Kim Page Exits As SVP Communications At Warner Bros Discovery

She most recently led employee engagement initiatives for WBD and previously oversaw internal communications for Discovery pre-merger. Related Stories Warner Bros. Discovery TV Layoffs Begin: Whos Leaving? Warner Bros. Page most recently oversaw all communications to WBDs employee population globally. She previously held the same role at WBD predecessor WarnerMedia. She began her career managing internal and external communications and engagement strategies for several global businesses, including Yum! Brands International, Verizon and Baylor Health Care System....

July 30, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Jodi Drake

Jar Jar Binks Actor Reveals Backlash To ‘Star Wars’ Character Made Him Consider Taking His Own Life

The actor who played Jar Jar Binks has revealed the devastating personal toll of fans hatred of hisStar Warscharacter. Ill show you what youre doing to me. And when Im gone, then youll feel exactly what I went through. Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed BestRodin Eckenroth/Getty Images I was an enormousStar Warsfan as a kid, Best remembered in the podcast. I didnt know what was happening. I thought it was a prank....

July 29, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Matthew Edwards

Judge Dismisses Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN

This is a stacking of inferences that cannot support a finding of falsehood. But bad rhetoric is not defamation when it does not include false statements of fact. No reasonable viewercould (or should) plausibly make that reference. Donald TrumpGetty Images He wrote in his ruling, The problem is essentially two-fold. First, the complained of statements areopinion, not factually false statements, and therefore are not actionable. This is the news model of today....

July 29, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Ruben Davis

Viola Davis Steps Back From ‘G20’ Despite Pic’s SAG-AFTRA Waiver: Not “Appropriate For This Production To Move Forward During Strike”

I appreciate that the producers on the project agree with this decision. JuVee Productions and I stand in solidarity with actors, SAG/AFTRA and the WGA. Theyre not shooting with any SAG actors, said Menzies, so Im stood down. Viola DavisMike Coppola/Getty Images Producers include Andrew Lazar via Mad Chance, as well as Davis and Julius Tennon via JuVee.

July 29, 2023 · 1 min · 58 words · Mr. Christopher Cain

Colorado Leaving Pac-12 For Big 12, Further Weakening Fabled West Coast College Athletics League

UCLA and USC have already announced they are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. The Pac-12 is now down to nine members. Colorado left the Big 12 in 2011 to join the Pac-12. Oregon Ducks running back Johnny Johnson IIIAP The Pac-12 said Thursday night that it plans to embraceexpansionopportunities once it finalizes its new media rights deal. The current deal expires in July 2024. Expansion candidates for the Pac-12 include San Diego State and SMU....

July 28, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Dustin Howard

Julia Roberts Was Considered For De-Aging In ‘Mission: Impossible’ Segment

The film uses brief glimpses into Ethan Hunts life before he joined the IMF. It would be Tony Scotts Mission: Impossible. I looked back at who was the ingenue, who was the breakout star in 1989? Julia RobertsTom Munro And right around then wasMystic Pizza. And I was like, Oh my God. Julia Roberts, a then-pre-Pretty WomanJulia Roberts, as this young woman. Costs also played into the decision. I got the bill for de-aging those people before their salaries were even factored into it....

July 28, 2023 · 1 min · 112 words · Kristen Morris

Lou Alexander Dies: Part Of Storm & Gale Comedy Team, TV Actor & Agent Was 91

He was 91 and no details on the cause were available, according to his friend, Jeremy Vernon. Young Lou became part of the act at age 10, joining him in skits. The act ended when Alexander was drafted into the Marines. Lou Alexander Watch on Deadline From there, he transitioned into a career as an agent and manager. He worked for New York agent Norby Walters, then branched out on his own....

July 28, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Elizabeth Mathews

Madonna Continues On The Mend, Posts Instagram Update On Her Health

Madonnais sharing another update on her health after being hospitalized for a bacterial infection. The hit Lucky Star from that 1983 release provided the background music to the clip. Thank you to all of my fans and friends! Madonna InstagramMadonna Instagram she continued of the support shes received amid the health scare. You must be my lucky stars too! And Happy 40th Birthday to my very. Last week, Madonna gave fans a first look at her recovery....

July 28, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Luke Rivera

Marcus Ryder: UK Networks Cannot Continue To Let Diversity Executives Slip Through Their Fingers — Guest Column

So what is happening in the world of media diversity? To extend the Oscar Wilde quote to possible breaking point, Other families look more appealing. What this points to is a failure in how UK media approaches diversity. UK media diversity veteran Marcus RyderMarcus Ryder The BBC, and other British broadcasters, must acknowledge that their approach to diversity is down. The first step in achieving that is retaining the people who have first-hand experience of dealing with the problem....

July 28, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Michael Allen

Nicholas Cirillo, Matthew Montemaro Launch Enzo Entertaiment; Level 33 Acquires Sundance-Premiering Abortion Rights Doc ‘Plan C’; Freestyle Takes ‘Storage Locker’ Horror – Film Briefs

Our only focus is the art, and fighting for the artists we work with. I hope audiences will be inspired. The deal was negotiated between CAA and Andreas Olavarria of Level 33. Nicholas Cirillo and Matthew MontemaroGetty Freestyle negotiated the deal directly with Glen Reynolds of Circus Road Films. Watch the trailer forStorage Lockerbelow. Courtesy of Level 33 Entertainment

July 28, 2023 · 1 min · 59 words · Trevor Davis

Publicists Call For SAG-AFTRA To “Loosen Stranglehold” On Promotion Rules; Guild Cites “Difficult Fight” Against Studios – Update

Publicists are calling for the guild to loosen the stranglehold around publicity, according to one source. The crux of this argument is the contrast between SAG-AFTRAs approach to publicity and that of the WGA. I have set one up for Monday, July 31st at 10 am PT/1 pm ET. Getty Hope most of you’re able to join, read the email, which Deadline read. This is a difficult time, and we need to stand together....

July 28, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Timothy Mccoy

Roku’s Charlie Collier Recalls Frothy Late Summer 2022 Of Rings & Dragons: “You’re Not Going To See Anything Like That This Year”

Its when Amazon launched itsLord of The Rings, The Rings of PowerTV show. And youre not going to see anything like that this year for all sorts of obvious reasons. And so what a difference a year makes, he said. ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ and ‘House of the Dragon’Amazon/HBO Roku reported earlier today that second quarter revenue rose 11% on decent advertising despite a broad slowdown....

July 28, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Melissa Johnson

SAG-AFTRA Launches Casting-Specific Interim Agreements, With New Guy Ritchie Movie Among Those Getting Waivers

SAG-AFTRAhas handed out more interim agreements to film and television projects, including waivers featuring a new casting designation. This is the first time the unions interim agreement list has featured two designations. (The Unknown Countrywas recently granted an agreement so talent could promote the film before its release.) WME Other projects with the casting designation made public today are the filmsArmored,SuperthiefandReturn to Wickensburg. The latest waivers seem designed to address this....

July 28, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Dustin Myers