One of several "Star Wars" movies currently in development at Lucasfilm just took a major step forward. Writer Beau Willimon is now set to co-write director James Mangold's upcoming adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Willimon will pen the script alongside Mangold for what is tentatively titled "Dawn of the Jedi", which was first announced last year during Star Wars Celebration.
The news comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter. Willimon is perhaps best known for creating Netflix's "House of Cards." However, "Star Wars" fans will know him best as one of the writers of "Andor," the much-acclaimed Disney+ series about Cassian Andor. Most notably, he penned the episode "One Way Out," which is widely considered to be one of the best episodes of television in the history of the franchise. Willimon was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the episode. Now, he's getting the chance to tackle a movie.
The news comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter. Willimon is perhaps best known for creating Netflix's "House of Cards." However, "Star Wars" fans will know him best as one of the writers of "Andor," the much-acclaimed Disney+ series about Cassian Andor. Most notably, he penned the episode "One Way Out," which is widely considered to be one of the best episodes of television in the history of the franchise. Willimon was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the episode. Now, he's getting the chance to tackle a movie.
- 4/5/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Beau Willimon is going from House of Cards to House of Jedi.
The playwright and screenwriter has been tapped to work the script for Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, Lucasfilm’s feature that is to be directed by James Mangold.
Willimon is joining Mangold to write the script for the project that will trace the origins of the Force and be set 25,000 years before any of the timelines and stories told by the movies and shows so far.
Dawn of the Jedi, which is a working title, was first unveiled almost exactly one year ago, at the last Star Wars Celebration, held in London in April 2023.
“When I first started talking to Kathy [Kennedy] about doing one of these pictures, what occurred to me was thinking about what kind of genre of movie within Star Wars I wanted to do,” Mangold said at the time. “And I thought about a biblical epic,...
The playwright and screenwriter has been tapped to work the script for Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi, Lucasfilm’s feature that is to be directed by James Mangold.
Willimon is joining Mangold to write the script for the project that will trace the origins of the Force and be set 25,000 years before any of the timelines and stories told by the movies and shows so far.
Dawn of the Jedi, which is a working title, was first unveiled almost exactly one year ago, at the last Star Wars Celebration, held in London in April 2023.
“When I first started talking to Kathy [Kennedy] about doing one of these pictures, what occurred to me was thinking about what kind of genre of movie within Star Wars I wanted to do,” Mangold said at the time. “And I thought about a biblical epic,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As December winds down, the credits are rolling on 2023 – and it’s been another tumultuous year in film. There have been highs, with incredible movies making their way to the screen, a raft of great directors making long-awaited comebacks, and exciting new voices making themselves heard. It’s been full of surprises, with thrilling announcements, rules broken, and big swings. And there have been lows too, with challenges for so many people in the industry, titles disappearing from circulation, and plenty of beloved names lost along the way.
Revisit the rollercoaster ride that was 2023 in Empire’s epic roundup of the biggest movie (and TV) news this year.
Game adaptations go huge
When it came to making game-to-screen adaptations that felt really successful, 2023 was when Hollywood finally hit ‘Start’. First there was The Last Of Us on HBO – the long-form series adaptation of Naughty Dog’s apocalyptic epic proving another...
Revisit the rollercoaster ride that was 2023 in Empire’s epic roundup of the biggest movie (and TV) news this year.
Game adaptations go huge
When it came to making game-to-screen adaptations that felt really successful, 2023 was when Hollywood finally hit ‘Start’. First there was The Last Of Us on HBO – the long-form series adaptation of Naughty Dog’s apocalyptic epic proving another...
- 12/20/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin from “Succession” (HBO)
Weekly Commentary: Official commentary coming soon.
The final Emmy voting rounds open on Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. Pt and close on Aug. 28 at 10 p.m. Pst.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin from “Succession” (HBO)
Weekly Commentary: Official commentary coming soon.
The final Emmy voting rounds open on Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. Pt and close on Aug. 28 at 10 p.m. Pst.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit...
