DECEMBER 27, 2021

Jean-Marc Vallée, 'Big Little Lies' and 'Dallas Buyers Club' Director, Dead at 58 The Emmy winner was known for his skill with performers and a naturalistic filming style.  By Mark Peikert

Reese Witherspoon, Denis Villeneuve, and More Remember 'Creative Genius' Jean-Marc Vallée Vallée, who died unexpectedly this weekend, was known for fostering warm and open collaborations with his actors.  By Ryan Lattanzio	The 20 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2022 "Halo," "Masters of the Air," "The Lord of the Rings," and "Obi-Wan" are coming to our screens in 2022.  By Christian Blauvelt

With 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' Theaters Found Their Christmas Savior The box office overall is improving, but "Spider-Man" was a major standout in a Christmas weekend mainly marked by overall weakness.  By Tom Brueggemann	Laemmle Theaters President: 'Maybe We Just Need to Wait' to Lure Cautious, Older Moviegoers Back If older audiences aren't ready to go back to the movies, Greg Laemmle wonders if it's best to focus resources on those who are ready to ret … By Chris Lindahl

	Jonathan Frakes Is a 'Star Trek' Legend and the Franchise's Secret Weapon Behind the Camera The man behind Commander Riker is approaching 30 years as a director on the series' offshoots. He talks to IndieWire about playing an ongoin … By Christian Blauvelt
	'Bigbug' Trailer: Jean-Pierre Jeunet Makes Netflix Debut with Raunchy Robot Comedy The "Amelie" and "Delicatessen" director's latest debuts on the streaming platform February 11.  By Ryan Lattanzio
	Kate Winslet: Possible 'Mare of Easttown' Season 2 Would Explore Police Brutality in America Winslet doesn't know if she'll reprise her Emmy-winning role, but if she does, a follow-up would explore police atrocities in the U.S.  By Ryan Lattanzio
	'Succession' Showrunner's Production Company Doubles Profits After 'I May Destroy You' Success Michaela Coel's acclaimed series made Jesse Armstrong's company a "very desirable production partner" for top talent, according to its year- … By Chris Lindahl
	FX's 'Atlanta' Releases First Trailer for Upcoming Season 3 The third season premieres on FX March 24.  By Mark Peikert