Michael Blakemore Dies: Acclaimed ‘Noises Off’ Director Who Won Two Tony Awards In One Year Was 95

His death was announced by the London-based United Agents literary and talent agency. (Peter Bogdanovich directed a film version in 1992.) Blakemore and Frayn also collaborated on 2004sDemocracy. Michael Blakemore after his double-win at the 54th annual Tony AwardsRichard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 46 words · George Mcdonald

New BBC Chair Samir Shah Says He Would Review Its Coverage Of The Israel-Hamas War, Details How He Would Handle The $112M Funding Shortfall & Explains Why He Was “Mad” For Taking On The Job

It is a tough job, he added. The BBC is forever in the line of sight and it needs to behave properly. Andrew believes impartiality needs to to be central and its also what I do. Samir Shahparliamentlive.tv His feeling was it would be good to have someone on the board who understands that. Im expecting it to take place and I hope that I have the ability to deal with that....

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Nicholas Carroll

New Regency Promotes Natalie Lehmann To President Of Motion Pictures & Television

New RegencyPictures has elevated Natalie Lehmann to President of Motion Pictures and Television. She was previously SVP. With the promotion, Lehmann expands and extends her oversight of film and television for New Regency. She will continue to report to New Regency chairman and CEO Yariv Milchan. With Natalies expanded role New Regency will continue its track record of producing top-quality films and series. She also worked on four-time Oscar winnerBohemian Rhapsody,and Steve McQueens BAFTA-nominatedWidowsstarring Viola Davis....

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Kelly Howard

New Regency’s ‘The Creator’ Hits Hulu Before Christmas

New Regency/20th Century Studios $104M-global grossingThe Creatorwill debut on Disney-sister streamerHuluon Dec. 20. Thats a very long 83-day theatrical window from the time the movie opened on Sept. 29 in the U.S./Canada. Edwards and Chris Weitz wrote the screenplay off a story by Edwards. ‘The Creator'20th Century Studios Producers are Edwards, p.g.a., Kiri Hart, Jim Spencer, p.g.a., and Arnon Milchan. EPs are Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer, Natalie Lehmann, Nick Meyer, and Zev Foreman....

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Brian Allen

Pennsylvania TV News Anchor Emily Matson’s Cause Of Death Revealed

TheWICU-TV personality died at 42 after she was struck by a train. Now, multiple sources are reporting that Matson died by suicide. The Erie County Coroners Office has concluded that the fatal incident was suicide,TMZreports. Emily MatsonEmily Matson/Twitter NBC affiliate WICUs parent company Lilly Broadcasting confirmed her death December 11 but offer no other details. Matson began her career as an intern at Eries WJET-TV in the early 2000s. I love breaking news situations....

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Louis Dennis

Simone Missick Joins David Oyelowo’s ‘Government Cheese’ Dramedy At Apple TV+

Government Cheeseis based on an eponymous original short film by Hunter. Oyelowo will executive produce through his Yoruba Saxon banner. Ali Brown will serve as co-executive producer alongside Hunter through Ventureland. Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images Missick also was a series regular on Netflixs sci-fi dramaAltered Carbon. Her other credits includeScandalandRay Donovan. Missicks casting was first reported by Deadlines sister pubVariety.

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 61 words · Caitlin Hart

South Korean TV Phenomenon Goes Way Beyond ‘Squid Game’, Netflix Viewing Data Reveals

The South Korean TV phenomenon goes way beyondSquid Game,as revealed byNetflixs newly-released landmark viewing data report. The data dump covers 99% of the Netflix catalog, asour extensive breakdownnoted yesterday. The table reveals viewing data from the first six months of 2023. The GloryGraphyoda/Netflix This weeks viewership data backs up Ted Sarandos bullish approach to spending on content in the nation. In truth, Koreas popularity should come as little surprise. The perceived lack of transparency around streaming content was among the most bitterly-fought battlegrounds in the U....

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · Eric Bender

Steven Yeun And Christina Oh Form New Partnership Celadon Pictures

EXCLUSIVE:Steven Yeunand producer Christina Oh have partnered to create Celadon Pictures. Yeun and Oh first met working together on Bong Joon-HosOkja, which premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. With Celadon Pictures, they have already secured deals to develop and produce both features and television. Steven Yuen and Christina OhJohn Chong; Narrative He returns to Sundance next month forLove Me, starring opposite Kristen Stewart, which will debut in competition. Later next year will see him re-teaming with Bong forMickey 17opposite Robert Pattinson....

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Monica Johnson

Studios To Urge Congress To Take Up Site-Blocking Legislation, More Than A Decade After Legendary Hollywood-Silicon Valley Showdown

Watch on Deadline Much has changed since then. They also would not be held liable or subject to damages to the copyright owner. Rights holders also would have to prove to the court that a site is dedicated to infringing copyright. U.S. CapitolGetty Images A spokesperson for Google did not immediately return a request for comment. He said that there was a long history of site-blocking injunctions leading to overreach.

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Frank Kelly

Super Bowl To Return To L.A.’s SoFi Stadium In 2027

Multiple media reports earlier Wednesday had revealed the Super Bowl host city plan. In February 2022, SoFi was the site of the Rams Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals. ESPNs acquisition of NFL rights in 1987 was a milestone in its early growth. SoFi Stadium, site of the Super Bowl in 2022, will get another title game in 2027Getty Images It was the site for a run of shows last summer by Taylor Swift during her blockbuster Eras Tour....

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Ryan Ruiz

The Critics Choice Is ‘Barbie’ With 18 CCA Nominations; ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Poor Things’ Follow With 13 Each

In other words there is a lot of agreement. This year saw an incredible number of blockbuster hits and beautiful stories brought to life in these exceptional films. As previously announced,The Morning Showleads the television contenders with six nominations including Best Drama Series. Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros./Everett Collection The Critics Choice Awards show will be executive-produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment. Its Me, Margaret. Its Me, Margaret....

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Eric Wright

‘America’s Most Wanted’ Revival Returns To Fox For Season 2; John Walsh & Son Callahan To Host – Update

PREVIOUS, Nov. 21 1:15 pm:TheAmericas Most Wantedrevival is returning toFox. It will be back next year for a second season of the new look. Watch on Deadline The series will premiere on Monday January 22 at 9pm afterTMZ Investigates. John Walsh in America’s Most WantedEverett Collection It is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment with John Ferracane serving as showrunner and executive producer.

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 62 words · Elizabeth Bird

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Hires Scribe Matthew Orton; Additional Shooting Planned For Mid 2024

Orton previously worked as a consulting producer for Marvel Studios Disney+ seriesMoon Knight. Julius Onah directs off of earlier drafts by Dalan Musson and Malcolm Spellman. Reshoot days can vary from as little as three days to more than two weeks. THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, ‘Truth’, (Season 1, ep. 105, aired April 16, 2021). photo: Chuck Zlotnick / ©Disney+/Marvel Studios / Courtesy Everett Collection...

December 13, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Rebecca Roberson