The Kansas City Chiefs are continuing to expand their TV footprint. ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports today are developing a six-episode docuseries, produced by Words + Pictures in association with Skydance Sports, NFL Films, 2PM Productions, and Foolish Club Studios. The doc is told through
Comedian, actor, writer, director and producer Chris Rock has signed with WME for exclusive representation in all areas including acting, directing, comedy touring, books and more. Rock has won three Grammy Awards for “Roll with the New,” “Bigger & Blacker” and “Never Scared.” He also
More than 500 members of AMPAS, including actor Mark Ruffalo, director Ava DuVernay and Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, have signed an open letter condemning the Academy’s lack of public support for Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal following his recent detainment by Israeli authorities. The Academy released
Remember when Will Smith was the fun rapper? The enormously affable, uncomplicated rapper? The giddily cheerful Fresh Prince behind “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” the Big Willie Styling hunk of “Jiggy Wit It,” and the sunny seasonal greeter from the anthemic “Summertime”? Smith doesn’t. At least
This year’s Series Mania was introduced to a new kind of police procedural on Wednesday, one that blends scenic backdrops, cross-cultural tension and a surprising amount of heart. “Weiss & Morales,” a Spanish-German co-production from RTVE and ZDF, showcased its vibrant tone and compelling characters
“Theatre is Body – Body is Poetry” is the title chosen by Willem Dafoe for his first edition as artistic director of the Venice Biennale’s International Theatre Festival, which kicks off May 31 with the European premiere of the revival of the Wooster Group’s “Symphony
Rising singer-songwriter Allison Ponthier has a lot going for her right now — including prominent endorsements from superfans like Elton John, who featured her in his recent documentary, and Brandi Carlile. But everything was not coming up roses last summer, when she learned she’d been
Ravi Ahuja will depart Roku’s board of directors after more than a decade, following his promotion to CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. On Tuesday of this week, Ahuja notified the Roku board that he intends to resign as a director effective June 11, the date