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Melina Léon’s “A Song Without a Name” Lands Distribution
Melina Léon’s feature debut continues to gain momentum. The Peruvian writer-director’s “Song Without a Name” made its world premiere at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and...
Biopic About Activist Diane Latiker in the Works
The inspirational story of activist and Kids Off the Block founder Diane Latiker is on its way to the big screen. According to Deadline, feature “The Power of One: The Diane Latiker...
Trailer Watch: Helen Mirren Rules in “Catherine the Great”
“When I was young, I dreamed of freedom,” says Helen Mirren in a new trailer for “Catherine the Great.” “I dreamed of breaking chains. But as you get older, your choices...
Olivia Wilde Re-Teaming with “Booksmart” Scribe Katie Silberman on a New Feature
Olivia Wilde has lined up her follow-up to her feature directorial debut. “Booksmart” is still in theaters, and she’s already signed on to helm a holiday comedy for Universal, which...
Marvel Drops New Details About “Black Widow,” Chloé Zhao’s “The Eternals,” & More at SDCC
Are you a fan of Marvel movies but wish they included more women, on-screen and off? Well, good news has come out of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). Marvel Studios prez Kevin Feige revealed new details...
Trailer Watch: Marielle Heller Remembers Mister Rogers in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
Marielle Heller is following up her acclaimed biopic of Lee Israel, an underappreciated writer whom she described as a “cantankerous, probably-alcoholic lesbian who spends most of her time with...
Women Under the Influence Announces Inaugural Film Festival Lineup
Women Under the Influence (WUTI) has announced the lineup for its inaugural film festival, WUTI Goes IdyllWILD. Set to take place September 20-22 in Idyllwild, California, the fest will showcase...
Weekly Update for July 19: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING Varda by Agnès (Documentary) – Written and Directed by Agnès Varda (Opens in the UK) Whether in front of the camera or behind it, Agnès Varda was a visual...
Submit Now: Issa Rae and Paul Feig’s Teen Movie Contest
The minds behind “Insecure” and “Freaks and Geeks” are teaming up to bring audiences the next great coming-of-age comedy. Issa Rae and Paul Feig are seeking pitches for...
Tina Fey Comedy Lands Series Order from NBC
Tina Fey is getting back into business with the Peacock. The “30 Rock” creator and star just received a straight to series, 13-episode order from NBC for her latest project, a comedy with...
Study: Just 14% of Past Decade’s Sci-Fi and Superhero Films Featured Solo Female Leads
Last year a study from Women’s Media Center (WMC) and BBC America concluded that female representation in superhero and sci-fi stories can have an empowering effect on girls in the real world. This...
Venice Critics’ Week Lineup to Open with Gitanjali Rao’s “Bombay Rose”
Gitanjali Rao’s feature debut will kick off the 2019 Venice Critics’ Week. The award-winning Indian animator will premiere “Bombay Rose” at the independently run Venice...
Winter Miller Discusses the Political Relevance of Her New Play “No One Is Forgotten”
Playwright Winter Miller, best known for her play “In Darfur,” is back this season with “No One Is Forgotten” at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. It’s the story of two...
Celine Held and Logan George Make Feature Debut with “Topside”
Celine Held and Logan George have a new project on the way. The “Caroline” collaborators and spouses just shot their feature debut, “Topside.” A press release announced the...
Outfest 2019 Preview: The Lesbian Herstory Archives, Young Love, Family Drama, & More
Outfest, a Los Angeles film festival celebrating the LGBTQ community, kicks off today, July 18. Women and Hollywood has selected five women-directed titles we’re especially excited about,...
Trailer Watch: Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, & Kaitlyn Dever Revisit an “Unbelievable” Story of Rape
“I’m pretty positive it happened,” says Kaitlyn Dever in a new trailer for “Unbelievable.” The Netflix miniseries is inspired by real events and sees the...
Joan Carr-Wiggin Kicks Off Principal Photography on “A Grand Romantic Gesture”
Canadian filmmaker Joan Carr-Wiggin has commenced principal photography on her latest pic, “A Grand Romantic Gesture.” The dramedy stars Gina McKee (“Bodyguard”). Penned by...
