Adam Conover Urges Writers To Ignore “Misinformation” & “Provocative Claims” As WGA Plans Internal Meetings Ahead Of AMPTP Talks

This is known as the Pattern of Demands. The last time there was a strike in 2007/08 this was unveiled in May ahead of talks in July. However, the pattern is just a broad set of objectives. Adam ConoverMike Coppola/Getty Images Conover revealed that writers meetings will begin in February. We do these things together and we cant do them without you, he added.

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 64 words · Lisa Johnson

Array’s Jeff Tobler Joins Expedia Group As Head of Global Media Relations

He will be responsible for leading communications strategy for the Expedia Brands, including Expedia, VRBO and Hotels.com. The flavor is called Lights! Directed By Ava DuVernay, with proceeds benefitting Array Alliance to further create equitable systems in the entertainment industry. Jeff ToblerKim DiVine The flavor is currently rolling out to freezers and Ben & Jerrys scoop shops around the country. In total, 12 Array films appear, with an opening video by DuVernay....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 110 words · Olivia Cortez

Banijay and Peter Chernin’s North Road Eye ‘Love Island’ Maker ITV Studios – Report

Banijayand North Road Entertainment are keen on toLove IslandproducerITVStudios, according to Reuters. BanijayacquiredEndemol Shine Group for $2.2BN in 2021, creating the largest independent production player globally. Since then it has added several indies and has just closed a $30M deal for Australias Beyond International. Love IslandITV Banijay and Fremantle were linked to a deal when the ITV Studios news broke last year during Mipcom. Banijay and ITV declined to comment today, while North Road had not responded to requests for comment....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Lisa Weber

Berlin Jury Announced; Includes Golshifteh Farahani, Johnnie To & ‘12 Years A Slave’, ‘Babylon’, ‘She Said’ Casting Director Francine Maisler

Stewartsappointmentas jury president was announced in December. The fresh addition brings the number of films in the main International Competition to 19 titles. The 73rd edition of the Berlinale unfolds from February 16 to 26. Berlinale JuKristen Stewart, Radu Jude, Valeska Grisebach, Golshifteh Farahani, Francine Maisler, Carla Simón and Johnnie ToBerlin Film Festival

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 53 words · Dawn Ramirez

BFI Sets $18m Funding Award For 11 UK Partner Organizations

The partner organizations selected and funded to lead the activities are spread across the UK and include: . In London,Film Londonto manage BFI Film Audience web connection (FAN) and BFI web connection activity. This will include funding decisions being devolved or taken collaboratively, with activities tailored by local decision-makers. Image courtesy of BFI. L-R: Audiences of a BFI FAN event, BTS on a BFI NETWORK short, BFI training programme participant.

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Martin Graham

BoulderLight, Zach Cregger Set ‘Companion’ At New Line, Will Produce Thriller From Drew Hancock

Barbarianproducer BoulderLight Pictures has set up a new thriller titledCompanionatNew Line, Deadline can confirm. Details as to the plot ofCompanionare under wraps, though its being fast-tracked for production this year alongsideWeapons. Lifshitz, Vertigos Roy Lee, and Cregger. Zach CreggerAlberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios BoulderLights Tracy Rosenblum and Vertigos Andrew Childs will exec produce. Pic grossed around $45 million against a production budget of $4.5M. Details as to the story ofWeapons, which was announced last week, are not being disclosed....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Michelle Spears

Brillstein Entertainment Partners Explores Sale; Casey Wasserman In Pole Position: The Dish

EXCLUSIVE:Brillstein Entertainment Partnersis exploring a sale of its venerablemanagement/production company. Like every possible deal, this one could fall apart and BEP principals could decide to stay independent. Start with Wasserman, the grandson of the legendary Lew Wasserman. His company just made a strategic investment deal with Providence Equity Partners for growth initiatives. Longtime TV clients of the management company include Kaley Cuoco, Rob Lowe and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Wasserman spearheadedthe successful effortto bring the 2028 Summer Olympics to Los Angeles....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Jessica Sparks

Dave Bautista Has “High Hopes” Of Starring In A Rom-Com: “Am I That Unattractive?”

I know Im not your typical rom-com lead, theKnock at the Cabinactor toldPage Six. Im a little rough around the edges. Is there something that unappealing about me that excludes me from these parts?' Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty Images The former WWE star added, I dont know. Its just never come my way. Ive never had an offer to do a rom-com. I still have high hopes. Ill just keep searching. He will next reprise his role of Drax inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · John Pace

Gawker Suspends Operations Amid Bustle Digital Group Layoffs

Gawkeris suspending operations, again. Gawker published a lot of brilliant pieces in these nearly two years. But in this new reality, we have to prioritize our better monetized sites. Bustle Digital Group Its a business decision, and one that, reluctantly, must be made. I had an absolute blast, and I love you. But it was on the losing side of Hulk Hogans privacy suit over the publication of a sex tape....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 98 words · Alyssa Jordan

Guillaume Canet & Pathé’s $70M Bet On ‘Asterix & Obelix’ Opens Strong In France

Pathe released the title on 950 screens acrossFrancein the biggest theatrical launch of early 2023 for local productions. Like Chabats earlier hit,Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdomhas opened on the first Wednesday of February. 2(2001) and Dany BoonsNothing To Declare(2010). Asterix & Obelix: The Middle KingdomChristophe Brachet Much rides on the performance of the film. Reviews and other press coverage have not been on the films side. The notoriously toughLiberationnewspaper said the productions shoulders were too weak to carry the burden of reinvigorating French cinema....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Brian Werner

Helena Bonham Carter Doesn’t Think ‘The Crown’ Should “Carry On” As Netflix Series Approaches Current Times

I dont really want to contribute to the whole thing. Its complicated and itll get taken out of context. And I think its been given enough attention, Carter toldThe Guardianabout Harrys book titled Spare. Des Willie/Netflix Im in it and I loved my episodes, but its very different now. WhenThe Crownstarted it was a historic drama, and now its crashed into the present. But thats up to them. I dont think hell deviate from that....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Jasmine Peterson

James Mangold Circling ‘Swamp Thing’ Film; Bob Dylan Pic Still Focus Following ‘Indiana Jones’ Sequel

Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyfilmmakerJames Mangoldis circling to directSwamp Thing, Deadline has learned. These are very early talks, and nothing is set in stone. The project is so deep development theres no script, we understand per sources. James Mangold, Swamp ThingCourtesy/DC That said,DCis stoked about Mangold. The filmmaker has an offer. HisIndiana Jonescomes out June 30. Hence theSwamp Thingmovie would be very far out. Mangold is repped by WME, Entertainment 360 and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Meredith Francis

Joe Biden To Call For Congress To Place Limits On Concert Ticket Fees, TV And Internet Providers’ Early Termination Charges

The administration also wants restrictions on early cancellation charges imposed by TV, cable and internet providers. Total fees reached up to more than half of the cost of the ticket itself. Berchtold blamed it on a bot attack. Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty Images The broadband providers must display the labels on their websites or other areas where they are selling service. The labels do not need to be displayed in mass marketing or before consumers select their service location....

February 1, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Bill Torres