Kerry Washington Signs On To Executive Produce Sundance Competition Documentary ‘Daughters’

Documentary Competition on Monday. But then comes a classic dad joke, and the mood shifts again. Harper, Morgan Clement, and Hallee Adelman. Kerry WashingtonMichael Kovac/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images A screening will be held on Jan. 25 in Salt Lake City at the Megaplex Theatres at the Gateway. ‘Daughters’Netflix/Courtesy of Michael Cambio Fernandez

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 54 words · Hunter Adams

Melissa Barrera “Grateful” For ‘Scream’ Franchise; Talks Reuniting With Jenna Ortega & Cast Over Emmy Weekend: “We’re Family For Life” – Sundance

Watch on Deadline Deadline asked Barrera tonight how it felt to be back with the old gang. She told us, Were family for life. Melissa Barrera attends the “Your Monster” Premiere at SundanceDia Dipasupil/Getty Images

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 35 words · Carla Young

Michael B. Jordan And Ryan Coogler Reunite For New Mystery Project

The film marks Cooglers first original spec script sinceFruitvale Station, which first teamed him and Jordan. They have since worked together onCreedandBlack Panther. Not much is known about the new film, other it being described as a genre-style pic. (L-R) Ryan Coogler and Michael B. JordanEric Charbonneau Coogler is producing through his Proximity Media along with Proximitys Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian. Rebecca Cho from Proximity will executive produce. Watch on Deadline Jordan is repped by M88....

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Kari Bradley

Netflix Snaps Up Sundance Doc ‘Ibelin’ From ‘The Painter And The Thief’ Helmer Benjamin Ree

Watch on Deadline Ingvil Giske produced for Medieoperatrene in co-production with Norways VGTV. I couldnt be more excited. Previously, he directed the documentaryMagnuson Norwegian chess prodigy Magnus Carlsen, along with a number of shorts. Mats Steen in ‘Ibelin’Bjørg Engdahl/Netflix Salma Abdalla and Jason Resnick of Autlook Filmsales negotiated theIbelindeal on behalf of the filmmakers.

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 54 words · Larry Rivas

Omid Djalili Launches Production Outfit; BBC Buys ‘Kin’ S2; Agnès Jaoui Honorary Cesar; Serena DC Sales Company – Global Briefs

Omid DjaliliLaunches Production Outfit British actor-comedian Omid Djalili has launched a TV, film and podcast production company. Its something we need in the world, now more than ever. The awards body described Jaoui as a complete artist with an inimitable style. Omid DjaliliAndy Robinson Awarded since 1976, previous Honorary Cesar Award winners include Robert Redford, Penelope Cruz, and George Clooney. The nominees for the 48th Cesar Awards will be announced on January 24....

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Stephanie Thompson

Paramount Stock Climbs On Report That Private Equity Firm Apollo Is Mulling A Bid For National Amusements

The Offer is the name of a series on Paramount+. Now, it could be the logline forParamount Global. NAI owns a portfolio of movie theaters as well as nearly 80% of voting shares. National Amusements, which controls the majority of voting shares in Paramount Global, has been fielding acquisition offers.Courtesy/Getty Reps from Paramount and National Amusements did not immediately respond to Deadlines request for comment.

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 65 words · Jamie Rodriguez

Pedro Pascal Weighs In On Joel’s Arc In ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2, Collaborating With Kieran Culkin

He was asked by Deadline whether Joels Season 2 arc will deviate from the game. Watch on Deadline Does it deviate from the game? Thats a good question, Pascal said. Pedro Pascal on Thursday at the Sundance Film FestivalDia Dipasupil/Getty Images It started withCulkin telling Pascal to suck itduring his Golden Globes acceptance speech. Could the two bury the hatchet and do a project together? I would love that, I hope so....

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 89 words · Eric Bowen

Sony Pictures Classics Takes Michael Fassbender Irish Rap Group Movie ‘Kneecap’ At Sundance

Michael Fassbender is their charimatic father turned political martyr.Kneecapis reportedly the first Irish-language movie to play Sundance. Kneecapfollows the anarchic Belfast trio who become figureheads of a civil rights movement to save their mother tongue. It was produced by Trevor Birney and Jack Tarling. From left: Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh aka Mo Chara, Naoise Ó Cairealláin aka Móglai Bap and JJ Ó Dochartaigh aka DJ Provaí in ‘Kneecap’Sony Pictures Classics...

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Howard Moore

Sports Illustrated’s Entire Staff Told Their Jobs Have Been Eliminated After Authentic Brands Revokes License To Publish; Union Vows To “Fight For Every One Of Our Colleagues”

All affected employees will get severance pay, the memo said. Transitioning to the digital age, however, has been challenging for SI. (The exit of Levinsohn and other senior execs was never publicly tied to the AI scandal.) An issue of Sports IllustratedAssociated Press An incredible team spent years rebuilding great brands like SI through very challenging times.

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 57 words · Logan Kramer

Stage 32 & Catalyst Studios Unveil Script Development Program Finalists & Announce Berlinale MD Mariette Rissenbeek As A Mentor

Its not just about finding the next great script. The partners also announced that outgoing Berlinale Managing DirectorMariette Rissenbeekhas joined the program as a mentor for the winner. The winners will be announced on February 16. Finalists Of Empowering Women Script CompetitionCourtesy of Stage 32 Will she find the strength to be the voice of hope for women globally? The challenge is convincing anyone, even her family, of the sinister truth....

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 71 words · Ariel Ray

Sundance Stalwarts Peter Saraf & Eddie Rubin Launch Optimistic Pictures; Awkwafina Pic ‘G’ Among Their Early Projects

Gtells the story of two childhood friends who reunite for a supernatural drug fueled evening that has surprising revelations. Rubin made his producing debut while in college onArt House, which starred Greta Gerwig and Iggy Pop. He also produced the Antoine Fuqua-directedThe Guiltywith Netflix andDarby and the Deadwith Hulu. Peter Saraf & Eddie RubinOtto Retrato/Beatrice Rubin Most recently, he produced the adaptation ofThe New York Timesbest- selling bookOut of My Mindfor Disney+....

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 97 words · Alexander Johnson

‘Barbie’ Pitch Was Laughed At In The 1990s, Sharon Stone Claims On Social Media

Greta GerwigsBarbiehas proven to be no laughing matter at the box office with its billion-dollar take. How far weve come thank you ladies for your courage and endurance. The attitude exemplified by Stones experience wasnt eradicated for a while. Sharon StoneVioleta Sofia In subsequent years, an Amy SchumerBarbievehicle was scrapped, as was one with Anne Hathaway attached. Watch on Deadline Watch the video embedded below to see how things have progressed....

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 71 words · Adrian Foster

‘Gandhi’: Hansal Mehta & Applause Entertainment’s Expansive Biopic Series Begins Production In India

The upcomingGandhistreaming series has gone into production in Gujarat,India. Pratik Gandhi stars as his namesake. The Insta post noted its being filmed as an international production shot across various Indian and foreign locations. Hansal Mehta on set of ‘Gandhi’Applause Entertainment However, no further casting details have been revealed. Currently no buyer is attached, but this isnt unusual for an Applause project.

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 61 words · Tony Davis