Maverick independent producer Edward R. Pressman, who shepherded more than 90 movies including “Wall Street,” “Badlands,” “Bad Lieutenant,” “Conan the Barbarian” and “American Psycho,” died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 79. The fiercely independent producer had an impressive track record for discovering new talent, having worked with an array of notable filmmakers including Oliver…

All hail the Na’vi. James Cameron’s blockbuster sequel “Avatar: The Way of Water” has generated $1.928 billion globally, overtaking “Spider-Man: No Way Home” ($1.91 billion) as the sixth-highest grossing release in box office history. The sci-fi tentpole’s next major hurdle is crossing $2 billion, a feat achieved by only five films in history: Avatar” ($2.9…

Van Conner, who co-founded the legendary Northwest alternative band Screaming Trees with his brother Gary Lee and singer Mark Lanegan, has died, according to a social media post from his brother. He was 55. The Trees were founded by the brothers, Lanegan — who died last year — and drummer Mark Pickerel in rural Ellensburg, Washington…

Natasha Lyonne signed with CAA for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. She was previously represented by WME and continues to be repped by 3Arts, Ocean Avenue, Schreck Rose Dapello Adams, and ID. News of the signing comes a little over a week ahead of the launch of the Peacock series “Poker Face,” in which Lyonne…

During its presentation at the Television Critics Association’s winter 2023 press tour, Apple TV+ revealed a trailer for comedy series “Shrinking” starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, which premieres on Jan. 27. The series follows Jimmy (Segel), a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring…

Kino Lorber has acquired U.S rights to “Final Cut,” the latest film of Oscar-winning director Michel Hazanavicius (“The Artist”) which world premiered on opening night at the Cannes Film Festival. “Final Cut,” which stars Romain Duris (“L’Auberge Espagnole”) and Oscar-nominated Bérénice Bejo (“The Artist”), will be released theatrically in the U.S. by Kino Lorber next…

Rumors of a Boygenius resurrection — and first actual full album from the much-vaunted supergroup — have not been exaggerated. The trio, consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, confirmed Wednesday that their first release through Interscope, an album titled “The Record,” will be out March 31, just a couple of weeks prior…