Wes Anderson Talks Terrifying First Screening Of 1996 Debut ‘Bottle Rocket’, Teases Details of Next Feature – Venice Masterclass

He recalled how late Texas filmmaker L.M. These two said: Come to us and well do it but youll have $5m. They told us, We cant do a movie for less that $5m. Wes AndersonKate Green/Getty Images for Netflix I was like, Alright, he recounted. Then it was released by a big studio, Sony. They really didnt want it. Jim wanted it, Polly wanted it. I was quite shaken by this experience… We had 386 people in the audience, I think....

September 2, 2023 · 1 min · 105 words · Jeffrey Wilson

‘Adagio’ Review: A Great Cast Smoulders In Stefano Sollima’s Slow-Burn Rome-Set Gangster Drama – Venice Film Festival

You got no choice, remember? You come back, they come back, theneverythingcomes back, she mutters darkly. Romeo sends Manuel away, but the boy hides out on his roof terrace anyway. ‘Adagio’Emanuela Scarpa Throughout, the temperature keeps rising (This heat, gasps Romeo. But best of all though is the terrific Favino, unrecognisable fromComandantewith his entirely shaven head.

September 2, 2023 · 1 min · 56 words · Brandy Chung

‘Finally Dawn’ Review: Nostalgia-Heavy Cinecitta Ingenue Tale Struggles With Tone – Venice Film Festival

A lion features here, roaring at passers-by. It may well be the films most sympathetic character. Mimosa does find her way into the movies. Finally Dawn (Finalmente l’alba)Eduardo Castaldo She adores them both. She cant believe it when she finds herself going to dinner with them. Sean teaches her to jitterbug. One can only hope. In the early light of day, they look less like stairs than a sculpture. Thats the power of the movies for you, I guess....

September 2, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Kylie Alvarado

‘Great British Bake Off’ Scraps National-Themed Weeks For New Series After Fans Slam “Casual Racism”

Watch on Deadline Were not doing any national themes this year. Instead, Smith said, the show would return to its popular traditional roots. I was all over the place, and we set the challenges based on what Id seen there. Great British Bake Off hosts Noel Fielding and Matt LucasChannel 4 The challenges were very good, and everyone did a good job. So the idea that we were set out to insult anybody is ridiculous....

September 2, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · Christine Pittman

‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ Star Erica Mena Ousted After Slur Against Co-Star Spice

Effective immediately, she will not appear in the next season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. Angry fans blasted Mena on social media for her slur. Watch on Deadline The two cast members have long battled on the series. Erica MenaErick Robinson During this particular confrontation, Spice claimed that Menas 16-year-old son, King, hates his own mother. That prompted Menas slur, after which she flipped a table. Mena joinedLove & Hip Hop: Atlantain 2018....

September 2, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · Hailey Bass

‘Nyad’ Review: Annette Bening And Jodie Foster Soar In Thrilling Saga Of A Driven Swimming Legend Who Won’t Give Up On A Lifelong Dream – Telluride Film Festival

The new movieNyadis not about any of that. An Esther Williams MGM musical this isnot. It would take a superhuman effort, and Nyad just didnt make it. Annette Bening in NyadNetflix Of course, they would need a boat and a captain who would even entertain the idea. Soon, she was in the water. This is an astonishing, determined portrayal, as remarkable in its own way as Nyads unflinching effort. Producers are Andrew Lazar and Teddy Schwarzman....

September 2, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Wanda Simmons

Bethenny Frankel Says She Isn’t Afraid To Burn Things “Khaleesi-Style” In Support Of Reality Stars

TheReal Housewives of New York Cityalum appeared on Team CocosLiterally! Frankel realizes that her pro-unionization stance hasnt made her popular with Bravo, her former web connection. There are a lot of people who didnt get fed. Bethenny FrankelCredit: Sasha Maslov Bravo responded to Frankels NDA complaints in a statement. Frankel claims she is advocating for people who are taking such risks by being their own voice. During this strike, theyre going to be the ones that everybody goes to for cheaplabor....

September 1, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Michael Taylor

Charter Executives Say Disney Rejected Their Proposed “New Model” Distribution Deal For Spectrum; “Moving On” From The Traditional Video Business Now A Distinct Possibility

Otherwise, he said, Charter will take pains to preserve broadband relationships with customers who drop video service. 2 cable operator in the U.S. with 14.7 million customers. Charter estimated that it pays $2.2 billion a year to Disney to license its programming. Spectrum, Disney, ESPNGetty/Disney It has not yet determined how it will offer credits to customers affected by the dispute. The accelerating downturn has left all stakeholders in the pay-TV bundle at a crossroads, the company said....

September 1, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Stacey George

Faye Fantarrow Dies: British Singer-Songwriter Mentored By Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart Was 21

Fantarrows death was announced by her mother Pam Fantarrow and on the singers official social media pages last night. The young woman had twice beaten childhood leukemia at ages 8 and 13. She is one of the true greats, a northern girl on fire with her lyrics and melodies. Faye FantarrowFaye Fantarrow Instagram I loved her deeply. Both Fantarrow and Stewart were natives of Sunderland, England. I am so proud of and the fantastic opportunity I was given....

September 1, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Danny Byrd

Johnny Depp’s ‘Modi’, Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ Secure Saudi Red Sea Film Foundation Investment

Modi marks Depps second feature in the directors chair after his 1997 featureThe Brave. The movie chronicles the life of the Italian artist in World War One Paris. The feature is based on Dennis McIntyres playModigliani, which has been adapted by screenwriters Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski. Adam Driver in ‘Ferrari’STX Entertainment / Courtesy Everett Collection The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfareis inspired by the true story of the first special forces mission in history....

September 1, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Jennifer Martinez

Marvel Shows Shift Premiere Dates Due To Strikes & New Disney+ Strategy

Similar to howDisneychanged up its feature release scheduledue to the strikes, its doing the same with Marvel series. In addition, Disney+ is making less product, so the studio is spacing out its event programming. Watch on Deadline TheHawkeyespinoffEchowas expected to premiere in November but is now looking at January. ‘Agatha: Darkhold Diaries’ and ‘What If…?‘Disney+ Animated seriesX-Men 97will go early next year instead of fall 2023. It had expected to hit Disney+ in late 2023....

September 1, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Eric Johnson

NBCUniversal Extends Health Insurance For Non-Union Crew Members By 4 Months After Notification Snafu In Unprecedented Move

The predicament is particularly difficult for staffers with families, including children, who are on their policies. Alerted to the issue by Deadline, NBCU looked into the matter. It will be trickier for those who have committed to another private insurance. Comcast/NBCUniversal corporate offices in Universal CityAaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Image It also highlights the differences in studios level of commitment to helping employees with healthcare coverage. Warner Bros. Television is another studio that traditionally had offered additional coverage....

September 1, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Rodney Wong

Whoopi Goldberg’s ‘Sarafina!’ To Launch Videovision Entertainment’s TV Sales Division At Mip Africa

Videovision is one the countrys oldest and most successful production houses. We are thrilled to be launching a television content division at MIP Africa, said Singh. It is time that African content is taken seriously. Sarafina!Videovision For us, a television content division is a natural progression as we adapt to the changing content market. Videovisions own library of compelling feature films and documentaries will be available for the first time....

September 1, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Amanda Myers