Jack Lee Dies: Front Of L.A.’s The Nerves And Songwriter For Blondie, Paul Young Hits Was 71

He died after a long battle with colon cancer. Lee is best remembered for his song Hanging on the Telephone, which Blondie covered from The Nerves version. Lee also wrote Paul Youngs Come Back And Stay. Jack LeeFacebook Lee was one of three singer-songwriters in the Nerves. Lee, the guitarist, was joined by Peter Case on bass and Paul Collins on drums. Case went on to form The Plimsouls, while Collins was the founder of The Beat....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Victor Lopez

Kevin Berg Leaving CBS Studios After 25 Years As Production Is Consolidated Under Paramount TV Studios’ Liz Miller

There will be a period of transition with other changes likely; no layoffs are expected at this time. Production teams are now being combined in line with the consolidation in the other non-creative areas. (you’ve got the option to read it in full below.) Kevin Berg and Liz MillerCBS/Courtesy Kevins monumental contributions to CBS success are far reaching and will be felt for years to come. We are grateful for his dedicated and valuable service to the company, Rubin, Stapf and Clemens said....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 121 words · Jeremy Tucker

Nascar ‘Garage 56’ Le Mans Documentary Greenlit By Prime Video

The Hendrick Motorsports Crew won the 24 Hours of Le Mans Pit Stop Challenge. The team finished fifth overall, but topped 16 teams in the GTE class. The documentarywill premiere exclusively on Prime Video. Le MansPrime VIdeo No release date has been announced. The 24 Hours of Le Mans has earned a reputation as the most demanding race in the world. The documentary will take viewers inside the preparation and behind the wheel on race day of the historic endeavor....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Christian Allen

Netflix’s ‘Trash Truck’ & ‘My Dad The Bounty Hunter’ Producer Acquired By France Télévisions’ Studio Arm

EXCLUSIVE:Theanimationindie behindNetflixsTrash TruckandMy Dad the Bounty Hunterhas been acquired by France Televisions studio arm. Financials were not disclosed and the deal is the France.TV Studios first acquisition. France.TV Studio CEO Laurence Schwob praised Dwarf for pushing the envelope in real time animation. ‘Trash Truck’france.tv studio France.TV Studio creates shows across genres, mainly for the French national broadcaster.

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Christopher Moore

New York City Permits For Film & TV Production Fell Sharply In May Amid WGA Strike

A year ago, in May of 2022, MOME issued 801 shooting permits for 227 projects. That was pre-Covid, the industry has been clawing its way out. The DGA signed a deal with the AMPTP and has sent it out for members to ratify. Ironically, the latest New York State budget under Gov. You cant account for timing, MOME Commissioner Anne del Castillo told Deadline. With production in the city almost back to pre-Covid levels, the tax incentives would have tipped it over....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Jennifer Green

Omar Miller To Star In Indie ‘Naples To New York’ Based On Story By Fellini

Along the way, they encounter characters both well-meaning and nefarious, who cement their faith in humanity. Miller plays George, an American cook on an international merchant ship who befriends our two young Italian stowaways. Hes a gentle giant with great comedic timing, and a strong sense of humanity. Omar MillerManfred Baumann He is repped by A3 Artists Agency and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller.

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 62 words · Michael Brown

Paramount Global Could Close Sale Of Simon & Schuster By Year End, CFO Says; Company “Open Minded” To Broader Media M&A

Whether Paramount is a seller of assets or a consolidator of assets, well have to see. But we remain very open-minded to those possibilities. The move will save the company at least $700 million annually. Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images As it retools, Paramount is having trouble getting traction on Wall Street. Its shares are lingering near a 52-week low. It said the move would save it $500 million annually....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Cynthia Brewer

Pat Robertson Dies: Religious Broadcaster And Presidential Candidate Was 93

Robertsonstepped down as daily host of the show in 2021, but continued to make appearances on the program. Marion Gordon Robertson was born on March 22, 1930, in Lexington, VA. He was given the name Pat, by his older brother, and his nickname stuck. Pat RobertsonGetty Images But his career direction changed when he became a born-again Christian. He began hostingThe 700 Clubfive years later. Robertsons wife of 67 years, Dede,died in 2022....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Benjamin Dalton

Saudi-Backed LIV Golf’s Merger With PGA Tour Could Herald An Influx Of Foreign Money In U.S. Sports

Until 2016, Japan-based Nintendo had a majority interest in baseballs Seattle Mariners, he pointed out. There is going to be more foreign investment, he said. I absolutely believe that. A LIV tournament outside of Miami, FLEric Espada/Getty Images Watch on Deadline A sale never happened because Moreno changed his mind. Well see what happens with regard to the geo-political circumstances with China, Levine added.

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 64 words · Alyssa Morales

‘Disgraceland’ Podcaster Jake Brennan Signs With Range Media Partners

The company will manage Brennan, whose stable of podcasts also includes Badlands and Badlands. It is currently in Season 12. The best podcasts are all about telling stories. Jake BrennanKarin Dailey Its the details that interest me and I try and hone in on the characters. He also wrote a book Disgraceland: Musicians Getting Away With Murder and Behaving Very Badly. Brennan and Double Elvis continue to be repped by UTAs Oren Rosenbaum....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · John Flowers

‘Queen Charlotte’ Continues To Reign Over Nielsen Streaming Chart In Second Week, ‘The Mother’ Debuts At No. 2

In its second week onNetflix, theBridgertonprequel series raked in 1.9B minutes viewed. Viewership was even with the week before, but the concentration shifted to later episodes, according to Nielsen. Aspredicted last week, the buzz aroundQueen Charlottealso boosted viewership forBridgertoneven more. Queen Charlotte, The MotherNetflix 8 on Nielsens streaming originals list. That episode aired on May 31. Still notably missing from the Nielsen streaming lists is Prime Videos flashy spy thriller seriesCitadel....

June 8, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Kevin Martin

#PayUpHollywood Relaunches Financial Aid Fund For Industry Assistants Impacted By Writers Strike

That contract expires June 30. Support staffs are indispensable, yet theyre undervalued and underpaid. These workers are the most heavily impacted when unexpected events shut down the entertainment industry. Striking writers Guild at Sunset Bronson Studios last monthEric Thayer/Getty Images The Hollywood Support Staff Relief Fund is not just a resource; its a lifeline. Applicants can apply for a one-time grantshere. Tax-deductible donations can be madehere.

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Michael Moore

Actors’ Equity Urges Members To Report Air Quality Safety Concerns In New York City

Understudy Dani Arlington went on in her place. New York is experiencing historically poor air quality today due to wildfires in Canada. LaGuardia Airport canceled outbound flights, some schools closed and the striking Writers Guild of America stopped picketing. Times Square at sunset on June 6Gary Hershorn/Getty Images Equity is currently advising employers on HVAC strategies to mitigate the effects of the wildfire smoke blanketing the northeast. If you have safety concerns related to air quality, contact your business rep immediately....

June 7, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Tammy Thompson