Joe Barton & Michael Bay Bounty Hunter Drama In Works At Amazon From A+E Studios

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video is developing an action drama series from film and TV writerJoe Bartonand director-producerMichael Bay. Barton executive produces with Bay and Brad Fuller of Platinum Dunes, Range Media Partners and Wise Entertainment. The Gringo Hunters were waiting, by Kevin Sieff. Joe Barton, Michael BayJoe Barton/Courtesy Universal Pictures He is repped by Range Media Partners, CAA, Independent Talent Group and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. He is repped by Range Media Partners and Sloane, Weber, Offer, Dern....

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Dennis Thompson

Lucy Frazer Replaces Michelle Donelan As UK Culture Secretary In Cabinet Reshuffle

The UK has another new Culture Secretary. Frazer is the 12th Culture Secretary in 13 years. He has removed the departments responsibility for technology and created the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology. Lucy FrazerUK government Watch on Deadline Read:Deadlines deep dive on the doomed Channel 4 sale. The 50-year-old has been a Conservative MP since 2015. She will lead on the governments approach to theBBCand other broadcasters. Frazer has expressed little or no interest in the UKs creative industries publicly....

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Evan Durham

M. Night Shyamalan Departs WME

EXCLUSIVE:Deadline has learned that two-time Oscar-nominated filmmakerM. Night Shyamalanhas exitedWME, the agency hes been atsince 2011. The director recently had his seventh No. M. Night ShyamalanDave J Hogan/Getty Images 1 opening at the box office this past weekend with UniversalsKnock at the Cabin. The film debuted to $14.1 million domestic, $21M worldwide off a thrifty $20M production cost. Cook is a Range co-founder. Shyamalan continues to be repped by Range Media Partners, Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole and Rowe PR....

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Mitchell Alvarez

RTL To Cut Hundreds Of Roles In German Publishing Biz Shake-Up

RTL is centralizing its Germanpublishingarm, as the European networks and media group continues to reshape its assets. Publishing brands Stern, Geo, Capital and Stern Crime are being integrated into RTL News in Germany. Another 200 jobs will be transferred to new owners through the planned title sales. Thomas RabeBernd von Jutrczenka Our goal is to further strengthen RTL Deutschlands leading position and journalistic relevance. The combination of RTL Deutschlands TV, streaming and publishing businesses makes sense....

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Sandy Webster

Salma Hayek Yearned For Comedy, But Was Only Considered For Sexy Roles, She Claims

It all started with THAT scene inFrom Dusk Till Dawnin 1996. That was an unforgettable cinema moment. But, as Hayek toldGQ Hypeabout the scene, it led to her being typecast. I was feeling insecure [and] just wanted to get through it, Hayek recalled. It was a really small part, but to my surprise, people really remember that moment. I really struggled and I thought that was going to change, but no....

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 121 words · Amy Mercado

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’ Tops $100M At Global Box Office

It is the first Bollywood movie to the $100M milestone without a China release. Already, the Siddharth Anand-directed pic is the biggest Bollywood movie ever globally in the original Hindi language. This is where it gets slightly confusing in terms of the records posted. PathaanYash Raj Films There is no word yet on a China window forPathaan. The lead offshore market isNorth Americawith $14.3M through Sunday. In theUAEand Gulf States, the gross is $11....

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · Angela Douglas

Starz Series ‘The Venery Of Samantha Bird’ Adds Henry Czerny & Doug Savant

But underneath their fever dream lurks a more unsettling interpretation of this affair. Watch on Deadline Czerny will play Teddy, Samanthas father and a former artist and teacher. Nicole Jefferson Asher (P-Valley, The First Lady) is co-EP. Henry Czerny and Doug SavantInnovative Artists/Getty Images Hes also starring inDead Reckoning, Part 2. Czerny starred in the lead role of director Mark OBriens feature filmThe Righteousand the Searchlight comedy-horror featureReady or Not....

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Amanda Coleman

Turkey-Syria Earthquake Disaster: Producers Begin Aid Collection Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Nearly 6,000 buildings were destroyed in Turkey alone. The country has declared seven days of mourning. There are fears the death toll will rise even higher. Search and rescue efforts continue in Turkey after two huge quakes hit yesterdayEvrim Aydin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images For more on how you could help, visitwww.unicefusa.org/ActNowEarthquake.

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 52 words · Kristopher Jackson

‘47 Meters Down’ Filmmaker Johannes Roberts Reteaming With Allen Media Group Motion Pictures For Shark Thriller ‘The Red Triangle’

Exec producers are Byron Allen, Carolyn Folks, Jennifer Lucas, Chris Charalambous, and Matthew Signer. Pics helmer Roberts added that THE RED TRIANGLE is going to take shark horror to a whole new level. I cannot wait to work with Byron again to terrify audiences like theyve never been terrified before. Johannes RobertsPaul Archuleta/FilmMagic Roberts is repped by CAA, Gotham Group and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols.

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 64 words · Jacob Rodriguez

‘America’s Got Talent’ Magician Scott Alexander Dies Following Stroke

yo hold us in your prayers. Her caption appeared next to a photo of Scott with their children. He was sent to the Vegas round after judges Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel voted Yes. Scott Alexander, Americas Got TalentScott Alexander Instagram/NBC After his stint onAmericas Got Talent, Alexander appeared on Season 2 ofPenn & Teller: Fool Us. Watch on Deadline Alexander is survived by his wife, Jenny, and their four children....

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Brian Perez

‘Amy And The Orphans’ Film Based On Off-Broadway Hit In Works From Aggregate Films; Jamie Brewer To Reprise Lead Role, With Lindsey Ferrentino Directing

Lindsey Ferrentino will adapt her play for the screen, also here making her directorial debut. Its amazing that we can share this experience together. Amys life is an incredible story of relationships of life and family. Jamie Brewer; playwright Lindsey Ferrentino with BrewerRick Roden Photography/Walter McBride/Getty Images Barbanells breakthrough film performance came opposite Johnny Knoxville in the 2005 comedyThe Ringer. That film, starring Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher, debuts on the platform this Friday, February 10....

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Kelsey Foster

‘Bosch’ Universe Expands With 2 New Series In Works At Amazon Studios Centered On Jerry Edgar & Renee Ballard Characters

Just yesterday, Showtimeannounced plansforBillionsandDexteruniverses with multiple spinoffs in development. Bosch: Legacyreceived an early Season 2 renewal before its first episode even dropped. Season 2 is slated to premiere this fall. (L-R) Jamie Hector and Titus Welliver in ‘Bosch’Amazon The series, based on Connellys bestselling books, starred Welliver in the title role.

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 51 words · Robert Harrison

‘Panic’ Creator & Author Lauren Oliver Launches Media Studio StoryGiants, Unveils Upcoming Slate

(Information on the teamcan be found here.) The studio is currently syndicating capital for phase one development and production. StoryGiants is attached to produce, and to simultaneously develop an immersive Web-3 gaming experience tied to Rushkoffs work. Lauren OliverPersonal Courtesy Other works from the author include theDeliriumtrilogy, as well as such novels asVanishing GirlsandBroken Things. Oliver and StoryGiants are represented by UTA, Sugar 23 and Inkwell Management.

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 67 words · Kyle Hall