Aaron Sorkin, Steve McQueen, Sofia Coppola to Receive Final Draft Awards

Emily Longeretta Kate Winslet had no problem nailing her Delaware County accent for “Mare of Easttown,” a performance that landed her a second Emmy Award. Afterward, she took some much-needed time off.In honor of International Women’s Day on Tuesday, Variety spoke to the London native about her journey, her successes and what she’s looking forward to in 2022.“I took last year off to be with my family and to recover from ‘Mare of Easttown.’ It was good to have a bit of a reset. But I love my job, and I’m really ready to throw myself back into it,” Winslet tells Variety.

57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, and she reacted to winning the New Female Artist of the Year award ahead of the big show in Las Vegas, Nevada.«Honestly, I feel like it hits me every hour. I'm like, 'Huh, who in the world let me in here?' That's kind of how I feel,» Wilson admitted. «I'm just honored.

Britney Spears returned to Las Vegas for the first time since ending her long-running residency and getting out of her conservatorship. The 40-year-old pop star was in Sin City over the weekend to celebrate her fiancé, Sam Asghari's, 28th birthday.While there, Asghari took in the UFC 272 fight and the soon-to-be married couple enjoyed private dinners and some time at the spa.Ariadna Jacob, founder of Outliers Talent, set up the couple trip to Las Vegas, and tells ET that she «worked with several clients to curate what would be an unbelievable experience» for Spears and Asghari, starting with providing the couple with jet transportation.«Sam and Britney had a nice, luxurious, and romantic weekend together while celebrating Sam's birthday,» a source tells ET.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are more than ready to walk down the aisle! The couple got engaged in a romantic beachfront proposal last October, and a source tells ET that wedding bells are coming soon.«Kourtney and Travis are looking at dates in the spring and summer for their wedding,» the source shares. «They want their wedding to speak on behalf of both of their styles with some sexiness and elegance.» Though the source notes that both the 46-year-old drummer and the 42-year-old reality star have been involved with the wedding planning, «Kourtney has been leading the way.» As for Kourtney's co-parenting relationship with Scott Disick, the exes have managed to keep things amicable despite her very public romance. «Scott and Kourtney's co-parenting routine is very well balanced and things have been cordial between them,» the source adds.

A source is revealing where Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick stand right now, months after that DM scandal.

It was a surprise to some fans to hear that Michael Cera and his wife Nadine Cera secretly welcomed their first child together.

K.J. Yossman Read all about it – “Newsies” is coming to the U.K.The hit musical from Disney legend Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Jack Feldman (“A Goofy Movie”), with a book by Harvey Fierstein (“Mulan”), is set to make its U.K. debut in Nov.

Jane Campion speaks candidly about losing her baby son in a new interview with Vanity Fair.

Prince Harry is getting stuck in to American life.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAmazon has released the limited-access beta version of Amp, a new, free app that provides users with a way to DJ their own live radio shows. Creators can work from a catalog of tens of millions of licensed songs from Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and a long list of independent music companies, such as Beggars Group, Believe, CD Baby, and PIAS, with more being added.

