Denzel Washington to Be Honored by American Society of Cinematographers by Dave McNary

The American Society of Cinematographers has selected Denzel Washington as the recipient of its Board of Governors Award. Washington will be presented with the honor on Feb. 4 during the 31s…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00am on December 13, 2016[SHARE]

Box Office: 'La La Land' Off to Hot Start in Limited Debut by Dave McNary

Lionsgate’s awards contender “La La Land” is off to a sizzling start with about $300,000 on Friday at five theaters in Los Angeles and New York, early estimates showed. Sho…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:58pm on December 9, 2016[SHARE]

Bradley Cooper to Star in World War II Drama 'Atlantic Wall' by Dave McNary

Bradley Cooper has signed on to star in the World War II drama “Atlantic Wall” as an American paratrooper operating behind enemy lines. Gavin O’Connor will direct from a Bl…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:53pm on November 29, 2016[SHARE]

Jessica Rothe to Star in MGM's 'Valley Girl' Musical by Dave McNary

MGM has tapped Jessica Rothe (“La La Land”) as the female lead in MGM's musical adaptation of the 1983 comedy “Valley Girl.” The new “Valley Girl” is prod…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:54pm on November 29, 2016[SHARE]

Lin-Manuel Miranda Boards 'Kingkiller Chronicle' Film, TV Series Adaptation by Dave McNary

Lionsgate has tapped “Hamilton” star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda to serve as creative producer and musical mastermind of feature film and TV series adaptations of “The K…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:28pm on November 29, 2016[SHARE]

Denzel Washington Honored by Santa Barbara Film Festival by Dave McNary

Denzel Washington has been selected to receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the 32nd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Feb. 2 at the Arlington Theatre. Washington will…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:30pm on November 29, 2016[SHARE]

Coming to a Theater Near You: 'Best of the Fest' Music Performances (EXCLUSIVE) by Dave McNary

Loton Corp’s LiveXLive, Kaos Connect and Screenvision Media are partnering for theatrical screenings of the "Best of the Fest" music festival series starting next year, Variety has lea…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30am on November 29, 2016[SHARE]

Box Office: Disney's 'Moana' Sets Sail With Record-Breaking $2.6 Million on Tuesday by Dave McNary

Kicking off the Thanksgiving holiday break with gusto, Disney’s animated adventure "Moana" opened with plenty of box office power and took in $2.6 million at Tuesday night preview show…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:18am on November 23, 2016[SHARE]

'La La Land' Director Damien Chazelle Shows His Love for Jazz by Dave McNary

“La La Land” writer-director Damien Chazelle admits that he’s got a serious romance going with jazz. As with Chazelle’s two previous films, “Guy and Madeline on…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:03pm on November 22, 2016[SHARE]

Watch the First Teaser Trailer for Disney-Pixar's 'Cars 3' by Dave McNary

Disney-Pixar’s first teaser trailer for its animated film “Cars 3” promises more racing action, including a big crash, courtesy of Lightning McQueen. The 45-second te…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:35pm on November 21, 2016[SHARE]

Palm Springs Film Festival Honors 'La La Land' With Vanguard Award by Dave McNary

The Palm Springs International Film Festival will present the film “La La Land” with the Vanguard Award at its annual awards gala on Jan. 2 at the Palm Springs Conven…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:30am on November 21, 2016[SHARE]

MGM's 'Valley Girl' Musical Draws Rachel Lee Goldenberg to Direct by Dave McNary

MGM has tapped Rachel Lee Goldenberg (“A Deadly Adoption”) to direct MGM's musical adaptation of the 1983 comedy “Valley Girl.” The new “Valley Girl” is p…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:06pm on November 18, 2016[SHARE]

Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling to Be Honored by Santa Barbara Film Festival for 'La La Land' by Dave McNary

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has selected Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling for its 2017 outstanding performers of the year award for their work in “La La Land.” The a…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:46am on November 18, 2016[SHARE]

