Artists and others left out of pocket after the organisers of last year’s Doune the Rabbit Hole went into liquidation have been told they could face a three year wait to recoup their money.
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Variety asked editors Peter Debruge, Clayton Davis, Tim Gray, and Jenelle Riley, to answer four questions about this past year in film and discuss its standout moments. The questions are: 1. How would you rate 2022’s films against previous years? 2. What was the most important issue this year for the industry? 3. What film inspired you the most this year?
4. What scene stuck with you the most this year? Peter DebrugeChief Film Critic 1. The theatrical experience is back — “Top Gun: Maverick” saw to that last summer, with James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of the Water” confirming audiences’ commitment to the big-screen experience at year’s end. That’s encouraging after the pandemic gave us all reason to be wary of crowded cinemas, and Netflix gave us reasons to stay home (more on the TV side, with “Squid Game” and “The Crown,” as they produced nearly all the films on my 2022 Worst list and none of the Best). Still, I can’t figure out why audiences have lost interest in Spielberg — first “West Side Story,” and now “The Fabelmans.” There was no shortage of masterpieces out there, but you had to look for them, as they weren’t coming from the studios, for the most part — like “Tár,” “Triangle of Sadness,” “Women Talking” and a tiny documentary called “Beba” by Rebecca Huntt, which convinced me that there are so many directions for this medium to go, and so many new voices ready to take us there.
2. We’re finally seeing a commitment across the entire industry to expanding the playing field when it comes to who’s getting the chance to tell stories. Netflix was an early, proactive adopter of that policy, giving career-making opportunities to underrepresented — and often unproven — filmmakers. A24 also identifies and supports
Artists and others left out of pocket after the organisers of last year’s Doune the Rabbit Hole went into liquidation have been told they could face a three year wait to recoup their money.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent When Ryan Seacrest announced he’d be leaving “Live! With Kelly and Ryan,” at least three people were very concerned: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ children. Ripa and Consuelos’ two adult sons and daughter have grown up in front of America. They’ve also grown up with Seacrest, who Ripa jokes is known as “Uncle Cool” in their household. Seacrest and Ripa have shared six years together as co-hosts on their top-rated show, but they’re relationship started long before that. The duo are such close friends that Seacrest has attended graduation ceremonies for the Ripa-Consuelos kids, and he regularly texts Consuelos for advice on everything from fashion to investing. In fact, Seacrest says he would have never considered moving across the country for “Live!” had it not been for Ripa.
Kelly Ripa is holding nothing back.
Membranes frontman and journalist John Robb has spoken to NME about his new book detailing the origins and rise of goth.The monolithic book has taken 10 years to write and looks at artists including Bauhaus, Nick Cave and The Cure and their place in building one of music’s most important scenes.“I’ve read a lot of books about the post-punk period and goth is always just dismissively kicked away,” Robb told NME. “It’s always really annoyed me that people have been quite sniffy about bands like Bauhaus or Killing Joke, despite them being some of the best art rock bands this country has produced. They were often looked down upon, all because they had a dark side and dressed up a bit.”Robb said that he hopes his book will do for goth what Jon Savage’s book, England’s Dreaming, did for punk in getting people to take it more seriously.
EXCLUSIVE: Kino Lorber and Zeitgeist Films have picked up North American rights to Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy — a new documentary on the making of the iconic John Schlesinger film, from acclaimed documentarian Nancy Buirski (The Loving Story).
Gilmore Girls: , we finally have an answer to who Rory's baby daddy is, at least, according to the costume supervisor: It's Logan.In a TikTok video costume supervisor Valerie Campbell invites viewers to “do the math” on Rory's sexual partners. The series ends in the fall, and Rory hasn't slept with her boyfriend Paul since the previous winter. The guy dressed as a Wookiee? They got together in spring, so would be showing, and as Campbell points out, she was never told to give Alexis Bledel a pregnancy belly.
