Permits For New York City Production Plunged Again In July Amid Strikes

Thats way down from471 permits in June,and a huge drop from 757 in July of 2022. The labor unrest hit the city as it was on the cusp of returning to a pre-Covid level production. Its planninganother on August 10. SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike on July 26 in New York CityNDZ/Star Max/GC Images The City of New York recognizes that many workers are impacted by theWGAstrike and the SAG-AFTRA strike....

August 2, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Brad Ellis

Skydance Lands Rights To Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer Book Series With Plans To Develop A Feature Film Around Iconic Private Eye

No writers, directors or actors are attached at this time. Benjamin Forkner and Ken F. Levin will also produce. Collins will executive produce, with Jane Spillane serving as co-producer. Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer Carin Sage will oversee the project for Skydance. The character has not had a chance for any feature film treatment thanks to a long-winded rights dispute. Spillane passed away in 2006, one month after the death of his manager Jay Bernstein....

August 2, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Candace Morrison

TIFF Platform Lineup Includes Nicolas Cage Comedy ‘Dream Scenario’ On Opening Night; Barry Jenkins, Nadine Labaki & Anthony Shim To Serve On Sidebar Jury

Together, they represent the bold and independent spirit of the Platform Prize. Cage delivers some of his finest work, added Robyn Citizen, Director, Programming & Platform Lead. The pic also stars Michael Cera. Nicolas Cage in Kristoffer Borgli’s ‘Dream Scenario’A24 The movie, set in Rome, takes place during a January weekend when a sudden heatwave arrives. Then theres the Canadian thrillerThe King Tide,from Christian Sparkes, starring Frances Fisher. After that, its up to which stars want to show up....

August 2, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Kevin Newman

‘Dreaming Whilst Black’: Showtime Acquires Buzzy BBC Comedy From Big Deal Films & A24

EXCLUSIVE:Showtimehas picked up theBBCs BAFTA-winning buzzy breakoutcomedyDreaming Whilst Blackfrom Big Deal Films andA24. Adjani Salmons comedy launched last week on BBC Three and has garnered highly favorable reviews. Deadline understands several other territory deals are near to completion. Dreaming Whilst BlackBBC/Big Deal Films/Anup Bhatt They didnt want us to change or water anything down. I know people in the U.S. who have totally been there, added Joshi. you’re able to be conscious and aware of these things in all places....

August 2, 2023 · 1 min · 105 words · William Roberts

‘Family Guy’ Team Reunites At Fox Picket Line; “None Of Them Should Have To Wait Any Longer For Fair & Equitable Deal,” Says Seth MacFarlane

MacFarlane joined his old team for some placard waiving and a group photo outside ofFox. I neednt have worried. The amazing team of writers, artists, actors, assistants, associates, production staff, etc. Seth MacFarlaneCourtesy/Fox/Getty were already steering the ship without me, and theyre still doing it today. Very proud to walk the picket line with this group today. None of them should have to wait any longer for a fair and equitable deal....

August 2, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Diane Oneal

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Slashes $3.8M Tuesday Previews, Eyes $30M+ 5-Day Opening – Box Office

The studiosBarbiewill dominate in its third weekend with around $55M-$60M. Last weekend duringBarbies second frame, she blazed arecord final weekend of July of $217M. This month will be significantly better. ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’Paramount The first weekend of August last year did $92M for all movies. BetweenMeg 2, Barbie, OppenheimerandMutant Mayhemalone, this weekend is bound to be well north of $115M.

August 2, 2023 · 1 min · 63 words · Gail Bryan

Ann Sarnoff Joins Cineworld Board As Regal Parent Emerges From Bankruptcy

Regal parentCineworldhas officially emerged from bankruptcy, unveiling five new board members and a strengthened balance sheet. Sarnoff also brings a honed sense of how to engage and delight global audiences. We are excited and energized by the bright future ahead of us. Cineworld/Regal CinemasCineworld Cineworld officially will cease trading on the London Stock Exchange at 8 a.m. BST Tuesday. Cineworld had filed itsinitial plan of reorganization in Apriland said it expected to emerge from bankruptcy in July....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Adam Wallace

Chris Albrecht & Jorge Granier Form Firm To Adapt Latin American & Spanish Content Globally, Enter Partnership With Secuoya Studios

The company also will produce story-driven content for Latin American audiences. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. It has always been my passion to bridge Spain and the U.S. through the power of storytelling. From left: James Costos, Chris Albrecht, Jorge GranierRubicon Global Media Partnering with Secuoya enables us to access world-class production infrastructure and offer talent unique global participation. Im excited to reunite with James. Earlier in his career, Albrecht was Chairman and CEO of HBO and President of HBO Original Programming....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Nathan Cox

Facebook And Instagram Start Blocking News Content In Canada In Response To Country’s New Law

In compliance withCanadasOnline News Act,FacebookandInstagramhave begun blocking news content for users in the North American country. A similar bill in California has cleared certain hurdles in the state and could soon become law. The blocks will not affect news on the social platforms that circulates elsewhere in the world. MetaJustin Sullivan/Getty Images News outlets voluntarily share content on Facebook and Instagram to expand their audiences and help their bottom line....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 104 words · Kelly Davis

Imagine Entertainment Pre-emptively Secures Film Rights To Daniel Kraus’ Anticipated Novel ‘Whalefall’

Agreements of the sort are not frequently come upon these days, amidthe SAG-AFTRAandthe WGAstrikes. Nodevelopmentwill be done and no writing services will be rendered here until new guild contracts are struck. 3 Arts Entertainments Richard Abate and Will Rowbotham will serve as exec producers alongside Imagine. MTV Books We are thrilled to be entrusted with the adaptation ofWhalefall. Added EPs Abate and Rowbotham: Whalefallis a story that stays with you after you turn the last page....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Juan Powell

Janet Yang Re-elected Motion Picture Academy President

Janet Yanghas been re-elected president of theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencesby the organizations Board of Governors. AMPAS presidents almost always are re-elected without much controversy. Arnold served as an officer in 2019-20 and Franklin in 2021-22. Janet YangAMPAS Only Howell Taylor and Taylor-Coleman are re-elected from last years group of officers. I am thrilled to welcome this years board officers, said Academy CEO Bill Kramer. For a complete listing of the Academys 2023-24 Board of Governors,click here....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Elizabeth Malone

Lionsgate Dates Kingdom Story’s ‘Unsung Hero’ In Pre-Summer 2024 Weekend

Today,Lionsgatehas dated another faith-based music feature fromKingdom Story Companyfor April 26, that beingUnsung Hero. The pic joins MGMs Luca Guadagnino-directed R-rated Zendaya romance pic,Challengers,which isalready on that date. He moves his family from Down Under to the States, searching for a brighter future. ‘Unsung Hero’Courtesy of Lionsgate Helens faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs.

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 63 words · Felicia Williams

Lizzo Sued For Assault, Sexual Harassment & Discrimination By ‘Watch Out For The Big Grrrls’ Contestants

Accordingly, Defendants are strictly liable for Lizzos and Ms. Quigleys harassing behavior. Rodriguez was brought on board later for one of Lizzos videos and then tour dates. Supposedly exiting to a loud Bye, Bitch! LizzoGetty None of these same allegations were leveled against dancers who are not black. Representatives for Lizzo have not responded to request from Deadline for comment on the suit. If and when they do, we will update....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Eric Cox