Making of 'Hidden Figures': Re-creating the '60s to Tell an Untold Story of Space, Sexism and Civil Rights
Telling the story of three African-American female mathematicians who helped launch America into space — even though they weren't allowed to use the "whites only" bathrooms — turned out to be no harder than advanced mathematics for stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae.
DreamWorks Animation Finds New CEO in Warner Bros. Veteran (Exclusive)
Chris DeFaria, who served as president of animation and technical innovation at WB, is expected to be named to the post.
Producers Guild Nominations: 'Deadpool' Is In and 'Sully' Is Out — But Will the Academy Agree?
THR's awards columnist notes that the PGA has a predilection for big movies that made a lot of money — which means that its nomination of 'Lion,' a little movie that has grossed less than $10 million domestically, should not be ignored.
Donald Trump Beats Libel Lawsuit Over Tweets Directed at Political Strategist
The judge concludes Trump's tweets were "opinion" and acknowledges that to some, truth has been lost in a social media era where bullying reigns.
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- Feinberg Forecast: Checking In Amid Oscar Nominations Voting
- 'Duck Dynasty' Creators Sue ITV for $100M, Claim Extortion
- BAFTA Awards: 'La La Land' Leads Nominations
- BAFTA Nominations: Do Snubs of Denzel Washington, Barry Jenkins Merit #BAFTAsSoWhite Scrutiny?
- Meryl Streep, Dubbed "Over-Rated" by Donald Trump, Nabs Her 15th BAFTA Nomination
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This Week’s Issue
The Good, The Outrageous, The Globes
Finally, let's start this year with a party (lots of them) and a mental escape into bow ties (polka-dot, please), now gowns, the new bro-eyebrow rules, silly predictions and those Stallone sisters, who have something to say about their role on Hollywood's most inebriated night
- The Stallone Daughters and Other Secrets of Miss Golden Globe: Past Honorees Tell All
- Golden Globes Host Jimmy Fallon Promises Trump Jokes at "Maybe the Last Party" of 2017 (Q&A)
- Studios' 2017 Forecast: Big Bets, Franchise Fears and Executive Intrigue
- Carl Reiner Remembers Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher as "Absolutely Different People"
- 'Star Wars' Braintrust Sets Meeting to Plot Leia's Life After Carrie Fisher's Death
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BAFTA Awards: Ryan Gosling Lands First-Ever Nomination
Thanks to 'La La Land,' the Golden Globes winner finally gets an invitation to the biggest film awards outside the U.S.
- 'Moana' Sing-Along Version to Hit Theaters in Late January
- Steve Gleason Explains How Director Clay Tweel Was Chosen to Tell His Story
- 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Won't Be Overly Dark
- Sundance: HBO Nabs TV Rights to Doc 'Cries From Syria'
- Lionsgate to Distribute Participant Movie Slate Internationally
- Lionsgate Sees Possible Live Stage Show for 'La La Land' Musical
Television
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'Scandal' Election Results Filmed Before Trump Win as Shonda Rhimes Stresses "There Aren't Any Similarities"
'Beyond' Renewed for Second Season at Freeform
Reba McEntire Soap From 'Desperate Housewives' Creator Scores ABC Pilot Pickup
Cosmopolitan Magazine Drama Ordered to Series at Freeform; 'The Fosters' Renewed
Showtime Boss Offers 'Twin Peaks' Details, Discusses "Justified" Raise for Emmy Rossum
Jamie Foxx's Jay Pharoah Comedy 'White Famous' Picked Up to Series at Showtime
Showtime Orders Lena Waithe Drama 'The Chi' to Series
'The Affair' Renewed for Season 4 at Showtime
HBO Boss on Golden Globes Shutout: We Had an "Off-Year"
Phil Rosenthal's 'I'll Have What Phil's Having' Moving From PBS to Netflix
CBS Boss "Guardedly Optimistic" About New 'Big Bang Theory' Contracts
'This Is Us' Star Chrissy Metz on Weight-Loss Journey and What's Next
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Finance Industry Veteran David Clementi Named BBC Chair
The former deputy head of the Bank of England will lead a new unitary board of the U.K. public broadcaster and effectively replace outgoing Rona Fairhead.
