Sky Studios Launches Unscripted Production Outfit Transistor Films

A court ordered the release of Jussie Smollett from jail on bond as the appeal of his conviction is pending. Smollett was recently sentenced to 150 days in jail after being convicted of lying to Chicago police about being the victim of a hate crime back in 2019.  Smollett’s attorneys had argued that he would have completed the sentence by the time the appeal process was completed and that Smollett could be in danger of physical harm if he remained locked up in Cook County Jail.

Wedding planning is already underway for Teresa Giudice!

Holding out hope? Clayton Echard did not propose to Susie Evans during the Bachelor season 26 finale, but he had a ring in his pocket just in case.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorReality TV pioneer Bunim-Murray Productions is throwing its hat into the NFT ring.The production company teamed with tech startup Virtual Arts to form Wonderfuel, an entertainment company that intends to develop a slate of unscripted TV shows funded by sales of nonfungible tokens (NFTs).Wonderfuel (wonderfuel.co) plans to shop its shows to traditional TV networks and streaming platforms, and the shows are also expected to be available on Web3 platforms to NFT owners. The companies said that new NFTs — which verify the ownership of unique pieces of digital content using distributed blockchain technology — will be minted and released alongside the shows, giving fans the opportunity to access “unique rewards, from involvement in creative decisions to sharing in prizes and unique fan experiences.” Wonderfuel’s sale of NFTs will enable both partial and full funding of future shows, the companies said.

HBO Max, “Minx” is a period-piece comedy set in the early 1970s. It follows Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), an earnest Vassar-educated feminist who’s trying to launch a women’s magazine called “The Matriarchy Awakens,” which has more substance than the typical beauty and housekeeping tips.

abruptly departed the ABC sitcom last year while still filming its ninth season.McLendon-Covey, 52, derided the 59-year-old actor as not wanting “to be there” on set to film scenes and suggested he would want to leave “mid-scene.” She shared her opinions in response to a tweet by freelance journalist Noel Murray, who suggested the series should either kill off Garlin’s character, family patriarch Murray Goldberg, or should get canceled entirely, rather than repurpose already-shot footage in an attempt to make scenes gel.“They should either cancel The Goldbergs or kill off Jeff Garlin’s character because the workarounds they’ve been using this season ain’t working,” Murray wrote, adding a clip of a wedding scene that appeared heavily edited.His tweet brought a sharp response from McLendon-Covey.“Thanks for the great suggestion Noel!” McLendon-Covey shaded right back before alluding to Garlin’s alleged disinterest appearing in the sitcom. “This season threw us for a loop because a.) it’s hard to incorporate someone who doesn’t want to be there and wants to leave mid-scene, and b.) we werent about to re-write the 2nd half of the season.”She concluded her retort: “We’re doing our best.”McLendon-Covey and ABC both declined to comment through representatives when contacted by The Post, which has also reached out for a statement from Garlin.Thanks for the great suggestion Noel! This season threw us for a loop because a.) it's hard to incorporate someone who doesn't want to be there and wants to leave mid-scene, and b.) we werent about to re-write the 2nd half of the season.

took herself out of the running to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year — “I don’t feel that I have earned that right,” she said in an Instagram post— she revealed that she hopes to one day be “worthy” of another nomination.“This has … inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ’n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do!” she said.And if Johnny Cash could work with Rick Rubin and Loretta Lynn could collaborate with Jack White, then certainly Parton could get some rock love.Rundgren — who in addition to being inducted into the RRHOF last year as an artist, has produced everyone from Badfinger and the New York Dolls to Meat Loaf’s “Bat Out of Hell” — would love to collaborate with Parton behind the boards. “Who wouldn’t?” Rundgren, 73, said.“She’s made so many records, has so much experience, you know there’s not going to be any sort of funny business about doing it.

Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack are going out with a bang. The final project they embark on for the  series finale includes a «monster» pool that's better described as «a sink hole.»El Moussa, Haack and their trusted contractor, Jeff Lawrence, are all taken aback by the massive work in the backyard that features a gargantuan pool that clearly needs a ton of work and will prove to be expensive.

