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‘Brilliant Minds’ and ‘Stumble’ Canceled at NBC

NBC has canceled the medical drama “Brilliant Minds” after two seasons and the mockumentary comedy “Stumble” after one season, Variety has learned. “Brilliant Minds” is based on the books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” by Oliver Sacks.

Jane Fonda Testifies to Robert Redford’s Irresistibility at TCM Film Festival — ‘I Asked Him, “Do You Ever Have Affairs?”‘ — and Says She Was Kidding About Wanting Streisand’s Oscars Slot

Jane Fonda was the main attraction on the opening night of the TCM Classic Film Festival, not counting the ostensible honoree of the evening, the late Robert Redford, who costarred with her in the film that was about to be shown, 1967’s “Barefoot in the Park,” along with three

Versant Sells SportsEngine to Playmetrics

Versant, the media company recently spun off from NBCUniversal, has sold the assets of SportsEngine to Playmetrics, part of a strategy to refine its holdings and focus more closely on different types of assets. Financial terms of the transaction were not revealed,. SportsEngine

Jelmer Boskma Joins Digital Domain As VFX Supervisor

Jelmer Boskma has been appointed as Digital Domain’s VFX supervisor, the company announced Friday. An acclaimed VFX supervisor and art director, Boskma’s role on the senior creative team will further strengthen the studio’s commitment to cinematic excellence. Before joining

Taye Diggs to Launch Vertical Drama Studio Microhouse Films

Taye Diggs is getting into the rapidly growing vertical drama business. The actor has partnered with producers Autumn Federici (“All For Love,” “Forever”), Shelby Stone, James Black (“All-American”) and Troy Brookins to launch Microhouse Films. Diggs and partners join a space