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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Craig Zadan Tribute Set for November at Educational Theatre Foundation Gala by Cynthia Littleton

The life and work of prolific producer Craig Zadan will be celebrated Nov. 11 at a tribute that will be part of a fundraising gala for the Educational Theatre Foundation. Zadan and his longt…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:00PM
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Bryan Cranston, ‘Ray Donovan,’ ‘Shark Tank’ and ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Set for Tribeca TV Fest by Cynthia Littleton

Conversations with Bryan Cranston, Tracey Ullman, and Rosario Dawson and the world premieres of Nat Geo TV’s “Valley of the Boom” and YouTube’s “Wayne” ar…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM
Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Ariana Grande and James Corden Perform ‘Titanic’ Musical Number on ‘Late Late Show’ by Cynthia Littleton

Ariana Grande worked overtime Monday during her appearance on CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” performing an elaborate “Titanic”-themed musical number with host James…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:57AM
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway Show Set as Netflix Special by Cynthia Littleton

Bruce Springsteen’s one-man show “Springsteen on Broadway” is coming to Netflix as a special to bow Dec. 15, the final night of the rock legend’s run on the Great Whi…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:04PM
Monday, June 25, 2018

‘Burden,’ ‘Bathtubs Over Broadway’ Take Top Honors at Nantucket Film Festival by Cynthia Littleton

NANTUCKET, Mass. — Andrew Heckler’s “Burden” and the documentary “Bathtubs Over Broadway” took top film honors at the 23rd annual Nantucket Film Festival.…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:42AM
Monday, June 11, 2018

Netflix Pacts With Barbra Streisand for Six Vintage Specials, Expanded Edition of ‘A Star is Born’ by Cynthia Littleton

Barbra Streisand is getting deeper into business with Netflix, setting a licensing pact with the streaming giant for six vintage music specials and an expanded edition of 1976’s “…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:33AM

CBS Deletes Robert De Niro’s ‘Offensive Language’ From Tony Awards Live Telecast by Cynthia Littleton

Robert De Niro got a standing ovation at the Tony Awards for shouting “F— Trump” from the stage to the crowd at Radio City Music Hall. But viewers at home didn’t hear…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:08AM
Friday, May 18, 2018

Remote Controlled: Stars Tell Backstage Tales of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’ by Cynthia Littleton

Welcome to “Remote Controlled,” a podcast from Variety featuring the best and brightest in television, both in front of and behind the camera. In  this week’s episode, Variety‘s …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:27PM
Sunday, April 1, 2018

‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’: John Legend, Brandon Victor Dixon Score on Social Media by Cynthia Littleton

NBC’s Easter night telecast of “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” sparked more than a few hosannas on social media. Reaction to the live staging of the 1970-vintage r…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:58PM
Sunday, March 25, 2018

‘Billions’ Season 3 Hums Behind the Scenes as Characters Grapple With Political ‘Earthquake’ by Cynthia Littleton

When “Billions” begins its third season tonight on Showtime, viewers will find Chuck Rhoades, Bobby Axelrod and the rest of the gang digging out from the upheaval inflicted by Rhoades’…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:54AM
Monday, March 19, 2018

Cynthia Nixon Unveils Candidacy for Governor of New York by Cynthia Littleton

Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon has unveiled her candidacy for governor in her home state of New York. Nixon’s bid could create a significant primary challenge…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:20PM
Friday, March 2, 2018

NBC’s Production of ‘Bye Bye Birdie Live’ With Jennifer Lopez Pushed Again (EXCLUSIVE) by Cynthia Littleton

“Bye Bye Birdie Live” won’t be taking flight on NBC until 2019 at the earliest. NBC’s planned live event production of the classic musical with Jennifer Lopez in the …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:30PM
Sunday, February 11, 2018

Tina Fey at WGA Awards: ‘We Never Made Anyone Who Worked for Us Look at Our Genitals’ by Cynthia Littleton

Tina Fey and Robert Carlock were feted Sunday night at the East Coast edition of the Writers Guild Awards. True to form, Fey went right to the heart of why the longtime collaborators, who fi…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:20PM
Monday, February 5, 2018

Ben Platt to Star in Netflix Musical Series ‘The Politician’ From Ryan Murphy by Cynthia Littleton

Netflix has given a big commitment to a music-driven series from the “Glee” team of Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan that is set to star Ben Platt. The project, first r…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:41AM
Saturday, January 13, 2018

Abigail Disney, Killer Content Partner to Launch Female-Led Level Forward Studio by Cynthia Littleton

Filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail Disney has teamed with Killer Content to launch Level Forward, a startup studio venture that aims to focus on backing projects driven by women and person…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:58PM
Friday, January 5, 2018

FX Chief John Landgraf on Disney Deal: ‘We Have What They Want’ by Cynthia Littleton

