Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper's 'A Star Is Born' to Receive California Production Tax Credit by Dave McNary

"A Star Is Born," starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, has been allocated a $7 million production tax credit by the California Film Commission. The movie, which will mark Cooper’s…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:43pm on February 13, 2017[SHARE]

'La La Land' Lures More Movie Projects to Lionsgate, Says Top Film Executive by Dave McNary

The outsize success of Lionsgate’s “La La Land” is spurring Hollywood filmmakers to bring their projects to the studio, Lionsgate’s top movie production executive sai…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:18pm on February 8, 2017[SHARE]

'La La Land' Director Damien Chazelle Explains His Approach to Casting the Original Musical by Dave McNary

“La La Land” director Damien Chazelle admitted Saturday that he had obsessed over the minute details of castings of the musical comedy-drama. “The most difficult parts to c…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:30pm on February 4, 2017[SHARE]

Denzel Washington Thanks Playwrights, Costars After Winning SAG Best Actor Award for 'Fences' by Dave McNary

Denzel Washington has won the SAG Award for best actor in the intense drama "Fences." The award was announced Sunday night in ceremonies at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. He topped…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:27pm on January 29, 2017[SHARE]

Emma Stone Tells Ryan Gosling 'You're the Best' Upon Winning Best Actress SAG Award for 'La La Land' by Dave McNary

Emma Stone has won the SAG Award for Best Actress for her memorable portrayal of a struggling but savvy actress in the musical comedy-drama “La La Land.” Stone won the award Sund…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:57pm on January 29, 2017[SHARE]

'La La Land' Producer Recalls Filming That Opening Dance Scene in 110 Degree Heat by Dave McNary

The memorable freeway ramp dance sequence was shot in only two days with 150 dancers in 110 degree heat, “La La Land” producer Marc Platt recalled at Saturday’s Producers G…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:55pm on January 28, 2017[SHARE]

'La La Land,' 'Lion,' 'Moonlight' Heading for Box Office Gains, Thanks to Oscars by Dave McNary

Oscar nominations can be worth their weight in gold. “La La Land,” “Lion,” and “Moonlight” could see their ticket sales spike after scoring best picture A…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:58pm on January 24, 2017[SHARE]

Martin Scorsese's 'Silence' Adds Hundreds of Theaters Ahead of Oscar Nominations by Dave McNary

Paramount Studios is opting to more than triple the number of North American locations this weekend for Martin Scorsese’s historical drama “Silence” as Oscar nominations…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:57pm on January 19, 2017[SHARE]

'Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable' Documentary Starts Shooting by Dave McNary

Lieber Films has launched production in Hawaii on “Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable,” a documentary following the life of the professional surfer, Variety has learned exclusively. H…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00pm on January 17, 2017[SHARE]

Gugu Mbatha-Raw to Star in Thriller 'Fast Color' for 'La La Land,' 'Jackie' Producers (EXCLUSIVE) by Dave McNary

Gugu Mbatha-Raw will star in thriller “Fast Color” for “La La Land” producer Jordan Horowitz via Original Headquarters and “Jackie” producers Mickey Lidde…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:07pm on January 12, 2017[SHARE]

'La La Land,' 'Moonlight,' 'Manchester by the Sea' Earn Directors Guild Nominations by Dave McNary

The Directors Guild of America has nominated Damien Chazelle (“La La Land”), Garth Davis (“Lion”), Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight”), Kenneth Lonergan (“M…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:06pm on January 12, 2017[SHARE]

Denzel Washington to Receive Career Honor From Hollywood Publicists by Dave McNary

Hollywood publicists have selected Denzel Washington as Motion Picture Showman of the Year in recognition of his career achievements. Washington will be honored at the 54th Annual Internatio…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:13am on January 12, 2017[SHARE]

'Rogue One,' 'La La Land,' 'Fantastic Beasts' Nab Costume Designers Guild Nominations by Dave McNary

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “La La Land,” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” have received nominations from the Costume Designers Guild. No…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am on January 12, 2017[SHARE]

Ariana Grande, John Legend to Perform Title Track for 'Beauty and the Beast' by Dave McNary

Ariana Grande and John Legend will perform a duet on the title track for Disney’s live-action movie “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Emma Watson. The song will also be feat…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:48pm on January 11, 2017[SHARE]

'La La Land,' 'Fantastic Beasts' Earn Makeup and Hair Stylist Guild Nominations by Dave McNary

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “La La Land,” “Loving” and “Nocturnal Animals” have each received multiple awards nominations from …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:06am on January 11, 2017[SHARE]

'La La Land,' 'Moonlight,' 'Fences' Take Producers Guild Nominations by Dave McNary

“Arrival,” “Deadpool,” “Fences,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Hell or High Water,” “Hidden Figures,” “La La Land,” &#…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:12pm on January 10, 2017[SHARE]

Emma Stone Wins Her First Golden Globe for 'La La Land' by Dave McNary

Emma Stone scored her first Golden Globe Award, winning best actress in a comedy or musical for “La La Land” on Sunday night, and fittingly gave a shoutout to struggling artists …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:50pm on January 8, 2017[SHARE]

Lionsgate Sees Bright Days Ahead for 'La La Land' Expansion by Dave McNary

Lionsgate’s "La La Land" quietly crossed the $50 million mark at the domestic box office over the weekend as it more than doubled its locations count from 750  to 1,515, portending …

SOURCE: Variety at 4:07pm on January 8, 2017[SHARE]

'La La Land' Wins Best Film at Australian Academy International Awards by Dave McNary

“La La Land” has dominated the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) International  Awards with trophies for Best Film and Best Lead Actress for Emma Stone.…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00am on January 7, 2017[SHARE]

Disney in Talks With David Dobkin to Direct Toy Store Movie 'Overnight' by Dave McNary

Disney is in talks with David Dobkin, director of Robert Downey, Jr.’s “The Judge,” to come on board family adventure “Overnight.” Neal H. Moritz and Ori Marmur…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:52pm on January 5, 2017[SHARE]

'Deadpool,' 'Moonlight,' 'La La Land' Take Writers Guild Nominations by Dave McNary

In a major surprise, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick’s script for “Deadpool” has received a Writers Guild nomination for top adapted screenplay along with Eric Heisserer’…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:07pm on January 4, 2017[SHARE]

Nick Kroll, John Mulaney Set to Host Spirit Awards by Dave McNary

Nick Kroll and John Mulaney have been set to co-host the Spirit Awards on Feb. 25, the day before the Academy Awards. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live exclusively on IFC at 2 pm PT…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:01pm on January 3, 2017[SHARE]

Josh Whitehouse to Star in MGM's 'Valley Girl' Musical by Dave McNary

Josh Whitehouse, star of the BBC series “Poldark,” will star in MGM’s musical remake of “Valley Girl” opposite Jessica Rothe with shooting planned for Los Angel…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:59pm on January 3, 2017[SHARE]

Carrie Fisher Had Been Developing Sequel to One-Woman Play 'Wishful Drinking' by Dave McNary

Carrie Fisher had been developing a sequel to her autobiographical, one-woman play “Wishful Drinking,” with plans to present the show at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. The …

SOURCE: Variety at 7:18pm on December 27, 2016[SHARE]

'Hairspray' Writer-Director John Waters to Be Honored by Writers Guild East by Dave McNary

John Waters, writer-director of “Pink Flamingos” and the original “Hairspray,” has been selected by the Writers Guild of America East to receive its Ian McLellan Hunt…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:39pm on December 14, 2016[SHARE]