Chicago’s Tony-Winning Lookingglass Theatre Pauses Programming, Cuts Staff Weeks After L.A.’s Taper And Brooklyn’s BAM Take Similar Actions

Watch on Deadline Today, Lookingglass executives echoed the sentiment. There have been many of these announcements, and more will come. Lookingglass is no exception. ‘Lucy and Charlie’s Honeymoon’ at Lookingglass TheatreLiz Lauren The Chicago theaters current production, the playLucy and Charlies Honeymoon, closes on July 16. Lookingglass also will continue its education programs, new workshops, and testing new imaginative programming ideas.

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 61 words · Ronald Boyd

Disney Faces Dramatic Escalation In $150M+ Gender Discrimination & Pay Equity Suit

The class as a whole was thus deprived of over $150 million in wages. And many class members are unlikely to bring individual actions. We are pleased to be taking the next step in this important litigation, Andrus told Deadline on Friday. As our experts explain, women who work for Disney face a persistent gender wage gap. Over the last eight years, that has added up to more than $150 million in stolen wages....

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 121 words · Janet Mcbride

Golden Trailer Awards: ‘Cocaine Bear’, ‘Only Murders In The Building’ & ‘Oppenheimer’ Among Top Winners – Full List

See the full list of winners below. Actor-comic Missi Pyle hosted the ceremony at the Orpheum downtown. Were grateful for this annual opportunity to champion these artists behind the scenes. (L-R) ‘Cocaine Bear’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building’Everett; Golden Trailer Awards

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 42 words · Diana Butler

Joe Biden Praises “Consequential” Jeffrey Katzenberg As POTUS Wraps Up Fundraising Blitz Before Key Deadline

Katzenberg was present at the event, as he was for a fundraiser in Chicago on Wednesday. Even though Bidens age remainsa major concern among voters in recent polls, Katzenberghas been bullishabout Bidens campaign launch. This is a different breed of cat, he said. Joe Biden arrives in New York for a fundraising swing on Thursday.(Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) But theres still a lot of really honorable, decent Republican senators and congressmen....

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Angelica Mcdonald

L.A. City Council Approves Resolution Supporting WGA Strike, Calls On AMPTP To Return To Bargaining Table

The strike is now in its 60th day. But the changing business model of the entertainment industry towards streaming services has left many underpaid and overworked. Its past time the studios recognize that, come back to the table, and end this strike now. Los Angeles City and WGA picket line on Sunset BoulevardGetty Images; Deadline Media companies have taken advantage of the industrys transition to global streaming to underpay workers.

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Leslie Santiago

Little Big Town To Host Inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards

Little Big Townis helping usher in the inaugural Peoples Choice Country Awards. The country music group will be hosting the show from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville in September. The Peoples Choice Country Awards will air live acrossNBCandPeacock. Little Big TownBlair Getz Mezibov Watch on Deadline NBCUniversalannouncedthe country music spinoff of the Peoples Choice Awards in March. The Peoples Choice Country Awards will recognize the biggest and best of country music, chosen entirely by fans....

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · Patrick Proctor

Los Angeles MLB All-Star Game Starters Include Two Angels, Three Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout from the Los AngelesAngels, and Freddie Freeman, J.D. ESPNannounced the starters, which were named by fan voting in the first phase of the balloting. The complete All-Star rosters, including pitchers and reserves for both teams, will be announced at 5:30 p.m. Shohei OhtaniDilip Vishwanat/Getty Images ET on ESPN on Sunday, July 2. Pitchers and reserves will be determined via Player Ballot choices and selections made by the Commissioners Office....

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Leslie Wagner

Marvin Kitman Dies: Newsday Television Reviewer And Author Was 93

He was 93 and died from cancer, according to his son, Jamie Kitman. Kitman began writing for Long Island, NYs Newsday in December 1969. Over the next 35 years, he produced 5,786 columns. Marvin KitmanRon Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images In 1982, Kitman was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for criticism. His last column was published on April 1, 2005. His last was Gullibles Travels: A Comical History of the Trump Era, published in 2020....

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Elaine Hernandez

NATO VP & Chief Comms Officer Patrick Corcoran Exiting After More Than 24 Years

The National Association of Theatre Owners VP & Chief Communications OfficerPatrick Corcoranis departing after 24-plus years. The news comes in the wake ofNATOCEO and PresidentJohn Fithian retiring after a 24-year runat theexhibitiontrade org. He was also involved in launching NATOs own convention, CinemaCon. Corcoran joined the association as a writer and editor for NATOs monthly magazine and annual encyclopedia in 1998. We wish him the best in his next chapter.

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Holly Aguirre

Number Of Homeless People In Los Angeles’ Wealthiest Neighborhoods, Including Beverly Hills And Brentwood, Jumps 45% Year-Over-Year

The regions count went from 4,604 to 6,669, a rise of 2,065 in just 12 months. Residents of the area have been complaining for years about the rise in people experiencing homelessness. A similar pilot program spearheaded by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez resulted in a reduction in RVs throughout her Seventh District. Los AngelesLuis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images City News Service contributed to this report.

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Thomas Rodriguez

TCA Awards Nominations: ‘Succession’, ‘The Bear’ & ‘The Last Of Us’ Lead; HBO/Max Laps Field With 20 Noms

WrappedHBOEmmy winnerSuccession,sophomore FX dramedyThe Bearand HBOs freshman dramaThe Last of Uslead the field with five noms each. See the full list below. Streamers Disney+ and Peacock were next with nine each. From left: ‘Succession’, ‘The Bear’ and ‘The Last of Us’HBO/FX/HBO/Sky PBS/PBS Kids got seven. Those nominations were dominated by PBS and/or streamers. Winners will get their hardware during the ceremony on Monday, August 7. Courtesy

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Kelly Wilcox

U.S. Studios Strike Labor Deal With Canadian Actors

The studios have secured a contract extension with Canadian actors that includes a 5% increase in wages. The move is a slight surprise given thelabortensions in the States. Watch on Deadline The contract still needs to be ratified by its members. Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaPhoto by Robert Giroux/Getty Images The voting period runs through July 20. However, the deal was met with suspicion by some south of the border. Dont fucking let them....

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Valerie Brown

‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Judge Amanda Holden To Helm ‘Bonkers’ Sky Docu-Drama About The History Of Sex

Sex: A Bonkers HistoryjoinsThe Royal Mobin Skys recent docu-drama roster. Her co-presenter Jones presents numerous history shows and has his own streamer, History Hit. It is being EPd by Owen Gay and Dale Templar with showrunner Tom Cunningham. Dan Jones and Amanda HoldenSky History Melanie Darlaston is EP for Motion Content Group. The drama elements are written by Jack Carey and directed by Mimi Templar-Gay.

June 30, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · Peggy Davis