- 8/3/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal the 48 episodes entered as 2023 Emmy Award submission for the eight Best Drama Series nominees. Each program submits six episodes from this past season. Television Academy voters are asked to watch each of the episodes entered for that category before marking their ballots.
SEEover 150 video interviews with 2023 Emmy nominees
The complete list of submission for this category below:
Andor (Disney+):
“Announcement,” “Narkina 5,” “Nobody’s Listening,” “One Way Out,” “Daughter of Ferrix,” “Rix Road”
Better Call Saul (AMC):
“Point and Shoot,” “Fun and Games,” “Nippy,” “Breaking Bad,” “Waterworks,” “Saul Gone”
The Crown (Netflix):
“Mou Mou,” “Annus Horribillis,” “The Way Ahead,” “Gunpowder,” “Couple 31,” “Decommissioned”
House of the Dragon (HBO Max):
“The Heirs of the Dragon,” “The Princess and the Queen,” “Driftmark,” “The Lord of the Tides,” “The Green Council,” “The Black Queen”
The Last of Us (HBO Max):
“When You’re Lost in the Darkness,...
SEEover 150 video interviews with 2023 Emmy nominees
The complete list of submission for this category below:
Andor (Disney+):
“Announcement,” “Narkina 5,” “Nobody’s Listening,” “One Way Out,” “Daughter of Ferrix,” “Rix Road”
Better Call Saul (AMC):
“Point and Shoot,” “Fun and Games,” “Nippy,” “Breaking Bad,” “Waterworks,” “Saul Gone”
The Crown (Netflix):
“Mou Mou,” “Annus Horribillis,” “The Way Ahead,” “Gunpowder,” “Couple 31,” “Decommissioned”
House of the Dragon (HBO Max):
“The Heirs of the Dragon,” “The Princess and the Queen,” “Driftmark,” “The Lord of the Tides,” “The Green Council,” “The Black Queen”
The Last of Us (HBO Max):
“When You’re Lost in the Darkness,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
May the Force be with… Emmy voters? Disney Plus amassed an impressive 40 Emmy nominations this year (up from 34 last year) thanks to its stable of “Star Wars” saga hits, which accounted for more than half of the mouse house’s total haul of 23 bids — nine for “The Mandalorian,” eight for “Andor,” five for “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and one for docuseries “Light & Magic.”
Although “Mandalorian” nabbed nine bids, the real success story this year is “Andor,” scoring a Best Drama Series nomination for its debut season plus writing and directing bids and five Creative Arts noms. The latest live-action series in the Disney-era “Star Wars” franchise, “Andor” serves as a prequel to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016) and also by extension to the original Oscar-winning classic “Star Wars” (1977).
Diego Luna reprises his “Rogue One” role as the titular interplanetary thief-turned-Rebel spy Cassian Andor and also serves as an executive producer on the series,...
Although “Mandalorian” nabbed nine bids, the real success story this year is “Andor,” scoring a Best Drama Series nomination for its debut season plus writing and directing bids and five Creative Arts noms. The latest live-action series in the Disney-era “Star Wars” franchise, “Andor” serves as a prequel to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016) and also by extension to the original Oscar-winning classic “Star Wars” (1977).
Diego Luna reprises his “Rogue One” role as the titular interplanetary thief-turned-Rebel spy Cassian Andor and also serves as an executive producer on the series,...
- 7/30/2023
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
It goes without saying that the Emmy nominations emerged at a strange time for Hollywood. Announced July 12, they arrived just a day before SAG-AFTRA announced that the union would be striking. Given the timing, actors, still allowed to do promotional work for their projects, were able to hop on the phone to discuss their nods.
For the writing nominees, the celebration was even more muted given the WGA strike already in its second month. Some, who occupy multiple roles on their projects, were able to comment on their success. In all cases, it was a complicated, emotional moment — the glory of recognition combined with the somber acknowledgment of the ongoing fight around them.
“It’s weird,” Bill Hader told The Hollywood Reporter shortly after the nominations were announced. “It’s like celebrating your birthday, but your parents are getting divorced. We’re trying to make the best out of a bad situation.
