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A 'Supergirl' film is in the early stages at Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment, according to Deadline Hollywood. “22 Jump Street” writer Oren Uziel will pen the script, but no producer is attached yet.

Uncovering the lives and works of four groundbreaking visual artists, American Masters presents an "Artists Flight" of new documentaries, premiering Fridays, August 31-September 14 on PBS (check local listings). Four films tell the stories of four artists: Eva Hesse, the 1960s art world icon who changed art history and women's place in the picture; New York contemporary art maverick Elizabeth Murray; painter Andrew Wyeth, one of America's most popular, but least understood, artists; and Jean-Michel Basquiat, the New York graffiti artist turned '80s art world rock star who died 30 years ago (August 12, 1988). Each film will be available to stream the following day via pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps.

Rob McElhenney is no longer attached to direct Warner Bros' Minecraft movie, according to The Wrap.

Driven, the John DeLorean biopic by Irish director Nick Hamm will close the Venice Film Festival, according to Variety.

The Television Critics Association (TCA) celebrated the top programs and performances of the 2017-2018 television season tonight at the 34TH Annual TCA Awards ceremony. The invitation-only event at The Beverly Hilton hotel, was emceed by writer, producer, and TV personality Robin Thede, host of the recent BET series “The Rundown with Robin Thede.”

With The Big Bang Theory about to begin its twelfth season, there are talks about whether this will be the last or not, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Skylar Astin will be one of Rebecca's love interests on the newest season of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, according to USA Today reporter Kelly Lawler, who's at the TCAs.

Robert Redford announces in an interview with Entertainment Weekly thatThe Old Man & The Gun is the last film in which he'll act.

While speaking with Deadline during the TCA's, EVP Original Content Julie McNamara and David Stapf, president of CBS TV Studios, confirmed that Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg's reboot of The Twilight Zone series will begin production within the next couple of months. 

James Norton, the English actor most recently seen in Sony's Flatliners remake, is in talks for Greta Gerwig's film adaptation Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, according to Deadline. Norton would be joining the ranks of Meryl Streep, Emma Stone, Timothee Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, and Florence Pugh, who are all also in talks to join the film.

Universal Music Group and Lionsgate have signed a multiyear first-look television deal, according to Variety. This deal will have the companies developing original scripted and unscripted television projects drawn from UMG's portfolio of labels, artists and music.

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) is pleased to announce the results of the 2018 Board of Directors election. As a nonprofit 501c3 public charity, NYWIFT is governed by an 18-member board of directors. Board members serve on committees in the areas of Development, Membership, Communications, Programming and Special Events. The board is elected by the membership. Six spots on the board have been filled, with four returning members and two new members.

MoviePass announced that it will not raise its price to  $14.95, but beginning on Aug. 15, MoviePass customers will only be able to see three movies a month, compared to its former offer of one movie a day, according to Variety..

Joe and Anthony Russo are set to produce the prehistoric drama “The Last Neanderthal,” according to Variety. They will produce the film through their Agbo production company. 

In its second weekend, Mission: Impossible — Fallout took in $35 million from 4,395 North American theaters over the weekend, beating Christopher Robin's $25 million from 3,602 locations in its opening weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

One week after Jake Owen's single, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” hit No. 1 on the country airplay charts, the Big Loud recording artist announces his new single, “Down to the Honkytonk,” and the second leg of his “Life's Whatcha Make It Tour 2018.” The tour will include special guest David Lee Murphy and rising star Morgan Wallen. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Check it out HERE.

Food Network's hit series Food Network Star concluded on Sunday, August 5th, with chef and restaurateur Christian Petroni and food novelist Jessica Tom both named season 14 co-winners. Through nine arduous episodes of culinary challenges to test their cooking and on-camera skills, both Jessica and Christian impressed mentors and judges Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis, as they beat out 10 other culinary hopefuls for the ultimate title. But Christian and Jessica's journey could not have taken more different paths - Christian (Portchester, NY) thrilling early in the competition with his charismatic personality and decadent dishes, while fan-favorite Jessica (Princeton, NJ) was eliminated during the season but earned her spot back in the competition by beating other eliminated finalists on Star Salvation. One-by-one, Jessica and Christian overcame every obstacle thrown their way, proving they have what it takes to be a Food Network Star! Heading into the finale, the 14th season of Food Network Star has been watched by over 9 million viewers and has ranked within the top 5 cable programs in its 9pm timeslot for P25-54, with +4% YOY growth for Millennial viewers (P25-34).

Black Panther, Ryan Coogler's groundbreaking superhero movie, has crossed the $700 million mark in North America, Disney and Marvel announced. This comes nearly six months after it first opened in theaters, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

During the Television Critics Association's summer press tour, actress Sarah Paulson spoke about Jessica Lange's return, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'I have the great pleasure of saying, yes, she will be back,' said Sarah Paulson.

Culture Collide unveiled 'Ain't No Way,' the soulful new single from Nashville-based popicana duo FREDDY & FRANCINE (Bianca Caruso and Lee Ferris). The song is featured on their forthcoming EP Moonless Night produced by Dan Knobler (Lake Street Dive) due out September 7th, and follows their groovetastic lead single 'Half A Mind,' which premiered last month via Billboard.