Prolific ‘La La Land’ Producer Automatik Merges With Range Media Partners

Grandview opted to remain separate, andthe deal with Automatikwasnt consummated either. Financial term on this deal were not disclosed. Other key executives from Automatik are joining Range alongside Berger and Kavanaugh-Jones to support the growing project pipeline. Said Range principalsMick Sullivan&Pete Micelli: We have long admired Automatik. We are beyond excited to bring their best-in-class expertise into the fold at our growing platform. The principals of both companies have relationships that span decades....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Jesus Carter

Ryan Murphy Leaving Netflix, In Talks To Return To Disney

Ryan Murphylooks to be heading back toDisney. Deadline has confirmed that hes in talks with Disney, although no deal is yet signed. The move will reunite him with Dana Walden, who is now Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment. Ryan MurphyGetty Watch on Deadline The revelation of talks with Disney come during the middle of a writers strike. Murphy struck his five-year overall deal with Netflix in 2018, starting in July. Bloomberg broke the news....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Charles Moyer

Universal Touts 40 Movies Coming In Next 12 Months; Teases ‘Oppenheimer’ & Celebrates Animation – CineEurope

Continued Swinkels, Were note stopping there. Nolan appeared in a pre-taped message to tubthump the importance of theatrical and this films unique and important story. A special piece of footage was shown that introduced the ensemble characters and the world of the story. Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer’Universal Pictures The Cillian Murphy-led film of the creation of the atomic bomb begins rollout next month.

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 63 words · Alexander Rios

WGA Strike At Day 50: Major Hollywood Unions To Join Big L.A. March Tomorrow As Economic Impact Mounts

They claim that you dont need writing staff during production and that writing doesnt happen in post. We already know this and quite frankly, the entire town does too. We need to secure stability for the current membership as well as generations of writers coming up after us. The WGA picket line during Grishaverse Day at Netflix Home Theater on June 13Robin L Marshall/Getty Images

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · Marie Mcmahon

‘Reservation Dogs’ And ‘Letterkenny’ Star Kaniehtiio Horn Reveals Cast For Her Feature Directorial Debut ‘Seeds’

EXCLUSIVE:Reservation DogsandLetterkennystarKaniehtiio Hornhas revealed the cast for her feature directorial debutSeedsas production gets underway in Ontario. Horn will star and serves as writer, director and executive producer for the genre-bending home-invasion comedy. Jonathon Cliff is cinematographer on the project. Photo Courtesy of Nick Rasmussen The film marks the first project for Horns production company, Kaniehtiio Horn-Batt Entertainment. Behind the camera, she serves as a producer on theLetterkennyspin-offShorsey.

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 67 words · Amy Miller

‘The First Slam Dunk’ To Open New York’s Japan Cuts; Ryuichi Sakamoto Remembered, Yuya Yagira To Receive Award

Yagira was the youngest ever winner of Best Actor at the Cannes film festival for Hirokazu Kore-edasNobody Knowsin 2004. Yagira and Kentaro will both attend the festival. The rarely-shown cult film will screen with renowned musician Akiko Yano and Lennard both present. The First Slam Dunk© I.T.PLANNING, INC. © 2022 THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Film All screenings will take place at the Japan Society centre on East 47th Street with English subtitles....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · David Ellis

‘The View’ Fact-Checks Donald Trump On Alyssa Farah Griffin Claim

Something happens, when people leave, Trump said. I have this woman named Alyssa Farah, she said the greatest things, long after she left. Money gets offered to people and some people change. Donald Trump/Alyssa Farah GriffinDrew Angerer/Lou Rocco/ABC/Getty Images Watch on Deadline Thank you for that, Griffin responded. Said co-host Joy Behar, Hes obsessed with you. The Baier interview wasnt the first time Trump has gone after Griffin. Watch todays Hot Topics segment below, with the discussion of Griffin coming at the 1:58 mark....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Kelly Gordon

‘What It Feels Like For A Girl’: BBC Orders “Anarchic Y2K” Drama Based On Paris Lees Memoir

TheBBChas commissioned an adaptation of journalist and campaignerParis Lees memoirs. Sick of mam, sick of dad, sick of being beaten up for talkin like a poof. Byron needs to get away, and doesnt care how. Paris LeesBBC Watch on Deadline Filming kicks off next year. She calledWhat If Feels Like For a Girla deeply personal project. But we do and were not going away, were not apologising and were not shutting up....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Debra Smith

‘Zoey 102’: Paramount+ Drops Trailer, Announces Premiere Date For ‘Zoey 101’ Spinoff Movie

Zoey Brooks is back and apparently, still trying to figure out life and love. Erin Sanders returns as Zoeys best friend, Quinn Pensky. Sean Flynn returns as Zoeys on again, off again love interest Chase Matthews. Zoey 102-The Wedding: Jamie Lynn Spears as Zoey Brooks, Sean Flynn as Chase Matthews, Erin Sanders as Quinn Pensky, Christopher Massey as Michael Barret and Matthew Underwood as Logan Reese in ZOEY 102-THE WEDDING, streaming on Paramount+....

June 20, 2023 · 1 min · 98 words · Taylor Gordon

A&E, Reelz & Big Fish Heading Towards Court Over ‘On Patrol: Live’ After Judge Denies Previous Motion

The fine line between permissible imitation and wholesale duplication is at the heart of this lawsuit. On look alone, the two shows are virtually indistinguishable. All parties are directed to file a joint status letter regarding next steps by July 21. Reelz It launched in July 2022 and was handed an additional 90 episodes in February. Big Fish Entertainment declined to comment. Reelz has not responded to a request for comment....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · Nicole Garcia

Gal Gadot Says She Feels “Empowered” To Start “Developing Stories” After ‘Wonder Woman 3’ Cancellation

Gal Gadotis ready to focus on her future afterWonder Woman3was canceled. To me, starting and developing stories that Im passionate about is an incredible thing, Gadot toldTotal Film. I enjoy doing it, it keeps me alive. Gal Gadot as Wonder WomanClay Enos / Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection A few years ago it was announced that I was going to play Wonder Woman. Cant wait to share her next chapter with you, Gadot posted onTwitter....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Ryan Fitzgerald

Gayle King Razzes Tony Dukoupil For Monday Absence On ‘CBS Mornings’: “I Hope Tony Is Celebrating His Juneteenth Holiday”

Tony Dukoupil, your absence on Juneteenth did not go unnoticed on Mondays installment ofCBS Mornings. Dukoupil, however, was MIA. Glad to be here. I hope Tony is celebrating his Juneteenth holiday! Welcome to CBS Mornings! We do, added King. Truth be told, I was thinking the same thing. Burleson joined two years later. Kings been there since 2011. CBS Morningschanged its name in 2021 fromCBS This Morningas a way to refresh the program....

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · James Sanchez

Pay-TV Will Dip To 38% Of U.S. Homes By 2027 As Exodus Continues; Streamers Facing Saturated U.S. Market, “Tectonic” AVOD Shift – PwC Forecast

Watch on Deadline The transition is proving painful as streaming costs and red ink has ballooned. Revenue from the OTT market will grow to $57 billion this year from $49 billion in 2022. And it will hit $75.5 billion in 2027, PwC predicts. Getty The biggest tectonic move continues to be the rise of ad-supported streaming. The report also highlighted connected TVs, which PwC said will continue to reshape media.

June 19, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · James Howard