James Cameron Says ‘Avatar 3’ Will Be Released Christmas 2025; “Hectic” Two Year Post-Production Process Under Way

James Cameronsays he will spend more time in post onAvatar 3than most directors spend on an entire film. The hefty tax breaks dont hurt, either. It also turned out to be prudent given this years SAG-AFTRA strike. James CameronKevin Winter/Getty Images Fire has a symbolic purpose in the film and theres a culture that is specifically around that concept. Thats probably saying too much as we speak, he told Deadline....

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Kristen Rodriguez

Masami Yamamoto Exits As President, BA & Operations For Universal Studio Group After 23 Years At NBCU

(you could read it full below.) Its not because its time its because its the right time. Where am I going? Masami YamamotoCourtesy What do I really want to be doing? What is my ikigai? We went through many changes, but disruptions offered opportunities and the ability to evolve our business. We have built a strong foundation on which you will continue to thrive. We did this together. just keep in touch....

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Michelle Gordon

Michael Douglas Feted With Satyajit Ray Life Achievement Award & Iranian Drama ‘Endless Borders’ Wins Best Film At Goa

Its a tremendous honor to receive this award. Its a career life achievement. When I heard about the award, my family and I were elated, Douglas said. Michael DouglasInternational Film Festival of India The veteranBasic Instinctactor was joined by his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and son Dylan Douglas. Today, our global language of cinema is more meaningful than ever, Douglas added. Elsewhere on the eve, the festivals competition awards were handed out....

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Lindsey Robinson

Remastered ‘Queen Rock Montreal’ Concert Film Coming To Imax In January For Limited Run

Watch on Deadline Added Roger Taylor, Enjoy. Theyd become a massive global sensation fueled by the release ofThe Gameand single Under Pressure. AMC Entertainment hasTaylor Swift: The Eras Tourfilm and upcomingRenaissance: A Film By Beyonce. Imax

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 36 words · Edward Rose

Scott Kempner Dies: Co-Founder Of The Dictators And The Del-Lords Was 69

Kempner joined with Andy Shernoff and Ross The Boss Friedman to form The Dictators in 1972. The band recorded three albums before splitting up for regular appearances, but have reunited sporadically. Their 1977 sophomore album,Manifest Destiny, edged onto the Billboard 200 at No. Scott Kempner onstage with the Del-LordsErika Goldring/Getty Images for Americana Music Festival The group released seven albums throughout their career, including 2013sElvis Club. Kempner released three solo albums,Tenement Angels,Saving GraceandLive From Blueberry Hill)....

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · David Hernandez

Shannen Doherty Reveals Cancer Has Spread To Her Bones: “I’m Not Done With Living”

Doherty shared more details in an interview withPeople, vowing that she will keep moving forward. I dont want to die, she told the publication. Im not done with living. Shannen DohertyGetty Im not done with loving. Im not done with creating. Im not done with hopefully changing things for the better, adding, Im just not Im not done. My greatest memory is yet to come, she told People. It connects me to a higher power and spirituality....

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Lacey Yang

Sony Pictures Television’s Ravi Ahuja: U.S. Market Got “Too Hot” But Is Now “Cooling”

So many things have happened. Its a new normal, lets look at it that way. Now were in a stage where its a really cooling off. Ravi AhujaSony In our world, production process became wacky. TV had started looking like film, [and] projects were brought out when they werent ready. We are an independent studio with a very focused missions: make great shows and find the right home. Thats not overly complicated by trying to balance platform demands with different things....

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Mary Kelly

Thomas Augsberger Dies: Eden Rock Media Founder & ‘Mr. Brooks’ EP Was 60

He is a founding partner of Filmaka, BestEverChannels, and Liquid Light. Leonines Fred Kogel said, I am devastated. My thoughts are with his family, that they will get through this horrible loss. Thomas AugsbergerCourtesy Always thoughtful, articulate, tough and deeply human that was his super power. No surprise that he is so loved and has so many friends. He will be deeply missed and our hearts are with his family....

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 124 words · Kathleen Wright

Victor J. Kemper Dies: Former ASC President & Cinematographer On ‘Dog Day Afternoon,’ ‘Pee Wee’s Big Adventure,’ ‘And Justice For All’ Was 96

Thats the way Cassavetes worked. Watch on Deadline He went on to makeMikey & Nickywith the director. Assessing his wide-ranging career, Kemper said he found comedy much more difficult to shoot than drama. Victor J. KemperASC Timing is essential, he said. The reactions of people in the cast, the scenery and environment are all part of every joke.

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 58 words · Sandra Jenkins

‘Bob ♥ Abishola’ To End With Season 5 On CBS; Series Finale Date Set

Its official: the upcoming fifth season ofCBS comedy seriesBobAbisholawill be its last. The series finale will air Monday, May 13, the connection said Wednesday. As previously announced, the fifth season ofBob Abishola is set to premiere on Monday, February 12. ‘Bob ♥ Abishola’CBS The news is not surprising. We plan to celebrate it this spring and give fans the most amazing episodes to remember it by. Like the other two,BobAbisholahas been a solid ratings performer for CBS....

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Erika Nguyen

‘Chicago Med’ Adds ‘Blindspot’ Actor Luke Mitchell To Season 9

Although he is billed as recurring, sources say his role could expand to series regular. Deadline understands he will make his debut in the premiere episode airing January 17. The Australian actor joins the long-running Wolf Entertainment/Universal Television seriesfollowing the exitof stars Brian Tee and Nick Gehlfuss. Luke MitchellJustin Bettman Chicago Medis officially back in production on Season 9, which will consist of 13 episodes. He most recently portrayed Cormac Barnes in Season 3 ofBig Sky....

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Brandon Flores

‘Gangs Of London’ Season 3 Cast Revealed

Koji will play an unnamed assassin at the heart of the unfolding mystery across the series. Miller takes on the role of the formidable new Mayor of London set to wreak havoc for the gangs. It has been a big hit for Sky, and AMC has been co-producing since Season 2. L to R: Andrew Koji, Richard Dormer and T’Nia MillerJoseph Sinclaire Adrian Sturges is EP for Sky Studios, while Noel Manzano EPs for AMC+....

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · Christina Morris

‘Ghosts’ Star Danielle Pinnock Touts “Fierce” Third Season, Reveals Production Resumes On Saturday

We start shooting on Saturday. I fly down to Montreal. Were going back, baby! Danielle PinnockMatt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Still, she teased, those episodes are fierce and the audiences should prepare themselves. This season, she said, Albertas going to be in her shenanigans. CBS Studios produces in association with Lionsgate Television and BBC Studios Los Angeles production arm.

November 29, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Andrea Buchanan