Bravo has announced the date for the Season 11 “Vanderpump Rules” three part-reunion, the first of which premieres May 14 at 8 p.m. Et with extended and uncensored versions available to stream the next day on Peacock.
The reunion will feature Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz and Brock Davies with Andy Cohen serving as host. Ally Lewber and Jo Wenberg will join the group in Part 2.
The 11th season of the show began filming a few months after the events of the Scandoval, a secret affair in which Sandoval cheated on his longtime partner Madix with former fellow “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Rachel Leviss. The scandal, which became public in early March 2023, propelled the show into the zeitgeist, and series-high ratings. In its wake, Season 11 proved to be difficult to film, with Madix largely refusing to speak with Sandoval, and Leviss...
The reunion will feature Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz and Brock Davies with Andy Cohen serving as host. Ally Lewber and Jo Wenberg will join the group in Part 2.
The 11th season of the show began filming a few months after the events of the Scandoval, a secret affair in which Sandoval cheated on his longtime partner Madix with former fellow “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Rachel Leviss. The scandal, which became public in early March 2023, propelled the show into the zeitgeist, and series-high ratings. In its wake, Season 11 proved to be difficult to film, with Madix largely refusing to speak with Sandoval, and Leviss...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jack Dunn and Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Shout! Studios has re-acquired the previously held worldwide home entertainment, broadcast and digital distribution rights for Paul Reubens’ Pee-wee’s Playhouse. In addition, the studio has newly acquired AVOD (advertising supported video on demand) rights, bringing the show to AVOD and the streaming service Shout! TV for the first time as part of the deal. Shout! TV channels include Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Carol Burnett Show, Johnny Carson TV, TokuSHOUTsu, Alf, Farscape, Non-Stop ’90s, and Wild West TV.
Under the pact, Shout! Studios now has extensive distribution rights to all 45 episodes of Pee-wee’s Playhouse as well as Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special. You can watch a promo below.
Since its initial premiere on CBS in 1986, the multiple Emmy-winning Pee-wee’s Playhouse became Saturday morning appointment viewing for kids in the ’80s and ’90s and has been a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist ever since.
Pee-wee’s Playhouse is an educational, artistic, and...
Under the pact, Shout! Studios now has extensive distribution rights to all 45 episodes of Pee-wee’s Playhouse as well as Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special. You can watch a promo below.
Since its initial premiere on CBS in 1986, the multiple Emmy-winning Pee-wee’s Playhouse became Saturday morning appointment viewing for kids in the ’80s and ’90s and has been a staple in the pop culture zeitgeist ever since.
Pee-wee’s Playhouse is an educational, artistic, and...
- 5/9/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Finally, you can go to the movie theater and get your snacks all without ever talking to a human being. Fandango has launched a new feature that will let you pre-order concessions while you’re also buying movie tickets in advance.
Users will be able to see a full menu of concession items and place your snack order in advance, either when you’re buying the tickets for your movie itself or later on closer to showtime. Because that Milk Duds craving can hit at anytime.
For now, the feature is only available at AMC Theatres locations, but it will roll out with other exhibitors that support Fandango later.
The Fandango app and website will also allow you to invite your guests to pick out their concession order. They can pay for their own damn popcorn via its multiple-transactions feature. Users of the pre-order concessions option can skip the line...
Users will be able to see a full menu of concession items and place your snack order in advance, either when you’re buying the tickets for your movie itself or later on closer to showtime. Because that Milk Duds craving can hit at anytime.
For now, the feature is only available at AMC Theatres locations, but it will roll out with other exhibitors that support Fandango later.
The Fandango app and website will also allow you to invite your guests to pick out their concession order. They can pay for their own damn popcorn via its multiple-transactions feature. Users of the pre-order concessions option can skip the line...
- 5/9/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Excelsior! Kartoon Studios and the UK’s Gfm Animation have teamed to develop and produce animated features based on the Stan Lee Universe.
Characters and stories from the Kartoon-controlled Stan Lee Universe will feature in the five pics, which Kartoon and Gfm will develop, finance and produce together.
A team of LA-based writers with previous experience working across Marvel projects has been assembled to develop the first scripts, working alongside Gfm in London and Kartoon in L.A. The first three treatments will be presented to distributors at the Cannes Film Festival.
