Matthew Modine And Adam Rackoff Join Kumoshika Productions Oscar Qualifying Short Film ‘The Fuse’ As Executive Producers

One night, he is unexpectedly laid off and fears becoming a homeless pariah. Amid his final farewell, a blown fuse sends him wandering through the night in search of his destiny. Im so happy that Cinco Dedos Peliculas, Adam Rackoff and I were invited on board. Matthew Modine and Adam RackoffGetty/Courtesy The Fuseis produced by Youmi Hafelin-Roch.

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Bruce Brown

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Talks About End Of Strike As Star-Powered Hollywood Premieres Return With ‘The Crown’

I havent been out in months so this is my first night out too. Watch on Deadline Just thrilled to be back and thrilled to have everybody back, he said. Is he happy with the agreement and how it came together at the end? (L-R) ‘The Crown’ creator Peter Morgan and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos on SundayGetty Images I hope so, Sarandos said when asked whether he was optimistic about the outcome....

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · Carla Hicks

Newly Formed Investment Bank And Advisory Firm CAA Evolution Eyes Range Of Deals Across Sports, Media And Entertainment

CAAhas formedCAA Evolution, aninvestment bankand advisory firm poised to make deals across sports, media and entertainment. CAA Evolutions workforce of nearly 60 employees will be based in New York, LA and London. Collectively, the two firms have advised on more than $1.5 trillion in transactions, according to CAA. CAAPhoto by Michael Buckner/Penske Media/Getty Images The dealclosed last month, at a reported valuation of $7 billion.

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · Margaret Boyd

Nicole Kidman’s AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute Gets New Date – Update

Since the original postponement in May, SAG-AFTRA also went out on strike. The writers strike ended September 27 and the actors guild reached a tentative agreement last week. The AFI Board of Trustees established the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1973. Nicole KidmanEmma McIntyre/WireImage She is a force both brave in her choices and bold in each performance. AFI is honored to present her with the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award....

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · Denise Hart

Sales Bonanza: British TV Show Exports Fetch Record $2.25B With Finished Tape Deals Back In Fashion

British TV shows fetched a record 1.85B ($2.25B) in 2022-23, new stats reveal. Format sales of shows such asThe Traitorsincreased by 22% and co-production deals were up a whopping 69%. With U.S. buyers in cost-saving mode, growth was flat. Joe Cole in ‘The Ipcress File’Altitude Overall, North American accounted for 38% of sales, up 14% year-on-year. Just outside of the top ten biggest spenders, South Africa grew 66% to 23m....

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Michelle Manning

Tim Scott Drops Out Of 2024 Presidential Race

I think the message is clear for me right now, Scott said. Scotts exit from the race, though, could help consolidate the vote for a Trump alternative. Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have been vying for that No. Tim Scott at the GOP debate last week.Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images 2 spot, while Vivek Ramaswamy and Chris Christie have remained in the race. The field of candidates has narrowed considerably this fall....

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Nicole Weber

U.S.-Israeli Actress & Director Aleeza Chanowitz Says Stockholm Film Festival Withdrew Invite Over Israel-Hamas Conflict

Henry Winkler plays the protagonists father. It was never clearly explained what the stand was. There was never any suggestion that the screening ofChanshiwould be cancelled. Aleeza ChanowitzGetty The festival has yet to get back to us. I dont think Ill be going because I dont feel very welcome anymore. I also wanted to buy a nice sweater Ill buy one in Israel instead and support our economy. Chanowitz and her producers are deliberating over whether to release the emails....

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Bradley Saunders

‘Coyote Vs. Acme’: Warner Bros Setting Up Screenings For Streamers Of Axed Looney Tunes Film; Amazon A Prime Candidate – The Dish

During the pandemic, Prime Video acquired Sonys family titlesHotel Transylvania 4andCinderella,among other movies. Also, we understand that De Luca and Abdy havent seen the finishedCoyote vs. Acme. Furthermore, its not a motion picture executives job to care about tax write-offs for the company. Wile E. CoyoteWarner Bros. That directive comes from finance and accounting. Also, studios take tax write-downs on completed movies all the time. Also, what does theCoyote vs. Acmemove by Warner Bros Discovery say toDC bosses Peter Safran and James Gunn?...

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Susan Williams

‘Last Week Tonight’: John Oliver Talks SAG-AFTRA Strike Ending & Questions If He Needs Movies Anymore

John Oliverstarted offLast Week Tonighttalking about theSAG-AFTRAstrike ending but then questioning if movies were still needed. The SAG strike finally ended meaning that movies will be back in production, Oliver said on hisHBOtalk show. He then joked, Although to be honest, Im not even sure I need movies anymore. John Oliver on ‘Last Week Tonight’HBO Oliver proceeds to present the video of a hamster playing around and sliding off a slide....

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Travis Sawyer

‘Quicksand’s FLX Gets New CEO; Newen Unlocks ‘Through The Keyhole’ Deal; Buffalo 8 Bags ‘First Time Caller’; Aevitas UK & Brotherstone Merge Management Cos — Global Briefs

QuicksandsFLXGets New CEO Joshua Mehr has been named CEO of FLX, the Swedish producer behind Netflixs seriesQuicksand. The film is billed as a darkly hilarious look at success, power, loneliness and the apocalypse. Mac Rogers, who penned the original podcast, adapted the script. QuicksandNetflix Patrick Terry produced for Cinedata. A streaming and VOD release is planned for 2024.

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 58 words · James King

‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ Leads Critics Choice Documentary Awards With Five Wins

Also winning twice: Netflixs docusAmerican SymphonyandThe Deepest Breath. Watch on Deadline HBO scored a major win with itsBeing Mary Tyler Moorenamed as Best Archival Documentary. Here is the full list of winners: BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Still: A Michael J. ‘Still a Michael J. Fox Movie’Apple TV+ Fox Movie BEST DIRECTOR Davis Guggenheim Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie BEST SCORE Jon Batiste American Symphony BEST NARRATION Still: A Michael J....

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Mario Castro

‘The Crown’s Elizabeth Debicki On How Memory Of Diana’s Death Informed Her Performance & Those “Ghost” Scenes

She carried that childhood memory with her as she recreated the Princess final days on the Netflix drama. I didnt understand what was going on, and she explained to me who this person was. The CrowncreatorPeter Morganhas an issue with that. Elizabeth Debicki as Princess DianaNetflix And sometimes its impossible to keep them out of the minds. It felt to me more like an extension of her in real life, rather than a ghost....

November 13, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Christina Adams

Britney Spears Remembers Meeting Taylor Swift For The First Time & Calls Her “The Most Iconic Pop Woman Of Our Generation”

Spears continued, I was like of course ! He walks in, and she sings a beautiful song with her guitar. I was like wow wow shes unbelievable ! Taylor Swift and Britney Spears in 2008Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images We took a picture, and she then became the most iconic pop woman of our generation. Kinda cool she plays stadiums, and I prefer her videos over movies any day. See the throwback photo below....

November 12, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Cassandra Pierce