For the writing nominees, the celebration was even more muted given the WGA strike already in its second month. Some, who occupy multiple roles on their projects, were able to comment on their success. In all cases, it was a complicated, emotional moment — the glory of recognition combined with the somber acknowledgment of the ongoing fight around them.
“It’s weird,” Bill Hader told The Hollywood Reporter shortly after the nominations were announced. “It’s like celebrating your birthday, but your parents are getting divorced. We’re trying to make the best out of a bad situation.
- 7/14/2023
- by Esther Zuckerman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you’re wondering what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in June, the answer is a lot. The streamer has a solid slate of movies heading into summer 2023. From the first two “Creed” films to “Love, Rosie,” “Yours, Mine & Ours” and other clever romantic comedies, the streamer has a range of options for viewers with different tastes. Newer theatrical releases arriving on the streamer in June include “TÁR,” “Armageddon Time,” and “M3GAN.”
TV premieres to look forward to include Boots Riley’s “I’m A Virgo” and the fourth and final season of John Krasinski’s “Jack Ryan.” “Crazy Rich Asians” arrives early in June, followed by “Interstellar” for all Christopher Nolan and Matthew McConaughey lovers. Even though “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” doesn’t release in theaters until November, all four “Hunger Games” films land on Prime Video this June. Perfect timing — maybe even with a reread...
TV premieres to look forward to include Boots Riley’s “I’m A Virgo” and the fourth and final season of John Krasinski’s “Jack Ryan.” “Crazy Rich Asians” arrives early in June, followed by “Interstellar” for all Christopher Nolan and Matthew McConaughey lovers. Even though “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” doesn’t release in theaters until November, all four “Hunger Games” films land on Prime Video this June. Perfect timing — maybe even with a reread...
- 6/1/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
With its list of new releases for June 2023, Prime is bringing a handful of Amazon Originals and many recent movie hits to the fold.
It’s actually quite a busy month for non-American programming in Amazon Originals department. Shows and movies like Deadloch, My Fault, and Medellín all originate from outside the U.S. and U.K. For the American and British crowd, however, the streamer is debuting two big tentpoles.
The first is I’m a Virgo on June 23. Acclaimed director Boots Riley’s TV followup to Sorry to Bother You will tale the surreal and satirical tale of a giant in Oakland. That will be followed by the more conventional (assumedly) fourth season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan on June 30.
The real fireworks this month come from a ludicrously deep bench of library TV and movie titles. Give them a look for yourself below but if we were to highlight just a few,...
It’s actually quite a busy month for non-American programming in Amazon Originals department. Shows and movies like Deadloch, My Fault, and Medellín all originate from outside the U.S. and U.K. For the American and British crowd, however, the streamer is debuting two big tentpoles.
The first is I’m a Virgo on June 23. Acclaimed director Boots Riley’s TV followup to Sorry to Bother You will tale the surreal and satirical tale of a giant in Oakland. That will be followed by the more conventional (assumedly) fourth season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan on June 30.
The real fireworks this month come from a ludicrously deep bench of library TV and movie titles. Give them a look for yourself below but if we were to highlight just a few,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The fourth and final season of “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” arrives on Prime Video on June 30. It finds Ryan — now the new acting CIA director — unearthing internal corruption and suspicious black ops that leaves the United States vulnerable to attack. John Krasinski stars as the tough-as-nails Ryan.
Watch the “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” trailer:
“Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” is a new docuseries that reveals the truth behind the myth of the wholesome religious family and their involvement with the predatory Bill Gothard and The Institute in Basic Life Principles. The organization’s abusive practices — and the insidious long political game it plays — is revealed on June 2. The Duggars and their 19 “happy” kids are exposed as frauds, while also being manipulated by Gothard and enduring the scandal of Josh, their sexually abusive son.
Check out the “Shiny Happy People” trailer:
When a body is found on the beach in the Tasmanian town of Deadloch,...