Lee, who passed away in 2018, is one of the most prolific character creators of all-time. During the time he was Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief, he built the superhero universe known today and made household names of the likes of Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk and the X-Men. He eventually rose to Editorial Director and Publisher and was later named Marvel’s Chairman Emeritus,...
Characters and stories from the Kartoon-controlled Stan Lee Universe will feature in the five pics, which Kartoon and Gfm will develop, finance and produce together.
A team of LA-based writers with previous experience working across Marvel projects has been assembled to develop the first scripts, working alongside Gfm in London and Kartoon in L.A. The first three treatments will be presented to distributors at the Cannes Film Festival.
Lee, who passed away in 2018, is one of the most prolific character creators of all-time. During the time he was Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief, he built the superhero universe known today and made household names of the likes of Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk and the X-Men. He eventually rose to Editorial Director and Publisher and was later named Marvel’s Chairman Emeritus,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon UK MD Chris Bird was among the latest group of industry execs to appear in front of the UK’s British Film & High-End TV Inquiry this afternoon, during which he revealed how much cash the streamer has invested in content from UK broadcasters for the first time.
“We have spent more than $400 million licensing, co-producing, and co-commissioning content from the UK Public Service Broadcasters,” Bird said. “Not only to make bigger and better shows but we’ve also helped produce everything from Steve McQueen’s Small Axe and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag to the recently announced second and third seasons of The Night Manager with the BBC.”
Deadline was first to break news of The Night Manager returning with Tom Hiddleston signed on to star.
Prime Video doesn’t only help produce these hits but also distributes them to territories across the globe, Bird added. “Outside of America, British...
“We have spent more than $400 million licensing, co-producing, and co-commissioning content from the UK Public Service Broadcasters,” Bird said. “Not only to make bigger and better shows but we’ve also helped produce everything from Steve McQueen’s Small Axe and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag to the recently announced second and third seasons of The Night Manager with the BBC.”
Deadline was first to break news of The Night Manager returning with Tom Hiddleston signed on to star.
Prime Video doesn’t only help produce these hits but also distributes them to territories across the globe, Bird added. “Outside of America, British...
- 5/8/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The game will mark the first time Disney+ has offered a live, non-animated sporting event.
The WNBA and Disney know exactly what kind of a ratings draw new Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark will be. A total of 36 out of 40 Fever games will be played on nationally-available channels this season, and her May 14 debut is set to become a first in the history of the Disney+ streaming service. ESPN has announced that Clark’s first-ever game with the fever on May 14 will be available live on Disney+, and will also air on ESPN2 as well as ESPN+. Additionally, Tegna has announced that 11 more markets will join the footprint of Wthr, the Tegna-owned Indianapolis NBC station that carries Fever games in that area, ensuring that the maximum number of fans can see Clark’s first season.
Key Details: Clark’s Disney+ debut marks the first rollout of live, non-animated sports on...
The WNBA and Disney know exactly what kind of a ratings draw new Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark will be. A total of 36 out of 40 Fever games will be played on nationally-available channels this season, and her May 14 debut is set to become a first in the history of the Disney+ streaming service. ESPN has announced that Clark’s first-ever game with the fever on May 14 will be available live on Disney+, and will also air on ESPN2 as well as ESPN+. Additionally, Tegna has announced that 11 more markets will join the footprint of Wthr, the Tegna-owned Indianapolis NBC station that carries Fever games in that area, ensuring that the maximum number of fans can see Clark’s first season.
Key Details: Clark’s Disney+ debut marks the first rollout of live, non-animated sports on...
- 5/8/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Mpx launching Cannes sales on rom-com ‘Books & Drinks’ from ‘Pepe’ producer Pablo Lozano (exclusive)
Motion Picture Exchange (Mpx) has boarded worldwide sales on the romantic comedy Books & Drinks from the producer of Berlinale Competition entry Pepe and starring Jackson Rathbone from the Twilight Saga.
Rathbone plays David, the owner of a struggling bookstore in New York City who learns he has inherited a house in the Dominican Republic from the father he never knew.
David plans to sell the residence but his life is turned upside-down when he visits the Caribbean and meets his realtor, Maria, played by Nashla Bogaert. Clara Lago also stars.
Geoffrey Cowper directed the Veranera Films production from a screenplay by Josep Ciutat.
Rathbone plays David, the owner of a struggling bookstore in New York City who learns he has inherited a house in the Dominican Republic from the father he never knew.
