FTC Issues Ban on Noncompete Agreements — but Experts Say Rule Will Face Legal Challenges
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses in most employment contracts in the U.S. But experts in the field said the FTC’s move will…
Several Crew Members Injured on Set of Eddie Murphy Movie ‘The Pickup’
Several crew members were injured during rehearsal of an action sequence on the set of “The Pickup” on Saturday. The Amazon Studios feature film is currently shooting in Georgia. The…
‘Clue’ Film, TV Adaptations in the Works Under New Deal Between Hasbro and Sony
“Clue” could soon be heading back to the screen. Hasbro Entertainment has closed a deal with Sony’s TriStar Pictures and Sony Pictures Television for the film and TV rights for…
Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Nears French Distribution Deal With Indie Banner Le Pacte
In the run-up to its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola’s 135-minute epic “Megalopolis” is on track to sell to a French distributor, Le…
Sylvester Stallone Thought ‘My Career Is Over’ After ‘Rocky II’ Injury Tore His ‘Pec Off the Bone’; He Saved the Film by Boxing Right-Handed: ‘We Don’t Quit’
Sylvester Stallone revealed on the TMZ special “Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons” (via The Daily Mail) that a near career-ending injury in the lead up to “Rocky II” threatened…
‘Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line’ Rockumentary to Open Sydney Film Festival
“Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line,” a documentary feature about the veteran Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has been set as the opening gala title at the Sydney Film Festival. It…
Callum Turner to Star in ‘Neuromancer’ Series at Apple TV+
Callum Turner has been cast in the lead role of the series adaptation of the William Gibson novel “Neuromancer” at Apple TV+, Variety has learned. The series was originally announced…
Post Malone Partners With Michael Bay and Brad Fuller’s Platinum Dunes, Vault Comics For New IP Universe
Post Malone, Vault Comics and Michael Bay and Brad Fuller’s Platinum Dunes have partnered to create an all-new IP universe based on an original story by the recording artist. Blending…
Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Pearl Jam to Headline Ohana Festival 2024
The Eddie Vedder-founded Ohana Festival will return to southern California for three days in September, with the opening and closing nights headlined by Pearl Jam, sandwiching a performance by Neil…
Bruce Willis Was ‘So Generous’ on ‘Armageddon’ Set That He’d ‘Throw a Lot of Money’ Into a Weekly Giveaway So Crew Could ‘Take Away Some Extra Cash’
Super-producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently told People magazine that Bruce Willis was so generous on the set of their 1998 blockbuster “Armageddon” that he gave money away to the crew to…