Trailer Watch: Harvey Weinstein’s Accusers Speak Out in “Untouchable”
A new trailer for “Untouchable” kicks off with newscasters reporting on the growing number of women accusing movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault and misconduct....
You Must Remember This: Crowdfunding Picks
History is important. Those that don’t remember this aren’t just doomed to repeat their mistakes, but could potentially destroy or lose something irreplaceable. The point of this round of...
Foreign-Language Oscar Picks: Algeria Selects Mounia Meddour’s “Papicha”
The 2020 foreign-language Oscar race is off to a promising start. Algeria is the first country to submit a feature for contention and it’s a woman-directed title, Mounia Meddour’s...
Denise Di Novi & Nina Tassler Developing Showtime Series Based on Joyce Carol Oates Novel
The next project from Denise Di Novi and Nina Tassler’s PatMa will be a Showtime series adapted from Joyce Carol Oates’ 2017 novel “A Book of American Martyrs.” Per The...
Issa López’s “Tigers Are Not Afraid” Will Premiere in North American Theaters This Summer
“Tigers Are Not Afraid” is finally making its way stateside. Shudder is set to bring Issa López’s acclaimed dark fable to theaters in the U.S. and Canada. A press release announced...
Amazon Studios Nabs “Selah and the Spades” and Will Develop Original Series
“Selah and the Spades” was one of our most anticipated titles of Sundance this year. The teen drama received strong reviews out of the fest — with a 100 percent “Fresh”...
Locarno 2019: Women-Directed Films Comprise 28% of Main Lineup
The Locarno International Film Festival has revealed its 2019 program. According to Screen Daily, 10 women-directed pics — including the previously-announced opener, Ginevra Elkann’s...
Trailer Watch: Noomi Rapace Stalks Yvonne Strahovski’s Family in “Angel of Mine”
Yvonne Strahovski is far from Gilead in a new trailer for “Angel of Mine,” but “The Handmaid’s Tale” star finds herself in yet another nightmarish situation in the Kim...
Cristela Alonzo Announces Memoir Release and Stand-Up Tour
Cristela Alonzo fans, rejoice: we’ve got a stand-up tour and a book to look forward to. The history-making comedian is kicking off a 30-city tour this fall, and each stop will include a signing...
Trailer Watch: Jennifer Lopez & Constance Wu Scam Wall Street Bros in “Hustlers”
“The game’s rigged and it does not reward people who play by the rules,” says Jennifer Lopez in a new trailer for Lorene Scafaria’s “Hustlers.” If she and her...
Emmy Nominations 2019: “Killing Eve,” “Fleabag,” “When They See Us,” & More
“Fleabag” is finally getting the recognition it deserves stateside. The exquisite second and final season of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s dark comedy made an unexpectedly big impact on...
Trailer Watch: Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, and Elisabeth Moss Take Over “The Kitchen”
Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, and Elisabeth Moss’ reputations precede them in a new trailer for “The Kitchen.” “You girls have been very busy,” says a mob boss...
Heidi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me” Recoups Investment
“What the Constitution Means to Me” isn’t just a critical darling — the Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony-nominated play is also hugely popular among audiences. Its producers...
Greta Gerwig to Co-Write and Possibly Direct “Barbie” Film Starring Margot Robbie
Greta Gerwig will re-imagine the world’s most iconic doll. The Oscar-nominated “Lady Bird” writer-director is signed on to co-write Warner Bros.’ live-action...
Jennifer Salke to Receive LGBTQ Visionary Award
Amazon Studio’s Head Jennifer Salke is “humbled and awed” by the streamer’s latest honor. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she’s set to accept the Visionary Award at...
“Supergirl’s” Melissa Benoist Will Make Her Directorial Debut on the Show
Supergirl herself is soaring into the director’s chair. “Supergirl” star Melissa Benoist is set to make her directorial debut on the CW series, Entertainment Weekly confirms. The...
Trailer Watch: Emma Roberts Finds the Darkness in “Paradise Hills”
Emma Roberts is sent to an isolated island in a new trailer for “Paradise Hills.” Told she’s “in paradise” and convinced otherwise, Uma (Roberts) is terrified when she...
Lashana Lynch Is the New 007
Lashana Lynch is shaking up the “Bond” universe. Best known for standing — and flying — by Brie Larson’s side in “Captain Marvel,” the British actress has...
“The Farewell” Edges Out “Avengers: Endgame” For This Year’s Biggest Theater Average
Awkwafina is giving Iron Man, Thor, and Black Widow some competition. Even an NYC blackout couldn’t keep the “Crazy Rich Asians” breakout from making a major dent at the box office....
Why “Big Little Lies” Fucking Over Andrea Arnold Feels Especially Frustrating
I couldn’t bring myself to watch “Big Little Lies” last night. I may check out the newest episode later this week, but honestly, I’m in no hurry. Indiewire dropped a bomb about...
Trailer Watch: Gemma Chan, Samantha Morton, and Vicky McClure Take the Lead in “I Am”
Gemma Chan, Samantha Morton, and Vicky McClure struggle with societal expectations, unhealthy romances, and financial woes in a new trailer for Channel 4’s “I Am.” Consisting of...
Weekly Update for July 12: Women Centric, Directed, and Written Films Playing Near You
FILMS ABOUT WOMEN OPENING The Farewell – Written and Directed by Lulu Wang “The Farewell” solidifies Awkwafina as a multi-faceted actress. The “Crazy Rich Asians”...
Sarah Adina Smith Signs First-Look Deal with Amazon Studios
“Hanna” was just the beginning of Sarah Adina Smith’s career at Amazon. According to Deadline, she’s inked a first-look deal with Amazon Studios. Under the pact, Smith, who...
Karyn Kusama Is Directing Paramount Network’s Series Adaptation of “Sexy Beast”
Karyn Kusama is following up 2018 Nicole Kidman-starrer “Destroyer” with another crime thriller, this one for the small screen. Variety reports that she’s been tapped to direct a...
“Paper Girls” Adaptation Scores Amazon Series Commitment
Amazon Studios has handed out a series commitment to “Paper Girls,” an ’80-set drama about time-traveling young girls that sounds like a delightful mash-up of “Stranger...
Gina Rodriguez to Play POTUS and Direct Pilot of Disney+ Series
Already confirmed as an exec producer on “Diary of a Female President,” “Jane the Virgin” breakout Gina Rodriguez has now signed on to recur and direct the pilot of the Disney+...
Courteney Cox Will Topline and Exec Produce Scripted Series Based on “Last Chance U”
Courteney Cox has made millions laugh as Monica in “Friends” and Jules in “Cougar Town,” and now she’s poised to lift our spirits with epic pep talks. Deadline reports...
Amy Sherman-Palladino Is Penning the “Gypsy” Remake
“Gypsy” will be getting some trademark Amy Sherman-Palladino banter. The “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Gilmore Girls” creator has been linked to the New Regency...
Trailer Watch: “The Great Hack” Investigates How Data Is Being Weaponized
“Data rights should be considered fundamental rights,” says one of the characters in “The Great Hack.” Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer’s documentary explores the world of...
Teaser Watch: Katee Sackhoff Returns to Space in “Another Life”
Starbuck embarks on another interstellar adventure in “Another Life” — and she’s not happy about it. The upcoming Netflix sci-fi series sees “Battlestar Galactica”...
Lulu Wang Talks “The Farewell,” Representation, and Working with Awkwafina
Writer-director Lulu Wang’s new film, “The Farewell,” began as a 2016 episode of “This American Life.” Wang wrote and narrated the segment “What You Don’t Know,” the story of...
Apply Now: NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre
Attention, New York City women working in the arts: the NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre is now accepting applications. Per a press release, the grant program — previously known...
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith Launch New Business Venture Westbrook Inc.
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith are expanding their media empire. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the spouses and business partners have announced the launch of Westbrook Inc., a “studio and...
Trailer Watch: Patricia Arquette, Angela Bassett, & Felicity Huffman Experience “Otherhood”
“What kind of son forgets Mother’s Day?” A trio of friends are left discussing this very question when their sons forget the holiday. Patricia Arquette, Angela Bassett, and Felicity...