David plans to sell the residence but his life is turned upside-down when he visits the Caribbean and meets his realtor, Maria, played by Nashla Bogaert. Clara Lago also stars.
Geoffrey Cowper directed the Veranera Films production from a screenplay by Josep Ciutat.
- 5/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
Cinema Management Group has reported brisk sales on Kensuke’s Kingdom featuring Cillian Murphy on the back of wins at the British Animation Awards for best picture, best screenplay and best original music.
Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired the film for North America; Modern Films for the UK & Ireland; Movies Inspired for Italy Periscoop for Benelux; Arthouse Traffic for Ukraine; New Horizon for Poland; Playarte for Brazil; and Cinetopia for Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. Encore Inflight acquired worldwide airline rights.
Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse) and adapted for screen by Frank Cottrell-Boyce,...
Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired the film for North America; Modern Films for the UK & Ireland; Movies Inspired for Italy Periscoop for Benelux; Arthouse Traffic for Ukraine; New Horizon for Poland; Playarte for Brazil; and Cinetopia for Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. Encore Inflight acquired worldwide airline rights.
Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Morpurgo (War Horse) and adapted for screen by Frank Cottrell-Boyce,...
- 5/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
This was one of the most fascinating sessions during Nab 2024. The lecture titled “The Art and Science of IMAX” sheds light on IMAX filmmaking and the upcoming next-generation of IMAX 65mm film cameras. All details are below.
The new generation of IMAX film cameras. Source: IMAX The new IMAX 65mm film cameras
In a fascinating Nab 2024 session titled “The Art and Science of IMAX” Bruce Marko, who is SVP Head of Post Production and Image Capture at IMAX, elaborated regarding the upcoming new fleet of IMAX film cameras. If you are eager to learn more about these new 65mm 15-perf beasts, you are in the right place. Explore Marko’s words below:
Next-gen IMAX cameras: Highlights
This is the feature list of the upcoming 2nd generation of IMAX 65mm film cameras:
30% quieter than existing IMAX film More table and even film exposure All new multi-layer carbon fiber body and structure...
The new generation of IMAX film cameras. Source: IMAX The new IMAX 65mm film cameras
In a fascinating Nab 2024 session titled “The Art and Science of IMAX” Bruce Marko, who is SVP Head of Post Production and Image Capture at IMAX, elaborated regarding the upcoming new fleet of IMAX film cameras. If you are eager to learn more about these new 65mm 15-perf beasts, you are in the right place. Explore Marko’s words below:
Next-gen IMAX cameras: Highlights
This is the feature list of the upcoming 2nd generation of IMAX 65mm film cameras:
30% quieter than existing IMAX film More table and even film exposure All new multi-layer carbon fiber body and structure...
- 5/4/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Updated with exec comments. Blake Chandlee, President, Global Business Solutions at ByteDance / TikTok, kicked off the company’s NewFronts presentation in New York with a thank-you to advertisers and push-back against government critics.
“I want you to know, we are not backing down,” he said. He noted at the outset that he felt it was appropriate to start the event by acknowledging the company’s recent friction with lawmakers and regulators in Washington and elsewhere.
He called a national security bill signed into law last month by President Biden, which includes a stupulation that TikTok to be sold to a U.S.-based owner or face a ban “unconstitutional,” vowing that the company “will challenge it in court.” The remarks echoed those of CEO Shou Chew. In a video posted after the bill was signed, Chew called it “a disappointing moment,” but also affirming, “Rest assured, we are not going anywhere.
“I want you to know, we are not backing down,” he said. He noted at the outset that he felt it was appropriate to start the event by acknowledging the company’s recent friction with lawmakers and regulators in Washington and elsewhere.
He called a national security bill signed into law last month by President Biden, which includes a stupulation that TikTok to be sold to a U.S.-based owner or face a ban “unconstitutional,” vowing that the company “will challenge it in court.” The remarks echoed those of CEO Shou Chew. In a video posted after the bill was signed, Chew called it “a disappointing moment,” but also affirming, “Rest assured, we are not going anywhere.
- 5/3/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Jessica Casano-Antonellis, a former exec at Disney+, Hulu and Vimeo, is returning to the streaming sector as the head of communications for the new sports-centric service coming from ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.
