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June 14, 2019

Lena Dunham to Direct HBO High-Finance Drama 'Industry'

Lena Dunham will direct "Industry" for HBO, a London-set drama about the world of international finance.

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How a Social Media Campaign to Game the Emmys Led to This Week's 'Block Voting' Scandal

The number of culprits was small, but the impact may be great as the TV Academy's crackdown on "block voting" keeps the industry abuz …

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Comedy Showrunners Discuss WGA Staffing Boost, Filming in L.A. at Variety's 'A Night in the Writers' Room'

The WGA writers boost was one of the topics at the center of the comedy panel for Variety's "A Night in the Writers' Room." …

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'L.A.'s Finest' Renewed for Season 2 at Spectrum

The Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba cop show has been renewed for a second season by Spectrum Originals.

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'Stranger Things' Star Gaten Matarazzo to Host Hidden-Camera Prank Show at Netflix

Gaten Matarazzo, known for his performance as the nerdy and adorable Dustin Henderson on "Stranger Things," is giving hosting a go.&n …

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Drama Showrunners Talk WGA-ATA Dispute, Evolving Industry at Variety's 'A Night in the Writers' Room'

At Variety's “A Night in the Writers’ Room," showrunners the year's biggest series discussed the WGA-ATA saga, among …

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Sharon Horgan on Her Female-Dominated Company and 'Catastrophe's' Ambiguous End

Sharon Horgan talks “Catastrophe,” and running a busy production company.

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From the Critics

Listen: 'Tales of the City' Producer Alan Poul Talks Updating the Show for 2019

Alan Poul spoke with Variety's "TV Take" podcast about what's new in the latest iteration of "Tales of the City."