How Indian Talent Agency Tulsea Is Scripting A Better Deal For Writers In Growth Markets

But its an uphill battle in the current belt-tightening environment. Theyd ask how can you bring a third party into the room? Production company clients include Saregama Films, which produced Kanu Behls upcoming Cannes Directors Fortnight title,Agra. L-R: Chaitanya Hegde, Datta Dave, Radhika GopalTulsea Tulsea is also active in that other crucial aspect of an agencys role finding and developing new talent. Enabling young talent is the most exciting part of the job, says Gopal....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Brian Evans

Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Pic Starring Mahershala Ali Pushes Production Start Date Due To Writers Strike

They are also currently shootingCaptain America: New World Orderstarring Anthony Mackie in Atlanta. Ali is starring in the titular role. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Producer/Actor Mahershala Ali from Apple Original Film’s ‘Swan Song’ attends Deadline’s The Contenders Film at DGA Theater Complex on November 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Deadline)

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Alan Hunt

Netflix Director Of UK Features Fiona Lamptey Exits

Fiona Lampteyhas left her position as Director of UK Features atNetflix. We understand Lamptey left the streamer in the last few weeks. Netflix had no comment on the departure. Fiona Lamptey.Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images. Netflix hired Lamptey in October 2020. She was a BFI Vision Awardee in 2020. She also kicked Daniel Kaluuyas upcoming first feature as writer,The Kitchen, into motion. The pic stars rapper/actor Kano and is directed by Kibwe Tavares....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 104 words · Courtney Russell

Russell Crowe To Be Honored At Karlovy Vary; Johnny Depp To Star In Fest’s New Trailer

Additionally, Karlovy Varys new original trailer, which will premiere at the opening ceremony, will starJohnny Depp. He can currently be seen in horror-thrillerThe Popes Exorcist. This years edition of KVIFF takes place June 30 July 8, 2023. Russell CroweTennyson Crowe

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 40 words · Mrs. Andrea Kelly

SAG-AFTRA & Other Groups Launch Green Council Initiative To Promote Eco-Friendly Entertainment

movement pushed to promote seat belt awareness back in the 1990s. From left: Motion Picture Association CEO Charles Rivkin, Sophia Bush, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, and SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland at the Green Council launch event at MPA headquarters in Washington, D.C. Credit: Ken Cedeno/Shutterstock for SAG-AFTRASAG-AFTRA

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 49 words · Amy Jones

Sierra/Affinity Selling Foreign On Neon’s Hunter Schafer Horror Movie ‘Cuckoo’ At Cannes

EXCLUSIVE:Sierra/Affinity is handling foreign sales onNeons horror pic,Cuckoo,at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. The pic received additional support from German Regional Fund Film und Medien Stiftung NRW. Cuckoo reunites Singer with cinematographer Paul Faltz and production designer Dario Mendez Acosta. Hunter Schafer in ‘Cuckoo’Neon/Felix Dickinson, Studio AAA Simon Waskow will compose for the film. A demonic entity follows her, determined to finally be close to the woman it loves. Sierra/Affinity

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Amanda Haynes

Starz Drama Series ‘The Venery Of Samantha Bird’ Pauses Production With Two Episodes Left To Shoot

EXCLUSIVE:StarzThe Venery of Samantha Birdhas shut down production as a result of the writers strike. The series shoots in Montreal. The series stars Katherine Langford in the title role and was created by Anna Moriarty. Starz But underneath their fever dream lurks a more unsettling interpretation of this affair. Moriarty also serves as executive producer. Salvatore Stabile (Waco) is showrunner and executive producer. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television and Paramount Television Studios....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Crystal Contreras

Warner Bros Discovery Posts Wider-Than-Expected Loss In Q1, But Notes “Meaningful Turn” Toward Streaming Profitability

Streamingproved a rare bright spot, posting $50 million in EBITDA after several quarters of losses. The company had previously said direct-to-consumer streaming would break even this year and then hit the black by 2024. Later this month, HBOMaxand Discovery+ are combining in a revamped service called Max. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David ZaslavKevin Mazur/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery Spring earnings season has been a bumpy ride for media companies....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · John Preston

Warner Bros Discovery’s Hour-Long Earnings Call Omits Any Mention Of WGA Strike, But CEO David Zaslav Tells CNBC He Believes “A Love For Working” Will End It

We all came into this business because we love storytelling. … Thats whats going to bring us together. so that create great storytelling, we need great writers, Zaslav said. Warner Bros Discovery CEO David ZaslavAude Guerrucci/AFP via Getty Images We need the whole industry to work together. Everybody deserves to be paid fairly. And then off we go. Disney, Fox, Endeavor and AMC Networks are among the companies with earnings calls scheduled next week....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Christine Garrison MD

Watch SAG-AFTRA Chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Tell WGA Strike Rally “We’re In The Same Boat” As Actors’ Contract Talks Start June 7

We are in the same boat together. So thank you for the chance to be here and well see you on the picket line. The DGA starts its contract talks with the AMPTP on Wednesday. Duncan Crabtree-IrelandSAG-AFTRA

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 37 words · Gwendolyn Parks

‘A Rush Of Blood:’ ‘Superstore’ Actor Mark McKinney And ‘I Hate Suzie’s Daniel Ings Set For Comedy From ‘To Leslie’ Producer

We understand British filmmaker Tristan Shepherd will direct the pic from a screenplay he also wrote. McKinney will play a character named Larry, while Ings will suit up as a character named Brian. The production company is Loft Films, and post will be completed at Lip Sync London. Mark McKinney and Daniel Ings.Rick Kern/FilmMagic/Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images. Ings starred opposite singer/actor Billie Piper in the Sky/HBO Max comedy-dramaI Hate Suzie....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Blake Stark

‘Hacks’ Production Paused For Duration Of Writers Strike; “There Was No Other Option,” EP Says – Update

It is hard for any scripted series to shoot without writing showrunners on set. Writing happens at every stage of the process production and post included. Its what makes shows and movies good. Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart in ‘Hacks’.HBO Max Its what makes them possible. It resumed in mid-March. Hacksis produced byUniversal Television. Writing happens at every stage of the process production and post included. Its what makes shows and movies good....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Jacob Tyler

‘The Bear’: Molly Gordon Joins Season 2 Of FX Series As Recurring

Watch on Deadline Season 2 will increase from 8 episodes to 10. It stars White alongside Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce and Liza Colon-Zayas. The series is produced byFXProductions. Amy Sussman/Getty Images Gordon most recently co-directed, co-wrote and stars inTheater Camp, which premiered at Sundance, winning the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble and receiving rave reviews. Searchlight releases the pic on July 14. Gordons other notable credits include the filmsShiva Baby, BooksmartandYou People....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Sara Henderson