ghunim Selected for Inaugural Hulu/Kartemquin Accelerator Program
Reveca Torres’ “Tres Fridas” and Colette Ghunim’s “Traces of Home” are the two projects that have been chosen for the inaugural Hulu/Kartemquin Accelerator....
Trailer Watch: “Lucky Grandma” Heads to the Casino and Attracts the Attention of Gangsters
“Why do these messy things keep happening?” asks Tsai Chin (“The Joy Luck Club”) in a new trailer for “Lucky Grandma,” a caper set in Chinatown, New York. After a...
Apply Now: Field of Vision and Topic Studios’ Documentary Freelancer Relief Fund
If you’re a freelancer in the documentary field and have been struggling due to the coronavirus crisis, Field of Vision and Topic Studios may be able to help. The orgs have partnered to create...
The Road to Romance: Crowdfunding Picks
When it comes to love, things don’t always work out as smoothly as we’d like them to. Our latest round of crowdfunding picks examine the sometimes rocky road to romance in a number of...
Numa Perrier Developing Erotic Thriller Series “Toxic” for Macro Television Studios
Numa Perrier will follow up “Jezebel,” her portrait of a cam girl, with a thriller series about a couple who connect primarily via titillation. Deadline reports the actress and filmmaker...
Trailer Watch: A Debt-Ridden Woman Turns to Sex Work in SXSW Winner “Alice”
A trailer has dropped for the winner of last year’s SXSW Grand Jury Award for Narrative Feature. “Alice” sees its titular character shocked to discover that her husband has been...
Zoé Wittock’s “Jumbo” Lands at Dark Star Pictures, Noémie Merlant Stars
After stealing our hearts in “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” Noémie Merlant stars in a very different sort of love story in “Jumbo.” Dark Star Pictures just snagged North...
Pick of the Day: “Becoming”
“Becoming” is not a hard-hitting, warts-and-all look at former First Lady Michelle Obama — Nadia Hallgren’s Netflix doc is produced by the Obamas’ Higher Ground...
Remaking Hollywood: Towards a Better, More Inclusive Future – A Conversation About Criticism
The Girls Club’s next Remaking Hollywood conversation will be with several critics and journalists to discuss what criticism looks like during the pandemic — and what could be different...
New Prod Company Focusing on Young Queer Women Launches, Options “Amelia Westlake Was Never Here”
Up and coming UK producers Loran Dunn, Sorcha Bacon, and Savannah James-Bayly have launched their own production company, Teen Club, focusing on stories about young queer women. According to Screen...
Teaser Watch: Michelle McNamara Hunts the Golden State Killer in “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark”
“What drives me is the need to put a face on an unknown killer,” says Michelle McNamara in a new teaser for “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.” The upcoming HBO docuseries is...
Pick of the Day: “Saint Frances”
Motherhood — the prospect of motherhood, too, really — is complex. (Duh.) We still don’t talk about that often enough. Women who generally dislike kids can be wonderful mothers. Women who enjoy...
Trailer Watch: “Stateless” Explores Racial Hatred and Oppression in the Dominican Republic
In 1937 the Dominican military exterminated tens of thousands of Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent. “The Dictator Trujillo decided to ‘whiten’ the race and fix the...
Pick of the Day: “South Mountain”
I’m always happy when female actresses, particularly ones over 40, who have spent years playing supporting characters finally get the chance to step into a starring role. That’s the case...
Trailer Watch: Dakota Fanning Helps Refugees Connect with Loved Ones in “Sweetness in the Belly”
Dakota Fanning helps refugees reunite with their loved ones in a new trailer for “Sweetness in the Belly.” An adaptation of Camilla Gibb’s 2005 novel of the same name,” the pic...
Tribeca 2020 Women Directors: Meet Sabrina Doyle – “Lorelei”
Sabrina Doyle is a British writer and director based in Los Angeles and London. The AFI alumna’s directing has been supported by Women in Film LA, the Chimaera Project, Google, Panavision, the...
Rory Kennedy and Rachel Dretzin Both Working on Docs About Boeing 737 Max Disasters
Rory Kennedy and Rachel Dretzin will both be investigating the Boeing 737 Max crashes that took place in October 2018 and March 2019 in upcoming projects. Each filmmaker is working on her own...
Nina Tassler and Denise Di Novi Are Developing a TV Series Based on “Cold” Podcast
“Cold” is heading to the small screen. Deadline reports that Nina Tassler and Denise Di Novi’s PatMa Productions’ optioned the podcast from KSL with plans to develop a TV...
Trailer Watch: Michelle Obama Reflects on Her Past, Present, and Future in “Becoming”
“I am from the south side of Chicago. That tells you as much about me as you need to know,” says Michelle Obama in a new trailer for Nadia Hallgren’s “Becoming.” The...
Tribeca 2020 Women Directors: Meet Anna Kerrigan – “Cowboys”
Anna Kerrigan is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker with a background in independent film, digital storytelling, and theater. “Hot Seat,” which she wrote and directed, premiered at Sundance in...
“Insecure” Renewed for Season 5
This calls for a celebratory mirror rap. HBO has renewed “Insecure” for a fifth season, Variety confirms. Co-created by and starring Issa Rae and partially based on her web series...