Martin McCallum Dies: Broadway & West End Producer Who Worked With Cameron Mackintosh On ‘Cats’, ‘Les Miz’ And ‘Phantom’ Was 73

His death was announced by his family. A cause was not disclosed. His impact on the London theater scene was even greater. Martin McCallumCourtesy McCallum continued working with Mackintosh until 2003, when he and his family moved to Australia. McCallum is survived by his partner Gwynne and children Gabriel, Fabian, Amy, Toby and Sophie.

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 54 words · Carol Blackwell

Project X, Radio Silence Enter Joint Venture With MRC For Production, Financing Of Genre Features

Theyre currently sourcing and developing projects to kickstart the initiative and will be announcing their initial slate soon. UTA negotiated the deal between Project X, Radio Silence and MRC. Radio Silence is repped by UTA, Brad Petrigala at Brillstein Entertainment Partners and Tara Kole. Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Chad Villella and Tyler GillettGetty

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 53 words · Christopher Gonzalez

Writer On Canceled ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Details Plot That Might Have Made Disney Uncomfortable

The first episode findsHilary Duffs Lizzie living in New York City as an interior designer. Episode 3 wasnt filmed, but there was a script for it, Hurwitz said. Lizzie wakes up in Ethans bed, in his water polo t-shirt. Hilary DuffJesse Grant/Getty Images Hurwitz continued, I think she says something like, I checked that box dramatic pause twice. Watch Hurwitz explain what theLizzie McGuirereboot wouldve been like. Creative differences between Duff and Disney+ executives were what halted the revival....

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Brent Murphy

‘American Fiction’, ‘Origin’, ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon, ‘The Crown’ And ‘Slow Horses’ Among USC Scripter Awards Nominees

In its 36th year, the Scripters honor the writers of the years best film and TV adaptations. Winners will be revealed March 2 during a black-tie dinner at USCs Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library. Watch on Deadline Heres the full list of nominees. (L-R) ‘American Fiction,’ ‘Origin’ and ‘Slow Horses’Everett Collection

January 17, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Melissa Lucero

Accepting ‘Succession’s Emmy For Outstanding Drama Series, Creator Jesse Armstrong Quips About Political Partisanship: “After Four Seasons Of Satire, That’s A Problem We’ve Now Fixed”

Thank you very much indeed, he began, before acknowledging a number of parties individually, includingHBO. This wasnt necessarily an easy show to commission at the beginning, he said. Armstrongs script for the episode Connors Wedding gave him four consecutive wins in the category. That same episode netted Mark Mylod a win for directing. The experience was an absolute life highlight, career highlight. I dont know if itll ever happen again.

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Kenneth Williamson

Alec Musser Cause Of Death Revealed

Alec Mussers official cause of death has been revealed. Paramedics and law enforcement responded and confirmed the death. Watch on Deadline RIP to the love of my life. April 11, 1973 – January 12, 2024Read the obituary here.WireImage @alecmusser I will never stop loving you, read a post by Press with magazine cutouts of Musser. My heart is so broken. I am never taking off my ring, Press wrote in another post sharing her engagement ring....

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Carolyn Lam

Apple Vision Pro Unveils Disney+ Features, More Streaming Apps & 3D Movies As Bob Iger Calls Mixed Reality Headset “A Revolutionary Platform”

Appleunveiled the headset at the Worldwide Developers Conference last summer. Pre-orders begin Jan. 19 with availability starting Feb. 2 at Apple Stores. The headsets start at a pricey $3,499. Apple Vision Pro and Disney+Apple Bulky headsets have proved a hard sell butApple insists the Vision Pro is unique. Users can also also browse and watch streaming video online.

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 58 words · Adam Hernandez

Ariana DeBose & Bella Ramsey Have No Beef & Hug It Out At The Emmys After Critics Choice Awards Diss; Jamie Lee Curtis Slams Joke

There was no beef betweenAriana DeBoseandBella Ramseyafter theCritics Choice Awardsmoment that went viral. Ramos then named Billie Eilish, Lenny Kravitz, and Dua Lipa as part of that batch. ARE YOU F-ING KIDDING ME! Ariana DeBose and Bella Ramsey at the EmmysFrazer Harrison / Neilson Barnard / Getty Images Ariana DeBose IS A QUEEN, she shared on Instagram.

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 57 words · Billy Steele

Banijay Creates Head Of Adaptations Role; Hannah Griffiths To Head Search For New IP Across Books, Podcasts, Media

Griffiths is already up and running at Banijay. Her IP advice will also be available to producers across Banijays international footprint. Griffiths added: Im delighted to be joining Banijay at such an exciting time. Banijay’s new Head of Adaptations Hannah GriffithsBanijay The opportunity to work across a group of such stellar scripted indies was irresistible. Earlier in her career Hannah was an agent atCurtis Brown, where she worked with authors including Bernardine Evaristo....

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Nicole Brown

Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman Musical ‘Harmony’ To Close After Four-Month Broadway Run

Producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief made the announcement this evening. At the time of its closing, Harmony will have played 24 previews and 96 regular performances. The musical began previews October 18 and opened November 13. The cast of ‘Harmony’Julieta Cervantes Attendance for the show peaked in mid-November when the show filled slightly more than 80% of seats.

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 61 words · Angela Hughes

Chad Stahelski Inks Pact With Lionsgate To Have Oversight Of ‘John Wick’ & ‘Highlander’ Franchises; Filmmaker Already Set To Helm Action-Fantasy Reboot

Stahelski will have supervision of the brands across film, television, and all multimedia platforms. He is a true visionary, and we are thrilled to have him in our corner. In the upcomingBallerina, Ana de Armas plays an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma. Chad StahelskiTommaso Boddi/Deadline via Getty Images Pic hits theaters on June 7. Stahelski is represented by WME, attorney Tara Kole, and Mortimer PR.

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Rebecca Leach

Charlotte St. Martin To Retire As President Of Broadway League After 18 Years

She currently serves on the board of NYC Tourism+ Conventions. She was named toGrains New York Business2019 Hall of Fame. She championed many of the Leagues remarkable initiatives, including Broadway Bridges and Viva! Charlotte St. MartinGetty We are immensely grateful for her tireless efforts and deep devotion to our community.

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 50 words · Michael Gregory

Definitive Atari Docuseries In Works From ‘Is It Cake?’s Dan Cutforth & Jane Lipsitz

Cutforth and Lipsitz are the producing team behind such hit unscripted series asIs It Cake? (Netflix),Project Runway(Bravo) andProject Greenlight(Max). The duo founded Alfred Street Industries in 2019 and serve as co-CEOs. Jane Lipsitz and Dan CutforthAlexander Drecun Atari is repped by IAG; Cutforth & Lipsitz by WME.

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 47 words · Christopher Shields