Warner Bros. Dates ‘A Star Is Born’, New Line’s ‘Rampage’ & More
Warner Bros. has announced that A Star Is Born will debut in cinemas on Sept. 28, 2018. (DH)
AFM: ‘Expendables’ Actor Gary Daniels To Star In Sci-Fi Film ‘Astro’
The project centers on an abducted extraterrestrial being being brought back to Earth. (THR)
‘Community’ Star Gillian Jacobs Joins Jeffrey Tambor, Adam DeVine In ‘Magic Camp’
Gillian Jacobs is set to star opposite Adam DeVine and Jeffrey Tambor in Disney’s family comedy Magic Camp. Mark Waters is attached to direct. (VAR)
Rosie O’Donnell Joins Showtime Comedy Pilot ‘SMILF’
Rosie O’Donnell has been cast in the Showtime pilot SMILF. If the project were to be picked up to series, O’Donnell would have a series regular role. (WRAP)
‘Law & Order: SVU’ Episode Based On Donald Trump Pushed Again, To 2017
The planned episode, entitled “Unstoppable,” was set to air next Wednesday, Nov. 16, but it’s once again been postponed. (TVL)
‘Spider-Man’ Star Tom Holland Is Signed For Six Marvel Movies
After debuting as the web-slinger in this year’s Captain America: Civil War, actor Tom Holland revealed that he’s signed on to appear as the superhero in six Marvel movies. (COLL)
The Oscar Campaign So Crazy It Just Might Work
Can an R-rated animated film backed by Seth Rogen win an Oscar? Hey, why not. (VF)
Some Unsolicited Advice For Our New Oscar Show Producers
Über-producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd were handed the reins to the broadcast, taking over for last year’s pairing of Reginald Hudlin and David Hill. (TB)
Screenwriters: Indie Film Academy
Jason Buff suggests if you want to sell your low-budget indie film, don’t do it by writing the script first. He’s got 5 great steps to take to help you find funding and distribution early in the game. (SM)