Watch the “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” trailer:
“Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” is a new docuseries that reveals the truth behind the myth of the wholesome religious family and their involvement with the predatory Bill Gothard and The Institute in Basic Life Principles. The organization’s abusive practices — and the insidious long political game it plays — is revealed on June 2. The Duggars and their 19 “happy” kids are exposed as frauds, while also being manipulated by Gothard and enduring the scandal of Josh, their sexually abusive son.
Check out the “Shiny Happy People” trailer:
When a body is found on the beach in the Tasmanian town of Deadloch,...
- 5/25/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
“It was a gift of a role, to be honest,” reveals Andy Serkis about portraying the charismatic inmate-turned-revolutionary Kino Loy in “Andor.” For our recent webchat he adds that, “the series as a whole, I adored, but then I adored “Rogue One.” When you’re working with someone like Tony Gilroy,” he says, “he is a man who has a lot to say about the world that we live in,” adding, “Tony is one of those writers who just hits the bullseye with character. He just knows the turns and the levels and the layers.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Will ‘Andor’ join its ‘Star Wars’ stablemate ‘The Mandalorian’ in Best Drama Series?
“Andor” is the fourth Disney+ live-action series in the “Star Wars” franchise, serving as a prequel to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016) and also by extension to the original Oscar-winning classic “Star Wars – Episode IV: A New Hope...
See Will ‘Andor’ join its ‘Star Wars’ stablemate ‘The Mandalorian’ in Best Drama Series?
“Andor” is the fourth Disney+ live-action series in the “Star Wars” franchise, serving as a prequel to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016) and also by extension to the original Oscar-winning classic “Star Wars – Episode IV: A New Hope...
- 5/8/2023
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
The American Cinema Editors group has revealed the nominees for the 2023 Eddie Awards, which will be handed out March 5 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
The live-action theatrical feature competition has two categories, drama and comedy. The nominees in the category of best edited dramatic feature are Sven Budelmann for All Quiet on the Western Front, Matt Villa and Jonathan Redmond for Elvis, Monika Willi for Tár, Eddie Hamilton for Top Gun: Maverick and Terilyn A. Shropshire for The Woman King. Nominees for best edited comedic feature are Mikkel E.G. Nielsen for The Banshees of Inisherin, Paul Rogers for Everything Everywhere All at Once, Bob Ducsay for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Christopher Tellefsen for The Menu and Ruben Östlund and Mikel Cee Karlsson for Triangle of Sadness.
With her nomination for The Woman King, Shropshire becomes the second Black woman to be nominated for an Eddie in the dramatic feature category.
The live-action theatrical feature competition has two categories, drama and comedy. The nominees in the category of best edited dramatic feature are Sven Budelmann for All Quiet on the Western Front, Matt Villa and Jonathan Redmond for Elvis, Monika Willi for Tár, Eddie Hamilton for Top Gun: Maverick and Terilyn A. Shropshire for The Woman King. Nominees for best edited comedic feature are Mikkel E.G. Nielsen for The Banshees of Inisherin, Paul Rogers for Everything Everywhere All at Once, Bob Ducsay for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Christopher Tellefsen for The Menu and Ruben Östlund and Mikel Cee Karlsson for Triangle of Sadness.
With her nomination for The Woman King, Shropshire becomes the second Black woman to be nominated for an Eddie in the dramatic feature category.
- 2/1/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar nominees “The Banshees of Inisherin,” “Elvis,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “Tár” and “Top Gun: Maverick” have been nominated for the 73rd annual Ace Eddie Awards, the American Cinema Editors announced Wednesday.
The last Hollywood guild or professional society to announce its nominations, Ace did so a week after the Oscars had unveiled its top picks in the film editing category, and all of the Academy’s choices were also nominated for Ace Eddies. “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Everything Everywhere” are competing in the comedy category with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” “The Menu” and “Triangle of Sadness,” while “Elvis,” “Tár” and “Top Gun: Maverick” are up against “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “The Woman King” in the drama category.
