Bill Lee Dies: Jazz Musician, Bob Dylan Collaborator, ‘Do The Right Thing’ Composer, Father Of Spike Lee, Was 94

The elder Lee had small roles in each of those films, except forDo the Right Thing. He also scored his sons early short,Joes Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads. Watch on Deadline The deeds of Lees father made an impact on his son. Bill Lee and Spike Lee attend the 25th anniversary screening of “Do The Right Thing” in 2014Getty Lee moved to New York in 1959, and worked in the jazz clubs in Greenwich Village....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Michelle Moody

Blake Shelton & Lee Metzger Launch Lucky Horseshoe Productions

Blake Sheltonand Lee Metzger are beginning a new chapter in their business relationship with the launch ofLucky Horseshoe Productions. Production recently wrapped on the second season. So long as Lee doesnt screw this up, its going to be great, laughed Shelton. Lee Metzger, Blake SheltonCourtesy Lucky Horseshoe Productions Im looking forward to producing our own brand of entertainment and years of success with Blake. Lucky Horseshoe Productions is represented by Verve....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · Gary Dominguez

DGA & Studios “Have A Lot Of Ground To Cover” Before Any Possible Deal, As Talks Continue

Neither the AMPTP nor the DGA responded to request for comment on the state of the talks. The DGAs current contract with the studios and producers expires on June 30. The now 19,000-member strong DGA last went on strike back when Ronald Reagan was in the White House. Getty Certainly, many in the WGA are looking anxiously to see where the DGA ends up. Still, the twoguildshave been publicly very supportive of each other....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Frank Dawson

Hong Sangsoo’s ‘In Our Day’ Sells To Cinema Guild For North America — Cannes Market

Sangsoos 30th feature will release in North American theaters later this year following a North American festival premiere. The deal was negotiated by Peter Kelly of Cinema Guild with Youngjoo Suh of Seoul-based sales agent Finecut. Its a gift that we hope continues and continues. In Our DayFinecut Finecut earlier this weeksoldIn Our Dayto Frances Capricci, Spains LAtalante Cinema and Ama Films for Greece. North American buyer Cinema Guild has handled two-thirds of Hongs films in the U....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Sherri Cannon

Imax CEO On China Box Office, Big Screen Boom & Company’s New Side Business

The results have been mixed. Most recently,Fast Xjust had a huge opening in China.Little Mermaidpresales look slow. The Chinese economy was devastated by Covid and related quarantines, in several waves into last year. Fast X, which topped China’s box office opening weekend.Universal It can work with Imax Enhanced, which delivers content to large screen TVs. Gelfond sees the business starting to have a meaningful financial impact for Imax in 2024....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 113 words · Sarah Frost

Kenneth Anger Dies: Groundbreaking Experimental Filmmaker And ‘Hollywood Babylon’ Author Was 96

His death was announced by his gallery, Sprueth Magers. Kenneth was a trailblazer. Angers films include the 1947Fireworks, a legendary cinematic achievement in the history of American gay culture and film. Kenneth Anger, and “Scorpio Rising"Getty Subsequent films includedScorpio Rising(1963), an occult-infused work that did for biker culture whatFireworksdid for sailors. Anger courted ongoing controversy with his incorporation of both satanic imagery in his works. The Rolling Stones Sympathy for the Devil was inspired, at least in part, by Angers films....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Benjamin Hubbard

Keshet International BA Chief Avital Onn-Shachar Exits To Set Up Own Venture

Onn-Shachar said, The content landscape has become much more sophisticated than just format distribution and tape sales. For me, working with Avital has been a learning experience and a personal pleasure. I have no doubt her business will flourish because of that. Bitali Entertainment Clients of Avitals new venture will soon start to reap the rewards of having her in their corner.

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 62 words · David Rice

Kristen Stewart, Josh O’Connor & Elle Fanning To Star In ‘Rosebushpruning’ For Karim Aïnouz, Mubi & The Match Factory — Cannes

Kristen Stewart, Josh OConnor andElle Fanningare to lead The Match Factory and MubisRosebushpruningfromFirebranddirector Karim Ainouz. Adaptation rights were acquired from Kavac Film and shooting will begin in 2024. Stewart is represented by WME and McKuin/Frankel/Whitehead. L to R: Josh O’Connor, Kristen Stewart, Elle FanningL to R: Insidefoto/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images / Brian Bowen Smith / Gareth Gatrell OConnor is represented by CAA, Independent Talent Group, and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Gregory Duran

Liam Neeson Action Sequel ‘Ice Road 2’ Heading To Amazon For Around $17M In Biggest Deal Thrashed Out At This Year’s Cannes Market So Far

Deal isnt done but is heading that way, we understand from market sources. Germany has sold in a separate multi-million dollar pact to a different buyer. The Solution Entertainment Group is handling international sales. Liam NeesonAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic CAA Media Finance is repping U.S. rights. The Solution, CAA and Amazon all declined to comment. Code Entertainment and ShivHans Pictures is fully financing the sequel. David Buelow of EMA will also executive-produce.

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 69 words · Kimberly Beltran

Max Reverses Credits Display “Mistake” After DGA & WGA Blasted It As “Insulting” To Directors & Writers

The WGA, which hasbeen on strike for more than three weeks, called the change disrespectful and insulting. This is a credits violation for starters. Tweets about the Max credit issues can be found below. ‘Raging Bull’ credits on MaxMax This is what Raging Bull currently looks like. It’s so fucking over.pic.twitter.com/gPveQ469GB Rosy Cordero contributed to this report.

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Jonathan Nelson

Miley Cyrus Says Lack Of “Desire” To Tour Has Nothing To Do With Fans: “I Just Don’t Want To Sleep On A Moving Bus”

Miley Cyrusis clearing up her statement about herlack of desire to tour. For clarity, I feel connected to my fans NOW more than ever. When I win, WE win, read a statement written in the iPhone notes app posted onInstagram. Miley CyrusArturo Holmes/Getty Images Do I want to live my life for anyone elses pleasure or fulfillment other than my own? Cyrus continued, These looks Ive been turnin dont travel well....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 96 words · Christopher Sanchez

Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Sees Big Ad Upside From HBO Content On New Max, Says “So Far So Good” On Launch

Its nothing we push right now, because of where the market is. But we are in the very early innings when it comes to advertising. He didnt provide any numbers. But Wiedenfels said the new app is faster and works better. The technical session metrics are already better on day one better than the prior product. And no accidents which is the most important point for an endeavor like that....

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 105 words · Jonathan Peterson

‘American Idol’ 2020 Winner Just Sam Returns To Performing In NYC Subways

A newAmerican Idolwasnamed this weekand a past winner resurfaced. Not even knowing anything about Hollywood or the music industry, Diaz added. TheAmerican Idolalum won the competition in 2020 during the Covid pandemic which had the contestants performing from home. Samantha ‘Just Sam’ Diaz, ‘American Idol’ Season 18 WinnerEric Liebowitz / ABC / Getty Images I dont like my situation, but it wont be this forever.

May 24, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · Marcus Robinson