‘Salt’ & ‘The Bee Keeper’ Scribe Kurt Wimmer To Direct & Write ‘Solara’ For Oakhurst & Motus

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe Super Bowl is the biggest U.S. TV broadcast of the year — and this coming Sunday, NBCUniversal hopes that the NFL championship game gets a massive streaming turnout, too.Super Bowl LVI, pitting the Los Angeles Rams against the Cincinnati Bengals, kicks off at 3:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, Feb.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaTaylor Tomlinson has mined her up-bringing in a devout Christian family for laughs in her comedy act and Netflix stand-up specials. Now, her story will be the basis of a new feature film.Village Roadshow Pictures has acquired the rights to an untitled movie based on the life of the hit stand-up comedian, outbidding several other suitors. Paul Weitz will direct from a script written by Tomlinson and Taylor Tetreau.

K.J. Yossman “Taurus” is the semi-autobiographical tale of a rap-slash-rock star on the tail-end of a self-destructive kick. Set to premiere at the Berlin Film Festival Feb.

Wheels up! Jennifer Aniston, 52, boarded a plane in Hawaii on February 9 after finishing up filming Murder Mystery 2 with funnyman Adam Sandler, 55. Freshly lei’d in white flowers over her signature comfy tee and chinos travel ensemble, the Morning Show star jetted off just in time to celebrate her 53rd birthday on February 11.

Naman Ramachandran Simon Thomas, veteran ITV America unscripted and international producer, has been named president of ITV Entertainment and will also serve as ITV America’s head of international programming.Thomas, previously executive VP of current programming, west coast, for ITV America, has executive produced all U.S. seasons of “Love Island,” as well as new series “My Mom, Your Dad” and the upcoming “Rat in the Kitchen.” Earlier, he worked on “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” for U.K. broadcaster ITV, the original U.K.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorNominees for the 12th annual Guild of Music Supervisors (GMS) Awards have been revealed, recognizing the craft of music supervision in film, television, games, advertising and trailers.Among the film nominees for the 2022 edition of the GMS Awards are “Encanto,” “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “Being the Ricardos,” each of which also scored Oscar nominations this week. Television shows that scored nods include “The White Lotus,” “Blindspotting” and “Lovecraft Country.”Songwriters, artists and music supervisors will be recognized together for the category of best song written and/or recorded for film.As previously announced, Diane Warren will receive the organization’s prestigious Icon Award, and Mitchell Leib will receive the Legacy Award honoring those music supervisors who have excelled within the craft of music supervision.

Ethan Shanfeld Judd Apatow will return to host this year’s Directors Guild of America Awards, taking place on March 12 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Beth McCarthy-Miller has been appointed as the event’s awards chair.Apatow previously hosted the ceremony in 2018 and 2020.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorLucques restaurant has already been gone for a few years, but its many Hollywood devotees can now experience the rustic flavors and well-selected wines of Suzanne Goin and Carolyne Styne in two distinct ways at downtown L.A.’s stylish new Proper Hotel, whose interiors were designed by Kelly Wearstler.On the rooftop is Cara Cara: The casual lounge’s menu of salads, tacos and burgers is perfect for sipping a passion fruit caipirinha while looking out at the city lights.Off the lobby, the Portuguese-influenced Caldo Verde — named for the saffron-scented stew of rock crabs, kale and tomato — is the hotel’s centerpiece restaurant.But Los Angeles isn’t exactly known for its Portuguese food, so why now? Goin says, “The inspiration was two-fold actually. I have always loved Portuguese food — since a trip there in my teens to the five years working in Providence, Rhode Island where there is a very strong and vibrant Portuguese community.

William Earl PGA-nominated producers will gather on Feb. 23 for Variety FYC Fest: The Producers, for exclusive conversations about the top films and television shows of the year.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterFormer NBC drama development exec Lisa Roos has been named head of television at Keshet Studios, the U.S.-based production arm of Keshet International.In her new role, Roos will focus on developing original IP to bolster Keshet Studios’ ambitious lineup of limited and returning series. She will report to Keshet Studios president Peter Traugott.Roos comes to Keshet from NBC, where she was most recently senior vice president of drama development.

Naman Ramachandran Warner Bros. International Television Production has revealed the lineup for its annual WBITVP Formats Showcase, taking place March 3 at the BAFTA headquarters in London, featuring in-person and live streamed interviews with creatives, broadcasters and talent.

Hoda Kotb took to social media to reveal an incredible bit of news that had fans feeling as elated as she was.MORE: Jennifer Lopez teases Hoda Kotb about Joel Schiffman split live on Today showThe Today Show star shared a picture on Instagram featuring the two athletes who had brought the United States gold at that point at the 2022 Winter Olympics.WATCH: Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie share how to watch the Winter Olympics GamesThe post highlighted Nathan Chen and Chloe Kim in competition, and Hoda happily wrote: "Good morning GOLD!!! Congrats @nathanwchen @chloekim."One fan excitedly commented: "Thank you Nathan and Chloe for an amazing job - it was so exciting and enjoyable watching you- your hard work and dedication certainly paid off!!"MORE: Hoda Kotb makes rare revelation about home life with daughters Haley and HopeAnother wrote: "Way to go guys!!!! So proud of you," with many others sharing congratulatory messages as well and sharing love for Hoda.While Hoda is currently dealing with the ramifications of her split from longtime fiancé Joel Schiffman, she has maintained that the two are still quite amicable.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda celebrated the athletes that won gold for USA at the Winter OlympicsShe has been keeping herself busy by throwing herself into coverage for the 2022 Winter Olympics, which are being held in Beijing.While Hoda did attract a huge amount of fan love for her warm and enthusiastic coverage of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, this year the pandemic and ongoing fears of a resurgence have forced NBC to alter plans. MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish home where she will co-parent her kids with ex Joel SchiffmanMORE: Hoda Kotb announces split from fiancé Joel Schiffman live on

