"Character, character, character." "Watchmen" creator Damon Lindelof summarizes it best, developing complex characters is one of the most important parts of a script. Some of the top writers in Hollywood give their tips on writing characters, such as taking a personality test, giving them a Zodiac sign and "showing, not telling." This is the second chapter in Variety's educational "How To Write Your Screenplay" series titled "Hollywood How-To."
Francesca Farago of the new Netflix dating series "Too Hot To Handle" tells Variety Live! #AtHome she has a few things she wishes she hadn't done while filming the show. Though Farago claims she's received an overwhelmingly positive response since the series premiered, she does acknowledge there were a some comments she'd said (while possibly under the influence of alcohol) that she would take back as well as some flirting on various dates. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
Variety Magazine and our parent company Penske Media Corporation have launched “Hail the Heroes,” a thank you initiative to raise funds for Team Rubicon and their efforts around the COVID-19 crisis. Leaders from across PMC’s portfolio of media brands have joined together with luminaries in the entertainment, fashion, beauty, sports, music, and art industries to express a collective gratitude for those working on the frontlines of this pandemic. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
Bill Nye gives Variety an educational tour of his impressive garden which comes complete with sections of fresh produce like bok choy and spinach, a solar hot water system and rain water tanks. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
Beanie Feldstein, whose most recent career move features her as the lead in Caitlin Moran's "How to Build a Girl," spoke with Variety about the film and the challenge of mastering her Midlands accent. When asked about her feelings on the story, she says, “It’s intoxicating,” says Feldstein. “She gives us all, but specifically teenage girls, permission to make mistakes. And for those mistakes to be folded into your personhood. I loved that." http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
"Cheap Eats" host Ali Khan kicks off Variety's new culinary series, "Binging Bites," with a recipe for how to cook the ultimate steak taco to pair with your binge-watching. Some of his favorite shows to watch? Netflix's "Tiger King," "BoJack Horseman," "Homeland," "Tacos Chronicles" and "West Wing," among others. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kyle Richards details the latest episode on the Variety After-show. She also addresses her friendship with RHOBH cast mate Teddi Mellencamp, her 'ragamuffin' comment and the awkward housewives dinner party-- admitting she's still not too sure what Aaron Phypers does for a living. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
"Watchmen" showrunner Damon Lindelof, whose credits include TV hits such as "Lost" and "The Leftovers," breaks down the creative writing process he took when adapting the 1980 graphic novel "Watchmen" into HBO's acclaimed series starring Regina King. This standalone interview is a part of Variety's new #AtHome series "Hollywood How-To" where Hollywood creators give their pro tips on how to master the art of writing a script. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
"Bless This Mess" Star Lake Bell joins the Variety After-show to talk about the hilarious and 'good feeling-inducing' season finale as well as life in quarantine and how her role as a mother has changed since the coronavirus pandemic has forced her family indoors. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
Actor and Dungeons and Dragons aficionado Joe Manganiello takes Variety inside his weekly Dungeons and Dragons campaign which features some of Hollywood's elite players including Vince Vaughn, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, wrestler Paul “The Big Show” Wight, “Game of Thrones” co-creator D.B. Weiss and more. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
"Normal People" star Paul Mescal -- or rather his choice of accessories-- have become quite popular since the Hulu series' premiere. Not only is the breakout star's agents receiving calls about new roles for him, but a necklace that his character Connell wears in the 12-episode series now has its own fan Instagram account. When asked how the chain choice came to be, Mescal told Variety, "It's like 'Harry Potter,' the wand chooses you." http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/
Variety's new weekly series, "Hollywood How-To," will tackle all things writing, with conversations about everything from crafting characters to navigating the writer's room. In Chapter 1, various TV and film writers join #AtHome to break down how to conquer writer's block. Writers featured: Sarah Kucserka "High Fidelity," Damon Lindelof "Watchmen," Julio Torres "Los Espookys," Rob McElhenney "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," Jennifer Kaytin Robinson "Someone Great," Christina Hodson "Birds of Prey," Cord Jefferson "The Good Place," Susannah Grant "Unbelievable," Robin Thede "A Black Lad...
