Blue Fox Entertainment Acquires Horror Thriller ‘Wake Up’ From Directing Trio RKSS, StudioCanal

We are thrilled to add RKSSs next film to our theatrical slate, said Blue Fox Entertainments Lisa Gutberlet. With WAKE UP, these incredibly talented filmmakers demonstrate another side to their unique style. Blue Fox Entertainments Head of Acquisitions, Michael Huntsman, negotiated the deal with StudioCanals Marquet. ‘Wake Up’Blue Fox Entertainment

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 50 words · Renee Garcia

BritBox International Names Marketing Boss & Strikes North American Deals For UK Drama ‘The Inheritance’

ITV, meanwhile, recently integrated the UK streamer BritBox into the ITVX streaming app. She is currently working on a brand refresh and upcoming seriesPassenger, starring Wumni Mosaku. It follows three siblings who are left reeling after the unexpected death of their father. Diana Pessin (left) and ‘The Inheritance’ (right)BritBox International; Eccho Rights/Channel 5

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 53 words · Shawn King

Brother Marquis Dies: 2 Live Crew Rapper Was 58

Brother Marquis, the rapper and longtime member of hip-hop group2 Live Crew, has died at 58. His death was announced on 2 Live CrewsInstagram accounton Monday night. The post did not indicate a cause of death or where the rapper died. Brother Marquis onstage with 2 Live Crew in 2016Rick Kern/WireImage Three of the groups members, including Brother Marquis, were charged with misdemeanor obscenity charges. The men were found not guilty by a jury....

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Emma Greene

ColorCreative Signs Filmmaking Duo Raha Amirfazli & Alireza Ghasemi

Raha is still a student at NYU, while Alireza is based in Paris. In the Land of Brothersfollows an Afghan refugee family and their trek to find shelter in Iran. The film recently was nabbed by September Film in Benelux, with Alpha Violet handling world sales. Raha Amirfazli, left, Alireza GhasemiPhotos courtesy of ColorCreative ColorCreative is proud to provide a home for such rich and propulsive immigrant narratives.

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Christopher Mcguire

Doc Talk Podcast Packs Its Bag For A Trip Around The World With ‘The Reluctant Traveler’s Eugene Levy

As the title of the series suggests, hes not a Heck yeah, Im up for anything! He also explains what finally convinced him to sign onto the series after he turned it down initially. One of them involved examining an elephant and not from the front end. Deadline; Nō Studios Levy meets up with a glamorous Hollywood star in St. Tropez. Listen to the episode above or on major podcast platforms includingSpotify,iHeartandApple....

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · Anne Baker

Hot Package: ‘Ant-Man And The Wasp’ Scribe Patrick Burleigh Adapts Beloved Hannah Gold Children’s Book ‘The Last Bear’

The producers are now going out to directors. ZQ financed the development of the script. Its sequel,Finding Bear, was also a bestseller when published last year. Hannah Gold, ‘The Last Bear’ book cover and Patrick BurleighPrime Universe Films There is also the backdrop of a thought-provoking exploration of the climate emergency. Burleigh is repped by UTA, Kaplan/Perrone and Kopeikin Law.

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Todd Gonzalez

It Starts On The Page: Read ‘The Sympathizer’ Premiere Script “Death Wish” By Don McKellar & Park Chan-wook

A sophomore debate theme for a Fort Leavenworth alum like yourself. This script is about writing. Writing under pressure, under the scrutiny of merciless supervision. Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar, ‘The Sympathizer’Michael Buckner for Deadline The novel that the series is based on is wildly entertaining, opinionated and frequently hilarious. It was a gift to have the books characters and great set pieces in our arsenal. Its sheer verve challenged us to go for some of the bigger swings....

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 98 words · Jeffrey Harris

Jez Butterworth’s ‘The Hills of California’ Sets Fall Broadway Engagement; Sam Mendes Directs

Broadway casting forThe Hills of Californiawill be announced at a later date. The production has been nominated for an Olivier Award, as has lead actress Laura Donnelly. Gloria and Ruby now have families of their own. Courtesy The run-down Sea View Guest House is haunted by bittersweet memories of amusement park rides and overdue bills.

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Richard Roberts

Lupita Nyong’o Calls Press Junkets A “Torture Technique”

But it did not at all prepare us for instant success. And that is an overwhelming experience. Most newly-famous actors complain about paparazzi or intrusive gossip. Lupita Nyong’oGetty Images But when asked for specifics Nyongo seems more annoyed by another right of passage: interviews. Watch on Deadline Specifically, Nyongo calls press junkets a torture technique. She describes their tedium thusly: Different people are being ferried in to ask the exact same questions....

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · Paula Hardy

Mark Duplass Revisits ‘Creep’ Franchise With ‘The Creep Tapes’ Series Adaptation

The series was independently produced by Duplass Brothers Productions. The company is presenting the series to buyers, with CAA handling world sales. Chris Donlon is both editor and EP on the project. Mark Duplass in Creep 2Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection Each episode exposes a new victim from one of the fabled Creep Tapes. The first film,Creepin 2014, was filmed as found footage. In it, Brice portrays a videographer assigned to record an eccentric client, played by Duplass....

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Kimberly Mitchell

Netflix Co-CEO Says Tom Brady Roast “Drove Huge Viewing & Even Bigger Conversation”

TheNetflixTom Bradyroast caused quite the splash and the streamers Co-CEOGreg Peterswas delighted. The Brady roast caused a stir. Brady has since said that he regrets taking part because of the impact on his children. Greg PetersAdam Rose/Netflix Watch on Deadline He also flagged the diversity brought on by ads. But Peters said the most effective promotional tool that Netflix has is Netflix itself. This [platform] is the go to place for so many people looking for entertainment, he added....

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 117 words · Sarah Gomez

Paramount Global Town Hall Delayed After Skydance Offer, Co-CEOs’ Shareholder Presentation

A town hall forParamountGlobal employees originally scheduled to take place Wednesday has been delayed until June 25. By moving the date, our hope is to do just that, they wrote. The shift comes at a time thatParamount Globalcontrolling shareholder,Shari Redstone, is mulling a merger offer fromSkydance. Paramount Pictures in Los AngelesGetty Cheeks, Robbins and McCarthy were installed in their new roles in April after the ouster of Bob Bakish.

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Linda Gillespie

Patrick J. Adams, Alyvia Alyn Lind & Patrick Gallagher Among Five Cast In ‘Wayward’ Netflix Limited Series

In addition to Martin, the quintet join previously cast series regulars Sarah Gadon and Brandon Jay McLaren. Martin serves as co-showrunner with Ryan Scott, who also is an executive producer. Ben Farrell executive produces through his Objective Fiction, along with Hannah Mackay, Jennifer Kawaja and Bruno Dube. L-R: Patrick Adams, Sydney Topliffe, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Patrick Gallagher, Josh CloseLyndsey Byrnes/Megan Vincent/Justin Tyler Close/Courtesy Sphere Media is producing.

June 4, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Ian Lee