James Gunn Shares Excitement Over ‘Superman: Legacy’ & Explains Why He’s Including Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl & Mister Terrific

Two years from today, audiences will finally be able to see in the big screenJames GunnsSuperman: Legacy. Superman: Legacyopens two years from today. It may seem far away to many of you, but its close to me! James Gunn shares excitement over ‘Superman: Legacy’DC / Gilbert Flores / Getty Images We have a lot to do between now and then. Story always comes first. James Gunn talks about ‘Superman: Legacy’ on ThreadsThreads @jamesgunn

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · John Drake

Mediawan Takes Majority Stake In ‘Black Box’, ‘A Perfect Man’ Production Company 24 25 Film

Burgeoning Paris-based film and TV content groupMediawanhas acquired a majority stake in French production company 24 25 Films. Further productions include Thomas Kruithofs political dramaPromisesas well as the award-winning comedyIn The Gameby Robin Sykes. DArvieu praised the diversity and freshness of the 24 25 Films slate and catalog. Matthias Weber, Thibault GastMediawan

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 52 words · Lisa Bush

Michael Shannon On First Emmy Nom For ‘George & Tammy’ And The “Moving, Powerful Experience” Of Singing Alongside Jessica Chastain

Michael Shannonwas tremendously flattered when he received his firstEmmynomination this morning forGeorge & Tammy. Jessica [Chastain]s devotion and this unspoken bond we share got us through it somehow. Shannon is nominated in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Dana Hawley/Showtime/MTVE/Courtesy Everett Collection It wasnt something on my mind until Jessica reached out to me, he says. We worked really hard on it, he says....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Jonathan Lloyd

Milan Kundera Dies: ‘The Unbearable Lightness Of Being’ Novelist Was 94

He went into exile in France in 1975, acquiring citizenship in 1981. His Czechoslovak citizenship was revoked in 1979 and he was granted Czech citizenship in 2019. The film played at San Sebastian, New York and Locarno. Czech-born French writer Milan Kundera in Milan. Milan, 1980sGetty The 1988 movie adaptation by Philip Kaufman starred Daniel Day Lewis, Juliette Binoche and Lena Olin. The film was nominated for two Oscars and scored Kaufman a BAFTA win for best adapted screenplay....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Kristy Jackson

Natasha Lyonne Discusses Her Fears About AI & Her Fifth Career Emmy Nomination For ‘Poker Face’

Lyonne called Deadlines reporting on the deep divisions between the studios and theguildson the use of AI harrowing. It is really, really dark and dystopian, frankly. Im not sure what the big endgame is here. Poker FacePeacock Its very crushing, she said. We just want to make stuff and we just want to make it fairly. It just feels very twisted. Its like the dark arts. DavisandThe Traitorsboosted the NBCU streamerfrom three nominations last year to eight this year....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Juan Allen

Prequels ‘House Of the Dragon’ & ‘Better Call Saul’ Face Off For Outstanding Drama Series, Looking To Repeat Predecessors’ Emmy Success

HBOsGame Of ThronesprequelHouse of the Dragonand AMCsBreaking BadprequelBetter Call Saulare both nominated for Outstanding Drama Series. Meanwhile,House Of the Dragonhas a longer runway ahead of it having just launched last summer. Production on Season 2 is currently underway in the UK. ‘Better Call Saul’ and ‘House of the Dragon’AMC / HBO

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 51 words · Kyle Perry

Redbox And TikTok Set Deal For Videos To Stream On 3,000 Kiosks

Third-party brands will also have their ads run alongside the TikTok videos via Chicken Soups ad platform Crackle Connex. Most of the acquisition came in the form of assumption of debt. Revenue has started to rebound in recent months thanks to potent new-release titles likeThe Super-Mario Bros.Movie. This new partnership provides advertisers a unique opportunity to reach new audiences and drive engagement. We look forward to working with TikTok on expanding this partnership as our DOOH web link expands....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Jonathon Martin

Samara Weaving To Star In 20th Century Thriller ‘Eenie Meanie’ From Director Shawn Simmons

Simmons also penned the script with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick producing. Sources tell Deadline the project will likely premiere on Hulu. Watch on Deadline Simmons was the creator and showrunner on the critically-acclaimed showWayneon Prime Video. Samara WeavingGetty Weaving is repped by CAA, 111 Media and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole. Simmons is repped by UTA and Capital Creations and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Michael Thomas

Teamsters, IATSE, Writers Guild & DGA Express Solidarity With SAG-AFTRA

Watch on Deadline The current SAG-AFTRA agreement is set to expire on July 12. The statement concludes: We will reiterate: Together, our solidarity is not to be underestimated. The Hollywood Unions andGuildsstand more united than ever. The Teamsters, IATSE, Writers Guild, DGA today issued a joint statement in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA.Teamsters, IATSE, Writers Guild, DGA, Deadline We will reiterate: Together, our solidarity is not to be underestimated. The Hollywood Unions and Guilds stand more united than ever....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Cindy Campbell

‘Andor’ Creator Tony Gilroy On Guilds’ “Existential Battle” With “Recklessly Careless” Studios & Protecting The Industry

Gilroy argued that it didnt go far enough. To my great disappointment we settled that strike prematurely, he said. I think those problems were deferred. (L-R): Tony Gilroy and Diego Luna on the set of Lucasfilm’s ‘Andor’ Disney+ series.Disney I think there are structural problems that need to be repaired. I think SAG and the Writers Guild are trying to preserve our industry. And the caretakers on the other side, I think theyre being recklessly careless....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Keith Gonzalez

‘George & Tammy’s Jessica Chastain On “Amazing” First-Time Emmy Nomination & “Shocking” Snub Of “Genius” Emily Blunt In ‘The English’

Its both of our first time being nominated for an Emmy, both Mike and I. And its amazing… its just really special. Am I allowed to say a snub? Showtime I thought Emily Blunts performance inThe Englishwas incredible. So that was a bit shocking to me, shes a genius. Chastain also noted her support for the unions amid strike talks. My heart breaks because I know how difficult it is for workers to go on strike....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Gina Marquez

‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ Takes On ‘SNL’ & ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ After Securing Scripted Variety Series Nom

John Oliver is officially taking onSaturday Night Livein the Emmys recently rebranded Outstanding Scripted Variety Series category. SNLscored nine overall nominations, the same as last year, which was a drop from 2021s 21. and Who Is America? This year that means three nominations from 12 submissions. HBO There had also been hope for series such as HulusHistory of the World, Part IIand Paramount+s InsideAmy Schumer.

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · Roger Flores

‘Succession’ Makes Emmys History With 3 Lead Actor Nominations For Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong & Kieran Culkin

Successionhas made Emmy history with its final season. The series received 14 acting nominations, as well as Outstanding Drama Series. Both Cox and Strong have already competed in this category twice. HBO Strong is looking to take home his second Lead Actor trophy this year, after previously winning in 2020. He was also nominated in 2021 along with Cox (who lost the trophy to Strong in 2020). Last year, he competed alongside Matthew Macfadyen and Nicholas Braun, and Macfadyen prevailed....

July 12, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Pamela Mendez