Hundreds More Layoffs Incoming At VFX Firm DNEG

EXCLUSIVE:Hundreds morelayoffsare incoming atDuneandOppenheimerVFXfirmDNEG. DNEG had not responded to comment requests by press time. This is a very challenging time for the sector and many businesses are having to make tough decisions. Timothée Chalamet in ‘Dune: Part Two’, DNEGWarner Bros We are told DNEG is co-operating with both Bectu and IATSE Canada. Around a year ago, the 25-year-old companymade around 70redundancies from its Fitzrovia, Central London base. The company attempted to go public via a $1....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 85 words · Mia Gomez

Jessica Biel & Elizabeth Banks Star In Thriller Series ‘The Better Sister’ Ordered By Prime Video From Tomorrow Studios

In a competitive situation, the project has landed atPrime Videowith a series order. It hails from Tomorrow Studios, which will co-produce with Amazon MGM Studios. When Adam is brutally murdered, the prime suspect sends shockwaves through the family, laying bare long-buried secrets. Jessica Biel and Elizabeth BanksInstagram katrinakleinmakeup/Getty Related Stories Ty Burrell To Star In Comedy Reimagining Of 1950s Series Tightrope!

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 61 words · Alexandra Norris

Newcomers Yao, Miles Caton & Peter Dreimanis To Round Out Cast Of Coogler-Jordan Thriller

As with all other roles, theirs are under wraps, as is the films plot. Pics executive producers are Rebecca Cho, two-time Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, and Will Greenfield. Its slated for release in theaters on March 7, 2025. and performed at the Grammys and the Academy Awards. yao, Miles Caton and Peter DreimanisThomas Brunot/Ajanee Hambrick/Colin Medley He released his first single This Aint It last year. Also a musician, Dreimanis co-fronts the Juno Award-winning band July Talk with Leah Fay Goldstein....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 81 words · Aaron Little

Oscar Best Picture Winner ‘Oppenheimer’ Is No. 5 In Deadline’s 2023 Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament

Universal didnt marketOppenheimeras merely guys counterprogramming toBarbies en masse girls. PLFs and Imax drove close to halfOppenheimers ticket sales during opening weekend. The U.S.-Canada opening came in at $82.4M, and worldwide at $180M. ‘Oppenheimer’Everett Their back-end deals were largely figured at cash break zero with some other fees. The digital/DVD window was November 21, four months after the pics theatrical date. Net here is $201.9M. Wait till you see what film is in fourth place in our Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament its a shocker....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 97 words · Randy Key

Paul Auster Dies: Author Of ‘The New York Trilogy,’ Screenwriter & Director Was 77

His friend, Jacki Lyden,confirmedthe news to the New York Times. They areCity of Glass(1985),Ghosts(1986) andThe Locked Room(1986). The books in theTrilogyplay on tropes of the detective novel to address existential questions. Paul AusterRoberto Ricciuti/Getty Images Several of Austers 18 novels were made into movies, includingThe Music of Chance. Austers work on the film won him the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. Auster is also credited on the screenplay for WangsThe Center of the World....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · William Hinton

Paul Walter Hauser Joins Paramount’s New ‘Naked Gun’ Movie

EXCLUSIVE:Paul Walter Hausers hot streak continues. Hauser joins an ensemble that also includes Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, as previously announced. Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins are producing via Fuzzy Door, with Daniel M. Stillman also serving as EP. Paul Walter HauserMichael Buckner for Deadline On June 14, hell be heard voicing the character of Embarrassment in the long-awaitedInside Out 2. Hauser is repped by CAA, Artists First, and Schreck Rose Dapello....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · Thomas Hansen

SAG-AFTRA Members Nearly Unanimously Ratify New Sound Recordings Code

SAG-AFTRAmembers have nearly unanimously approved the unions new Sound Recordings Code. The deal, which runs through 2026, received 97.69% yes votes. Those include codifying that the terms artist, singer and royalty artist under this agreement only include humans. SAG-AFTRAGetty The contract also demands clear and conspicuous consent along with compensation for use of a digital replica. More details are available inthe unions deal summary. We celebrate our human performers! SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said, This contract secures groundbreaking A....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Melvin Watson

Studiocanal And A24 Team On Revenge Thriller ‘Huntington’ Starring Glen Powell; Margaret Qualley And Ed Harris Join Cast

Ford will direct from his original screenplay inspired by Studiocanals Comedy library titleKind Hearts and Coronets. Studiocanal is fully financing the film with casting director Lucy Bevan handling all casting. Ford is repped by CAA with Mike & Lowell at Black Box Mgmt and Morris Yorn. Margaret Qualley, Ed Harris and Glen PowellGetty Images/Glen Grey Powell is repped by CAA and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole. Harris is represented by CAA and Ziffren Brittenham LLP, and Qualley repped by CAA and Sloane Offer Weber....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Derrick Espinoza

Ted Sarandos To Address RTS London; Romanian Film Award Winners; ‘Rebus’ First Look & Launch Date – Global Briefs

Richard Osman and Marina Hyde, who helm theRest is Entertainmentpodcast, will also speak. The series will air on BBC Scotland on 17 May and the following day on BBC One. The originalRebusseries aired on BBC rival ITV between 2000 and 2007. Ted SarandosGetty Scandi streamer Viaplay ordered the show but has since exited the UK, while Austalias SBS has also boardedRebus. Richard Rankin, ‘Rebus’ Eleventh Hour Films, Mark MainzBBC

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Albert Mcdonald

‘Ahsoka’s Ivanna Sakhno To Co-Star Opposite Allison Williams In Atomic Monster & Blumhouse’s ‘M3GAN 2.0’

She joins a cast that includes Allison Williams and Violet McGraw. James Wan, Jason Blum and Williams are producers on the hit films follow-up. Johnstone and Mark Katchur are executive producers. Ivanna SakhnoAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Michael Clear and Judson Scott of Wans Atomic Monster banner will executive produce. Blumhouses Ryan Turek is an EP. Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath from Divide/Conquer also are executive producers. Sakhno is repped by represented by Gersh, United Agents, MJ Management, Sloane Offer Weber Dern....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 78 words · Joshua Haney

‘Glee’ Alum Darren Criss Says He’s “Culturally Queer”

Darren Crisshas played queer roles over the years and is now explaining why he says hes culturally gay. F***ing awesome, Criss said about portraying the gay character. It was a narrative that I cared deeply about. Darren CrissRay Mickshaw / FX / Daniel Boczarski / Getty Images / Adam Rose / Fox / Courtesy: Everett Collection And Id say thats a gross generalization, thats a lot of things and a lot of people....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Eddie Morgan

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Director Barry Jenkins Responds To Criticism Over Disney Prequel

Barry Jenkinsis defending himself over criticism for helming the Disney prequelMufasa: The Lion King. There is nothing soulless aboutThe Lion King, Jenkinsreplied. A most potent vessel for communal empathy. ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’Walt Disney Studios Related Stories ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Takes Pride As No. A most potent vessel for communal empathy. Watch on Deadline Bruh what kind of logic is that? Children have figured prominently in every single one of the projects from Moonlight til’ now without exception....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 87 words · April Francis

‘Terrifier 3’ U.S. Release Date Brought Forward To October 11

The team behindTerrifier 3has brought the films North American release date forward by two weeks to October 11. They have also released a first look image (above) from the movie. TheTerrifierfranchise has been one of the biggest success stories in grassroots genre moviemaking in recent years. Terrifier 3Screambox Director is Damien Leone and producer is Phil Falcone. Terrifier 3will deliver everything the fans expect and more with Art the Clown taking things to the next level....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Linda Wolfe