Disney India to Cut Jobs Amid Exit From Bollywood Productions
The Hollywood giant's India unit could reduce its staff by 15 percent as Walt Disney International chairman Andy Bird says a "re-balancing and re-calibration" is needed "to reflect local market realities."
Paradigm Acquires AM Only and The Windish Agency
The two music firms were partners with Paradigm.
John Malone on Netflix's Reed Hastings: "He Really Broke the Mold With His Success"
The media mogul told Lionsgate's Investor Day that traditional media distributors were "asleep at the switch" as Netflix built scale to go direct to consumer.
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BAFTA Award Nominations: Industry, Nominees React
"As if BAFTA think it's a good idea to put me in the same room as Ryan Gosling," joked best supporting actress nominee Hayley Squires.
Michael Keaton Honored by Society of Camera Operators
He will receive the Society's Governors Award during its annual awards ceremony.
BAFTA Awards: Watch the Nominations Live
The contenders for the prestigious film awards are being announced bright and early Tuesday morning in the U.K., late Monday night in L.A.
Golden Globes: Why Donald Glover Thanked Migos in His 'Atlanta' Acceptance Speech
The man behind the FX series gave a shout-out to the Georgia hip-hop group's single "Bad & Boujee" during his acceptance speech at Sunday night's awards show.
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Neil Patrick Harris, James Corden Sing 'Hamilton' in Broadway Riff-Off
The two Tony winners and hosts also took on 'Guys & Dolls,' 'Gypsy,' 'Company' and 'Les Miserables.'
Nine Inch Nails, Frank Ocean, Solange to Top 2017 Panorama Festival
Spotify Targets Barack Obama With 'President of Playlists' Job Posting
U2 Sets 'Joshua Tree' Stadium Tour, First-Ever Bonnaroo Performance
Buddy Bregman, Famed Arranger, Composer and Producer, Dies at 86
Listen to Mariah Carey Blame NYE Production Team for Botched Performance
T.I. Pens Open Letter to President Barack Obama: "You Shook Up and Woke Up a Generation"
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Cameron Dallas: Hollywood's Next Big Thing Steps Up From Web Celeb to Netflix Star
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Hollywood's Next Big Thing: Jude Demorest Goes From Lee Daniels' Hot Discovery to Fox's 'Star' in the Making
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Hollywood's Next Big Thing: 'Fantastic Beasts' Star Alison Sudol Goes From Indie Musician to Mind-Reading Witch
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'The Present': Theater Review
Richard Roxburgh plays a philandering schoolteacher and Cate Blanchett the love that slipped through his fingers in Andrew Upton's post-perestroika update of Chekhov's first play, which comes to Broadway from Sydney Theatre Company.
'Blueprint Specials': Theater Review
The enterprising Waterwell theater company resurrects these World War II musicals — originally conceived to be presented by, and performed for, soldiers — on the hangar deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Mark Ruffalo Steps Into Broadway's 'The Price'
The Oscar-nominated actor will join the cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's Arthur Miller revival, replacing John Turturro, who has bowed out due to his filming schedule.
Broadway Celebrates New Year With Record Weekly Grosses
'Hamilton,' 'Wicked' and 'The Lion King' all soared past $3 million, with a host of other $1 million-plus earners pushing the overall total close to $50 million for the history-making week.
'Mean Girls' Musical on Track for Fall 2017 World Premiere
Tina Fey is adapting her screenplay with composer husband Jeff Richmond and lyricist Nell Benjamin, while Tony winner Casey Nicholaw is attached to direct.
Tech
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CES Reporter's Notebook: Tinder's Prank VR Headset Is a Hit
THR's tech reporters take Las Vegas for the annual CES convention of new gadgets and digital innovations.
Billy Parks Moves From Fullscreen to Otter Media For Content Strategy Role
In the newly created role, Parks will work with Otter Media portfolio companies to develop content across formats.
Elton John Enlists Jeffrey Katzenberg, Barry Jenkins as Judges for Web Competition Series
The series tasks creatives with pitching music videos for popular Elton John songs, including "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer."
Lionsgate Invests in E-Sports Franchise as Competitive Gaming Industry Grows
The studio is taking a minority stake in the Immortals team, with an eye to creating more original e-sports content for TV and digital platforms.