Sofia Vergara’s Latin World Entertainment Promotes Tatiana Castro To VP Content & Partnerships

EXCLUSIVE:Sofia Vergaras Latin World Entertainment has uppedTatiana Castroto VP of Content & Partnerships, Deadline has learned. Were very excited to have her step into this new role with us. Castro has been at the company for over three years, having joined from UTA. Tatiana CastroCourtesy She also spent time under the tutelage of ex-Disney Exec Ben Sherwood and Spotlight producer Michael Sugar at Sugar23. LWE has a business partnership with Walmart among many other major brands....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Justin Robinson

Timothy Olyphant Teases More Seasons Of ‘Justified: City Primeval’—ATX TV Festival

TheFXlimited seriesJustified: City Primevalpremieres on July 13 and fans are already clamoring for more. I had a good time. Every time weve done this Ive had a good time, he added. JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL “The Question” Episode 8 (Airs Tuesday, August 29) Pictured: Timothy Olyphant as Raylan Givens.Chuck Hodes/FX. Executive producer Sarah Timberman echoed the statement, If he shows up I show upwe all show up. I said I wouldnt say anymore and let the team take it from there....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Russell Riddle

‘Cruel Intentions’: Amazon Sets Main Cast For Series Adaptation

Its expected to air on Prime Video. In this case, of the Greek life hierarchy at an elite Washington, D.C. college. Also set for recurring roles areLaura Benantias Claudia andJohn Tenneyas Congressman Russell. Getty Images Amazon declined to comment. Fisher is writing the pilot with Goodman supervising. The duo will write the series together. Also exec producing are Andrea Iervolino and Monica Bacardi of Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment and Bruce Mellon....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · John Rodriguez

‘Oppenheimer’ Trailer Confirms Film Will Be First R-Rated Project By Christopher Nolan In Two Decades

A new TV spot is out onOppenheimer,the upcoming film by directorChristopher Nolan. The spot reveals the film has been officially rated R, Nolans first film so designated since 2002sInsomnia. TheAssociated Pressalso confirmed the rating, with the film containing Some sexuality, nudity, and language. Director Christopher NolanPhoto by Gisela Schober/Getty Images Cillian Murphy stars as American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, considered the father of the atomic bomb. The film will hit theaters on July 21....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 98 words · Erica Singleton

AMC Theatres Winds Down On-Demand Streaming Service, Referring Users To Fandango’s Vudu But Retaining Stake In Movie Revenue There

No subscription is required on the transactional service. The retail giant sold it to Fandango in 2020. In announcing the team-up, executives cited the longstanding relationship between the companies. Fandango’s Vudu is taking over streaming titles from AMC Theatres on DemandPhoto Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Fandango began as a ticketing service before branching into streaming and original programming.

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 62 words · Steven Odom

Andy Serkis’ Imaginarium Sets TV Adaptation Of Raunchy Political Novel ‘Whips’ From Boris Johnson’s Former Adviser Cleo Watson

EXCLUSIVE: Its the steamy novel written by Boris Johnsons former adviser thats been the talk of Westminster. NowWhipsis getting the TV treatment thanks to Andy Serkis. ThePlanet of the Apesstars production companyImaginariumProductions has won the rights to adaptCleo WatsonsWhipsfollowing a hotly-contested auction. Cleo Watson with her book ‘Whips’Getty Watson said adaptingWhipsfor TV was her wildest dreams coming true. The rights deal was done by Rosie Gurtovoy at PFD. Imaginarium and Watson are in the early stages of development and are assembling a team of writers....

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Casey Austin

As World Keeps Eye On WGA Strike, Indian Writers’ Survey Reveals Issues With Pay Levels, Credits & Training

Timeliness of payments is also a significant concern, impacting 47% of writers directly. Writers aged between 31-40 were the biggest age group at 44%. Click here for the full report. Getty Less, can you give us what we want? and more, what is it that you want to say and how do you want to say it? Ive also been noticing a pattern in our industry, Kumari continued. Theres a tendency to sideline writers after their work is over....

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Amanda Hampton

Ben Schnetzer To Co-Star Opposite John Malkovich In ‘The Yellow Tie’

EXCLUSIVE:Ben Schnetzerhas signed on to star as famed Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache inThe Yellow Tiereplacing Rupert Friend. This is the true story of a singular individual with a remarkable but tortuous destiny. An artists battle against prejudice, compromise, convention and commercialism. Ben Schnetzer and John MalkovichEmilio Madrid Kuser/WME Principal Photography on The Yellow Tie begins next month in Bucharest, Romania. Additional credits includeThe Grizzlies, GoatandPride. He can be seen next in NetflixsThree Body Problem....

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Audrey Gross

Disney/ABC Head Of Affiliate Relations John Rouse To Retire After 33 Years

Rouse announced his upcoming retirement Wednesday in a note to ABC affiliates and station group heads. The position, which reports to Justin Connolly, President, Disney Platform Distribution, will be refilled. Twenty-seven of Rouses 33 years with Disney have been spent at ABC. John RouseCourtesy of The Walt Disney Company Rouse began his career with KNBC-TV in Burbank, California, in the stations advertising sales division. He subsequently joined MGM/United Artists syndication division as an account executive and was promoted to manager, Eastern Division....

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Suzanne Torres

Dwayne Johnson Set To Reprise Hobbs Role In New Untitled ‘Fast & Furious’ Film From Universal

SPOILER ALERT:The following contains details from the recent Fast & Furious sequel Fast X. Sources also add that this untitled film is not sequel or spin-off toHobbs & Shawbut its own separate film. The film is based on a screenplay by longtime Fast & Furious collaborator, Chris Morgan. The RockUniversal Pictures 1 for four weekends at the global box office and grossed more than $750 million. Johnson will next be seen starring in and producingRed Onefor Amazon....

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Ronald Gibson

Emma Heming Willis Says Her Family Won’t Lose Hope For A Bruce Willis Cure

Bruce Willis retired from acting at age 68 earlier this year because of the diseases progress. Our family will continue to keep the faith and never lose hope. She said that she suspected a potential illness for a long time. Bruce Willis and Emma Heming WillisJamie McCarthy/Getty Images Die Hard messed with Dads ears. Later that unresponsiveness broadened, and I sometimes took it personally. Later, when she realized it wasnt about her, she still suffered....

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · Amber Sanchez

Netflix & BBC Face Decision Over Future Of Formula E Commentator Fired For Inappropriate Behavior

Nicholls commentary is used on both Netflix smashDrive to Surviveand the BBCs Formula 1 coverage. Deadline understands Nicholls, who freelances onDrive to Survive,is not currently contracted for the next season. The BBC had responded to Deadlines requests for comment by publication time. Jack NichollsDavid M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Formula E He has been replaced by Ben Edwards for the remaining seven races of the Formula E season. Drive to Surviveis one of Netflixs most popular UK documentaries....

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Benjamin Bray

Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ Adds Gail Bean, Jerrika Hinton, Stephan James & Others

Malcolm Washington will direct, in his feature debut, from his script written withMudbounds Virgil Williams. Shell next be seen in a substantial role onNetflixs limited seriesA Man in Fullfrom David E. Kelley. Smith comes toThe Piano Lessonfollowing a recent appearance on CBSsThe Equalizer. (L-R) Gail Bean, Jerrika Hinton and Stephan JamesGetty/Rob Klassen/Michael Buckner/Deadline

June 1, 2023 · 1 min · 53 words · Douglas Edwards