Homer Jones Dies: NFL Star Wide Receiver Considered The Originator Of ‘The Spike’ After Touchdowns Was 82

Jones was the first player to spike the football after a touchdown. He was cut after a knee injury, but was picked up by the New York Giants. Jones retired in 1971 after a season with the Cleveland Browns. Homer JonesNY Daily News Archive via Getty Images Teaming with New York Giants quarterback Fran Tarkenton, Jones became a fearsome weapon. Jones went to his first Pro Bowl that year and was named second-team All-Pro....

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 89 words · Michelle Fritz

ITV “Actively Exploring” Potential $1.3B Deal To Acquire ‘The Traitors’ Producer All3Media

ITV said a deal with All3Medias parent companies Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global was no certainty. It added: A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate. ‘The Traitors’Peacock All3Media would represent its biggest acquisition to date and it could attract the attention of competition authorities. Watch on Deadline The Daily Telegraph first revealed last month that Warner Bros. Discovery and Liberty Global have engaged bankers at JP Morgan to conduct an auction for All3Media....

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Alexander Stephenson

Jack Wright, Jesse Leigh Join ‘Ctrl Alt Del’; ‘Ulam: Main Dish’ Sets Release With Freestyle; Jackie Martling Doc ‘Joke Man’ Unveils Premiere Date – Film Briefs

Wright will play Jesse, the high school athlete and heartthrob who is Camerons (Pai) best friend. Jesse has a crush on Ava and the feeling is mutual. Leigh portrays Lin, a 16-year-old student who identifies as trans and bears the brunt of bullying at school. Jack Wright and Jesse LeighJosh Stadlen; Jonny Marlow Watch its trailer below. Ronni Thomas produced the film and also served as its editor. Freestyle Digital Media

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · Brittany Wang

Los Angeles’ Mark Taper Forum Theater Season Canceled As Covid Reverberations Present “Crisis Unlike Any Other”

We are still facing a crisis unlike any other in our fifty-six-year history, reads the CTG statement. A 2023-24 season at the Ahmanson and select programming at the Kirk Douglas will be announced soon. The postponedFake It Until You Make Itwill be directed by Michael John Garces. Mark Taper ForumGetty Larissa FastHorse became the first female Native American playwright in Broadway history with the 2023 production ofThe Thanksgiving Play. The canceledCambodian Rock Bandis directed by Chay Yew....

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Michelle Adams

Michael Jordan Selling His Majority Ownership Stake In The NBA’s Charlotte Hornets

NBAGOATMichael Jordanhas agreed to sell his majority stake in theCharlotte Hornetsfor an undisclosed sum. It ends his 13-year run as majority owner. The agreement, which has been in the works for months, was announced this morning by the Bobcats. Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan looks in 2023Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Five years later, he bought a majority stake for about $275 million, according totheRobb Report. At the time, he was the only Black majority owner in the league....

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Dylan Stevens

Netflix Acquires Luchina Fisher’s Docu Short ‘The Dads’; Dwyane Wade Among The EPs On “Love Letter” From Fathers To Their LGBTQ+ Children

I am so thrilled to partner withNetflixto getThe Dadsout to the world. The film is a love letter from these fathers to their trans and LGBTQ children. Yes, they talk about their fears and concerns for their childrens safety. Luchina Fisher and Dwyane WadeSam Hollinshead/Bob Metelus Yes, they share their most vulnerable moments of confusion and doubt while raising their children.

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 61 words · John Holland II

Rod Aissa Exits As EVP Entertainment Unscripted Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming

He just informed his staff of his departure in a memo (you could read it below). Previously, he was EVP, Original Programming for Oxygen and E! Earlier in his career, Aissa was EVP, Series and Talent Development for MTV/MTV Films. Patrick Randak/NBCUniversal I look forward to keeping in touch and seeing what more you accomplish.

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 55 words · Charles Cisneros

Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Stephen Williams And Stefani Robinson Discuss ‘Chevalier’ And The Legacy Left Behind By Musical Virtuoso Joseph Bologne

In 2019, Williams signed on to be an executive producer/director for HBOsWatchmen. Stefani Robinson is an Emmy-nominated writer and executive producer with an exclusive overall production deal with FX. She was an executive producer and writer on the critically acclaimed comedy seriesAtlanta. Stephen Williams and Stefani Robinson attend the Los Angeles premiere of Searchlight Pictures' “Chevalier” at El Capitan Theatre(Photos by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 62 words · Faith Fischer

‘Fort Boyard’ & ‘Survivor’ Producers Set Up Banijay France Drama Label

Fort BoyardandSurvivorproducer ALPs Alexia Laroche-Joubert and Frederic Lussato are launching aBanijay-backed scripted label in France. Banijay said a debut commission will be unveiled soon. As part of the launch, the pair have appointed Lavinia Jullien as Development Executive. Alexia Laroche-Joubert and Frédéric LussatoBanijay The pair run ALP, which produces some of Frances biggest non-scripted shows includingFort BoyardandKoh Lanta (Survivor).

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 59 words · Patrick Mendez

‘It Ends With Us’ Halts Production After WGA Rejects Wayfarer Argument That Sony Negative Pickup Is An Indie Film

The decision was made Thursday, with less than half of the movie completed. The WGA disagreed, sources said. We want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible patience and unwavering dedication throughout this challenging period. Writers Guild of Great Britain joins a global strike in solidarity with the WGA on June 14 in London.Getty Images There was already tension about some ADs whod been fired. People were sad but also respected the WGA picket situation....

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Melissa Sheppard

‘Sirocco And The Kingdom Of Air Streams’ Review: Benoît Chieux’s Soulful Psychedelic Adventure Is A Triumph Of The Imagination – Annecy Film Festival

Which is where the story begins, with the mighty wizard Sirocco summoning the elements to assuage his boredom. Selma sees right through the vulgar mayor Its so unfair, she sighs. To her astonishment, Juliette knows all about her, since Selma is a major character in Agness work. ‘Sirocco and the Kingdom of Air Streams’Sacrebleu Selma bonds with the young girl and offers to help Juliette prevent the imminent marriage of her big sister....

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Ashley Vance

‘Superman & Lois’: Wolé Parks Reacts To His Season 4 Ouster From The CW Series

OriginalSuperman & Loiscast member Wole Parks is reacting tohis dismissal from the upcoming fourth seasonofthe CWseries amid budget cuts. The CWrenewed the series this weekfor a 10-episode Season 4. Of those seven, Walsh, Chriqui, Valdez and Navarrette had been on the show from the start. Wolé Parks as John Henry Irons in ‘Superman & Lois’The CW The series was renewed for a 10-episode fourth season, down from its previous 13-episode order....

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · David Whitaker

‘The Dark Tower’ Pilot Script Is ‘One Of My Favorite Things I’ve Ever Gotten To Work On,’ Director Mike Flanagan Says

Theres a lot to unpack to properly adaptThe Dark Towerbooks byStephen King. The Haunting of Hill Housedirector confessed thatThe Dark Towerwas his dream project. I cant say for certain, but we look good. Trevor Macy / Lorenzo Agius So Im hoping thats up there. Its been surreal working on that. Flanagan has previously adapted King works, including 2017sGeralds Gameand 2019sDoctor Sleep.

June 16, 2023 · 1 min · 61 words · Amy Webb