Most actors would jump at the chance to star in sequels to the highest-grossing movie of all time. Michelle Rodriguez clearly isn’t most actors. The “Fast & Furious” favorite revealed to Vanity Fair that she told James Cameron he couldn’t bring her “Avatar” character back from the dead because that’s already happened three times in…
Raúl Alarcón, Ronald Day, Karen Barroeta and Timbaland to Participate in Variety’s Second Annual Miami Entertainment Town Event
Variety announced Thursday the programming for its second annual Miami Entertainment Town lunch, to be held on Thursday, April 13, in Miami. The event, in partnership with CN Bank, celebrates the growing entertainment and media industry based out of Miami and recognizes those profiled in Variety’s Miami Entertainment Impact Report. At the celebration, Ronald Day,…
Joe McGuire, Veteran Stage Manager, Dies at 66
Veteran stage manager Joseph E. McGuire II died on March 10 due to natural causes in his New York City home. He was 66. Born in Worcester, Mass., he graduated from Catholic University in 1978 with a B.F.A. in drama. McGuire first began his career as an actor, touring as Thomas Edison in “Young Tom…
Funko CEO Says Mondo Movie Poster Business Will Continue but Will End ‘Extremely Limited Runs’ That Limit Access ‘Unfairly’
Brian Mariotti, CEO of Funko, posted a message to fans of Mondo, the high-end collectibles company it acquired last year, after Mondo was hit with layoffs. As part of Funko’s 10% job cuts across the company, Mondo co-founders Mitch Putnam and Rob Jones as well as senior creative director Eric Garza were laid off last…
Universal Music Extends Chairman-CEO Lucian Grainge’s Contract, With One-Time Stock Grant of Up to $100 Million
Universal Music Group announced on Wednesday that its Board of Directors has extended the contract of Lucian Grainge, the company’s chairman and CEO, until May 1, 2028. According to the announcement, the “extended and amended” agreement transitions Grainge from an all-cash compensation package to one that is a combination of equity and cash and includes an…
Jonathan Majors’ Lawyer Releases Text Messages He Claims Show Woman Taking Blame For Fight
An attorney for Jonathan Majors released text messages on Thursday that he claims came from the woman whom he is accused of assaulting, in which she appears to take the blame for the fight. According to the messages, which have not been independently verified, the woman wrote Majors afterwards that “I told them it was…
Marvel’s Former Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada Signs First-Look Deal With Amazon
Joe Quesada, the former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, has signed a first-look film and TV deal with Amazon Studios. Under the deal, Quesada will develop film and TV projects with a particular focus on adapting comic book IP, including both new and existing titles. “I can’t begin to express just how thrilled I am to…
Alabama star freshman Miller entering NBA draft
Alabama’s Brandon Miller, the nation’s leading freshman scorer at 18.8 points per game, told ESPN on Thursday that he’s entering the 2023 NBA draft.
College ump regrets judgment ‘lapse’ on viral call
Umpire Reggie Drummer, who was suspended after his game-ending call in a college baseball game went viral last month, said he regrets the call but also noted the way he was treated by players and fans caused a “lapse of judgment.”
Gwyneth Paltrow Accuser’s Own Witness Says It’s Not Possible He Went ‘Flying’ in Accident, Unless Paltrow Skied 50 MPH
Gwyneth Paltrow is in court after being accused of colliding with a skier, but the man suing her was served a blow after one of his own expert witnesses during a wacky morning in court on March 30. On March 27, Terry Sanderson, who is suing Paltrow after a 2016 collision in Park City, Utah,…