Reed Hastings is still playing his cards close to the vest but the Netflix CEO is expected to be bringing the online streaming service to customers in France, Germany and Belgium this year. (
THR)
Singer Justin Bieber has been arrested in Miami Beach, Fla., for drag racing and DUI, according to police. (
VAR)
China’s State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television is getting tough with cinema operators. (
DH)
The new expansion will enable Cast & Crew to provide production incentive financing and administration services for films and TV shows. (
VAR)
The Academy Awards have never been about celebrating cinema, they're about making the film industry look good. (
ATL)
The company is acquiring the film scripted and directed by Ira Sachs and staring Alfred Molina, John Lithgow, Kelly Reilly, Tracy Letts, Marisa Tomei and Cheyenne Jackson. (
DH)
The New York-based Blackfin, focusing on docuseries and sports programming, will be led by Geno McDermott and Joanne Inglott. (
THR)
The arrival of
Short Term 12, a critically acclaimed 2013 drama about group-home life that’s now hitting home video, filled one writer with conflicting emotions. (
TD)
Most people attending the wintry Sundance Film Festival wear several layers of clothing, but not former child stars. (
VUL)
Their Woman of the Year, announced last week, is actress Helen Mirren. (
EW)