Addie Morfoot ContributorIn conjunction with International Women’s Day, ESPN has revealed details about its month-long “Fifty/50” initiative celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX in June.ESPN is programming a series of short and long-form documentaries directed and produced by women to commemorate the landmark federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any educational institution that receives federal funding and gives women the equal opportunity to play.“This is an important milestone for Title IX and we wanted to find creative ways to celebrate it across ESPN and the Walt Disney Company,” says Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN and Sports Content.Debra OConnell, president of Networks for Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, called Fifty/50 a significant initiative for the company and its affiliates, adding, “the breadth of content is a reflection of the progress that has occurred over the last 50 years and how much more is still to be done.” In addition to a previously announced four-part docuseries from Dawn Porter (“John Lewis: Good Trouble”) and Nicole Newnham (“Crip Camp”) titled “37 Words,” ESPN revealed that the network will kick off Title IX 50th anniversary programming on June 1 with “Fifty/50 Shorts.” The series will consist of five stand-alone short nonfiction docus that examine stories of women in sports and battle for equality.”All five docs in the series were helmed and executive produced by women. The creators include directors Allison Glock (executive producer “Fifty/50”) and Kate T.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTreatment toward women in the music industry has shown some improvement but has a long way to go, according to the inaugural “Women in the Mix” study from the Recording Academy, Arizona State University and Berklee College of Music Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship.According to the announcement, the report is designed to examine and better understand the experiences and socio-economic landscape of women and gender-expansive people working in the American music industry. Developed to influence advocates, allies and leaders in music to work towards a more inclusive and equitable industry, the study explores demographic characteristics, employment experiences, career challenges, job satisfaction, family decisions, and pathways into the music industry within this community.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAt first bite, Cookie Monster seems like a harmless creature whose only flaw is acting on the needs of his stomach over the recommendations of his brain. In reality, this is a battle-hardened veteran who is set to play a bigger role in one of the media industry’s most intense brawls.The furry, azure creature, known for his time on “Sesame Street” and even in a commercial for Apple, will soon boost WarnerMedia’s efforts to win new fans of its kids programming, and to keep those who already have a connection from breaking it.

The xx have announced a new monthly show on Apple Music 1, Interludes Radio.The London trio – comprised of Romy Madley-Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie xx – will each present their own separate instalment of the series, kicking off with Sim’s edition this Thursday (March 10) at 2pm GMT.For the inaugural “horror-themed” episode, the singer and bassist will be joined by a host of friends and collaborators, including Florence Welch, Elton John, Sampha, John Glacier, director Yann Gonzalez, as well as his bandmates from The xx.Subsequent editions will be hosted by Jamie xx and Madley-Croft, though the exact air dates for these are yet to be confirmed.“We’ll be taking turns to host each episode and get into the things that inspire us individually,” The xx said in a joint statement. “An hour of music, guests and sneak peeks of what we’re all up to on our own and together.”You can tune into Interludes Radio live for free on Apple Music 1, and listen back on-demand with an Apple Music subscription.The xx’s most recent studio album, ‘I See You’, came out back in 2017.

Kanye West‘s new music video.In the video for ‘Eazy’, West abducts and decapitates an animated figure who looks like Davidson. The SNL star is currently dating West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian.Cuoco recently wrapped production on a romantic comedy called Meet Cute, in which she stars opposite Davidson.Under a tweet by Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn voicing support for Davidson, reposted on Instagram by @commentsbycelebs, Cuoco commented “Fact.” At the time of writing the comment has over 4,200 likes.A post shared by Comments By Celebs (@commentsbycelebs)“For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, sweetest guys I know,” James Gunn had tweeted.

A woman who received a wacky parcel through her front door was left horrified when she discovered it was a dead bat.

Abbie Potts lived like any other young woman with the rest of her life ahead of her - employed as a carer, working out in the gym and socialising with friends.

A Renfrew care home was paid a special visit from a friendly four-legged companion.

Police in Paisley are appealing to trace a man missing from the town since the weekend.

EXCLUSIVE: The Zach Sang Show will enter a new chapter as the namesake radio personality teams with OBB Media, in association with FanMade Inc., to relaunch the music and talk show.

Her own woman. Sharna Burgess got real about Megan Fox, shutting down the idea that she should be compared to Brian Austin Green’s ex-wife.

While “The Godfather” and its sequel are widely regarded as cinematic masterpieces, the third part of the trilogy was eviscerated by critics upon its 1990 release.

It is a film or is it TV? That’s the micro-debate happening on Film Twitter right now over Steve McQueen‘s new project “Small Axe.” Often, these arguments are so byzantine, they’re not worth spending a breath on and we peace out on the whole topic and let others fight over it. But Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” seems simple: Yes, it’s premiering on Amazon Prime and yes, it’s vying for Emmy consideration in the end, not the Oscars.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Mangrove,” now streaming on Amazon Prime, is the first in the five-part anthology, “Small Axe” by director Steve McQueen. Spanning two decades, the films are standalones tracing the West Indian experience with reggae music and costume tying all five films together.Costume designer Jacqueline Durran oversaw all five films, while individual designers worked on each installment.

