#Women Producers
Pick of the Day: “A League of Their Own”
I am sick to death of franchises and reboots, so I was a little bit trepidatious about Abbi Jacobson’s update of one of my favorite movies ever, “A League of Their Own.” (I...
Women’s Weekend Film Challenge Returns to Host Fifth Edition
The grassroots women-in-film initiative Women’s Weekend Film Challenge (WWFC) is set to host its fifth edition today, August 11, through August 14 in New York City. The challenge will see 180...
Tatiana Maslany Boards AMC’s “Invitation to a Bonfire” from Creator-Showrunner Rachel Caris Love
Tatiana Maslany will next be seen on screens in next week’s premiere of Marvel’s “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” but she already has her sights set on another project. According...
Disability Dance Drama “Grace” in Development at Disney, “Run’s” Kiera Allen to Star & Co-Write
Disney is developing “Grace,” a new dance drama that will center on a talented, disabled teenage dancer, with Kiera Allen (“Run”) set to co-write the script and star, and...
Eva Longoria Boards Apple TV+ Series “Land of Women,” Will EP and Star Opposite Carmen Maura
Eva Longoria has another new project lined up. She has now added dramedy series “Land of Women” to her slate, and is set to star in the six-episode series, as well as executive produce....
Awards Roundup: Honors for Dede Gardner, Sara Summa, and Milena Aboyan
Powerhouse producer Dede Gardner is set to be honored later this year at Austin Film Festival. According to a press release, she will be awarded the Polly Platt Award for Producing at the...
Viola Davis and “Woman King” Spotlight to Close Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Fest
Viola Davis is set to showcase her new film, “The Woman King,” at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) on the fest’s closing night, August 13. Ahead of...
Heretic Acquires World Sales Rights to Marian Mathias’ “Runner” Ahead of Toronto Premiere
Marian Mathias is set to have a busy fall, with her feature debut “Runner” soon to enjoy its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival in September, and its European premiere...
TV News Roundup: Ellen Pompeo, Sophie Wilde, and Sheila Heti All Have Projects in the Works
Following the news that Ellen Pompeo is to reduce her on-screen “Grey’s Anatomy” presence, as revealed exclusively by Deadline, the TV veteran has signed on to new limited series,...
Janet Yang Elected Academy President, Makes History as First Asian Person to Hold the Position
“The Joy Luck Club” and “The People vs. Larry Flynt” producer Janet Yang is set to lead the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the governing body behind the...
TV News: Elisabeth Moss to Star in Thriller “The Veil,” Amazon Greenlights Lady Jane Grey Series
Elisabeth Moss is set to add to her ever-busy slate with a new limited series for FX on Hulu. The “The Handmaid’s Tale” star will topline thriller “The Veil.” According to...
Sundance Institute Announces Inaugural Latine Fellowship and Collab Scholarship Participants
The Sundance Institute has launched a new program, the Latine Fellowship and Collab Scholarship, with the aim of bolstering Latinx representation in indie filmmaking, according to a press...
Trailer Watch: Mia Goth Will Stop at Nothing to Be a Star in “X” Prequel “Pearl”
Pearl, the envious, resentful elderly villain of this year’s sex positive slasher flick “X,” is getting her own movie. A trailer has arrived for “Pearl,” which follows...
Writer to Watch: April Shih of “Mrs. America” and “Undone”
With credits like “Mrs. America,” “You’re the Worst,” and “Undone” under her belt, April Shih has managed to strike a seamless blend of humor, drama, and...
Amandla Stenberg Joins “Star War” Series “The Acolyte,” Leslye Headland Directing
Amandla Stenberg is joining one of the most beloved franchises of all time. The “Hunger Games” grad will lead “Star Wars: The Acolyte.” “Honored is an...
Gracie Otto’s Dolly Parton Impersonator Pic “Seriously Red” Lands at Gravitas Ventures
Tired of working “9 to 5” in real estate, a woman decides to try her luck as a Dolly Parton impersonator in “Seriously Red.” Gravitas Ventures recently scored North American...
Jennifer Lawrence-Starrer “Causeway” Acquired by Apple TV+, Lila Neugebauer Directs
Apple has acquired “Causeway,” Lila Neugebauer’s feature directorial debut. Jennifer Lawrence toplines the A24 drama, which will launch in theaters and on Apple TV+ later this year,...