Ciara and Russell Wilson are celebrating their new home in the way most befitting for the couple: spending time spreading some joy. On Tuesday, the duo made a visit to the Children's Hospital Colorado, where they stopped by the onsite Seacrest Studios to sign autographs, take questions from the crowd and read their new book, Both Ciara and Wilson posted a video of their visit to their Instagram pages, showing the couple meeting patients and speaking at Seacrest Studios. «Truly a special day @DangeRussWilson and I will never forget.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorUTA has hired Amy Grgich, Ella Mastrippolito and Pegi Murray in its Production Arts division as agents. The three new hires further highlight UTA’s continued focus on establishing an equitable and dynamic workforce.“Bringing in three top-line agents like Amy, Ella and Pegi ensure we will continue prioritizing our commitment to our Production Arts clients, said UTA Partner & Head of Production Arts Pete Franciosa.

Samuel L. Jackson is just as eager to get back to the Star Wars franchise as fans are for him to make a return. During a recent live taping of the  podcast, the star revealed that he's lobbied for his Jedi Master character, Mace Windu, to make a return much like how other past franchise stars have made it back into the fold in recent years.«There's a huge history of people with one hand returning in ,'» Jackson joked, referring to both Anakin Skywalker severing his character's right hand before his eventual murder by the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, as well as the multiple Skywalkers who have lost a hand. Jackson played Mace in the  prequel trilogy alongside stars Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker), Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Natalie Portman (Padmé Amidala). He reprised the role for the 2008 animated film and voiced the character in 2019's The character has also appeared in various  books, comics and video games, as well as the television series voiced by Terrence C.

Scott Wolf isn't shutting down a potential Party of Five reboot. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 53-year-old actor about his new flick, Rescued by Ruby, as well as the possibility of rebooting the beloved '90s series that went off the air in 2000.«I always said I don't think so, because, at the time, we told the story and we set the story down, but those are characters,» Wolf told ET. «The one thing I think all of us feel is it'd be so good to know what those people are up to now, what life looks like to them now… Never say never.»Wolf's openness to reboot potential came shortly after he reunited with Neve Campbell and Lacey Chabert, his co-stars, at 90s Con.«It was awesome.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.A new line of sustainable, everyday essentials has hit Amazon’s digital shelves.The retail behemoth has launched a brand new line of eco-friendly goods today, with products spanning home, beauty and apparel spaces. The new collection, called Amazon Aware, is in support of the Climate Pledge Friendly initiative that the company signed onto in 2020, which helps shoppers find sustainable products on their site.Some of the most exciting products in the lineup are an array of beauty products that have earned the Environmental Working Group’s EWG Verified mark, ensuring that the products are free from EWG’s list of “concerning chemicals.” As of today, only 2,071 products have been approved for the coveted verification.

Ryan Reynolds can’t seem to explain his way out of this! During a recent Q&A for his latest Netflix film,, the actor was almost left speechless when a young fan asked him about his on-screen kiss with Zoe Saldana.  “In the scene where you were kissing the girl, was that real?” a young fan confidently asked.

When it comes to beauty, celebrities obviously know what they're talking about, which is why we're into the volumizing hair spray that Brooke Shields recently applied to her own locks, according to Instagram. Investing in a top-notch hair spray is a good way to stop the wind and rain from ruining your hair, and Serve Norman's Dream Big Instant Volumizing Spray is totally worth the (actually affordable!) splurge.  The product, currently selling on Amazon for $25, promises to strengthen "hair with natural minerals and proteins while providing a touchable hold—"and that’s exactly the sort of effect that Brooke's hairstylist Tim Nolan was likely going for.

Sky Studios, the production arm of Comcast-owned European pay TV giant Sky, has upped Jane Millichip to chief content officer across Europe, expanding her remit from just the U.K. to all of Sky's markets and overseeing the teams behind Sky original shows, including I Hate Suzie, Zero Zero Zero, Gangs of London and Babylon Berlin.

Natalka Znak, who recently produced Fox competition series Ultimate Tag, is setting up a new venture.

Manori Ravindran International EditorLong-time Sky executive Jane Millichip has been promoted to chief content officer for Sky Studios, overseeing all of Europe.Millichip, the former managing director of distributor Sky Vision, was tapped as the studio’s chief content officer for the U.K. in July 2020.

Sky Studios has launched Transistor Films, a factual and unscripted content production company headed by award-winning producer Danny Tipping. The company, based in London, launches this week with executive producer Ned Parker, series producer Zoe Hines and development executive Jason Oates joining it.

Sky Studios has launched wholly-owned production outfit Transistor Films with the team behind Crime+Investigation UK and Netflix series I Am A Killer.

Comcast-owned Sky is planning to expand the number of original movies it offers, Stephen van Rooyen, Sky's CEO, U.K. and Europe, said at a big virtual industry conference on Wednesday.