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The last Hollywood guild or professional society to announce its nominations, Ace did so a week after the Oscars had unveiled its top picks in the film editing category, and all of the Academy’s choices were also nominated for Ace Eddies. “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Everything Everywhere” are competing in the comedy category with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” “The Menu” and “Triangle of Sadness,” while “Elvis,” “Tár” and “Top Gun: Maverick” are up against “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “The Woman King” in the drama category.
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Nominees in the animation category include “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On...
- 2/1/2023
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
American Cinemas Editors has cut together the nominees for its 73rd annual Ace Eddie Awards, which will be handed out next month. See the list for all 14 categories below.
Vying for the marquee prize of Best Edited Feature Film prize are the editors behind All Quiet on the Western Front, Elvis, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick and The Woman King. The Comedy Theatrical race will be among The Banshees of Inisherin, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, The Menu and Triangle of Sadness.
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Since the turn of the 21st century, the Eddie...
Vying for the marquee prize of Best Edited Feature Film prize are the editors behind All Quiet on the Western Front, Elvis, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick and The Woman King. The Comedy Theatrical race will be among The Banshees of Inisherin, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, The Menu and Triangle of Sadness.
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Since the turn of the 21st century, the Eddie...
- 2/1/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal all six episodes being submitted to Emmy Awards voters by each of the eight 2019 nominees for Best Drama Series. Each of the following series must offer these episodes for voters to view on the official Television Academy portal. The category winner will be presented on the Primetime Emmys ceremony slated for Fox on September 22. Last year’s champ was “Game of Thrones.” The only other returning nominee from last year’s slate is “This Is Us.”
See 2019 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 71st Emmy Awards
“Better Call Saul” has been nominated in this category every season. The six episodes are “Smoke,” “Breathe,” “Something Stupid,” “Coushatta,” “Wiedersehen,” “Winner.”
“Bodyguard” is a first-year contender. The six episodes are “Episode 1.1,” “Episode 1.2,” “Episode 1.3,” “Episode 1.4,” “Episode 1.5,” “Episode 1.6.”
“Game Of Thrones” has won this category three times before. The six episodes are “Winterfell,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,...
See 2019 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 71st Emmy Awards
“Better Call Saul” has been nominated in this category every season. The six episodes are “Smoke,” “Breathe,” “Something Stupid,” “Coushatta,” “Wiedersehen,” “Winner.”
“Bodyguard” is a first-year contender. The six episodes are “Episode 1.1,” “Episode 1.2,” “Episode 1.3,” “Episode 1.4,” “Episode 1.5,” “Episode 1.6.”
“Game Of Thrones” has won this category three times before. The six episodes are “Winterfell,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,...
- 8/2/2019
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that Laura Linney is entering the “Ozark” episode “One Way Out” as her 2019 Emmy Awards submission for Best Drama Actress. This program streamed August 31 and was the seventh episode of the second season for the Netflix show.
In this installment, Wendy Byrde (Linney) is kidnapped in a demand for the aid of Marty (Jason Bateman) in getting baby Zeke back. Marty kills Mason (Michael Mosley) during a confrontation, causing the Byrde couple to cremate his body at the funeral home.
SEE2019 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 71st Emmy Awards
It’s the sixth career nomination for Linney, who has four prior wins for “Wild Iris,” “Frasier,” “John Adams” and “The Big C.” For the 2019 contest, she is competing against past winner Viola Davis (“How to Get Away with Murder”), previous nominees Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”), Sandra Oh (“Killing Eve”) and...
In this installment, Wendy Byrde (Linney) is kidnapped in a demand for the aid of Marty (Jason Bateman) in getting baby Zeke back. Marty kills Mason (Michael Mosley) during a confrontation, causing the Byrde couple to cremate his body at the funeral home.
SEE2019 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 71st Emmy Awards
It’s the sixth career nomination for Linney, who has four prior wins for “Wild Iris,” “Frasier,” “John Adams” and “The Big C.” For the 2019 contest, she is competing against past winner Viola Davis (“How to Get Away with Murder”), previous nominees Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”), Sandra Oh (“Killing Eve”) and...
- 7/30/2019
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
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