As SVP of Communications, Casano-Antonellis will head up all communications efforts for the joint venture, which does not yet have a name. News of the service, which is slated to launch this fall, first emerged in February.
As a member of the Jv’s executive leadership team, Casano-Antonellis will report directly to CEO Pete Distad.
Casano-Antonellis begins her new position after a two-year stint heading communications for SiriusXM. Prior to that, she was VP of Communications for Disney+ and Hulu and worked for video sharing site Vimeo as it was breaking away from Barry Diller’s Iac.
“Jessica’s extensive experience in the direct-to-consumer streaming space makes her the perfect fit for this role,” Distad said in a press release.
As SVP of Communications, Casano-Antonellis will head up all communications efforts for the joint venture, which does not yet have a name. News of the service, which is slated to launch this fall, first emerged in February.
As a member of the Jv’s executive leadership team, Casano-Antonellis will report directly to CEO Pete Distad.
Casano-Antonellis begins her new position after a two-year stint heading communications for SiriusXM. Prior to that, she was VP of Communications for Disney+ and Hulu and worked for video sharing site Vimeo as it was breaking away from Barry Diller’s Iac.
“Jessica’s extensive experience in the direct-to-consumer streaming space makes her the perfect fit for this role,” Distad said in a press release.
- 5/2/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
A T-Mobile retail store in downtown Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)
Today, T-Mobile announced the expansion of T-Mobile Advertising Solutions during its first-ever presentation at Iab NewFronts. The expansion includes exclusive owned and operated inventory — including an in-store Retail Media Network (Rmn) with more than 20,000 screens across T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile retail locations nationwide — plus mobile inventory through its T Life app that reaches more than 7 million engaged customers. Additionally, T-Mobile is adding Plex — a global streaming media company — as a connected TV (CTV) partner to expand inventory for advertisers and innovate on the connection between mobile and CTV.
“T-Mobile has a simple mission: Be the best in the world at connecting customers to their world,” said Jp Colaco, SVP and Chief T-Ads Officer, T-Mobile. “T-Mobile Advertising Solutions has the unique opportunity to propel the industry forward, delivering more personalized, customer-centric advertising driving higher engagement and superior outcomes for marketers.
Today, T-Mobile announced the expansion of T-Mobile Advertising Solutions during its first-ever presentation at Iab NewFronts. The expansion includes exclusive owned and operated inventory — including an in-store Retail Media Network (Rmn) with more than 20,000 screens across T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile retail locations nationwide — plus mobile inventory through its T Life app that reaches more than 7 million engaged customers. Additionally, T-Mobile is adding Plex — a global streaming media company — as a connected TV (CTV) partner to expand inventory for advertisers and innovate on the connection between mobile and CTV.
“T-Mobile has a simple mission: Be the best in the world at connecting customers to their world,” said Jp Colaco, SVP and Chief T-Ads Officer, T-Mobile. “T-Mobile Advertising Solutions has the unique opportunity to propel the industry forward, delivering more personalized, customer-centric advertising driving higher engagement and superior outcomes for marketers.
- 4/30/2024
- by The Desk
- The Desk
Google is strengthening advertising ties with major media companies amid a broader push into ad-supported streaming.
In a presentation kicking off the NewFronts in New York, Google execs gave Hollywood a significant spotlight. The tech giant announced a number of partnerships with companies using its Display & Video 360 tools, including Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global.
Google also announced that it is one of the first partners to directly integrate into Disney’s Real-time Ad Exchange, or Drax. ” Kristen O’Hara, VP, Agency, Platforms & Client Solutions at Google, emceed the NewFront and recapped the day’s announcements in a blog post. The Drax integration, she said, will help advertisers target consumers directly via Disney’s streaming portfolio, “at more meaningful moments, with more speed and flexibility,” she said.
Marketers using Google’s DV360 have seen a 120% higher return on ad spend compared to third-party video bought directly and an 18% higher return...
In a presentation kicking off the NewFronts in New York, Google execs gave Hollywood a significant spotlight. The tech giant announced a number of partnerships with companies using its Display & Video 360 tools, including Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global.
Google also announced that it is one of the first partners to directly integrate into Disney’s Real-time Ad Exchange, or Drax. ” Kristen O’Hara, VP, Agency, Platforms & Client Solutions at Google, emceed the NewFront and recapped the day’s announcements in a blog post. The Drax integration, she said, will help advertisers target consumers directly via Disney’s streaming portfolio, “at more meaningful moments, with more speed and flexibility,” she said.
