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There are five reporters left covering DC. Reporters started posting that they had received notices this morning. The Times Meg James also reported that figure, which is about 20% of the newsroom. Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-ShiongGetty Images That is one of the largest workforce reductions in the papers history. A Times spokeswoman declined to comment. We are committed to doing so, he said. Staffers who were laid off have been posting message on X/Twitter all day long....

Were not interested in acquiring linear assets, the company said in its fourth-quarter financials. Essentially, it doesnt believe that more consolidation will change the competitive environment given what has come before. Were not interested in acquiring linear assets. Mario Tama/Getty Images Theres been plenty of deal talk already over the last couple of months including rumors of a possibleWarner Bros. ), it added. Just dont try and sell Netflix your linear networks, it seems....

Watch on Deadline I feel like so much of him is in the movie, Hemingson said. That was all him. Some scenes were taken from events in Hemingsons childhood, too. David Hemingson at Deadline Contenders Film: Los AngelesTommaso Boddi for Deadline That is an actual incident from my life. The cherries jubilee thing is something that happened to me with my mother.

That movie really struck a chord with me, and it stuck with me. But the actors love of the genre is nothing new. It was really, really frustrating and I was like, Youre kidding me. Paul GiamattiTristan Fewings/Getty Images We cant figure this out?' I would do anything that guy wants me to do, anytime, he says. Hes the best director Ive ever worked with. Ill do anything he wants....

It also might portend a longer relationship for the hitmaker-with-heart filmmaker and hisProximity Media. Ive heard the films budget is around $90 million. Hell produce this film with Proximity Medias Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, with Rebecca Cho exec producing. (L-R) Ryan Coogler and Michael B. JordanEric Charbonneau Thats because the filmmakers are insistent upon a full-blown global theatrical play. Some are saying Warner Bros has an edge, but all three studios still are scrapping....

The stock initially posted a 22% gain before the euphoria eased a bit, to plus-13%. The 10-year rights deal is worth north of $5 billion, TKO confirmed in an SEC filing. WhileRawaudience has stabilized in recent years, the property has underperformed broadcast-basedSmackDownsince 2019. ‘WWE Raw’WWE Netflix shares, already in positive territory thus far in 2024, gained a fraction to about $486. Thats a sign of approval given it was the one shelling out billions for the rights....

Sofia Coppolais opening up about whyApplecanceledThe Custom of the Countryseries. Apple just pulled out. They pulled our funding, Coppola said in an interview withThe New Yorker. Sofia CoppolaMatthias Nareyek / Getty Images But so is Tony Soprano! I thought they had endless resources, Coppola added. Coppola would move on to directPriscilla, a biopic based on the 1985 memoirElvis and Meby Priscilla Presley. Cailee Spaeny plays the titled character while Jacob Elordi gave life to Elvis Presley....

Ahh…right…OK. I never in a million years wouldve thought this could come to pass, said Marr on X today. Holocaust Museum’s Board Ahh…right…OK. Johnny Marr, Morrissey, Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke of The Smiths; Donald TrumpRoss Marino/Getty Images I never in a million years wouldve thought this could come to pass. Im way below his radar. Former UK PM David Cameron found that out the embarrassing way rather harshly over a decade ago....

The company has hired former Westbrook Media head of developmentTina Tozziin the role. Tozzi will oversee the companys scripted and unscripted slate. The doc is being directed by Dawn Porter and will air on Prime Video. Tina TozziJulia Boyd The company was founded in 2020. Jessica Robertson is Chief Content Officer and she was previously head of content at The Players Tribune. I couldnt be more thrilled to join the Togethxr team....

It hails from theBoston Globe and Wondery. Other previously announced cast includes Catfish Jean, Tony Yazbeck, Lindsay Mendez and Patrick Schwarzenegger. Barron most recently starred in the Starz dramedy seriesBlindspottingin the role of Trish. Shayanna Jenkins, Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez (inset) Aaron HernandezGetty/Josh Reynolds /The Boston Globe via AP, Pool Additional credits includeSee Dad Runfor Nick at Night, Disney ChannelsGood Luck Charlieand ShowtimesShameless.

Watch on Deadline The films also are in the Best Picture race. Celine Songs pic also got a Best Original Screenplay nom. In 2006, there were Best Picture Oscar nominations forBabelandLetters from Iwo Jima. “Anatomy of a Fall” & “Zone of Interest"Everett Collection However, the former starred Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett and English was the main language, among others. Both were U.S. studio-backed projects.

ElementaldirectorPeter Sohnreceived an Oscar nomination on Tuesday morning for Best Animated Feature. Even with a story thats very personal to him, Sohns first thoughts go towards his entire crew. When I first pitched, it was seven years ago, says Sohn. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Creating characters like fire and water where they didnt have any skin or a skeleton to hold them up…

Lily Gladstonehas made Oscar history. If she wins, she will be the first indigenous actress to do so in this category. Watch on Deadline Previously, Gladstone was known for indie films likeCertain Womenand the television seriesBillionsandReservation Dogs. Lily GladstoneRich Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images Indigenous women have barely been recognized in the Lead Actress category. She is also partly of Maori descent.