Investment Bank Moelis & Co. Names Marcus Lollie A Managing Director In Its Media Group

Investment bank Moelis & Company has appointed Marcus Lollie as a managing director in its media group. He will be based in Los Angeles. He previously spent nearly two decades in the Private Fund Group at Credit Suisse and Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette. Lollie MarcusCourtesy Lollie graduated from Stanford, where he majored in economics and played on the mens basketball team. More broadly in media and entertainment, Moelis has been involved in a range of prominent transactions....

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 89 words · Rachael Wells

Johnny Depp Movie ‘Jeanne Du Barry’ Gets Saudi Backing, New Images Revealed

She becomes Louis XVs favorite companion. Unaware of her status as a courtesan, he regains his appetite for life thanks to their relationship. They fall madly in love. Maïwenn and Johnny Depp in ‘Jeanne du Barry’Stephanie Branchu/Why Not Productions Against all propriety and etiquette, Jeanne moves to Versailles, where her arrival scandalizes the court. We are thrilled to be supporting Maiwenns upcoming featureJeanne du Barry, said Red Sea CEO Mohammed Al Turki....

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Jessica Kelly

Jonas Dassler To Topline Thriller ‘God’s Spy’ From Writer-Director Todd Komarnicki; Flula Borg, Clarke Peters & More Also Set

First, from the pulpit and then from the front lines. This is a movie about a man for all time, said Komarnicki. When you have judgement without forgiveness it paralyses society and breeds a spirit of fear. Jonas Dassler, Todd KomarnickiStefan Klüter/Pascal Blancon Dietrichs story inspires us to see that love wins, even when it appears weve lost. Hes also notably produced such projects as the Will Ferrell holiday classicElfand the Eddie Murphy comedy,Meet Dave....

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Samuel Murray

Joni Mitchell To Receive Library Of Congress’ Gershwin Prize For Popular Song

Watch on Deadline In a statement, Mitchell said, This is a very prestigious award. Thank you for honoring me. Mitchell attended the Kennedy Center Honors in 2021, when she was among the five recipients. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) Mitchell will receive the award at a concert on March 1. The event is a co-production of WETA-TV, Ken Ehrlich Productions and the Library of Congress.

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 63 words · Laura Pena

Myco Hunts Sports Rights After 1,200% Cricket Stream Viewing Spike

Myco experienced a 431% spike in views and 344% increase in engaged sessions. The platform allows viewers to earn tokens as they watch, with these then used to access more content. The service is available globally. Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz plays a shot during the third and final one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Bangladesh and India in December 2022MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP via Getty Images)

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · Robert Torres

Netflix’s Reed Hastings Gives $20M To Minerva University, An Emerging School With A Distinctly Global Approach To Higher Education

The gift lays the foundation for Minerva Universitys long-term sustainable growth, a press release said. It builds on previous donations by the Netflix Co-CEO, which supported 4-year scholarships for nearly 100 students. The San Francisco-based school was established in 2012 with $25 million in funding from Benchmark Capital. Reed HastingsWolter Peeters/Fairfax Media via Getty Images I see incredible potential for Minerva University toincrease its positive impact in the world.

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 69 words · Sydney Peters

Noah Hawley’s FX ‘Alien’ Series Gearing Up For Production This Year – TCA

Noah Hawleys long awaitedAlienseries will finally begin shooting this year. At last years virtual TCA winter tour, Landgraf specified that HawleysAlien,takes place before Ripley. Its the first story that takes place in theAlienfranchise on Earth. 20th Century Fox It takes place on our planet. Right near the end of this century were in so 70-odd years from now, added Landgraf then. HawleysAlienseries was first announced during the pandemic at the Disney Investor Day in December 2020....

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Jacob Reed

Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Sadie Sink Discusses ‘The Whale’, ‘Stranger Things’, And Working With Taylor Swift

Im here with another dope episode of theScene 2 Seen Podcast, and todays guest is actressSadie Sink. The young actress is making a name for herself in the world of entertainment. She began her career on Broadway as the title role in the revival ofAnniein 2013. Sadie Sink in ‘The Whale’Everett Collection The role has earned the young actress a Critics Choice nomination for her role as Ellie. Sink recently wrapped production onBerlin Nobodyalongside Eric Bana and Sylvia Hoeks....

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Diana Brewer

Spike Lee & Gersh Partner On Spike Fellows Program For Students At Atlanta University Center Consortium

The Spike Fellows Program is based on the principle that access plus exposure will create opportunities. Its first cycle kicks off this month. Lee is an alum of the AUCC who graduated from Morehouse and took classes at Spelman. Courtesy of Marc Baptiste He says he therefore knows firsthand the quality of the education to be received at HBCUs. Its on the campuses of Spelman and Morehouse where they met, fell in love, and got married....

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Donna Johnson

Tatjana Patitz Dies: Supermodel Appeared In George Michael’s ‘Freedom ’90’ Video, Was 56

She died on Jan. 11 of breast cancer, her agent confirmed. The German-born Patitz was considered one of the original supermodels. She entered her first modeling contest at age 17 in Stockholm, taking third place. But a session with fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh that followed launched the main part of her career. I had to kind of slide up and down the wall for part of the day. The feel of the set was so run-down, this big, loft kind of vibe....

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 132 words · Ashley Williams

Wiip To Develop ‘An Honest Man’, Upcoming Book By Michael Koryta, For Television

The novel will be published by Mulholland Books July 25, 2023. Watch on Deadline wiips Paul Lee, Mark Roybal and Nate Winslow will executive produce alongside Koryta. Nate and I are thrilled to be working with Michael again, said Roybal. Michael Koryta - “An Honest Man"Courtesy Michael is going to adapt this into one hell of a show. He knows that true suspense comes only through authentic emotional investment. Koryta is theNew York Times-bestselling author of 14 novels, a novella, and multiple short stories....

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Nancy Graham

‘Aftersun’: Read The Screenplay For Charlotte Wells’ Breakout Feature Film Debut

Scottish filmmakerCharlotte Wellshas been on of this awards seasons biggest breakthroughs with her mesmerizing debut featureAftersun. I mean, I didnt choose to make this film. We stayed in touch after our first meeting, and I promised [Romanski] the script. British indie pic ‘Aftersun’A24 Eventually, two years later, I delivered it, she said of their collaboration. We developed the script a lot over the subsequent two years or so. Obviously, the pandemic got in the way, but we were always moving forward toward production....

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Roger Banks

‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ Producer Archer Gray Elevates Vinay Singh To CEO

Singh has been with Archer Gray since 2015, previously serving as the companys COO and Vice-Chair. (The NYC-based company also notably expanded into Los Angeles early last year.) Im grateful that Vinay is our new CEO at this exciting moment in Archer Grays own story. Vinay SinghCourtesy of Julia Chesky I am immensely excited to lead Archer Gray at this exciting moment of growth and change, added Singh. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival....

January 12, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Heather Lane