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'Star Wars' Live-Action Series Sets Jon Favreau as Writer, Executive Producer

'Star Wars' Live-Action Series Sets Jon Favreau as Writer, Executive Producer

Jon Favreau has been tapped to write and executive produce the live-action "Star Wars" series at Disney's upcoming streaming service, the company announced Thursday. "I couldn't be more excited …

By Joe Otterson
Michael B. Jordan to Adopt Inclusion Rider on All Future Projects

Michael B. Jordan to Adopt Inclusion Rider on All Future Projects

Michael B. Jordan announced he will add the inclusion rider to all projects produced by his company, Outlier Society Productions. Frances McDorrmand sparked interest and support for the te …
NYPD 'Has A Lot of Information' on Weinstein Investigation, Readies Arrest

NYPD 'Has A Lot of Information' on Weinstein Investigation, Readies Arrest

In a press conference on Wednesday, the New York Police Department's Chief of Detectives said they have gathered significant evidence in the rape and sexual abuse case against Harvey Weinstein. …
Michael Bay Sets '6 Underground,' 'Robopocalypse' as Next Two Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Michael Bay Sets '6 Underground,' 'Robopocalypse' as Next Two Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Michael Bay looks to have found not one, but his next two films to work on, as sources tell Variety he has lined up "6 Underground" and "Robopocalypse" as his next two projects. " …

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Guillermo del Toro on His Oscar Wins

Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro urges more visibility for Latino filmmakers and greater opportunities for the disenfranchised.

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