Kanye West has made it clear he wants his family to get back together, publicly pleading to be reunited with Kim Kardashian and their four children, North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.It seems the rapper got emotional after seeing Kim’s Vogue cover story, taking to social media to write “GOD PLEASE BRING OUR FAMILY TOGETHER,” sharing some of the photos featuring their children.And while Kanye is now dating actress Julia Fox, the artist has his priorities straight and has previously insisted the famous Kardashian to take him back after their divorce was announced last year.During her latest interview Kim explained she wants to put herself first: “For so long, I did what made other people happy,” she continued, “And I think in the last two years I decided, I’m going to make myself happy. And that feels really good.”She concluded, “And even if that created changes and caused my divorce, I think it’s important to be honest with yourself about what really makes you happy.

Asda shoppers have praised the store after the supermarket chose a relatable mum to model George's new Entice lingerie set, with her stretch marks proudly on show.

A man was cleared today of sexually assaulting a teenage Rangers fan at the club's title celebrations.

EXCLUSIVE: Bill Camp (The Queen’s Gambit, The Night Of) is the latest addition to the cast of Amazon Studios’ film The Burial, based on the New Yorker article by Jonathan Harr.

EXCLUSIVE: Universal, EVP of Global Physical Home Entertainment, Kathleen Gallagher, has been named EVP, General Sales Manager for the studio’s North American Theatrical Distribution team, Deadline has learned.

Travis Barker is sporting a totally new look in Machine Gun Kelly‘s latest music video. The Blink-182 rocker stars in MGK and Willow’s video for their new song, “Emo Girl,” as a guide to a group of young students on a field trip.

Doing what’s best for mom! Ashley Iaconetti has chosen not to nurse her 1-week-old son, Dawson.

Jamie Dornan is already having a great 2022 thanks to his acclaimed performance in the Oscar-nominated drama, “Belfast.” But that’s not all the actor has going on this year. He’s also set to make his HBO Max debut in the upcoming limited series, “The Tourist.” READ MORE: The 70 Most Anticipated TV Shows & Mini-Series Of 2022 As seen in the new trailer for “The Tourist,” the new series is a big departure from “Belfast,” and not just in location.

Fashionista alert! North West may just be 8 years old, but she’s already making her mark on the Hollywood style scene. It turns out that the elementary schooler is responsible for selecting her and her siblings’ oh-so stylish outfits for the family’s Vogue photo shoot. 

There are dozens of reasons to be excited for Justin Kurzel’s upcoming drama, “Nitram,” the artful filmmaker himself and the terrific supporting cast that includes Judy Davis, Anthony LaPaglia, Essie Davis, and more. But the main selling point is likely the scorching lead performance by Caleb Landry Jones which earned him the Best Actor Prize at the 2021 Cannes International Film Festival where the film premiered to outstanding critical reception.

A nefarious new scheme. Mike Myers reunited with his Austin Powers costars to launch one more “evil” plot in a 2022 Super Bowl commercial for General Motors.

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Clapping back! As Mickey Guyton prepares for her Super Bowl singing debut, she has been met with criticism about her casting choice. Now, she’s responding to the online messages.

EXCLUSIVE: Writer and director Morgan Cooper, creator of Bel-Air, Peacock’s dramatic reimagining of the ’90s Will Smith sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has signed with M88 for management.

Sentient Entertainment founder and CEO Renee Tab and producer Christopher Tuffin are launching a new foreign sales, finance and production outfit dubbed Sentient Pictures International (SPI), which they will oversee alongside former Relativity COO Andrew Marcus and Taken helmer Pierre Morel.

EXCLUSIVE: David Alan Grier is set for a major recurring role opposite Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson The Patient, FX’s 10-episode half-hour limited series from The Americans creative duo Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, and FX Productions.

Figure skater Nathan Chen and snowboarder Chloe Kim both brought gold for the U.S. Olympic team during Wednesday’s primetime coverage of the 2022 winter games in Beijing. Chen, fresh off his world-record-shattering men’s short program performance, nabbed the top prize in the men’s singles while Kim won gold for the women’s halfpipe. Each added to their tallies of Olympic medals, while also helping to provide a nice boost to NBC’s primetime coverage.

ITV America has had success adapting British formats in the U.S. including CBS’ Love Island, ABC’s The Chase and Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen.

EXCLUSIVE: Screen Media has acquired North American rights to the horror film The Accursed, from director Kevin Lewis (Willy’s Wonderland), which stars Mena Suvari (American Beauty), Sarah Grey (Power Rangers), Meg Foster (They Live) and Alexis Knapp (Pitch Perfect). The Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company has slated the title, which is currently in post-production, for a theatrical day-and-date release this fall.

EXCLUSIVE: Alison Pill is getting into the scripted podcast universe.

Will Smith would love to see David Ayer’s cut of “Suicide Squad” released.