Jodie Whittaker Short Film Fund Value Upped (Exclusive); ITV Studios Rejigs Distribution Team; Dare Pictures Signs MD – Global Briefs

Tom has a huge amount of invaluable industry experience and is already driving the business further forward. Berry was promoted recently to lead both ITV Studios distributions scripted and non-scripted divisions. UKsDare PicturesSigns MD Nascent UK outfit Dare Pictures has signed an MD. (L-r clockwise): Mandip Gill, Jodie Whittaker, Victoria EmslieMichael Shelford; Pip Past employers include Viacom, ITV, BBC and Fremantle.

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 61 words · Jennifer Smith

Joe Biden’s Campaign Tells Donald Trump “No More Debate About Debates” After Ex-POTUS Says He’s Agreed To A Third Matchup Hosted By Fox News

As OMalley Dillon noted, Trump has a long history of complaining about the debates. He skipped all of the Republican primary debates this cycle, and even called for them to be canceled. At the time, Trump was recovering from Covid. Joe Biden and Donald TrumpBrendan Smialowski / AFP / Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 54 words · Megan Jackson

Kevin Williamson’s Family Drama Series ‘The Waterfront’ Lands At Netflix

Dawsons CreekcreatorKevin Williamsons return to North Carolina is heading toNetflix. Williamsons family drama seriesThe Waterfronthas been ordered to series by the streamer. He will write and exec produce the series with Ben Fast from his Outerbanks Entertainment also exec producing. Kevin WilliamsonKevin Williamson The Waterfrontwas one of a number of shows that Williamson is developing under his overall deal. The Waterfrontwas announced as part of Netflixs first Upfront in New York....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 71 words · Sherry Austin

Kirsten Dunst & Daniel Brühl Join Keanu Reeves In Ruben Östlund’s ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’; Director Buys Boeing 747 For Movie — Cannes Market Hot Project

We can also reveal some intriguing plot and production points about the social satire. It turned out that a quarter of all women and two-thirds of all men chose to press the button. Interest is understandably high and pre-sales are expected to close at this weeksCannes market, the projects first. Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst and Daniel BruhlBrian Bowen Smith/Owen Gould/Pablo Arroyo Reeves was first reported to be in talks last month by Variety....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Steven Griffin

Momo Film Co Sets Partnership With The Philippines’ Nathan Studio

EXCLUSIVE:PhilippinesNathan Studiohas struck a deal withSingaporesMomo Film Coto invest strategically in Momos slate of upcoming projects. Nathan Studio is a production company owned by the Atayde family in the Philippines. I am looking forward to all the amazing content that we will create and produce together. Wregas Bhanuteja’s third feature film, ‘Levitating’Rekata Studio, Momo Film Co The film takes place in a small suburban area where pleasure comes from being possessed by spiritual beings....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Patricia Rodriguez

Netflix Ad Tier Hits 40M Monthly Active Users, Nearly Double Its Scale At Start Of 2024

The streaming giant revealed the number at its first in-person upfronts presentation in New York. In addition to the stats, Reinhard announced Netflix will launch an in-house ad tech platform. Thats important because engagement is the key to success in streaming. Netflix And this matters to all of you because you want to be where the audiences are, too. Peter Naylor, Vice President of Advertising Sales, closed the presentation on a final, upbeat note....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 104 words · Bethany Ortiz

Netflix Examines ‘This Blew Up’ Social Media Phenomena In Latest Documentary From ‘The Tinder Swindler’ Producer Raw TV

EXCLUSIVE:Netflixis returning to the wellspring of stories in which social media events bleed into real-world consequences. Netflix declined to comment on the project, but Deadline understands that production is underway on a five-part series. Raw did not respond to a request for comment. ‘The Tinder Swindler’Joshua Wilks/Netflix Watch on Deadline These social media stories have become something of a signature for Raw TV.

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 63 words · Yolanda Anderson

Nickelodeon & ‘All That’ Alum Lori Beth Denberg Alleges Dan Schneider Showed Her Porn & Initiated Phone Sex

Lori Beth Denberg, the formerNickelodeonandAll Thatstar is making claims againstDan Schneider. The comedic actress starred in the sketch show between 1994 and 1998. Denberg also alleges that they would give each other massages when she was over at his place. Dan Schneider and Lori Beth DenbergTollin/Robbins Prod. / Courtesy: Everett Collection / Kevin Winter / JC Olivera / Getty Images The actress claims that she was barred from the set ofThe Amanda Bynes Show....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · Wendy Mathis

NYPD Identifies Suspect In Random Attack On Steve Buscemi – Update

UPDATE:The NYPD has identified a suspect in last weeks seemingly random attack on actorSteve Buscemi. Police say the man pictured in surveillance images is 50-year-old Clifton Williams. Police have not located Williams and no arrests have been made. Clifton Williams on security footageCourtesy NYPD The search is ongoing. Additional information on the suspect was not released. Buscemi had a swollen left eye and face from his attack and was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Katrina Lewis

Patrick Warburton To Co-Host Pilot For Movie Memorabilia Docuseries Based On Feature Doc ‘Mad Props’

Shooting is se to take place in the UK and other parts of the world. Reinoso is directing the pilot. Warburton and Biolchini will travel to meet collectors on their journeys to sell or buy particular on-screen memorabilia. Patrick WarburtonEthan Miller/Getty Images Executive producers are Price, Reinoso, Biolchini, Warburton, David Bond and John Moss. As wereportedat the time, Price Productions wrapped shooting on theMad Propsfeature in February.

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Hunter Smith

Sharon Osbourne Says She Regrets Apologizing To Sheryl Underwood After ‘The Talk’ Feud: “F*** You! She Knew What I Was”

But my kid said to me, Just apologize to her. Maybe youre wrong and she read you wrong or something, just in case, apologize. I apologized to her. She wouldnt pick up my calls and then she lied and said I never apologized. I have it all documented on my phone. you could never say that anymore because your a** is busted. Im like, f*** you. F*** you! She knew what I was....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Amanda Collins

Sundance Now Picks Up BBC YA Drama ‘Domino Day’ For U.S.

Sundance Nowhas picked upDomino Day,theBBCYA drama about a young witch with extraordinary powers in modern-day England. Watch on Deadline Other UK series on Sundance Now include the likes ofThe Long ShadowandThe Fall. Domino Dayis produced byFremantle-ownedThe ResponderindieDancing Ledgeand penned by up-and-coming scribe Lauren Sequeira. Domino DayDancing Ledge, Sophie Mutevelian The series also stars Lucy Cohu, Christopher Jeffers and Jonah Rzeskiewicz. The deal was brokered by Fremantles Shirley Bowers, SVP of U....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Catherine Wilkinson

Will Ferrell Sets Netflix Comedy Series ‘GOLF’ With Ramy Youssef & Josh Rabinowitz

Ferrell and Youssef are set to star. In his first leading role in a comedy series, Ferrell will star as a fictional golf legend. Details regarding Youssefs role are under wraps. Will Ferrell and Ramy YoussefMary Ellen Matthews/Christopher Polk/Getty Images WhetherGOLFwill be in the same vein is as yet unknown. Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman and Nena Rodriguez are executive producers for T-Street. Andy Campagna is an executiveproducer for Cairo Cowboy....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Robert Fischer