Fox Entertainment’s Executive VP of Casting Tess Sanchez Exits Company

It’s giving space age! Miley Cyrus went motorcycle mod for a recent look as she arrived in Argentina, sporting a neon multi-colored, long-sleeve romper with short shorts. The “We Can’t Stop” songstress swept her short platinum blonde hair to the side and paired her colorful, skintight outfit with blue-tinted, futuristic shades and black gloves.

Anne Hathaway slid her enviably svelte frame into a colorful Versace suit as she swung by the Today show this week.The 39-year-old opted for an outfit that offered a psychedelic take on the classic 1930s skirt suit pioneered by Coco Chanel.She posted a snap of the look to her Instagram page and quoted the 1995 camp classic movie Showgirls: 'It's Versayse.' 'It's Versayse':Anne Hathaway slid her enviably svelte frame into a colorful Versace suit as she swung by the Today show this weekThe line is uttered by Elizabeth Berkley's character Nomi Malone, who starts off as a low-paid stripper and rises to become a Las Vegas star.In one scene Nomi proudly flounces into an office and is complimented on her new dress, prompting her to chirp: 'Thanks! I bought it at Versayse!' The people in the office look at her blankly until she adds: 'In the Forum?' meaning the famous shopping drag in Caesars Palace.While some characters humor her by going along with her mispronunciation, her love interest played byKyle MacLachlan eventually puts her right.

Sharon Osbourne is set to make a big return to TV alongside her old pal Piers Morgan.Following her exit from CBS' The Talk, the showbiz icon will now join Piers at TalkTV for her own current affairs show.It will also be called The Talk and will air for an hour each night every week.Every episode will see Sharon, 69, joined by five "opinionated famous faces" (presumably Piers will get a call-up) to discuss the latest news. Sharon said: "I’m excited to be working with News UK, the panel and my good friend Piers."Watch this space for some exciting and lively debates from us all."News UK Chief Executive Rebekah Brooks said: "Sharon has built a unique and hugely successful media career, combining strong views and opinion with a lot of warmth and fun."Her unbounding energy will make her show compelling viewing and we are delighted to give her a new home at TalkTV."TalkTV is set to launch later this year with Sharon's new show, as well has Piers' new venture Uncensored.It would seem that Sharon is taking a leaf from the former Good Morning Britain star's book, as The Talk is said to feature "outspoken views" and "honest straight-talking debate".Sharon left her CBS show last year following an on-screen row with co-host Sheryl Underwood, with the entire production now paused.

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Netflix’s The Woman In The Window, has said the final release doesn’t resemble the film he originally made.Starring Amy Adams as an agoraphobic woman who starts spying on her neighbours, the psychological thriller was critically panned upon release in May last year. It currently has a 26 per cent score on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.The film had a troubled development cycle. After poor test screenings, the film’s release was delayed from October 2019 to May 2020 to accommodate reshoots and rewrites under Disney and 20th Century Fox.