FX Networks CEO John Landgraf voiced optimism for his cable group making a smooth transition to Disney ownership in part because Disney does not have any similar channels in its existing TV …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:05PM
Thursday, January 4, 2018

Fox Chiefs: Network Will Carry Entertainment Programming After Disney Split by Cynthia Littleton

The Fox network will continue to carry scripted entertainment programming after the anticipated split of the 20th Century Fox studio from its Fox Broadcasting Co. sibling. That was the word …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:53PM
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

John Legend to Star in NBC’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert’ by Cynthia Littleton

John Legend has been tapped for the title role in NBC’s live staging of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” set for Easter Sunday. “We’re all overjoyed to have world-class musica…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:20AM
Saturday, December 16, 2017

Disney-Fox Deal Unleashes Flood of Free-Agent Executives, Talent by Cynthia Littleton

Disney’s $52.4 billion deal to scoop up most of 21st Century Fox marks the beginning of an historic realignment of Hollywood’s Big Six studios. It may also lead to an industry-shaking re…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:37AM
Thursday, December 14, 2017

Disney-Fox Deal: How Secret, ‘Smooth and Cordial’ Negotiations Drove a Blockbuster Acquisition by Cynthia Littleton

The spark came in August over a couple of glasses of wine, as two media moguls chewed the fat about the state of the business. Disney chief Bob Iger and 21st Century Fox chairman Rupert Murd…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:33PM

Disney Agrees to $2.5 Billion Breakup Fee if Regulators Block 21st Century Fox Deal by Cynthia Littleton

Disney has committed to pay a $2.5 billion breakup fee to 21st Century Fox if its $52.4 billion deal to buy most of Fox’s film and TV assets is blocked by federal regulators. The agree…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:51AM

Disney-Fox Deal: Bob Iger on Management Plans, Direct-to-Consumer Focus and Staying Through 2021 by Cynthia Littleton

Disney’s interest in 21st Century Fox’s film and TV assets is all about building up its direct-to-consumer streaming capabilities. Disney chairman-CEO Bob Iger was blunt in layin…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:04AM
Monday, December 11, 2017

Disney Nearing Finish Line With 21st Century Fox as Comcast Bows Out of Acquisition Hunt by Cynthia Littleton

Disney has such an inside track on reaching a $60 billion-plus deal to acquire key entertainment and sports assets from 21st Century Fox that Comcast has formally exited the chase. Comcast s…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:30PM
Friday, December 8, 2017

Disney, Fox Huddle With Bankers as Deal Talks Progress by Cynthia Littleton

More signs that Disney’s acquisition talks with 21st Century Fox are picking up steam: Both companies have set teams of bankers on the case to work out the fine print. Disney is workin…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:44PM
Thursday, December 7, 2017

Disney Adds Two Technology CEOs to Board of Directors by Cynthia Littleton

Walt Disney Co. has added two CEOs from the technology world to its board of directors. Oracle CEO Safra Catz and Francis deSouza, CEO of biotech firm Illumina, have been elected to board se…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:49PM
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Bob Iger Prepares to Extend as Disney CEO if Fox Deal Happens, but Comcast Still a Contender by Cynthia Littleton

Bob Iger is likely to extend his tenure as Disney chairman-CEO if the company succeeds in acquiring 20th Century Fox and other big assets from the Murdoch empire. Iger’s current contra…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:54PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Disney-Fox Deal: Who Would Stay, Who Would Go if Murdochs Decide to Sell by Cynthia Littleton

Who runs the film studio? Who gets the keys to the TV kingdom? And will a Murdoch be in line for Bob Iger’s throne? There are more questions than answers as the possibility of Disney acqui…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:43PM
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Comcast, Disney Keep Focus on 21st Century Fox Assets Despite AT&T-Time Warner Battle by Cynthia Littleton

Comcast and Disney are staying focused on the prospect of bidding for key 21st Century Fox assets despite the concern about the climate for media mergers raised by the Justice DepartmentR…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:53PM
Saturday, November 11, 2017

CBS News’ David Begnaud Makes Mark With Puerto Rico Coverage by Cynthia Littleton

When Lin-Manuel Miranda decided to bring a U.S. TV news crew along for a look at Hurricane Maria’s toll on his extended family in Puerto Rico, there was little doubt which network the “H…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:45AM
Thursday, November 9, 2017

New ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy in Works With Rian Johnson, TV Series Also Coming to Disney Streaming Service by Cynthia Littleton

Disney has just closed a deal with director Rian Johnson to develop a new “Star Wars” trilogy, and it is planning a live-action “Star Wars” TV series to air on its en…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:55PM
Monday, November 6, 2017

21st Century Fox Shares Soar on Report of Disney Sale Talks by Cynthia Littleton

Shares in 21st Century Fox spiked in midday trading Monday following a report from CNBC that the Murdochs have held talks in recent weeks to sell a large portion of the media conglomerate to…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:56PM

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