Milt Larsen Dies: Magic Castle Co-Founder, Writer & Actor Was 92

The Larsen brothers grew up in a family of magicians. Their father, William Larsen Sr., was a performing magician and Los Angeles defense attorney. Their mother, Geraldine, was an early TV pioneer childrens entertainer known as The Magic Lady. Michael Germana/Everett Collection He also authored several books, three of them involving Magic Castle. As an actor, Larsen appeared in a guest-starring role onHart to Hartin 1981. He also was the creator and consultant for Caesars Magic Empire at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas....

May 29, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Russell Stanley

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ EP & Director Deborah Chow On Three-Year Journey With Disney+ Series & Whether There’s More – Crew Call Podcast

Chow stepped into the series to direct all six episodes after another director vacated. She acknowledges that the series was originally hatched as a stand-alone movie on the latest episode ofCrew Call. It was pretty intense, says Chow, who did all her pre-production prep from Toronto. Deborah ChowDisney She didnt meet her key creative department heads in-person until filming commenced. However, we didnt get shut down. As far as moreObi-WanKenobi?...

May 29, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Heather Solomon

George Maharis Dies: ‘Route 66’ & ‘Fantasy Island’ Actor Was 94

My dear friend, youll be terribly missed, Maharis friend Marc Bahan shared in aFacebookpost. He studied at the Actors Studio and got his start working in off-Broadway productions. Watch on Deadline His first television role came in 1958 withThe Mugger. George Maharis in ‘Journey to the Unknown’ (1968)ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images Maharis would go on to land other TV credits in shows likeNaked City,ExodusandSearch for Tomorrow. Maharis would be forced to leave the show midway through Season 3 due to health issues....

May 28, 2023 · 1 min · 104 words · Lisa Wong

L.A. Dodgers Clayton Kershaw Announces Team’s Revived “Christian Faith And Family Day” Event

George Michael andClayton Kershawagree on one thing: Ya gotta have faith. TheLos Angeles Dodgersand Kershaw have announced whats termed a relaunch of the teams Christian Faith and Family Day event. The team invited then disinvited then reinvited the controversialSisters of Perpetual Indulgencegroup to take part in Pride Nights events. Clayton KershawJulio Aguilar/Getty Images The Dodgers created a public relations nightmare with its back-and-forth with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Hope to see you on July 30th!...

May 28, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Erin Mills

‘Monty Python’ Star John Cleese Says ‘Life Of Brian’ Scene Won’t Be Cut Despite Modern Sensitivities

Instead, he said he has no intention of removing it. Watch on Deadline I want to be a woman. After Cleeses protest, the character snaps, Dont you oppress me! Obviously, times have changed the impact of that humor. Cleese was reported to have asked American actors at a read-through whether the Loretta scene should be dropped. He was allegedly told that the joke was no longer a fit in these times....

May 28, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Sarah Ruiz

Palme d’Or Whisperer Neon Makes It A Remarkable Four In A Row With ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ — Cannes

Neonhas continued its remarkable streak of consecutive Palme dOr wins with English and French-language dramaAnatomy Of A Fall. Samuels death is treated as suspicious, presumed murder, and Sandra becomes the main suspect. One thing that came out [of our deliberations] was that these films created a collective experience. ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’, ‘Triangle of Sadness’, ‘Titane’ and ‘Parasite’Les Films de Pierre/Everett The Palme dOr winner was an intense experience its what cinema should be....

May 27, 2023 · 1 min · 109 words · Michael Taylor

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Recalls ‘Dehumanizing’ Request To Flash Her Underpants In Bollywood Scene

Priyanka ChopraJonas once walked off aBollywoodmovie set when the director insisted she flash herunderpants. This may have been 2002 or 03, Chopra Jonas recalled. He insisted that underwear must be seen. Priyanka Chopra JonasKyle Galvin Watch on Deadline It was such a dehumanizing moment, Chopra Jonas said. Chopra Jonas left the movie, but paid back the production for its expenses related to her appearance. I just couldnt look at (the director) every day, she said....

May 27, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Deanna Burton

‘Star Trek’, ‘The Sopranos’ And Other Classic TV Sets, Props, Costumes Set For Auction

More than 1,000 artifacts from decades of television will hit the auction block on June 2-4. Heritage Auctionsis handling whats termed the Landmark Comisar Collection. It was amassed by collectorJames Comisarfor three decades, with the goal of housing the items in a museum. Carroll O’Connor (l) as Archie Bunker and Melvin Stewart as Henry Jefferson.CBS via Getty Images These were the first of more than 10,000 artifacts Comisar acquired. He assembled enough material to fill the television history museum he long dreamed of opening....

May 27, 2023 · 1 min · 110 words · Brian Good

Alice Rohrwacher’s ‘La Chimera’ Revels In Nine-Minute Standing Ovation At Triumphant Cannes Film Festival Premiere

She continued, This film couldnt have been done without everybody who is here and especially Josh OConnor. The two then shared an embrace. His unique talents for excavating the past in other ways leads to his association with the Tombaroli. (From L) Italian-US actress Isabella Rossellini, Italian director Alice Rohrwacher and Italian actress Alba Rohrwacher arrive for the screening of the film “La Chimera” during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film FestivalGetty

May 26, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Kimberly Smith

Celine Dion Cancels World Tour Due To Ongoing Struggle With Rare Neurological Condition

In an Instagram post today, Dion wrote, Im so sorry to disappoint all of you once again. The condition causes stiffness and spasms in several muscles in the body, and is incurable. Medical experts say it affects only about one or two people in a million. Celine DionGetty Images Todays announcement cancels all 42 of the 2023-2024 dates, which had been rescheduled from last year. Ticketholders are requested to drop a line to the original point of sale for refunds....

May 26, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Nicholas Walker

Channel 4 Abruptly Cancels ‘Four Weddings’ Reboot

Freelancers have instead been given a compensation package for a two-week notice period, we understand. One particularly famous episode featured Steps star Faye Tozers marriage to Michael Smith. Speculation The abrupt axing has had the industry speculating over the state of Channel 4s finances. Four WeddingsSky While these issues are not unique to Channel 4 ITV, Channel 5,Warner Bros. We feel like theyre struggling, one producer who has made shows for Channel 4 said bluntly....

May 26, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Richard Navarro

Ed Ames Dies: TV, Stage Star And Hitmaking Singer Was 95

No cause was given. The group also had a syndicated TV program,The Ames Brothers Show. and give a shot to Remember. Ed AmesGetty Images During his TV career, he accidentally becameTonight Showlegend when he demonstrated how tothrow a tomahawkfor host Johnny Carson. Carson quipped, I didnt even know you were Jewish! and then, Welcome to Frontier Bris. Ed Amesand Darby Hinton in ‘Daniel Boone,’ 1966NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images...

May 26, 2023 · 1 min · 110 words · Jennifer Gates

Half Of All Projects In California’s Film Incentives Program Have Requested “Force Majeure” Extensions Due To WGA Strike

For recurring and relocating TV series, that allocation period begins next month. The 23 projects that have requested force majeure extensions includes ongoing TV series in various stages ofproductionand pre-production. The mandates require that productions must begin principal photography within 180 days of receiving the Credit Allocation Letter. Getty Images Approved projects with a qualified expenditure budget of $100 million or more have 240 days to begin filming. Projects also must complete production within 30 months....

May 26, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Rodney Baker