Lionsgate's 'Robin Hood' to Hit Theaters in Spring 2018 by Dave McNary

Lionsgate has set Taron Egerton’s “Robin Hood” for a March 23, 2018, release. Egerton is starring in the origins story along with Jamie Foxx as Little John and Eve Hewson a…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:09pm on November 16, 2016[SHARE]

Lady Gaga-Bradley Cooper's 'A Star Is Born' Gets 2018 Release Date by Dave McNary

Warner Bros. has set Sept. 28, 2018, as the release date for “A Star Is Born,” with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper starring. Cooper will also helm the film, which will mark his dir…

SOURCE: Variety at 7:52pm on November 9, 2016[SHARE]

'La La Land' Scores Three Hollywood Music in Media Nominations by Dave McNary

“La La Land” has scored a leading three nominations for the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for Justin Hurwitz’ score and two songs performed by stars Emma Stone and Ryan G…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:59pm on November 2, 2016[SHARE]

'Snow White' Live-Action Movie in the Works at Disney by Dave McNary

Disney is developing a new, live-action musical version of “Snow White,” which will expand upon the story and music from the animated classic. The studio is in negotiations with …

SOURCE: Variety at 5:31pm on October 31, 2016[SHARE]

Ice Cube, 'Hamilton' Director Team on Live-Action 'Oliver Twist' for Disney by Dave McNary

Ice Cube, Marc Platt, and “Hamilton” director Thomas Kail are developing a contemporary movie musical based on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist.” Cube will produc…

SOURCE: Variety at 8:12pm on October 25, 2016[SHARE]

World Premiere of Disney's 'Moana' Set for Nov. 14 at AFI Fest by Dave McNary

The AFI Fest will host the world premiere of Disney’s animated “Moana” on Nov. 14 — nine days ahead of its theatrical release. Auli'i Cravalho is voicing the title ch…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:07pm on October 25, 2016[SHARE]

Emma Stone-Ryan Gosling's 'La La Land' Set for AFI Fest Gala Showing by Dave McNary

The American Film Institute has set the Emma Stone-Ryan Gosling musical “La La Land” as a Centerpiece Gala at AFI Fest on Nov. 15 at the TCL Chinese Theatre. "La La Land," direct…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:00pm on October 20, 2016[SHARE]

'Captain America: Civil War,' 'Finding Dory' Push Disney to International Box Office Record by Dave McNary

Disney has set a new record for its highest-grossing year at the international box office, fueled by “Captain America: Civil War,” “Finding Dory,” “Zootopia,…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:26pm on October 17, 2016[SHARE]

Guy Ritchie to Direct 'Aladdin' Live-Action Movie for Disney by Dave McNary

Disney is in talks with Guy Ritchie to direct its live-action “Aladdin” movie. Dan Lin, who produced Ritchie’s two “Sherlock Holmes” movies for Warner Bro…

SOURCE: Variety at 2:29pm on October 10, 2016[SHARE]

Viacom 18 Takes Lionsgate's 'La La Land,' 'Deepwater Horizon' in India by Dave McNary

Viacom 18 Motion Pictures has signed a five-movie distribution agreement in India with Lionsgate, starting with Mark Wahlberg’s “Deepwater Horizon.” The exclusive deal will…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:52am on October 10, 2016[SHARE]

'Enchanted': Disney Taps Adam Shankman to Direct Sequel by Dave McNary

Disney is in talks with “Hairspray” director Adam Shankman to helm “Disenchanted,” the sequel to the Amy Adams 2007 comedy-fantasy “Enchanted.” Disney …

SOURCE: Variety at 2:08pm on October 6, 2016[SHARE]

Denver Film Festival: 'La La Land' Scheduled to Open, 'Jackie' to Close by Dave McNary

The Denver Film Festival will open with the Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling starring musical “La La Land” on Nov. 2 and close with Natalie Portman’s drama “Jackie” …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:55am on October 5, 2016[SHARE]