Marketers using Google’s DV360 have seen a 120% higher return on ad spend compared to third-party video bought directly and an 18% higher return...
- 4/29/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Magnify, the rebranded international sales arm of Magnolia Pictures, has acquired global and U.S. sales rights to “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point” in the run up to its world premiere at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.
Directed and co-writer by Tyler Taormina (“Ham on Rye”), the film stars Michael Cera (“Barbie”), Francesca Scorsese, Maria Dizzia (“Martha Marcy May Marlene”), Ben Shenkman (“Billions”), Elsie Fisher (“Eighth Grade”), Gregg Turkington (“Entertainment”), Sawyer Spielberg (“Masters of the Air”) breakout actor Matilda Fleming, among others.
Written by Taormina and Eric Berger, the film revolves around a rambunctious extended family descending upon their small Long Island hometown for the holidays where hijinks, generational squabbles, and family traditions ensue.
“Taormina takes a singular approach to the classic holiday family movie, bringing his absurdist humor and dynamic filmmaking to life with a charming and perfectly cast ensemble,” said Lorna Lee Torres, Magnify SVP of Global Sales. “We...
Directed and co-writer by Tyler Taormina (“Ham on Rye”), the film stars Michael Cera (“Barbie”), Francesca Scorsese, Maria Dizzia (“Martha Marcy May Marlene”), Ben Shenkman (“Billions”), Elsie Fisher (“Eighth Grade”), Gregg Turkington (“Entertainment”), Sawyer Spielberg (“Masters of the Air”) breakout actor Matilda Fleming, among others.
Written by Taormina and Eric Berger, the film revolves around a rambunctious extended family descending upon their small Long Island hometown for the holidays where hijinks, generational squabbles, and family traditions ensue.
“Taormina takes a singular approach to the classic holiday family movie, bringing his absurdist humor and dynamic filmmaking to life with a charming and perfectly cast ensemble,” said Lorna Lee Torres, Magnify SVP of Global Sales. “We...
- 4/25/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Diane Kruger and Justin Theroux were VIP guests of Dr. Barbara Sturm while attending the launch of her new glow cream.
Barbara hosted an intimate group of friends and family for a dinner at Torrisi in celebration of her newest skincare innovation, the Glow Cream, on Tuesday (April 23) in New York City.
In addition to Diane and Justin, other guests included Nicky Hilton, model Alton Mason, and Barbara‘s daughter Charly Sturm, who serves as SVP of Brand Development for the skincare company.
The Glow Cream isn’t available just yet, but you can sign up for early access right now.
In the meantime, shop right now for all of the Dr. Barbara Sturm must-haves.
Browse through the gallery for more photos from the event…
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Barbara hosted an intimate group of friends and family for a dinner at Torrisi in celebration of her newest skincare innovation, the Glow Cream, on Tuesday (April 23) in New York City.
In addition to Diane and Justin, other guests included Nicky Hilton, model Alton Mason, and Barbara‘s daughter Charly Sturm, who serves as SVP of Brand Development for the skincare company.
The Glow Cream isn’t available just yet, but you can sign up for early access right now.
In the meantime, shop right now for all of the Dr. Barbara Sturm must-haves.
Browse through the gallery for more photos from the event…
Disclaimer: Some products on this site use affiliate links and we may earn commission for any purchase made through the links.
- 4/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: Ace Entertainment has optioned TV rights to New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Young’s In Nightfall, a young adult horror novel that was sought after by a number of production companies, sources tell Deadline.
SVP, Television Paul Kim and VP of Television Kendyll Boucher will serve as exec producers of the small-screen adaptation, we’re told.
Billed as a gender-swapped Lost Boys, or The Lost Boys meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, In Nightfall was published by Penguin Random House/Delacorte Press in March 2023, going viral on X and being springboarded into the publishing zeitgeist when no one showed up to the author’s book launch in Tempe, Arizona.
The book takes place in the quaint town of Nightfall, Oregon, where it isn’t the dark you should be afraid of — it’s the girls. Theo and her brother, Marco, threw the biggest party of the year. And got caught.
SVP, Television Paul Kim and VP of Television Kendyll Boucher will serve as exec producers of the small-screen adaptation, we’re told.
