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Joe Otterson TV ReporterShowtime has formally greenlit the limited series “Fellow Travelers” starring Matt Bomer.Showtime has given the series an eight episode order. Variety exclusively reported the show was in the works at the premium cabler in September 2021.Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Mallon, the series is described as an epic love story and political thriller, chronicling the volatile romance of two very different men who meet in the shadow of McCarthy-era Washington. Bomer will play handsome, charismatic Hawkins Fuller, who maintains a financially rewarding, behind-the scenes career in politics.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorThe business of moviegoing may be grappling with unprecedented, pandemic-induced pressures, but no one should underestimate the economic value of a theatrical release.That was the strong perspective offered by Legendary Entertainment CEO Joshua Grode on Wednesday morning during a Q&A held as part of the Variety Power of Law breakfast, presented by City National Bank, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.“I think there’s going to be a very vibrant theatrical business,” Grode told Variety Editor-in-Chief Claudia Eller, who conducted the 30-minute interview. Grode, a former lawyer who took the reins of Legendary in 2018, emphasized that Legendary’s model for backing big tentpole movies relies on strength at the box office to drive pricing and fees for premium VOD, pay-one television deals and other after-market exploitation that goes on for years.

Selome Hailu George Lopez and Mayan Lopez’s NBC comedy pilot “Lopez vs. Lopez” has cast Laci Mosley and Kiran Deol in recurring roles and set Kelly Park to direct, Variety has learned exclusively.The multi-cam pilot starring the Lopezes is described as a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between.Mosley will play Brookie, Mayan’s co-worker and best friend who always knows what’s trending (and sometimes it’s her feet pics).

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterPlaywright Christopher Adams has been tapped to pen a screenplay based on the novel “Finistère.”While not widely known, the novel is a groundbreaking early tale of a gay man who falls in love with his tennis instructor at a French boarding school in the 1920s. It was written by Fritz Peters, whose entire catalogue was recently acquired by Hirsch Giovanni Entertainment.“Beyond his impressive curriculum vitae, what impressed us with Chris was his deep understanding of the novel and his passion to speak to modern audiences while honoring the text,” said producer and managing partner David M.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentJada Pinkett Smith’s talk show, “Red Table Talk,” returned on Wednesday, and though there was a brief message for viewers alluding to the topic on everyone’s mind, the series sidestepped the elephant in the room: Will Smith’s Oscars slap.The episode began with a silent black screen and an introductory message, signed from Pinkett Smith, who thanked viewers for joining.“Considering all that has happened in the last few weeks, the Smith family has been focusing on deep healing,” the message read. “Some of the discoveries around our healing will be shared at the table when the time calls.” The message continued, “Until then…The table will continue offering itself to powerful, inspiring and healing testimonies like that of our incredible impressive first guest.” The first guest was Janelle Monáe.

Wilson Chapman editorErick Oh, Jony Chandra, Brian Tinsman, Michael McCormick and Hayley Porter have all been added as new hires at Baobab Studios, the interactive animation company has announced.Oh and Chandra have joined the Baobab as directors. Oh comes to the studio after having worked as a director on independent animated shorts, receiving an Oscar nomination for his 2020 short film “Opera.” Most recently, he worked with Baobab on his short “Namoo,” which was made in both VR and 2D. Previously, he worked as an animator at Pixar, and is currently in development on a new project for Baobab.

Fellow Travelers, a series based on the Thomas Mallon novel starring and exec produced by Matt Bomer, has landed a greenlight at Showtime.

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Harry Maguire from his position as Manchester United captain has reached its goal in less than 24 hours. The petition, which was set up after United's embarrassment at the hands of Liverpool, aims to stop the '£80million flop parading as our captain'.

Chelsea.The Gunners had travelled to Stamford Bridge for a Premier League clash on Wednesday night. They were looking to turn around a run of form that has seen three successive losses, a serious blow to their ambitions of finishing in the top four.Mikel Arteta's men started brilliantly, with Eddie Nketiah putting them one goal in front just 12 minutes in.

paraded on Russian propaganda broadcasts in Ukraine, says she just wants "her hero back”. Russia claims that more than 1,000 troops from the Ukrainian 36th Marine Brigade had surrendered in Mariupol after weeks of bombardment from Russian aircraft and artillery.Aiden's mum Ang Wood, 50, said: "Two weeks ago, I got a phone call from him saying: 'I think we are surrendering, we have no ammunition, no food, we have no water. "And then last Tuesday, early hours, I got to speak to Aiden again.

Sports Illustrated's issue. But in reality, Bock splits her time between the colder climates of New York and Cleveland, which tend to wreak havoc on her dry skin. “I switch [my skin-care products] up a lot because I live between different places,” she tells Glamour.

“Some of the discoveries around our healing will be shared when the time calls.“Until then … the table will continue offering itself to powerful, inspiring and healing testimonies like that of our incredibly impressive first guest.“Thanks for joining us, Jada.”

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All-star romances! Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked to international models, reality stars and more over the years before sparking his romance with Georgina Rodríguez.

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iconic shearling boot, and stylish celebrities can't get enough of Ugg's ultra-comfortable shoes. But it's time for the shearling boot to step aside and make way for a new spring staple. Sofia Richie just introduced Ugg's freshest sandal this season, the Maxi Logo Slides, and they are bound to become Hollywood's hottest new shoes. The recently engaged model stepped out in the slides with a two and a half inch platform sole, puffer-like upper, and sheepskin insole.

Anitta is taking her talents to Los Angeles.Following an unbelievable performance at Coachella last weekend--and another coming up for Weekend 2 of the festival--the “Envolver” singer has been announced as the second headliner of the 2022 LA Pride Concert.

Manchester United to finish eighth in the Premier League this season in a bid to allow Erik ten Hag time to fix the club's mountain of problems.The Red Devils have endured a dreadful season and suffered their latest in a line of humiliating results with Tuesday's hammering at Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's side scored four goals, with the visitors having just two shots in total.Change can not come quickly enough for United, with Ten Hag expected to be appointed as their new manager.

Emmerdale since 2012. Having entertained viewers with a slew of memorable storylines including that deadly fire that killed Frank, Laura, 37, took a break from TV to welcome her first child with her co-star fiancé Mark Jordon.The actress' real life is much more settled as the famous duo raise their family in a stunning countryside home close to Yorkshire.From shocking hair loss struggles, on-set romance and tackling her sugar addiction, Daily Star has taken a look inside the life of soap star away from the cameras.After landing her dream job as Kerry Wyatt on the ITV soap, Laura has opened up about dealing with hair loss over the last 20 years and discussed how it has affected herself image.Laura said she has suffered with hair loss since 16, when she started using a pill to "control her horrendous periods".Sharing her journey with OK! magazine, the soap star shared that doctors never told her that certain pills are testosterone-heavy and attack hair follicles, which can make hair thinner and fall out.She revealed: “I have suffered hair loss on and off since 16, when I started using synthetic hormones to control my horrendous periods."What they never told me was certain pills are testosterone-heavy and attack hair follicles, making hair get thinner and weaker, then fall out."After years of ups and downs, falling out, growing back and so on, I reached a peak.

Coronation Street for more than 20 years, whisked her family and husband away to The Algarve coast, where they explored the beaches and soak up the sun together. And she looked a far cry from her hairdresser cobbles character - who has been hiding husband Gary Windass' killer secret for months - in the dazzling series of snaps.In the first photo of many, Samia posed with her Dancing on Ice husband Sylvian, 41, and their children Freya Smith, 12, and Yves Joseph Longchambon, seven.