Film Reporter • brian.welk@thewrap.com • Twitter: @brianwelk
Experience:
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‘Penguin Bloom’ With Naomi Watts Picked Up by Netflix
Biographical drama that premiered at TIFF will debut Jan. 27
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WME Names Cindy Garas Head of Human Resources
Former Walmart executive will be based in the Beverly Hills office
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Heart Biopic in the Works From Carrie Brownstein, Singer Ann Wilson Says
Singer says a first draft of the script has already been written based on the “Barracuda” band’s career
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How ‘Kiss the Ground’ Directors Avoided Making Soil Documentary ‘Dull as Dirt’ (Video)
“It kept me up at night thinking this is so important for the world to hear, but it’s still not put together,” producer Ian Somerhalder says
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Ken Jennings Scores a Grammy Nomination for ‘Alex Trebek – The Answer Is’ Audiobook
Quiz show champ narrated the “Jeopardy!” host’s memoir from this year
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2021 Grammy Nominations: Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch, Taylor Swift Lead Pack
63rd annual awards ceremony will air on CBS on Sunday, Jan. 31 as hosted by Trevor Noah
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‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Trailer: Adult Alec Baldwin Turns Back Into an Infant (Video)
Amy Sedaris and Jeff Goldblum join the cast of the animated sequel opening March 26, 2021
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Director Tristram Shapeero Apologizes to Lukas Gage for Viral Audition Video Comments
“My job is to evaluate performers against the part I am trying to cast. Lukas deserved better,” veteran TV director says
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Trevor Noah to Host 2021 Grammy Awards
“The Daily Show” host will emcee the 63rd annual awards show on January 31
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Anthony Mackie to Star In and Produce Action Film ‘The Ogun’ at Netflix
Former stuntman Madison Turner wrote the screenplay
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Tennessee Williams Drama ‘Leading Men’ in the Works From ‘The Inheritance’ Writer Matthew Lopez
Luca Guadagnino will produce based on novel by Christopher Castellani
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‘The 355’ Spy Film With Jessica Chastain and Lupita Nyong’o Bumped Back a Year to 2022
Simon Kinberg directs the Universal action movie that also stars Diane Kruger and Penélope Cruz
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Pat Quinn, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder, Dies at 37
The social media phenomenon helped raise $220 million worldwide for ALS research
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John Boyega, ‘Star Wars’ Boss Had ‘Transparent’ Talk After He Complained Nonwhite Characters Were Marginalized
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy “verbally showed her support,” actor says following their call
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Jeremih Transferred Out of ICU Amid COVID-19 Battle: ‘The True Healing Begins’
“Birthday Sex” R&B singer was reported to be on a ventilator on Wednesday