Jordan Moreau Variety’s 2023 Power of Women: New York event will honor Judy Blume, Natasha Lyonne, Rosie Perez, Kelly Ripa and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. The Power of Women issue will release on Wednesday, March 29, and the event, in partnership with Lifetime, will celebrate the honorees in New York on Tuesday, April 4. This year’s honorees include: The program will be hosted by actress, comedian and writer Ego Nwodim, who has been a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” since 2018.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large On Sunday, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” appeared to be everything, everywhere, all at once. The film, of course, dominated the 95th Oscars with seven wins — including best picture. Virtually all the stars (except Stephanie Hsu — hey Daniels, can you spare one of your SIX Oscars and share one with her??) received wins, on what was truly a historic night. And an emotional one. As the opening clips of this week’s Variety Awards Circuit Podcast illustrates, family was on the minds of this year’s winners. Listen to our Mega Roundtable edition, in which Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and myself (that’s me, Michael Schneider) recount the show and dissect the winners — from Jimmy Kimmel’s excellent monologue to how every single category panned out:
David Muir and Kelly Ripa both have celebrated careers having worked in the television industry for decades. But when it comes to their net worths, the 20/20 host and Live with Kelly and Ryan star are vastly different. While according to CelebrityNetWorth.com, David has amassed an impressive $20 million net worth, Kelly's is $100 million more than his. WATCH: Kelly Ripa and David Muir's friendship - everything we know Add to that, her husband, Mark Conseulos', $40 million and they are sitting on a very pretty nest egg. Not that David appears to be struggling by any means. The hardworking news anchor and journalist is passionate about his work on World News Tonight, and 20/20.TRENDING NOW: Lara Spencer's husband's eye-watering net worth is 30x hersRELATED: GMA hosts' net worths revealed - Michael Strahan, Lara Spencer, Robin Roberts and more While his salary hasn't been publicly declared by ABC, he is reported to be receiving a salary of between $5-$7million per year. David and Kelly have a close friendship Kelly's show is also on ABC, but she's made her fortune from more than morning TV show and from hosting the Generation Gap. The star has also made her money through partnerships with various companies over the years, including Pantene and TD Bank, and in 2007, she set up a production company with Mark, Milojo, which is named after their three children – Michael, Lola, and Joaquin. MORE: David Muir's very handsome photo sends fans into a tailspinKelly started out her career in the 1990s on the soap All My Children, where she met her husband of over 25 years.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large It all comes down to this weekend. Variety’s Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Jenelle Riley and Michael Schneider dissect the Oscar categories one last time and share final predictions on this week’s edition of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit podcast. It’s a Mega Roundtable of the podcast, as the team goes through every category and offers up their final thoughts. Will “Everything Everywhere All at Once” sweep the night? Or are some surprises in store? Listen along as you fill out your office Oscars pool: Here are some of the potential wins that the team is rooting for:
Chaim Topol, a leading Israeli actor who charmed generations of theatergoers and movie-watchers with his portrayal of Tevye, the long-suffering and charismatic milkman in “Fiddler on the Roof,” has died in Tel Aviv, Israeli leaders said Thursday. He was 87.
All My Children alum, 76, usually shares upbeat posts on social media, but several weeks ago she paid a heartfelt tribute to Helmut on the first Valentine's Day without him.The message had many fans flocking to the comments section, with many admitting they were heartbroken for her.WATCH: Susan Lucci raises awareness of heart disease amid health battleShe had shared a throwback picture of the pair of them together, alongside the message: "Last Valentine’s Day with My Funny Valentine… Helmut Valentin—so thankful."Comments included: "Still so heartbreaking, especially when it's unexpected," and "That makes me happy and sad." Another said: "Your forever love."MORE: Kelly Ripa's glimpse inside her luxury townhouseMORE: Ryan Seacrest says he's 'happy' for the future after Live! with Kelly Ripa exitSusan lost Helmut in March 2022, and at the time a spokesperson for the actress said: "Helmut's passing is a tremendous loss for all who knew and loved him."A post shared by Susan Lucci (official) (@therealsusanlucci)Susan Lucci paid a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband Helmut Huber"He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend. The family kindly asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult time."Helmut also worked as Susan's manager, and the pair dated for just three weeks before marrying on September 13 1969.MORE: Kelly Ripa's son Michael's unexpected baby photo leaves fans saying the same thing2022 was incredibly difficult for Susan, who not only lost her husband, but also suffered several health scares.In January, the star began feeling short of breath and experienced chest and jaw pain, but despite her previous history, she was reluctant to call a doctor.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Sideshow and Janus Films have bought North American rights for “Orlando, My Political Biography,” Paul B. Preciado’s film which won four awards at the Berlinale. In “Orlando, My Political Biography,” Preciado sheds light on Virginia Woolf’s “Orlando,” the first novel in which the main character changes sex in the middle of the story. A century later, Preciado, who is a trans writer and activist, decides to send a film letter to Woolf, telling her that Orlando has come out of her fiction and is living a life she could have never imagined. Preciado organizes a casting and gathers 26 contemporary trans and non-binary people, from 8 to 70 years old, who embody Orlando.
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Steve Howey is leaving the door open for a reboot!The star told ET's Nischelle Turner that he'd be open to revisiting his character, Van Montgomery, in a new series if Reba McEntire was down to do it.«Yeah, I mean, I don't even know because when I played Van on that show, I was in my early 20s,» Howey said. «And to see where Van is now and where the family is, I mean I would do anything. Reba says, 'Jump,' and I'll say, 'How high?'»The actor's relationship with McEntire has remained strong ever since the sitcom ended in 2007 after six seasons.
EXCLUSIVE: Sing Again, a Korean singing competition series that’s outperformed The Masked Singer and I Can See Your Voice, has landed a third season on the JTBC network and Discovery+.
Reneé Rapp's season 1 experience on was less than ideal. The 23-year-old actress appeared on the latest episode of the Spotify Original podcast , and revealed why she initially «hated» filming the HBO Max series.Rapp's tough time on set came as she was questioning her own sexuality.
Sideshow and Janus Films have picked up the North American rights to “Afire,” which won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlinale 2023. A theatrical release is planned for Summer 2023.From writer-director Christian Petzold, the film follows four young people who convene at a holiday house by the Baltic Sea.
Sideshow and Janus Films have acquired North American rights for German director Christian Petzold’s new film Afire, following its award-winning world premiere in competition at the Berlin Film Festival.
Disney+ is taking us back to Neverland! On Tuesday, the streaming giant debuted the first trailer for the live-action movie, . «Tell me, how did you come to Neverland?» a voice says as Wendy (Ever Gabo Anderson) washes up on the shore of a beach and looks for her brothers. As she embarks on her search, she encounters the lost boys… and her journey through Neverland begins.As the trailer continues, Wendy and her brothers John and Michael, meet Peter Pan (Alexander Molony).