Jackson, Peter: New WWI Docu to Mark Centennial

Peter Jackson (Oscar winner of “The Lord of the Rings”) is making a new documentary about World War I to mark the centennial of the war’s end, using archives of the BBC and London’s Imperial War Museum.

Pale Blue Dot: Natalie Portman to Replace Withersoon

Natalie Portman will replace Reese Witherspoon Fox Searchlight’s drama Pale Blue Dot.

Hollywood Scandals: Franco, James–N.Y. Times Cancels Event due to Sexual Misconduct

A N.Y. Times event for James Franco, who won best actor Golden Globe Sunday, has been canceled, two days after he was accused on social media of sexual misconduct.

Reeves, Matt: Hollywood’s Hottest Director (Batman, War for Planet of Apes)

Matt Reeves, director of Batman standalone movie and War for the Planet of the Apes, is signed by Netflix to first-look deal.

Mayor: ABC Cancels Comedy after One Season

ABC has canceled the new comedy, “The Mayor.”