Slamdance Audience Award Winner ‘African Giants’ Acquired By Juno Films

As the weekend draws to a close, the two must reconcile with each other and familial expectations. The deal was negotiated between the films producer Leo Blumberg-Woll and Vondah Elizabeth Sheldon, CEO of Juno Films. It is a wonderful addition to our slate of award-winning African films. Dillon Daniel Mutyaba and Omete Anassi in ‘African Giants’Juno Films Added Kamara: We are delighted that Juno Films has selectedAfrican Giants. Recent releases for boutique distributor Juno Films include Lasse HallstromsHilmaand the Gaelic comedyRoise & Frank....

January 26, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Christopher Woods

Sundance Buzz Title ‘My Old Ass’ Selling To Amazon MGM For $15M+ WW; Wide Theatrical Release Planned

Pic will then move to Prime Video to stream globally. Dan Bekerman, Bronte Payne and Park are the exec producers. It grossed over $20 million at the box office, a tidy number for a specialty title. Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza in ‘My Old Ass’Sundance Institute. Photo by Shane Mahood. LuckyChap is also coming off Barbie, which grossed $1.4 billion+ with 8 Oscar noms including Best Picture. The film is Parks second outing, after her debutThe Falloutwon a lot of prizes at SXSW....

January 26, 2024 · 1 min · 91 words · Ebony Reyes

‘Blue Bloods’ Final Season Has Tom Selleck Looking Ahead, Not Back

Blue Bloodsis ready for its 14th and final season. ButTom Selleckfeels it will go out with a bang. The police procedural drama has been airing on CBS since September 24, 2010. CBS Were certainly not out of ideas. Watch on Deadline Im not counting the days so I can do something else, Selleck said. I love the work. Sometimes the hours are a little harder because Im older. I want work as long as theyll have me....

January 26, 2024 · 1 min · 114 words · Jonathan Shannon

‘Camp Pleasant Lake:’ Slasher Pic Starring ‘Jerry Maguire’ Actor Jonathan Lipnicki Lands Distributor

EXCLUSIVE:DeskPop Entertainment has acquired filmmaker Thomas Waltons 1980s-inspired slasherCamp Pleasant Lake. DeskPop has set the pic for a release in select theaters and VOD on February 27. Watch on Deadline Collaborating with the DeskPop team to release Camp Pleasant Lake has been a pleasure. Camp Pleasant LakeDeskPop Entertainment. The deal was negotiated between Mat Levy for DeskPop Entertainment and Jared Safier and Thomas Walton of Safier Entertainment.

January 26, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Sarah Moyer

‘Madame Web’ Gets China Release Date; Dakota Johnson & Sydney Sweeney In Marvel’s Origin Tale

Madame Webis headed East. The screenplay is by Matt Sazama & Burk Sharpless and Claire Parker & Clarkson. Its key audience is the under-35 set, and its also looking solid with diverse audiences. Dakota Johnson in ‘Madame Web’Columbia Pictures/Sony Lorenzo di Bonaventura producedMadame Web,with Adam Merims, Clarkson and Claire Parker serving as executive producers. Johnson ishosting NBCsSaturday Night Livethis weekend, with Justin Timberlake as the musical guest.

January 26, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Kaitlin Green

‘Ransom Canyon’: Tatanka Means Joins Netflix Romantic Drama Series

He joins previously announced Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, James Brolin, Eoin Macken and Lizzy Greene. Means will portray Jake Longbow, Statens (Duhamel) trusted ranch manager and confidant. Means is an award-winning actor and stand-up comedian from Chinle, Arizona. SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Tatanka Means attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Means is repped by AEFH and The O Agency....

January 26, 2024 · 1 min · 74 words · Mrs. Michelle Parker

“This Is Not America”: Donald Trump Promises Appeal After $83M Verdict For E. Jean Carroll In Defamation Trial

Jean Carrollmore than $83 million in her defamation trial against the former president. A constant attendee for the trial, Trump even briefly took the stand yesterday. That chuck of change will be appealed, but overturning the overwhelming decision could prove difficult for Team Trump. Getty Images Foxs Neil Cavuto made a point of remarking that it was a unanimous jury verdict. Not exactly the strongest rebukes when there are photographs of them talking and laughing together at a 1987 party....

January 26, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Emily Buckley

Anthony Zuiker Remembers His Manager Of 25 Years Margaret Riley: “She Gave Me The Gift Of A Long Career And Helped Me Find A Voice”

He ended up at CAA (where he still is a client) with Joe Cohen and Scott Greenberg. Throughout it all, Zuiker had remained on Rileys roster until her death. Margaret Riley managed me for a quarter of a century, Zuiker said. Margaret Riley and Anthony ZuikerGetty Images; courtesy Anthony Zuiker By far my toughest critic, but she led with her heart. She used to say to me, Life is long....

January 25, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Donna Simpson

Comedian Gary “G-Thang” Johnson Bringing New Special ‘Sitcho Ass Down’ To ALLBLK

Hughley, and Chris Rock. On the theatre stage, he has starred inCheaper to Keep Heropposite Vivica A. Fox and Brian McKnight. Gary “G-Thang” JohnsonMAD Works Photography The timing could not be more perfect for this comedy special. Now, its our audiences turn to see just how talented he is. Added director-EP Evans: Im extremely excited about the opportunity to direct my very first comedy special.

January 25, 2024 · 1 min · 65 words · Joshua Riley

Elle King Postpones Friday Show In What Would Have Been Her First Appearance Since Sloppy Grand Ole Opry Gig

SingerElle Kinghas postponed a show set for Fort Worth this Friday. She also forgot the words several times and cursed, the latter a big no-no at the staid Opry. Original event tickets will be accepted for the new date, the announcement said. Elle KingMatthew Berinato Refunds are available at the point of purchase. Thank you for your understanding! Further details were not provided. For our first time at The Opry, it was a shame we all had to witness that....

January 25, 2024 · 1 min · 113 words · Alexis Smith

Herbert “Cowboy” Coward Dies: Toothless Mountain Man Of ‘Deliverance’ Was 85

ET Wednesday on a U.S. Route 19/23 in Haywood County. No charges have been filed. Neither Coward nor Brooks was wearing a seat belt. Herbert “Cowboy” Coward in ‘Deliverance’ (1972)Everett Collection Cowardwould later saythat his famous toothless grin was the result of a prop gun accident at the amusement park. Cowards character was billed simply as Toothless Man in theDeliverancecredits.

January 25, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Walter Archer

Japan Sentences Kyoto Animation Arsonist To Death For Mass Murder

The court found no evidence backing up Aobas claims that KyoAni had plagiarized his work. Watch on Deadline He then ignited the fire with a lighter and flames quickly engulfed the building. Aoba was also heavily burned and had to undergo intensive treatment before Kyoto police could officially arrest him. Kyoto Animation studio after fireCarl Court/Getty Images Aobas defense said that he should be acquitted or receive a reduced sentence due to diminished mental capability....

January 25, 2024 · 1 min · 91 words · Donna Grant

Jesse Jane Dies: Porn Superstar Who Appeared In ‘Entourage’ & ‘The Bad Girls Club’ Found Unresponsive

Two people were found unresponsive of suspected overdoses. No foul play is suspected, and substances have been sent in for lab testing, according to KOCO. A cause of death will be determined by the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner. Jesse Jane in 2004Steve Kondiles/Getty Images She announced her retirement from the industry in 2017, and made limited porn appearances thereafter. She was interviewed in the 2009 CNBC documentaryPorn: Business of Pleasure....

January 25, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Kimberly Singh