‘Bottoms’ Director Emma Seligman On The Joy Of Making A Film “With Gay Characters Being Gay” But “That Not Having To Be The Plot” – Contenders Film L.A

Small called it one of the funniest, weirdest and smartest scripts shed ever read. Everyone passed until Orion Pictures president Alana Mayo said yes, and you only need one. Im tired of sort of having to find the clues myself. Id rather just see gay characters being gay or queer, and not having that be the plot. I think theyre, like, as gay as possible, thats their identity. And that would allow the ridiculousness of the world to flourish....

November 18, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Sean Whitaker

‘Creed IV’ In Works With Michael B. Jordan Back To Direct, Producer Irwin Winkler Says – Contenders Film L.A.

We have a really good story [and] a really good plot. He will be, Winkler said. He did such a great job he was comfortable with the camera. Also on todaysCreed IIIpanel was writer Keenan Coogler. The franchise has grossed more than $663 million globally through the first three movies. You spend half the movie having deep sympathy for him and understanding his vulnerability. Check out the panel video above....

November 18, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Alexandra Park

‘Freud’s Last Session’ Director Matthew Brown Says It Took Two Tries To Get Anthony Hopkins To Agree To Play Sigmund Freud – Contenders Film L.A.

Lewis in a cerebral clash of titans. And we did try once and we didnt get very far. And then we did some more work on the script and tried again. And then he said yes, which was just miraculous. Tolkein (Stephen Campbell Moore). We dont know whether or not this meeting ever actually took place, Brown said. And Freud is all about dreams and, you know, psychosexual dreams. And its just really its about theirstuff....

November 18, 2023 · 1 min · 104 words · Rick Roach

‘Housekeeping For Beginners’ Gets January Theatrical Release Date From Focus Features

Focus Featureshas set a Jan. 26, 2024 theatrical release date forGoran Stolevskis latest,Housekeeping For Beginners. The film explores the universal truths of family, encompassing both the bonds we inherit and those we create. As their individual wills clash, a heartwarming story unfolds about an unlikely familys struggle to stay together. Goran Stolevski’s Housekeeping For BeginnersNew Europe Film Sales

November 18, 2023 · 1 min · 58 words · William Morgan

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Filmmakers On Making An “Innovative” And “Ambitious” Sequel And Daniel Kaluuya’s Influence – Contenders Film L.A.

We all got together and said, Whats something even more ambitious? But really, it was about how can we go deeper in the characters relationships? How can we make this film a more complete emotional experience? They belong together in the same frame. That character had to really earn his way into the film, Powers said. Check out the panel video above. Supporting the entertainment industry with exclusive perks and discounts....

November 18, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · Vickie Adams

‘The Holdovers’ Director Alexander Payne Wants “Theatrical Real Estate Dedicated To More Human Films” – Contenders Film L.A.

People ask How is it youre making these human comedy-dramas? Im like, Why arent other people? And I dont want to say I am the only one. A lot of quality stuff is being done on streamers, both features and series. And I am so grateful for that. Then he read a prep-school-set television pilot by Hemingson and called him. When you get the phone call, you immediately say yes....

November 18, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · Miguel Barnes

‘The New Boy’ Wins Golden Frog At Poland’s Camerimage – Full Winners List

Those titles includeLion(2016),Joker(2019)andNomadland (2020). Below is the complete list of this years winners. Warwick Thornton Silver Frog:El Conde cin.Ed Lachman dir. Aswan Reid stars in ‘The New Boy’Roadshow Films Pablo Larrain Bronze Frog:Poor Things cin.Robbie Ryan dir. Jonathan Glazer POLISH FILMS COMPETITION Best Polish Film:Doppelganger. Tatiana Huezo DOCUMENTARY SHORTS COMPETITION Golden Frog best short documentary:Oasis cin.Myriam Payette dir. Dexter Fletcher AUDIENCE AWARD Poor Things cin.

November 18, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · Dr. Tina Brown MD

Cris Abrego Elected Chairman Of Television Academy

Cris Abregohas officially got the top job at theTelevision Academy. He succeeds Frank Scherma, who was no longer eligible after serving two terns as chairman. The Academy also announced its newly elected officers and governors for the 2024-2025 term. Cris AbregoBanijay Chief Financial Officer Heather Cochran has also been named Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Abrego served as CEO of Endemol Shine Holdings. As co-founder of 51 Minds Entertainment, Abrego is considered an early architect of the unscripted television genre....

November 17, 2023 · 1 min · 109 words · Troy Ochoa

David Letterman Returns To ‘The Late Show’ As Guest

The Late Show with David Lettermanon CBS launched in 1993 following Lettermans highly publicized exit from NBC. He welcomed Colbert on the show in April 2015 after the formerColbert Reportpersonality had been named the newLate Showhost. Watch on Deadline This man is no stranger to The Ed Sullivan Theater! NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Stephen Colbert, future host of the LATE SHOW, talks to David Letterman when Colbert visits the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN on the CBS Television Network....

November 17, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Joseph Huff

Gato Grande Options Ana Reyes’ Psychological Thriller Novel ‘The House In The Pines’ For Television

What she uncovers, deep in the woods, is hardly to be believed. Forbes named it one of the top five bestselling fiction titles of the first half of 2023. The House in the Pinesis Reyes debut novel. ‘The House in the Pines’ by Ana ReyesCourtesy She has an MFA from Louisiana State University and teaches creative writing. The House in the Pinespaperback will be released on December 5, 2023. Reyes is repped by Jenni Ferrari-Adler at Union Literary, and WME....

November 17, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Christine Briggs

Joe Dempsie, Francesca Annis & More Join BBC’s ‘Showtrial’ Season 2

Dempsie will play DI Miles Southgate, while Annis will play a character called Dame Harriet Kenny. Other high profile cast revealed today include Nina Toussaint-White (Bodyguard) and Fisayo Akinade (Heartstopper). Watching new cast added is always one of the most rewarding elements of creating a show, said Richards. Joe Dempsie and Francesca AnnisEric Frideen; courtesy It is truly a privilege to have actors of such variety and talent. But who is this unnamed Officer X?...

November 17, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Lee Holloway

Lauren Graham Fondly Recalls Matthew Perry Was Really Happy Before He Died

Perry died unexpectedly on Oct. 28 at age 54 at his Pacific Palisades home. I am still in shock, Graham said. I mean, its a really tragic loss, and he leaves his beautiful work behind. Lauren GrahamPhoto by Andrew Eccles Watch on Deadline She fondly recalled her relationship with Perry. No one made me laugh as hard. Just tears, streaming. There was just such joy in being around him and being his friend....

November 17, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Alexa Dyer

Leviathan Productions Developing ‘Henry Ford’s War On Jews’ Book As Film

It was in 1925 that Aaron Sapiro, a self-made lawyer and activist, sued Ford for libel. Jackie Krentzman brought the project to Leviathan and will be involved as a producer. In addition toHenry Fords War, shes written books includingJews and the LawandThe Farmers Benevolent Trust. ‘Henry Ford’s War on Jews’ book coverStanford University Press Woestes deal was negotiated by Brandon Milostan at Greenberg Glusker.

November 17, 2023 · 1 min · 64 words · Robin Garcia