Fremantlehas launched a premium documentaries label helmed by Mandy Chang. The outfit has recently acquiredOne Day In Americaindie72 Films, natural history producer Wildstar Films and Israels Silvio Productions. Premium docs growth is seen as a major contributor to the lofty target. L to R: Mandy Chang and Andrea ScrosatiFremantle/Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Fremantlemost recentlystruck a talent deal withThe Case Against Adnan Syedauteur Amy Berg.
Gaten Matarazzois gearing up for the final season ofStranger Thingswhich is set to conclude with its upcoming fifth season. The actor also commented on what he hopes to happen to his character Dustin. Watch on Deadline I dont know, he said. Todd Owyoung/NBC/Getty Images I think its in the best hands it can be. Matt [Duffer] and Ross [Duffer] know these characters better than I think we might. I think its interesting to constantly be reminded how much people have resonated with it, he said....
Cineflix Rights struck the deal with Viaplay for Season 2, having sold Season 1 across Europe and APAC. The project is being developed in collaboration with Jassy and is set to a hip-hop soundtrack. The eight-parter is being unveiled at this weeks Series Mania in Lille. ‘The Minister’ I want people to be inspired by my story, said Jassy. Newen SVP Distribution Nadia Chevallard called it an unmissable series, that is both tragic and ironic....
James Pattersonhas inked an exclusivefirst-look dealwithSkydanceTelevision, which is inproduction on an adaptationof hisAlex Crossseries starring Aldis Hodge. He is a master of his craft, who transcends genres and crosses borders with every story he writes. Privatefollows is a high-end private investigation agency run by former CIA agent Jack Morgan. James PattersonStephanie Diani Patterson is a best-selling author whose literary collaborators include Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton. He also has received an Edgar Award and nine Emmys....
EXCLUSIVE:Kat Conner Sterling has been cast inBlumhouses film adaptation of the popular video gameFive Nights at Freddys. Cameras are rolling on the film in New Orleans. Jim Hensons Creature Shop is working alongside Blumhouse to bring the games animatronics to life. Kat ConnerCourtesy of Blumhouse Five Nights at Freddysfollows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbears Pizza. Scott Cawthon and Jason Blum are producers. Beatriz Sequeira and Russell Binder are EPs....
The actor was reportedly pulled from the water unconscious at 10:40 AM local time on Thursday. Before paramedics arrived on the scene, bystanders tried to revive him, but he could not be saved. Hardys credits include drama/romance seriesMcLeods Daughtersin which he appeared in 44 episodes. Peter HardyGetty Images He also made three appearances on long running soapNeighbours, as well as stints on crime dramasRushandStingers. He was also in Andrew Dominiks award-winning 2000 featureChopperwhich starred Eric Bana....
His death was announced on the King FamilysFacebookpage. The clip became a familiar holiday TV tradition, most recently as part of getTVs Christmas programming. Watch the visit, and de Azevedos remembrance of it, below (beginning at the 5:10 mark). Ric de AzevedoEverett Collection Read the King Cousin statement, and see the 1967 Christmas surprise, below. Even though we knew this was coming, its always too soon and we cant believe hes gone....
Lilles Series Mania Forum is kicking off today with a packed schedule of talks, screenings and competitions. Each will have its world premiere at the event. Watch on Deadline Drops of Godis the latest series fromCall My AgentandNoxwriter Dang Tran. Arnaud Loots Mediawan Rights is in town shopping the Arte drama this week. We hear certain VIP buyers were recently given a sneak preview and many are already planning to table offers....
Daniel KwanandDaniel Scheinerthave directed an episode on the upcoming Disney+Star WarsseriesSkeleton Crew. Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni executive produce. Jon Watts approached us to do an episode a while ago (before EEAAO even came out). HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: (L-R) Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan accept the Best Director award for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California....
The first international show to be greenlit in Ukraine since the start of the war has enteredproduction. The second block will begin next month and delivery is planned for the autumn. A number of Nordic networks havealready boardedThose Who Stayedand Deadline understands more web link deals are close. ‘Those Who Stayed’ Showrunner Anastasiia Lodkina said we wanted to share the light of our people during our darkest moments. Anna Eliseeva, who co-created the series with Lodkina, and Kateryna Vyshnevska are producers....
Hundreds ofWGAEast members who work forHearst Magazines Mediaare planning to stage a walkout Thursday to demand a fair contract. The half-day action is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET and will last the remainder of the day. Daniel Barry/Getty Images See the petition and its signatories below. A spokesperson for Hearst Magazines said that We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel supported. Negotiations resume next week and we have offered future meeting dates....
That grit was exemplified during the 1970 NBA Finals against Wilt Chamberlain and theLos Angeles Lakers. He also was named to the leagues 50th and 75th anniversary teams. The Knicks retired his No. Willis ReedGetty Images 19 jersey in 1976, and he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982. Starting with the 2021-22 season, the champion of the leagues Southwest Division receives the Willis Reed Trophy. Reed finished his NBA executive career as VP Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Hornets from 2004-07....
Work has begun onPeaky BlinderscreatorSteven Knights Birmingham TV and film studio. Studios will complete in July and filming will begin in October, including on Knights upcoming BBC dramaTwo Tone. The 80,000 sq ft Digbeth Loc. Steven KnightCaryn Mandabach Productions Ltd & Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd with business partner Piers Read, the CEO of TIME+SPACE. Knight is also involved with the Birmingham Create Central grouping of producers and creatives, which champions local talent....