Jane Levy, who most recently starred in "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," breaks down the season finale and explains how -- though she may seem flawless in her musical performances on the show -- the actress had very little experience in musical theater before starring in the series. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
"Good Girls" star Retta spoke with Variety about the season 3 finale (which was cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic), Megan the Stallion's cameo, and what the future might hold for Ruby and the girls in a possible fourth season. The actress also opened up about her time in quarantine and the recent "Parks and Recreation" reunion special which raised over $3 million for coronavirus relief. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
"Billions" showrunners and co-creators Brian Koppleman and David Levien break down the season 5 premiere with Variety. While the two managed to stay away from serious spoilers, the co-creators of the showtime series tease the many possible outcomes for the beloved characters on the series. "If, at the end of the episode, you're wondering where Taylor's loyalties live, that's a beautiful thing. That's right where we want you," Koppleman says. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, in her first major role as Devi in Mindy Kaling's "Never Have I Ever," has earned quite a lot of attention due to the series' whirlwind premiere season --which not only swept fans off of their feet, but also found Devi in a high school love triangle. Ramakrishnan spoke with Variety's Angelique Jackson about Season 1, her newfound fame, and why she'd rather be Team Devi. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
'Bitch Sesh' podcaster and "Black Monday" actress Casey Wilson broke down the latest episode of Bravo's "Real Housewives of New York" which featured an oyster-filled brunch, Tinsley's return to the runway during NY Fashion Week, and Luann's plans for her new cabaret show. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
"Better Things" creator Pamela Adlon spoke about the "very many feelings" she had during the season finale -- which she was forced to finish in post on her IPad due to the coronavirus shutdown. In her interview with Variety, Adlon dives into a few high moments on the FX series including the 'Bat-ceañera' and "Father's Day" episodes. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
T-Pain joins news anchor Audrey Yap on "Variety Live!" to give a tour of his quarantine quarters, including his home studio and his gaming rooms. The "The Masked Singer" Season 1 winner also teases a post-pandemic tour with Lil' Jon following their epic Instagram live battle, reveals why producing music independently has been an unparalleled experience and what he's learned about his wife of 17 years while practicing social distancing. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
Because "Never Have I Ever" -- Netflix's latest comedy about an Indian-American teen just who wants to improve her social status -- is inspired in part by Mindy Kaling's personal life, the cast of the series opened up about how much help they received from the show creator who brought them together. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
Join us at 3 p.m. ET for 'Desus and Mero' Live with Variety. Desus Nice and the Kid Mero will be on hand to talk about their Showtime late-night show and surely talk %^&* about the Knicks.
The cast of "Never Have I Ever" -- Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher’s new Netflix comedy-- played a game of Never Have I Ever, in which they revealed whether or not they’ve found themselves in any of the coming of age show’s often relatable (yet sometimes wacky) circumstances in real life. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
"Vida" star Melissa Barrera joins news anchor Audrey Yap on the "Variety After-Show" presented by Nat Geo to talk about the bittersweet season 3 premiere (SPOILERS), what she will miss most about playing free-spirited Hernandez sister Lyn and whether or not there is any hope for Lyn and Johnny (Carlos Miranda). Barrera -- who also stars in the upcoming film "In the Heights" -- also dives into her telenovela past and how being on the show opened her eyes to the spectrum of the Latinx experience in the U.S. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.co...
Zooey Deschanel, who most recently co-starred in "Trolls World Tour," joins Variety's "Show & Tell" to show viewers how to make a face mask amid the coronavirus pandemic. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
Fashion designer Jonny Cota talks about winning the first season of "Making the Cut" on Amazon Prime, launching his new collection and how coronavirus is impacting the fashion world. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety