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticIf last week was a big one for Netflix (what with “Mank” and “Hillbilly Elegy” out in theaters), then this one belongs to Amazon, who have a pair of big projects launching via their Prime Video subscription service. The first is “12 Years a Slave” director Steve McQueen’s anthology “Small Axe,” an epic and altogether unconventional series that doesn’t fit neatly into the “film” or “TV” categories: McQueen has made five features, all set in London’s immigrant West Indian community, dealing with aspects of cultural identify, racism and community.

Will Tizard ContributorCinematographer Phedon Papamichael, known for his versatile array of visual styles, from Alexander Payne’s “Nebraska” to James Mangold’s “Ford v Ferrari,” says he knew going into Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” that he would need to do some reading between the lines.Sorkin’s Netflix original film, which recounts the notorious political prosecution of eight defendants charged with inciting riots at the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention, is an impressive ensemble piece, combining courtroom drama with an almost forensic examination of the events that led to so much bloodshed as police cracked down brutally on protesters.Papamichael, speaking in a masterclass at the EnergaCamerimage Film Festival, recalls

Ellise Shafer editorVariety is pleased to announce that Mary J. Blige and Marcus Mumford will be keynote speakers at its Music for Screens Week, airing Nov.

12 Years a Slave won best picture at the 2014 Academy Awards, approaches every project with care and an attention to detail that reflects in every aspect of his films. His latest project, Small Axe, is a five-part anthology series that offers a glimpse into London’s West Indian community in the 1970s.“For me, it was about the influence politically and socially the Black community had on the UK—how the influence has gone through the bloodstream of the country,” said McQueen over a candid Zoom chat.

Also Read: 'The Trial of the Chicago 7': The Stolen Shot From 'Close Encounters' and 4 Facts About the Making of Aaron Sorkin's FilmMcQueen, whose latest project “Small Axe” debuts on Prime Video on Nov.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsFinal Draft, a Cast & Crew Company, will honor Aaron Sorkin, Steve McQueen, Ramy Youssef and more at its 16th annual Final Draft Awards. The virtual March 2 awards ceremony is also set to celebrate the work of Sofia Coppola and Radha Blank.“2020 has been a year of cataclysmic change and has amplified the need and appreciation for voices like our honorees who are telling stories that illuminate our culture, history and humanity,” Final Draft president Shelly Mellot said.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorIn “Small Axe,” Steve McQueen’s new Amazon anthology series about the Black experience in the U.K., John Boyega stars in the third installment — “Red, White and Blue” — as Leroy Logan, a real-life police officer in 1980s London.“He’s a scientist, a father, a community man and a husband who decides to join the police force in order to motivate change,” Boyega, 28, says on this week’s episode of the Variety and iHeart podcast “The Big Ticket” from his home in London. “This is essentially a character study into a man who goes through a system that wasn’t ready for him.

Steve McQueen's Small Axe took a long time to make it to television screens, but McQueen, director of 12 Years a Slave and Widows among other memorable films, certainly hasn't underdelivered. Debuting nearly simultaneously on Britain's BBC One and Amazon Prime Video, the project began as a conventional TV series that would tell stories set in London's West Indian community.

Also Read: Oscar Isaac and Jake Gyllenhaal to Play Francis Ford Coppola and Robert Evans in Film About Making of 'The Godfather'Coppola’s adaptation of Puzo’s novel chronicles the rise and fall of the Corleone family, and the third film follows Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), now in his 60s, as he seeks to free his family from crime and find a suitable successor to his empire.Though “The Godfather Part III” was nominated for seven Oscar nominations including Best Picture, the production of the film was beset with drama after Robert Duvall did not return for the film, and numerous A-list stars dropped out of the part that eventually went to Coppola’s daughter, film director Sofia Coppola.

Everyone used to rag on George Lucas for the special edition version of the original “Star Wars” trilogy with new VFX, new footage, etc. But let’s face it, no living legendary filmmaker is worse for toying with his classic films that Francis Ford Coppola, who has basically made an entire side career by re-releasing his films in new versions.