K-Drama Comics Platform Manta Launches Suite Of Titles In French

EXCLUSIVE:Mantais transporting itsK-dramaplatform into the French-speaking world. A curated selection of 10 titles for audiences inFrance, Canada, and other French-speaking markets launches today. The move represents Mantas second localization initiative following a Spanish launch in Spring 2023. Manta titles are launching in FrenchManta The platform had been downloaded 14 million times as of January 2024. Its comics have been developed as TV dramas and physical books. In January, Mantalauncheda web novels vertical so readers could binge through original source material for the comics....

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Barbara Collins

Marguerite Yourcenar’s Seminal Novel On Roman Emperor Hadrian Set For TV Adaptation From Andrea Iervolino & Monika Bacardi

No broadcaster or streamer has announced. And then his passions: a natural and complete bisexuality that was also controversial and self-centered. The sorrows and tragedies, feelings of deep friendship and respect for humanity. Monika Bacardi and Andrea Iervolino (Lr) and Memoirs of Hadrian (R)Kristy Sparow/Getty Images

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 46 words · Matthew Arnold

Marketing Agency J Creative Entertainment Launches Production Arm To Champion AAPI Stories

It will now push into original content based around AAPI and Filipino stories. Weve seen a magical shift in Hollywood, and our stories are real, rich and intersectional. Were only just getting started. JP Mallo and Justyn Reyes' J Creative Entertainment will focus on AAPI and Filipino storiesJ Creative Entertainment Weve come a long way, Mallo added. Ive been given wise advice from one of my mentors to bring your full self into everything you do....

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 76 words · Jeremy Miller

Martin Scorsese-Narrated Documentary ‘Made In England: The Films Of Powell And Pressburger’ Gets U.S. Distribution Deals Ahead Of Berlin Premiere

Martin Scorsesenarrates the film, which is directed by Emmy winner David Hinton. Here is Deadlinesreview of the movie, which we described as a heartfelt tribute. In TCM and Cohen Media we have found partners who share that passion. ‘Made In England: The Films Of Powell And Pressburger’© 2024 P&P Film Limited/BBC Robert Aaronson added: We are thrilled to be distributing Davids exquisite documentary. The film was recently acquired by Mubi in multiple international markets....

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Samantha Ortiz

Nat Geo Buys ‘Sugarcane’ Documentary Out Of Sundance

EXCLUSIVE:Sugarcanehas become the latest big documentary deal out of theSundanceFilm Festival. Deadline understands that the Disney-owned factual brand has struck a deal in the low seven-figures. The doc comes from filmmakers Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie. ‘Sugarcane’National Geographic Documentary Films Discovery picked up the rights toSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storyin a deal worth around $15M. One source told Deadline that this year was so much better than last year in terms of documentary deals....

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Larry Torres

Netflix Hires Jeff Gaspin As VP Unscripted Series In Coup For Streamer

EXCLUSIVE:Netflixhas found its new unscripted chief. He will be based in LA. Most recently, Gaspin ran his own Gaspin Media, which also produced series including ShowtimesTheFirst Lady. Jeff GaspinCourtesy of Netflix Before that, he was head of programming at VH1 where he helped conceiveBehind the Music. Im so thrilled to join Brandon and the unscripted team at Netflix. I was always most successful and happiest when I built or ran unscripted at VH1, Bravo and NBCU....

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 85 words · Kimberly Armstrong

Paul D’Amato Dies: Memorable ‘Slap Shot,’ ‘Deer Hunter’ & ‘Heaven’s Gate’ Actor Was 76

The news wasshared onlineby his longtime partner (and fellow actor) Marina Re. DAmato got the role inSlap Shotin part because he could hold his own on the ice. The scene was pretty simple and straightforward, and I realized that being nervous was no excuse. Paul D’Amato in ‘The Deer Hunter’Universal It worked out pretty well, butterflies and all.

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 58 words · Donald Rivers

U.S. State Department To Screen ’20 Days In Mariupol’ At Event Tied To Anniversary Of Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine

The event is tied to the second anniversary of Russias invasion into Ukraine, which is Saturday. Through February and March, U.S. embassies and American spaces will be hosting screenings. The documentary also is getting a new theatrical release and will air on PBS on Thursday. ‘20 Days In Mariupol’Dogwoof/Frontline/AP They were the only international reporters left in the city. Watch on Deadline 20 Days In Mariupolwas produced in collaboration with PBSFrontlineand the Associated Press....

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 74 words · Whitney Macias

‘Dune: Part Two’ Review: Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Sequel Goes Heavy On The Mythos

Lady Jessicas plan is to head south, so she can have her baby in safety. Your father didnt believe in revenge, she tells him. I do, he replies. Timothée Chalomet in ‘Dune: Part Two’Warner Bros. every time Pauls actions check some mysterious messianic box. Others, like the increasingly grumpy Chani, see through this mumbo-jumbo. You want to control people? Tell them a messiah is coming, and theyll wait for centuries....

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 91 words · Loretta Miller

‘How To Become The Dark Lord (& Die Trying)’ In The Works At Legendary Television From Adam Wingard

The company snapped up the rights to the book in a competitive battle. He will produce with his manager Jeremy Platt (Hap & Leonard). He is repped by Seth Fishman at The Gernert Company and Grandview. Orbit/Getty He is also behind movies includingYoure NextandThe Guest. He is repped by Grandview and CAA.

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Teresa Smith

‘Salem’s Lot’ Author Stephen King Calls Out Warner Bros. For “Holding” Film’s Release

Old-school horror filmmaking: slow build, big payoff. He continued, Not sure why WB is holding it back; not like its embarrassing, or anything. I just write the fucking things. Stephen KingLeigh Vogel/WireImage Watch on Deadline Related Stories Peter Bart: Big B.O. Old-school horror filmmaking: slow build, big payoff. Not sure why WB is holding it back; not like it’s embarrassing, or anything. I just write the fucking things. In 2004, TNT adapted the book into a new two-part miniseries with Rob Lowe starring as Ben Mears....

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Sarah Ellis

‘The Cleaner’ & ‘Taskmaster’ Star Greg Davies Wants Mandatory Two-Season Orders For New Comedy Series — Berlinale Series Market

IfGreg Davieswas running TV, newcomedyshows would get a two-season order. An industry audience gave his call for double-season orders for comedy a spontaneous round of applause. That is what I would change: It should be a mandatory two seasons. Greg Davies in ‘The Cleaner’Studio Hamburg Production Group Less and less were thinking of specific people now. Were just writing the character and hoping someone good comes to it afterwards. Allowing original creators to bring forward an original idea is the way forward....

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Kimberly Lutz

‘The Last Of Us’ Co-Creator Craig Mazin Extends Overall Deal With HBO & Max

No one is commenting but I hear the premium pact is in the eight figures. Mazin co-created the adaptation of the popular PlayStation game with the games Neil Druckmann. Peter Hoar, who directed Mazins Long, Long Time script, won a DGA Award for his work. Craig MazinLuke Fontana Mazin is repped by CAA and attorney Gretchen Rush of Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.

February 21, 2024 · 1 min · 61 words · Matthew Johnson