Patrick Wolf was hired as chief accounting officer at the Motion Picture Association. The corporate finance and accounting executive will lead the MPA’s worldwide financial planning and reporting functions. Based out of the Los Angeles office, he will report to Hunter Paletsas, executive vice president
Berlin-based sales agent M-Appeal has boarded queer Brazilian sex worker tale “Streets of Glória,” and will present the film to buyers during the upcoming European Film Market. The project is described as “an uninhibited portrayal of passion and sex work, and a journey toward self-acceptance.”
Keke Palmer has joined the cast of “Good Fortune,” a comedy from Aziz Ansari. She’ll star alongside Ansari, who wrote and directed the film in his debut feature, as well as Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves. Palmer’s role, as well as the entire plot of
Since the first season of “Abbott Elementary,” a portion of the show’s marketing budget has gone towards initiatives supporting teachers and students in need. Ahead of its Season 3 premiere, the ABC sitcom is hitting the road to visit Title 1 schools across the country.
Angelica Ross has teamed with Crossover Media Group to launch her own podcast, Variety has learned. “N.O.W – No Opportunity Wasted with Angelica Ross” will see Ross conduct interviews with celebrities and everyday people. Guests for the show will include Billy Porter, Dawn Richard, Sara
Victoria Monét has partnered with the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) to launch the BMAC x Victoria Monét Music Maker Grant. The grant, which will be officially announced at BMAC’s Grammy Week Music Maker Dinner on January 31, will reward Black emerging artists with $5,000
“Thelma,” an adventure-comedy starring June Squibb, has sold to Magnolia Pictures out of Sundance. Directed by Josh Margolin, the film follows a grandmother who embarks on a quest to recoup her money after she loses $10,000 in a phone scam. “Thelma,” which cheekily riffs on
Megan Thee Stallion is going on tour this summer. During an appearance on “Good Morning America,” the rapper confirmed that she’ll be hitting the road soon in support of her forthcoming third album. “Oh, we’re having the tour this year. The Hot Girl Summer tour