On a spare white West Virginia stage representing a rented New York City studio, a barefoot man is dancing to Marvin Gaye. His movements — gentle hip isolations, jauntily rocking forearms — are subtle but rapt, suggesting the exhilaration of creativity. He is a contemporary father, with worries to spare, but he is forging an […]
Showtime has given a pilot order to hour-long dramedy Rita, based on Christian Torpe’s award-winning Danish series, with Emmy nominee Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) set to star and executive produce. Torpe will pen the pilot and serve as showrunner. Rita is a co-production of Showtime and Platform One Media. In Rita, Headey will play the title character, a headstrong, unconventional teacher and […]
Past recipients of the honor include cinematographer Haskell Wexler, actor Jon Voight, actress Ann Archer, producer Frank Yablans and photographer Phil Stern. Hollywood film veteran and producer Mike Medavoy was honored with the Legends Award during the 19th annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival on Monday night. The producer’s credits include One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, […]