‘Undone’ Producer Submarine & Rebel Maverick Developing Animated TV Version Of Kids Book Series ‘Kiranmala And The Kingdom Beyond’

EXCLUSIVE:Middle grader book seriesKiranmala & The Kingdom Beyondis getting the animated television adaptation treatment. UndoneandThe KollectiveproducerSubmarineand Rebel Maverick have teamed to create a TV version of Sayantani DasGuptas book series. Published by Scholastic,Kiranmala & The Kingdom Beyonddebuted in 2018 withThe Serpents Secret. Kiranmala & The Kingdom Beyond book seriesScholastic Related Stories ‘Despicable Me 4’ Helps Franchise Make History And Is No. Ryan and DasGupta will write the pilot, with Ryan serving as Head Writer....

March 1, 2024 · 1 min · 74 words · Allison Hicks

‘Wolf Night’: Hot Platinum Dunes Package With Filmmaker Jonathan Liebesman Making Rounds

EXCLUSIVE:Heres a big one that multiple studios are bidding on right nowfromPlatinum Dunes:Wolf Night. Hes an EP on the MTV seriesThe Shannara Chroniclesand directed four episodes of Paramount+sHaloseries. Liebesman also executive produced the Universal Robert Downey Jr. family movieDolittle. Jonathan LiebesmanGetty Images Honley is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners, MGMT Entertainment and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis. Maguire is repped by Brillstein Entertainment Partners, MGMT Entertainment and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis.

March 1, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Calvin Davis

Christopher Durang To Receive Dramatists Guild Lifetime Achievement Award

The Guilds annual awards ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 6, at New York Citys Sony Hall. Durang first began experiencing symptoms of what would later be diagnosed as logopenic primary progressive aphasia in 2012. Former talk show hostWendy Williamsand actorBruce Willishave gone public with their similar diagnoses. Christopher Durang (2013)Getty Images

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Lindsey Martin

Disney Unveils 2024 Television Writing & Directing Program Participants, Inaugural FX Singleton Scholar

Were proud to be part of their journey to shape the future of storytelling. After expanding into daytime television last year, the program is also deepening its collaboration with ABCsGeneral Hospital. Three program participants will direct episodes of the daytime drama. Disney For over a decade, the program has maintained a 100% annual staffing rate, according to Disney. The scholarship honors the life and legacy of legendary director and producer John Singleton....

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Dana Nguyen

Ed Cunningham Directing ‘Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad Of Walter Day,’ Follow-Up To Cult Classic Slamdance Doc ‘The King Of Kong’

As the documentary unfolds, it reveals the lengths to which these competitors will go to achieve gaming glory. Pic is eyeing a festival run starting in early April. He is represented by Settebello Entertainment and attorney Zeke Lopez. ‘Arcades & Love Songs’ Subject Walter DayFairfield Films LP

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 47 words · Amanda Sweeney

Electronic Arts Plans Layoffs Of Five Percent Of Workforce, Cancels ‘Star Wars’ Game

EA said in that document that it also plans to reduce its office space footprint. Based on EAs annual report, issued in May of last year, the company had 13,400 employees. That means the current cuts could amount to some 600 jobs lost. Along with the job cuts, CEO Andrew Wilson issued a company-wide letter informing staff of the publishers restructuring. That means the sunsetting of some live service titles and ceasing the development of certain projects....

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Bryan Skinner

eOne Reorganizes In Canada As ‘Orphan Black’ EP Replaces Tecca Crosby

CanadaseOnedivision is rejigging following theLionsgatebuy, withOrphan BlackEP Kerry Appleyard set to replace Tecca Crosby at the creative helm. Hamilton added: Were very fortunate to welcome an executive of Kerrys stature to eOne. The news is the latest rejig sinceLionsgate bought eOnefromHasbrofor $500M. Kerry Appleyard (left) and Tecca CrosbyeOne Top executives Steve Bertram and Michael Lombardohave also left. Yesterday, Deadline revealed that Lionsgate Television isreducing the numberof its development deals by more than half....

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Bradley Davis

Felix Solis & Owen Teague Join Naomi Watts, Bill Murray In Dramedy ‘The Friend’

No word on the roles theyll be playing. Watts exec produces alongside Mike Spreter for Big Creek and Margaret Chernin for 3dot Productions. CAA Media Finance is representing the films domestic rights. Felix Solis, Owen TeagueEthan Peña/Hadar Pitchon Previously, hes appeared on shows likeCity on Fire,CharmedandThe Good Wife, among others. Film credits include NetflixsTallulahand the Richard Gere dramaArbitrage. Breaking out with a starring role on NetflixsBloodline, Teague has been seen since then on HBOsMrs....

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 97 words · Donald Wilson

Frameline Appoints Allegra Madsen As New Executive Director

Allegra has spent the last six months as Framelines interim Executive Director, providing leadership during this critical time. She brings her knowledge of nonprofit leadership, fundraising and arts management. Allegra was selected following an extensive search process coordinated by Scott Miller Executive Search. Photo courtesy of Barak Shrama The search firm engaged 150 potential candidates and sources during a six month international search process.

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 64 words · Allison Freeman

Fremantle Names CEOs For Italian Producers Wildside & The Apartment

Sonia Rovai and Annamaria Morelli have been named as the new bosses ofWildsideandThe Apartment, respectively. Her previous roles include story editor posts at Rai and Mediaset. She replaces The Apartment boss Mieli, while Rovia takes over from Gianani at The Apartment. Sonia Rovai and Annamaria MorelliFremantle We are and will continue to be the place creatives want to call home. A formula that I am sure will guarantee Morelli and Rovai the conditions to create new great successes....

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Lawrence Campbell

Justin Timberlake’s New Album Will Feature *NSYNC On Song

The*NSYNCreunion at the MTV Video Music Awards wasnt the last hurrah. Timberlake previously hinted at new music from *NSYNC during an appearance onThe Kelly Clarkson Showin January. That was fun, he said. Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez and Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNCKevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 49 words · Ashley Powell

Lauren Holly & Bruce Boxleitner Join Great American Family Holiday Movie Opposite Jill Wagner, Jesse Hutch

EXCLUSIVE: Lauren Holly andBruce Boxleitnerare the latest actors to join the holiday movie repertory atGreat American Family. The duo will co-star inAurora Christmasopposite web connection mainstaysJill Wagnerand Jesse Hutch. More actors will be announced at a later date. (L-R) Jill Wagner, Bruce Boxleitner, Jesse Hutch and Lauren HollyMarie Hilla/Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images Aurora Christmasis executive produced by Brad Krevoy, Jill Wagner, Susie Belzberg Krevoy, and Micheline Blais. Kelly Martin is supervising producer....

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 88 words · Dustin Perez

Lionsgate Promotes Global Products & Experiences Execs Jerry Sabatini & Gene Rogers To SVPs

Lionsgate also hasThe Hunger Gamesstage play in the works in London. Rogers previously served as VP of Production and Operations, Global Products and Experiences. Priority projects includeThe Paddington Bear Experienceand franchise asset development forBorderlands,scheduled for an August release. Jerry Sabatini & Gene RogersCourtesy Jess Pelphrey/Stephanie Kleinman/SDK Photo Prior to his current role, Sabatini served as VP of Brand Creative, Global Products and Experiences. The highly anticipated reboot ofThe Crowis set for release this year on June 7....

February 29, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Sean Alvarez