Billed as a gender-swapped Lost Boys, or The Lost Boys meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, In Nightfall was published by Penguin Random House/Delacorte Press in March 2023, going viral on X and being springboarded into the publishing zeitgeist when no one showed up to the author’s book launch in Tempe, Arizona.
The book takes place in the quaint town of Nightfall, Oregon, where it isn’t the dark you should be afraid of — it’s the girls. Theo and her brother, Marco, threw the biggest party of the year. And got caught.
- 4/24/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Kent Sanderson has been promoted to president of Bleecker Street, the indie studio behind “Logan Lucky” and “Captain Fantastic.” The veteran executive previously served as the company’s head of acquisitions and ancillary distribution. Sanderson has been with Bleecker Street, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary, since its inception in 2014.
In his previous role, he led both the curation of Bleecker’s film slate and the company’s home entertainment strategy, including co-founding and co-running home entertainment label Decal, which Bleecker operates as a joint-venture with Neon. In his new post, Sanderson will continue to report to Bleecker Street CEO Andrew Karpen.
Sanderson’s elevation is one of several key promotions across the company. Vikki Hart has been elevated to vice president, distribution and sales. She previously had been director of sales, distribution. At the same time, Miranda King has been promoted to vice president, acquisitions and co-productions. She previously served as director,...
In his previous role, he led both the curation of Bleecker’s film slate and the company’s home entertainment strategy, including co-founding and co-running home entertainment label Decal, which Bleecker operates as a joint-venture with Neon. In his new post, Sanderson will continue to report to Bleecker Street CEO Andrew Karpen.
Sanderson’s elevation is one of several key promotions across the company. Vikki Hart has been elevated to vice president, distribution and sales. She previously had been director of sales, distribution. At the same time, Miranda King has been promoted to vice president, acquisitions and co-productions. She previously served as director,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to “Bucky F*cking Dent,” a father-son story set against the 1978 Red Sox vs. Yankees pennant race.
The movie was written, directed by and stars David Duchovny. It also happens to be based on Duchovny’s 2016 best-selling novel of the same name. The cast of “Bucky F*cking Dent” includes Logan Marshall-Green (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”), Stephanie Beatriz (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Jason Beghe (“Chicago P.D.”), Evan Handler (“Californication”) with Daphne Rubin-Vega (“In the Heights”) and Pamela Adlon (“King of Staten Island”). The film is produced by Yale Productions’ Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman, as well as Duchovny.
“Bucky F*cking Dent” had its world premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. The release date is slated for later this year.
The film follows Ted (Marshall-Green), a failed writer-turned-Yankees Stadium peanut seller who moves back home after learning of the failing health of his Red Sox-obsessed father, Marty (David Duchovny). While...
The movie was written, directed by and stars David Duchovny. It also happens to be based on Duchovny’s 2016 best-selling novel of the same name. The cast of “Bucky F*cking Dent” includes Logan Marshall-Green (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”), Stephanie Beatriz (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Jason Beghe (“Chicago P.D.”), Evan Handler (“Californication”) with Daphne Rubin-Vega (“In the Heights”) and Pamela Adlon (“King of Staten Island”). The film is produced by Yale Productions’ Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman, as well as Duchovny.
“Bucky F*cking Dent” had its world premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. The release date is slated for later this year.
The film follows Ted (Marshall-Green), a failed writer-turned-Yankees Stadium peanut seller who moves back home after learning of the failing health of his Red Sox-obsessed father, Marty (David Duchovny). While...
- 3/28/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The Yes Network joins Fubo’s impressive lineup of over 35 regional sports networks in time for MLB Opening Day and the NBA postseason push.
Baseball fans, the day that you have been looking forward to for months is finally here as Opening Day will take place across the league. Along with it comes announcements for new ways that you can watch your favorite teams. On Thursday, the sports-focused live TV streaming service Fubo announced that it was adding yet another regional sports network (Rsn) to its expansive list of offerings as the Yes Network joins the lineup ahead of the 2024 season.
The Yes Network joins Fubo’s lineup of over 35 regional sports networks, all on the base Pro plan. New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets games will be available to stream starting Thursday, March 28. Only fans in the Yankees’ home media market are able to watch the Rsn. 7-Day Free...