Trailer Watch: Allison Comes Up with a New Plan in the Final Season of “Kevin Can F**k Himself”
In the first season of “Kevin Can F**k Himself,” a stereotypically harried sitcom wife decided she couldn’t take her asshole husband’s hijinks anymore and plotted his murder. Then, of...
Chelsea Peretti Is a “First Time Female Director” on Her Latest Project
Chelsea Peretti is making her directorial debut with the cheekily-titled “First Time Female Director.” The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” alumna and two-time WGA nominee has wrapped...
Freida Pinto to Topline and Exec Produce TV Adaptation of Huma Abedin’s Memoir “Both/And”
Freida Pinto is bringing Huma Abedin’s bestselling memoir to TV. Deadline reports the “Slumdog Millionaire” actress is developing an adaptation of “Both/And: A Life in Many...
Pic About USA Gymnastics Sex Abuse Scandal Whistleblower Rachael Denhollander On the Way
Rachael Denhollander, a survivor of sexual predator and pedophile Larry Nassar, will soon have her story told on the big screen. The lawyer, advocate, and former gymnast’s 2019 memoir,...
Kat Coiro’s Buddy Comedy “Foreign Relations” Goes to Amazon Studios, Elizabeth Banks Producing
Following “a competitive auction,” Amazon Studios has scored “Foreign Relations,” a buddy comedy to be directed by Kat Coiro and produced by Elizabeth Banks’ company,...
Trailer Watch: Phoebe Robinson Is a Podcast Host Learning How to Adult in “Everything’s Trash”
Phoebe Robinson is conquering another medium with “Everything’s Trash,” a Freeform comedy based on her 2018 New York Times bestseller. The “2 Dope Queens” co-host...
Dawn Porter to Direct and Exec Produce Supreme Court Docuseries “Confirmed” for Showtime
Are you wondering why, how, the United States puts so much power into the hands of nine unelected officials? Well, Dawn Porter’s next project might shed some light on the subject. The prolific...
Abi Morgan to Write and Direct TV Adaptation of Her Book “This Is Not a Pity Memoir”
An Emmy-winning screenwriter is taking her own life story to the small screen. According to Deadline, Abi Morgan will write, direct, and exec produce a TV adaptation of “This Is Not a Pity...
Francisca X. Hu Signs Overall Deal With Universal’s UCP
TV writer and producer Francisca X. Hu has inked an overall deal with UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group. Deadline broke the news. A graduate of the 2022 WGA Showrunner Training Program, Hu...
Peacock Developing “Laid” From Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford McKenna
Nahnatchka Khan is staying busy. The “Always Be My Maybe” helmer is teaming up with “Will & Grace” alumna Sally Bradford McKenna– together they’re developing a...
“Gordita Chronicles” Showrunner Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz Extends Overall Deal With Sony Pictures TV
Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz is having a great summer. The “Gordita Chronicles” showrunner has just renewed her deal with Sony Pictures TV, a multi-year pact which will see her continue to...
Trailer Watch: Naomi Osaka Celebrates An Unsung Hero of Title IX in Doc Short “MINK!”
“Title IX forever transformed athletics in America, and it almost didn’t happen because of me,” teases Wendy Mink in a new trailer for the documentary short “MINK!.”...
Zoë Kravitz Will Star in and Produce Bank Robber Pic “The Sundance Kid Might Have Some Regrets”
Zoë Kravitz is planning another heist. After taking on the role of the world’s most iconic cat burglar in “The Batman,” she’ll play a bank robber in “The Sundance Kid...
Florence Pugh Will Topline “East of Eden” Netflix Series From Zoe Kazan
Florence Pugh and Zoe Kazan are teaming up to bring “East of Eden” to Netflix. The former will star in the limited series adaptation of the beloved, widely acclaimed John Steinbeck novel...
Series Adaptation of Gill Hornby’s “Miss Austen” In the Works at PBS, Andrea Gibb to Write
Another Jane Austen project is on its way. Deadline has revealed that PBS’ “Masterpiece” is developing a four-part miniseries adaptation of Gill Hornby’s acclaimed novel...
Sundance Institute Announces 2022 Women at Sundance Adobe Fellows
Sundance Institute has announced the eight artists chosen for the third inaugural Women at Sundance | Adobe Fellowship. Elizabeth Ai (“A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader...
Stephanie Laing to Direct TV Adaptation of Claire Vaye Watkins’ “I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness”
Stephanie Laing is keeping busy. Deadline has just revealed that she is lined up to direct a TV adaptation of Claire Vaye Watkins’ 2021 novel “I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness”...
Nicole Kidman to Topline and Produce Mimi Cave Thriller “Holland, Michigan”
Mimi Cave has lined up her follow-up to “Fresh,” and the project’s got major star power attached to it. Deadline reports that Oscar favorite Nicole Kidman will topline and produce...
Quinta Brunson’s “Abbott Elementary” Leads Television Critics Association’s Awards Nominations
More great news for ABC’s runaway success “Abbott Elementary” — the show has racked up five nominations in the Television Critics Association’s just announced TCA...
Gina Rodriguez to Lead and Exec Produce Amazon Series “Last Known Position”
Gina Rodriguez is set to star in and exec produce a new Amazon mystery thriller series, “Last Known Position,” which will be an adaptation of the QCode scripted podcast of the same name....
Pamela Adlon to Make Feature Directorial Debut with Pregnancy Comedy, Ilana Glazer Will Star
After helming every episode of four of “Better Things'” five-season run, Pamela Adlon is set to make her feature directorial debut. The Emmy and Peabody-winning multi-hyphenate is...
Inaugural Dear Producer Awardees: Liz Cardenas, Megan Gilbride, Sabrina Schmidt Gordon, & Avril Z. Speaks
Four producers are set to receive the inaugural Dear Producer Award from the platform of the same name. According to a press release, Liz Cardenas (“7 Days,” “Never Goin’...
Angelina Jolie Will Direct Salma Hayek Pinault in “Without Blood” Adaptation
Angelina Jolie has cast her “Eternals” co-star Salma Hayek Pinault in her latest directorial effort, an adaptation of Alessandro Baricco’s best-selling novel “Without...
Theresa Ikoko & Lisa Holdsworth’s Coming-of-Age Series “Dance School” Commissioned by Channel 4
The U.K.’s Channel 4 has commissioned an eight-part coming-of-age drama series — working title “Dance School” — from Theresa Ikoko (“Rocks”) and Lisa...
Ava DuVernay to Receive 2022 International Emmy Founders Award
Ava DuVernay is being recognized for her trailblazing work. The writer, director, and producer will receive this year’s Founders Award at the 2022 International Emmys. The Hollywood Reporter...
Kate Brooke to Adapt Crime Thriller “The Fields” for TV, Bruna Papandrea Among Exec Producers
Bruna Papandrea is bringing yet another page-turner to the screen. With credits like “Gone Girl,” “Wild,” “Big Little Lies,” and “Nine Perfect...
Kino Lorber to Release New Restoration of Ayoka Chenzira’s “Alma’s Rainbow” Presented by Julie Dash
“Alma’s Rainbow” is getting a 4K restoration. A press release announced that Kino Lorber will release a new version of Ayoka Chenzira’s 1994 feature, presented by “Daughters...
Trailer Watch: A GOP Wife Stands Up to Nixon in “The Martha Mitchell Effect” Short Doc
“I do say what I please,” Martha Mitchell declares via archival footage in the new trailer for “The Martha Mitchell Effect.” From directors Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy,...
Nina Menkes Doc “Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power” Acquired by Kino Lorber
Nina Menkes’ investigation of the male gaze is headed to Kino Lorber. A press release announced the company has snagged North American rights to “Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power.” As...
Cynthia Erivo to Topline and Produce Refugee Drama “Drift,” Alia Shawkat Will Also Star
Cynthia Erivo and Alia Shawkat are joining forces for a film about migration, trauma, and unexpected connection. The pair are set to star in “Drift,” an adaptation of Alexander...
Ava DuVernay Romantic Drama in the Works at Starz, Lauren Ridloff Stars
Ava DuVernay has yet another project in the works. The prolific Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated multi-hyphenate is set to reteam with one of writers and directors of “Queen Sugar,” Kat...
“Vida’s” Tanya Saracho Working on a New Show at Starz
It’s been nearly two years since “Vida” took its final bow at Starz, and now there’s word that the network and series creator Tanya Saracho are joining forces on a new...
Marielle Heller to Write and Direct Amy Adams-Starrer “Nightbitch”
Marielle Heller and Amy Adams are getting feral. The pair are teaming up on “Nightbitch,” a neo-horror pic that Searchlight has snagged worldwide rights to. They’re collaborating...
Lizzo Documentary in the Works at HBO Max
It’s about damn time: a film about Lizzo is finally on the way. According to a press release, HBO Max will premiere an as-yet untitled documentary about the music superstar this fall. Lizzo,...