Nellie Andreeva, Denise Petski EXCLUSIVE: Fox has given a script commitment with penalty to a one-hour drama based on Joshilyn Jackson’s bestselling suspense novel Never Have I Ever, from Nurse Jackie co-creator Liz Brixius, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Universal TV. The project is a co-production between Universal TV and Fox Entertainment.Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series ordersWritten by Brixius, the Untitled Liz Brixius Project revolves a friendly book club of suburban moms that becomes the perfect feeding ground for a charismatic new neighbor with a penchant for blackmail.Brixius executive produces with Appian Way’s Jennifer Davisson.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterFox Corp. and Walt Disney have both reinstated executive salaries for most of those impacted by temporary pay cuts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to those familiar with the situation.At Fox, the parent company of Fox Entertainment, Fox News, Fox Business and Fox Sports, compensation reductions of 15% for execs at the vice president level and above came to an end on July 31.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFamilystyle has entered into a first-look deal with Entertainment 360, the joint venture between MRC Television and Management 360, Variety has learned exclusively.Familystyle is the production company run by Karyn Kusama, Matt Manfredi, and Phil Hay. The first project being developed under the deal is the series “The Occupant.” Kusama is attached to direct with Manfredi and Hay attached to write.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterShow business has often proven to be fertile ground for humor, and this year’s Emmy comedy series race is no different. Several of the shows up for the top TV prize in that genre this year offer a funny look inside different aspects of the industry.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLilly Singh is expanding her presence at NBC, with the broadcast network ordering a primetime sketch comedy series from the YouTube star and late-night host.The network has ordered two episodes of “Sketchy Times with Lilly Singh.” The show will see Singh perform in multiple sketches where she will portray every character. Each episode will feature a specific theme and include her Singh’s well-known musical parodies.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterApple has ordered an animated series based on the classic children’s book “Harriet the Spy” by Louise Fitzhugh, Variety has learned.Beanie Feldstein will voice the titular Harriet, while Jane Lynch will play her nanny, Ole Golly. In addition, Lacey Chabert will voice Marion Hawthorne, the queen bee at Harriet’s school.Like the book, the series will be set in 1960s New York City.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA dramatic reboot of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is in the works, Variety has confirmed.It will be based on Morgan Cooper’s viral video that reimagined the NBC comedy series as a drama titled “Bel-Air.” The trailer, which Cooper posted online last year, has racked up over five million views on YouTube alone. Watch it below.The project is currently being shopped to multiple outlets, including HBO Max, which is the streaming home of the original series.Cooper is attached to co-write and direct the project and will also serve as a co-executive producer.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFox Sports Films is set to air “Tua,” a documentary about Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Variety has learned exclusively.“Tua is a beloved young star with an incredible story,” said Charlie Dixon, Executive Vice President of Content at Fox Sports. “We like to say, ‘Fox is Football’, and since it’s in our DNA, that means providing the deepest insight into the sport both on and off the field.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAdria Arjona has been cast in the upcoming Cassian Andor series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed.Arjona joins previously announced series lead Diego Luna and Alan Tudyk, both of whom will reprise their roles from the “Star Wars” film “Rogue One.” Genevieve O’Reilly and Denise Gough are also set to appear in the show, as will Stellan Skarsgard and Kyle Soller. Details on Arjona’s role in the series are being kept under wraps.Reps for Disney did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.Arjona most recently starred in the Netflix action film “6 Underground” and will also appear in the upcoming “Morbius” film opposite Jared Leto.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSara Bareilles has been cast in a lead role of the upcoming Tina Fey-Robert Carlock produced Peacock comedy series “Girls5eva.”In the series, when a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90’s gets sampled by a young rapper, its members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot.Bareilles will star as Dawn, a former member of Girls5eva, who is now a bit restless in life managing her family’s small Italian restaurant in Queens.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterIn a massive executive shakeup at WarnerMedia, both Bob Greenblatt and Kevin Reilly are exiting the company. Keith Cocozza is also stepping down.WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar made the announcement in a memo to staff on Friday.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAMC is expanding its true crime slate with talent deals for four creators.Mona Chalabi, Naomi Ekperigin, Cameron Esposito, and Jena Friedman will all work with the company to develop original true crime series for its linear networks and streaming services.

Amid a rise in confirmed coronavirus cases in multiple states in the U.S., Fox Corp. is postponing plans for a companywide return to its offices this fall.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterWarner Bros. Television has optioned the upcoming Diane Cook novel “The New Wilderness” for Matt Reeves’ production company, 6th & Idaho, to develop as a television series.Cook will write the pilot and executive produce the series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFormer NBA player Baron Davis and his company UWish and MiMO Studio have partnered to launch MiMO Sports.The new division is dedicated to creating sports-themed content for kids and families while inspiring positive family values and diverse storytelling.“MiMO Studio is establishing itself as the creative destination for simple, authentic and diverse kid and family stories,” said Cyma Zarghami, MiMO founder and CEO. “We want to tell great kid stories with the sports they love as the backdrop with characters and athletes that are aspirational.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAmy Adams and Adam McKay are coming together again for a Netflix limited series about a class action lawsuit against Walmart.Titled “Kings of America,” the series is based on real events and centers on the stories of three women whose lives were inextricably intertwined with the world’s largest company: a Walmart heiress, a maverick executive, and a longtime Walmart saleswoman and preacher who dared to fight against the retail giant in the biggest class action lawsuit in US history.Amy Adams will star in the series in one of the lead roles, though which has not been determined yet, in addition to executive producing via Bond Group Entertainment.