Amy Ryan Joins George Clooney & Brad Pitt In Apple Thriller From Jon Watts

Hailing from Apple Studios, the thriller follows two lone-wolf fixers assigned to the same job. Clooney produces alongside Grant Heslov through Smokehouse Pictures. Pitts Plan B Entertainment and Dianne McGunigle also serve as producers. (L-R) Amy Ryan, George Clooney and Brad PittGetty Images On top of that, she was also recently seen in HulusOnly Murders in the Building. Ryan is repped by Gersh and David Feldman from Brecheen, Feldman, Breimer, Silver & Thompson....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Edward Fisher

Beyond Rights CEO David Smyth Is Leaving After Banijay Takeover

Beyond Rights CEO David Smyth is leaving the UK-based distributor following its parents sale toBanijay. Industry veteran Smyth joined Beyond Internationals sales arm in December 2021, selling shows such asMythbustersaround the world. Banijay swooped to buy Beyond International in October last year andcompleted the circa-$30M dealearly this month. Beyond Banijay has its own sales arm, Banijay Rights. A Banijay Rights spokesman confirmed his exit. Cathy Payne runs Banijay Rights as CEO....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Dylan Curtis

Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni To Star In ‘It Ends With Us’; Baldoni Also Directing Sony And Wayfarer Studios‘ Adaptation Of Colleen Hoover Novel

Baldoni is also set to direct, with Christy Hall adapting the script. Hall is also producing. Lily then meets a guy named Ryle and she falls for him. Blake Lively and Justin BaldoniGuy Aroch/John Russo He hosts the Webby-nominated podcastThe Man Enough Podcast, which investigates the nuances of masculinity. She recently made her directorial debut withDaddio, which she adapted from her play of the same name. Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn star in the movie, which is currently in post....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 111 words · Andrea Long

French Gender Equality Group Launches #CesarSoMale Campaign After Female Directors Shut Out Of Awards

The awards ceremony is February 24 in Paris. Just one feature by a female director Valeria Bruni-Tedeschiscontroversy-hitForever Young was nominated for Best Film. It instigated, for example, the film festival gender equality charter. ‘Other People’s Children’Les films Velvet, George Lechaptois It currently has 1,078 male and female members from across the film industry. Under that operation, gender equal representation was introduced into all the different professional chapters within the organisation....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Natalie Ford

MBC Studios Boss Peter Smith Exiting Saudi-Owned Media Group

EXCLUSIVE:Peter Smith is leavingMBC Studiosafter four years as Managing Director. Smith is a former NBCUniversal International President and was CEO of Cineflix Studios and Greece-based broadcaster Antenna Group. Watch on Deadline Peter Smith is stepping aside as Managing Director of MBC Studios, said Barnett. MBC Studios MBC moved its headquarters from Dubai to Riyadh last year. For MBC, the news comes a day after it struck a wide-ranging content partnership withVice Media Group....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Connie Lawson

NBCU Chief Jeff Shell Says Comcast Open To “Bolt-On” Deals, Cites DreamWorks Animation Acquisition, Blumhouse Venture

Shell jumped in Thursday afterComcastpresident Mike Cavanagh noted new deals have a high hurdle versus investing in existing operations. Shell didnt address WWE but said the conglom led byBrian Robertswould be opportunistic. Watch on Deadline We are always looking for bolt-on acquisitions that bolster our businesses. Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection He was promoted from CFO last fall and it working closely with Roberts on strategy....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Jennifer Chapman

Odeon Cinemas Group UK & Ireland Boss Carol Welch Exits To Join Retail Company

Carol Welch is leaving Odeon Cinemas Group. Odeon has decided to revert its commercial leadership to a standalone position following her exit. Chris Bates, Commercial Director UKI & Europe, has been promoted to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. OdeonOdeon cinemas This extends his current remit as European Commercial Director and he will also be joining Odeons Executive Committee. I would also like to congratulate Chris for his well-deserved promotion to Chief Commercial Officer....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Kurt Peterson

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Extends Amazon Overall Deal; Developing ‘Sign Here’ Based On Novel

Phoebe Waller-Bridgeis staying in business withAmazon Studios, renewing her overall deal. Under the pact, Waller-Bridge is developingSign Here, based on Claudia Luxs novel. Peyote Trip has a pretty good gig in the deals department on the fifth floor of Hell. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, ‘Sign Here’ by Claudia LuxGetty Images Lux is co-writing the pilot and executive producing. Waller-Bridge and Jenny Robins executive produce for Waller-Bridges Wells Street Films. The Hollywood Reporter was first to report the news....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Daniel Vincent

Prime Video Greenlights ‘The Ride’ Docuseries About Professional Bull Riders

Prime Videohas orderedThe Ride, an eight-episode docuseries that delves into the world of professional bull riding. The docuseries will premiere later this year on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. We couldnt ask for better partners than Kinetic and PBR. Selcuk Acar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The Rideis executive produced by Kinetic Contents Chris Coelen, Eric Detwiler, Karrie Wolfe, and Micah Brown.

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Ashley Espinoza

Willem Dafoe And Robert Eggers Eye Reunion On The Director’s ‘Nosferatu’

Lily Rose-Depp, Bill Skarsgard and Nicholas Hoult already are on board, with Eggers writing and directing. Jeff Robinov, John Graham, Eggers, Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus are producing. Focus had no comment on the project. Willem DafoeCourtesy of Brad Trent It is unknown who Dafoe will be playing. He also has Vasilis KatsoupisInsideand Walter HillsDead for a Dollar. His recent projects include Guillermo del TorosNightmare Alleyand the $1.92 billion-grossingSpider-Man: No Way Home....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Michael Melton

‘Boy Meets World’ Star Adam Scott Reveals A Moment From Show That Haunts Him Still

Adam Scottwent on theBoy Meets Worldrewatch podcast,Pod Meets World,on Sunday to air a longstanding grievance. The incident happened as filming for the Season 2 finale concluded. The episode aired in 1995. Adam ScottFrazer Harrison/Getty Images Scott said cheers erupted as the final scene ended. Watch on Deadline Strong then allegedly ran away. Literally, this has been tugging on me for 29 years, Scott said. Strong claimed that he didnt remember the moment and questioned, Why would I do that?...

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Kevin Davis

‘I May Destroy You’s Paapa Essiedu Joins Melissa McCarthy In Peacock’s Richard Curtis-Penned Christmas Pic

The film heading toPeacockis written byLove Actuallys Richard Curtis, withLove Lifecreator Sam Boyd on board to direct. Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce for Working Title, with Riva Marker for Linden Productions. Up next is the dramaThe Outrunfrom director Nora Fingscheidt, which has him starring opposite Saoirse Ronan. Paapa EssieduCourtesy of Ruth Crafer Essiedu is repped by UTA and Curtis Brown.

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 62 words · John Thompson

Adult Swim Orders Five New Episodes Of ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’

The film stars Carey Means as Frylock, Dana Snyder as Master Shake, and Willis as Meatwad. Also starring are Natasha Rothwell, Robert Smigel and Tim Robinson. The movie was written and directed by Willis and Maiellaro and produced by Williams Street Productions. ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’Adult Swim You waited just long enough forAqua Teen Forever: Plantasmto be free on the service your parents pay for. There is too much stuff to watch already....

January 25, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Jeremiah Howell