10 Questions with Tim Nagasawa
11 Sep 2020
As a DIT for major projects like Ray Donovan, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and Spider-Man 3, Tim Nagasawa’s job takes him around the world.
As Hollywood reopens, COVID-19 liability waivers proliferate
11 Sep 2020
As many production companies attempt to resume filming, many are asking crews to give up the right to make any claims against them if they get sick with COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Predicts Yearlong Intermission Between Vaccine Arrival And Maskless Theater
11 Sep 2020
A COVID-19 vaccine would likely not be an immediate, complete solution to Broadway’s woes, suggests Dr. Anthony Fauci, who noted in an interview this week that it could take a year of reliable vaccine usage before theatergoers could safely attend shows without masks.
A Day in the Life with Erika Doss
09 Sep 2020
Sheltering in place in Atlanta, Georgia has been interesting and even a bit creative for São Paulo, Brazil-native Erika Doss.
How ‘Mulan’ Cinematographer Framed the Epic Battle Scenes
05 Sep 2020
Niki Caro’s epic live-action remake is finally hitting Disney Plus on Sept. 4 at the cost of $29.99 to subscribers. The film will be made free later on in the year, this December on the regular service.
10 Questions with Quenell Jones
04 Sep 2020
When Eastern Region Operator (and NEB Board member) Quenell Jones, SOC, first heard about a mandatory “shelter in place” order, he barely strayed a block from his Brooklyn apartment.
Pandemic Impact on Netflix's Indie and Doc Businesses
04 Sep 2020
Charlie Kaufman’s existential drama I’m Thinking of Ending Things, the Barack and Michelle Obama-produced documentary Crip Camp and a holiday romantic comedy aptly titled Holidate all have one thing in common: Lisa Nishimura.
Interested in the State of Unions? See it from Petrov’s Perspective
02 Sep 2020
Sam Petrov’s work vehicle license plate says it all: “UNI♥︎NS.” To say that the LA-based DIT has strong feelings for labor unions would be a serious understatement.
UE Claims Plummet for Entertainment Sector
02 Sep 2020
EXCLUSIVE: The pace of initial unemployment claims for Californians previously working in the state’s arts, entertainment and recreation sector has slowed dramatically in recent weeks, falling for three consecutive weeks to the lowest levels since the coronavirus pandemic shut down venues across the state and the country in mid-March.
Industry Execs Discuss Outlook for Future Growth
02 Sep 2020
The second season of “Rebooting the Entertainment Industry,” sponsored by PwC and Ad Council, will begin its five-episode run on Sept. 15. “Rebooting the Entertainment Industry” is a weekly series in the Variety Streaming Room exploring how the entertainment industry is refocusing and redefining business during significant COVID-19 disruptions.
Unions, Producers Closing in On ‘Return-To-Work’ Deal
28 Aug 2020
Hollywood’s unions and management’s Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are “very close to an agreed upon framework for a safe return to work,” an industry source tells Deadline.
New Hope for Women of Color in Hollywood
27 Aug 2020
It started with a hashtag. This summer as nationwide calls for racial and social justice hit a fever pitch, Thuc Nguyen, founder of The Bitch Pack, and Cheryl L. Bedford, founder of Women of Color Unite, teamed on a new mentorship concept to help pump Hollywood’s diversity pipeline.