Baseball fans, the day that you have been looking forward to for months is finally here as Opening Day will take place across the league. Along with it comes announcements for new ways that you can watch your favorite teams. On Thursday, the sports-focused live TV streaming service Fubo announced that it was adding yet another regional sports network (Rsn) to its expansive list of offerings as the Yes Network joins the lineup ahead of the 2024 season.
The Yes Network joins Fubo’s lineup of over 35 regional sports networks, all on the base Pro plan. New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets games will be available to stream starting Thursday, March 28. Only fans in the Yankees’ home media market are able to watch the Rsn. 7-Day Free...
- 3/28/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Heidi Hydar, former head of Kmr’s Stunt & Sport Department has joined Clear Talent Group as Director of Stunt & Sports. Hydar is the latest to leave Kmr Talent, whose franchise with SAG-AFTRA was suspended on Friday following weeks of mounting problems with client payment delays.
Hydar began her career in the entertainment industry over 35 years ago as the receptionist at Jhr, eventually working her way up to agent. She took a break to focus on family, but then re-entered the representation business and formed H6 Promotions with a mission to find more opportunities for athletes. After generating much success and a strong roster, she brought her athletes to then Ksr, and joined their Stunt Department, allowing her to combine her love of action and sports with her industry connections.
Hydar is known for representing many top stunt performers working today, from studio films to national commercials. Her athletes come...
Hydar began her career in the entertainment industry over 35 years ago as the receptionist at Jhr, eventually working her way up to agent. She took a break to focus on family, but then re-entered the representation business and formed H6 Promotions with a mission to find more opportunities for athletes. After generating much success and a strong roster, she brought her athletes to then Ksr, and joined their Stunt Department, allowing her to combine her love of action and sports with her industry connections.
Hydar is known for representing many top stunt performers working today, from studio films to national commercials. Her athletes come...
- 3/27/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
AI, or artificial intelligence, has been a buzzword in the tech world for the past few years. Just about every new device or service touts their latest and greatest cutting-edging AI technology to make your digital life a little bit simpler. It’s easier said than done, but more and more, we see examples of how companies and creatives use AI as more of a shortcut to success than an essential tool in their creative toolbox.
Take the Willy Wonka-inspired “Willy Wonka Experience: A Journey Beyond Imagination” in Glasgow,...
Take the Willy Wonka-inspired “Willy Wonka Experience: A Journey Beyond Imagination” in Glasgow,...
- 3/26/2024
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
Three more Kmr Talent agents, Harold Augenstein, Vice President and Head of LA Theatrical; as well as LA theatrical agents Jodie Bowman and Sam Sherry, have left the agency whose franchise with SAG-AFTRA was suspended on Friday following weeks of mounting problems with client payment delays.
The three have joined the Alexander White Agency to open a Los Angeles office.
“I’m so excited to be welcome this incredibly hard working and knowledgeable group of agents to the Alexander White Agency,” said White. “Their combined experience and dedication to the impressive client list they’ve built are the perfect fit for the culture of our agency and we are thrilled to be announcing the opening of our LA office with them at helm”.
Augenstein, Bowman and Sherry join the exodus from Kmr. On the theatrical side, Jed Abrahams resigned Saturday as SVP and head of the agency’s New York office.
The three have joined the Alexander White Agency to open a Los Angeles office.
“I’m so excited to be welcome this incredibly hard working and knowledgeable group of agents to the Alexander White Agency,” said White. “Their combined experience and dedication to the impressive client list they’ve built are the perfect fit for the culture of our agency and we are thrilled to be announcing the opening of our LA office with them at helm”.
Augenstein, Bowman and Sherry join the exodus from Kmr. On the theatrical side, Jed Abrahams resigned Saturday as SVP and head of the agency’s New York office.
- 3/26/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Nacelle has struck a deal to acquire Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters, a new doc on the creator of the Hellboy comics, from filmmakers Kevin Konrad Hanna and Jim Demonakos. Specifics as to the release plan haven’t been disclosed.
Pic tells the story of Mignola — one of the most successful independent comic book creators, who has inspired generations of writers and artists — and how he came to create a world-renowned comic book universe. The film includes never-before-seen interviews conducted with the creator at his studio, drawing demonstrations, behind the scenes footage from workshops and comic book conventions, and interviews with some of the most influential people in entertainment.
Notables featured include Guillermo del Toro, