Ali MacGraw Remembers Ryan O’Neal, Praises ‘Love Story’ Co-Star’s Generosity For Her Success

He was a skilled actor, charming and funny too. I know that a huge part of my success was due to his generosity as my co-star. Thankfully, he was surrounded by his son Patrick and a small group of lifelong, close friends. Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw in ‘Love Story’Getty My heart goes out to all four of his children and to the people who loved him most. Ryan and I worked together again several years ago with the road company for Love Letters....

December 9, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Kyle George

Keisha Nash Whitaker Dies: Actor/Producer And Ex-Wife Of Forest Whitaker Was 51

Keisha Nash Whitaker, an actor/producer who was married to actorForest Whitakerfor more than 20 years, has died. She was 51 and no details on cause or location were immediately available. True Whitaker, her daughter, shared the initial word via Instagram Story on Wednesday. Keisha Nash WhitakerMichael Buckner/Getty Images I love you 4ever and beyond. The most beautiful woman in the world… thank you for teaching me every single thing I know....

December 9, 2023 · 1 min · 109 words · Krystal Mayo

Matt Roe Upped To Head of Unscripted For Dirty Robber, The Unreasnble Company

As a director, he has made content for companies like Religion of Sports and Uninterrupted. As a showrunner, he has helmed the Audience Networks anthology seriesReligion of SportsandESPN Why We Fight. Matt is one of the best storytellers weve ever encountered and an amazing person. Trusting him with the Dirty Robber name and the standard that it stands for was a no-brainer. Were so excited to see what the future holds for Dirty Robber....

December 9, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Mark Smith

No Golden Globes Picket Line! Striking Hotel Workers & Beverly Hilton Reach A Deal Days Before Nominations Unveiled

Some of Hollywoods biggest stars will not have to contemplate crossing a picket line at theGolden Globesnext month. Now, that a deal has been reached, its back to the boozy Globes as normal, kinda. FULL DISCLOSURE: dick clark productions is co-owned by Deadlines parent company PMC. Getty Images

December 9, 2023 · 1 min · 48 words · Brittany Chambers

‘Concrete Utopia’ Director Um Tae-Hwa, Star Lee Byung-Hun Talk South Korean Apartment Culture & Post-Apocalyptic Pic’s Black Comedy – Contenders International

Adapted from the popular webtoonPleasant Outcastby Kim Soong Nyung and partly inspired by British writer J.G. I think that concept itself was very intriguing to me. Its a very significant social symbol, and so thats what really drew me in. If you look in Korean society today, a lot of us live in very similar-looking apartments. Asked what drew him to the project, actor Lee replied that it was the script first and foremost....

December 9, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Tina Gonzalez

‘Dune’ Director Denis Villeneuve Says A Third Film Screenplay Is Almost Finished As He Touts Upcoming Sequel

[Dune Messiah]is being written right now, Villeneuve said. The screenplay is almost finished, but its not finished. It will take a little time. Villeneuve said the third installment will follow Paul Atreides as he navigates the end of [his] journey. Related Stories ‘Dune: Part Two’ Provides Spice To Box Office As No. If I succeed in making a trilogy, that would be the dream, he toldEmpiremagazine last summer. For me, this film is much better than Part One, Villeneuve said....

December 9, 2023 · 1 min · 105 words · Travis Watkins

‘Station 19’ Cast Saluted By Shonda Rhimes, Who Thanks Them For “The Magic, The Moments, And The Memories”

Firehouse dramaStation 19is ending after its upcoming season, prompting an outpouring of thanks from the shows keys. The spinoff ofGreys Anatomyfollows the lives of the firefighters at Firehouse Station 19 in Seattle, Washington. Grateful for an unforgettable run, executive producerShonda Rhimesposted toInstagramFriday night. Thank you for the magic, the moments, and the memories. The love runs so deep. Thank you, Shonda. Watch on Deadline Station 19fans will get a final fix starting March 14....

December 9, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Sonia Reeves

‘The Peasants’ Co-Creator Hugh Welchman Talks Genesis Of Ambitious Animated Literary Adaption – Contenders International

Alongside being Polands International Feature Film Oscar entry, the work is also in the running for Animated Feature. Hugh Welchman credits wife DK with coming up with the idea of adapting the novel. Its a classic in Poland but when she read it at 16, she struggled with it. Its got some of the most breathtaking descriptions of nature. Welshman recounted how DK sourced translations of the book for him to read without revealing her adaptation ambitions....

December 9, 2023 · 1 min · 122 words · Amanda Burns

‘Voy! Voy! Voy!’ Director Omar Hilal Was Inspired By True Events To Tell An “Inherently Funny” Story About Immigration – Contenders International

I was laughing and everyone in Egypt was laughing. Related Stories Oscars: Egypt Submits Comedy Voy! For Best International Feature Film Voy! But youre telling that story with something really funny, because it is funny. The film as you see has drama and comedy side by side. FromVox Studios,Film Clinicand Image Nation,Voy! It is produced by Vox Studios, Mohamed Hefzys Film Clinic andImage Nation Abu Dhabi. Check out the panel video above....

December 9, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Brandon Mccullough

Blue Skies Ahead: USA Network Bringing Back Breezy Dramas As It Reenters Original Scripted Series Space

Now the brand is making its way back to where it started, on the USA online grid. The goal is to roll out the first new series in 2025. USA Networks blue sky era kicked off with the debut ofMonkin 2002. (Clockwise Top L-R) ‘Suits,’ ‘Psych,’ ‘Monk’ & ‘Royal Pains’Getty/Everett Collection (Many of the shows from that era were actually filmed in Canada for budgetary reasons.) The breakout success of the 2015Mr....

December 8, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Stacey Garcia

Carrie Coon Boards Postpartum Comedy ‘Another Happy Day’; Natasha Leggero Among New Additions To Action Comedy ‘The Unexpecteds’ – Film Briefs

UTA Independent Film Group and Circus Road Films are repping sales. She is repped by UTA, Foundation Talent Management and Peikoff Mahan Law Office. De Hoyoss Alta California is producing, with Kaler, Jasmin Espada, Walsh and Pedro Pano as co-producers. Carrie CoonJesse Dittmar (L-R)Natasha Leggero, Sandy Hernandez, Laura Patalano and Sonya SmithGetty/Jonny Marlow/Joshua Monesson/Getty

December 8, 2023 · 1 min · 54 words · Erin Martin

Disney Faces Pay Equity Claims From Thousands Of Female Employees After Losing Bid To Halt Class Action Certification; “Time To Grow Up,” Plaintiffs’ Lawyer Says Of Mouse House

Thousands and thousands of past and present femaleDisneyemployees can sue the Mouse House for paying them less than men. At this rate, a trial could kick off in October 2024. It is time [for Disney] to grow up and take responsibility for their actions. Los Angeles Superior Court Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Mickey Mouse and Minnie MouseFrazer Harrison/Getty Images It means the action could prove the biggest ever certified under California law....

December 8, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · Michael Johnson

J.K. Simmons Takes The Call For Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’

Simmonshas joined the cast of Clint EastwoodsJuror #2atWarner Bros. ## Related Stories Peter Bart: Big B.O. EPs are Ellen Goldsmith-Vein & Jeremy Bell and David M. Bernstein. The film also garnered five Academy Award nominations including Best Picture. J.K. SimmonsRob Northway Simmons stars in the upcoming thrillerYou Cant Run Foreverdirected by his wife Michelle Schumacher. Also coming up for Simmons is the Netflix action thrillerThe Unionstarring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry....

December 8, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Kimberly Martin