CNBC Drops ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ From Primetime Lineup As Leno Recuperates From Motorcycle Accident

The connection chose not to renew the series after seven seasons, a source confirmed. The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report on the cancellation ofJay Lenos Garage. He said that he is recovering and plans to work this weekend. Jay LenoRodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Leno hostedThe Tonight Showfrom 1992 to 2009, and after an ill-fated primetime show, returned in 2010. He then hosted the show for another four years until 2014....

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · Bryan Williams

Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Sundance Doc ‘Nam June Paik: Moon Is The Oldest TV’ On “Father Of Video Art”

Documentary Competition at the 2023SundanceFilm Festival. The response to this film has been incredible at theSundance Film Festival, said producers Stockman and Koh. We are proud to introduce first-time Korean-American born filmmaker Amanda Kim. Greenwich Entertainment We look forward to bringing Paiks amazing story and art to 21st century audiences.

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 50 words · Steven Braun

Liz Garbus Set To Direct and EP Untitled Orphan Project For Hulu That Stars Ellen Pompeo

The real-life story has drawn parallels to the 2009 horror movieOrphan. Pompeo will executive produce through her production banner Calamity Jane with Laura Holstein. The project was created and written by Katie Robbins (The Affair). Liz GarbusMichael Kovac/Getty Images Erin Levy will serve as showrunner on the series and executive produce alongside Robbins. Other exec producers are Andrew Stearn, Niles Kirschner, Mike Epps and Dan Spilo. She also directed and executive produced the Netflix documentaryHarry and Meghan....

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Kevin Holland

MTV Documentary Films Acquires Worldwide Rights To Maite Alberdi’s ‘The Eternal Memory’ Out Of Sundance

Eight years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease, and his wife has since become his caretaker. Working with Sheila Nevins is an honor, and I admire what she has built in the documentary industry. The gift of love that lasts is revealed inThe Eternal Memory. Augusto Góngora with his wife Paulina Urrutia.MTV Documentary Films The film is a Micromundo and Fabula production. She premiered her last filmThe Mole Agentat Sundance 2020....

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Jamie Burton

One Firestarter Defends Another: Drew Barrymore Slams Razzies For Nomination Of 12-Year-Old Ryan Kiera Armstrong

OnCBS Morningsshe called the Razzie nomination of a child bullying. On her own show watch both clips below Barrymore said, Listen, I get poking fun at ourselves. I mean come on, fair game, bring it on, but Ryan is 12 years old. Drew Barrymore, ‘Firestarter’ (1984); Ryan Kiera Armstrong, ‘Firestarter’ (2022) Then you are called out for it. Then you get it. Its why the Razzies were created in the first place....

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Angel Cuevas

Peter Luo’s Stars Collective, Sundance Institute Partner On New Award To Fund Metaverse Projects; First Three Winners Announced

Nine have premiered at Sundance. A multi-platform exploration of Black American farmers and herbalists and their changing relationship to the land. Block Party Bodega:Lead Artists, Navid Khonsari, Vassiliki Khonsari, Andres Perez-Duart. Year 2180:Lead Artist, Vanessa Keith. The third revolution of the Internet will also have a profound impact on cinema. We at Stars Collective will continue to support filmmakers in this direction. Entrants must show artistic creativity, ecological extensibility of the meta-universe, and IP commercial feasibility....

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · Brianna Nelson

Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Wins First UK Commission; Constantin Film Extends Contracts For Top Execs Torsten Koch and Oliver Koppert – Global Briefs

In the U.S., it has produced Prime VideosMaking the Cutand NetflixsGet Organized. Before joining Constantin Film, Torsten Koch worked for local exhibitors Cinemaxx and Cinedom. Constantin Film has been my professional home for 27 years, he said. Reese Witherspoon, Stacey SolomonGetty Images Koppert has been Managing Director of Distribution and Sales since 2008.

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 53 words · James Beard

Spike Lee To Receive BFI Fellowship

Spike Lee is to receive aBFIFellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the UKs lead organization for film. He will also take a masterclass with young filmmakers. After graduation, he founded 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, based in Brooklyn. JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 04: Spike Lee poses for photographs ahead of the “In Conversation With Spike Lee” at the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 04, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia....

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 129 words · Rebecca Roman

StudioCanal Returns To UK Production Investment By Backing ‘Vigil’ Director

Strong Film & Television was established in late 2020 and appears to have added Loretta Preece to its ranks. Preece was most recently the series producer onCasualty, the long-running, BAFTA-winning BBC continuing drama. Strong Film & Television pledged to make contemporary, emotional and bold dramas when it launched in 2020. ‘Vigil’World Productions Strongs other credits includeBroadchurchandDoctor Who. Drama has been a particular area of focus. StudioCanal declined to comment.

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 69 words · Amy Jones

Sylvia Syms Dies: ‘The Queen’ & ‘Victim’ Star Was 89

English actress Sylvia Syms has passed away in the UK aged 89, according to her family. Just yesterday we were reminiscing together about all our adventures. She will be so very missed. Sylvia SymsHutton Archive/Getty Images In 1958, she landed a role in BAFTA-nominated filmIce Cold in Alex. In the 70s, she was nominated for a BAFTA for her role inThe Tamarind Seedwith Julie Andrews. She later recreated the role on the stage....

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Joseph James

‘Accused’ Premiere Secures Hefty Delayed Viewing To Become Fox’s Highest-Rated & Most-Watched Drama Debut In 3 Years

EXCLUSIVE:Howard Gordons crime anthologyAccusedhas continued to rake in viewers since its Sunday premiere onFox. Thats a fairly hefty increase from the 8.4Mlive+same-day audience. It is also Foxs second most-streamed drama launch ever, behind only9-1-1: Lone Star. AccusedFox The episode had a lead-in from the Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers matchup. Thats always bound to boost ratings, but these debut numbers are pretty impressive even with an NFL lead-in.

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 69 words · Cynthia Hardy

‘Love Island’ Seller ITV Studios Unites Distribution Under Ruth Berry, With Arjan Pomper To Exit

Theres change afoot atLove Islandseller ITV Studios. Current ITV Studios Managing Director of GlobalDistributionRuth Berry has been upped to lead a unified global commercial division. This will comprise her Global Distribution arm and ITV Studios Global Entertainment. Ruth BerryITV Studios Arjan Pomper, currently Managing Director of formats division ITV Studios Global Entertainment, is stepping down. The catalog will comprise 90,000 hours and 285 unique formats. Under his leadership he has created a great team that has delivered impressive financial and operational performance....

January 27, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Lauren Hood

Adam Schiff Enters Race For U.S. Senate

Rep.Adam Schiff(D-CA) has entered the race forU.S. Our democracy is at great risk. Because GOP leaders care more about power than anything else, Schiff said in a Twitter post. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) And because our economy isnt working for millions of hard working Americans. That has made her a progressive star as she has targeted Wall Street officials and corporate CEOs. Meanwhile, the race for Schiffs seat is expected to draw a crowded field of candidates....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Ruth Dawson