Tag: Central Park Five
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New Line Buys Comedy Pitch ‘The Come Up’ From Jermaine Fowler (Exclusive)
New Line has purchased a comedy pitch, “The Come Up,” an original story from “Sorry to Bother You” co-star Jermaine Fowler, Variety has learned. Fowler, who also stars in “Superior Donuts,” will star and also serve as executive producer.The project will also feature Lil Rel Howery and brothers Keith Lucas and Kenneth Lucas as co-stars.…
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Cinematographer Bradford Young Calls for ‘Cultural Shift’ to Combat Industry Bias
The message was clear at Saturday’s American Society of Cinematographers meeting about “changing the face of the industry” to include more minorities and women in cinematography in Hollywood. Engage in collective action from the top down and bottom up, and, if necessary, shame producers and executives into changing their stereotypical hiring practices.“I’m not interested in…
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Ava DuVernay Sheds Light On Her Upcoming Netflix ‘Central Park Five’ Series
On the latest Variety podcast Playback with Kris Tapley, filmmaker Ava DuVernay joined the host and Variety awards editor to discuss her latest film, “A Wrinkle in Time.” Fans were lucky enough to get more than they bargained for, receiving new details about DuVernay’s upcoming Netflix series, “Central Park Five.”The “Selma” director is currently casting…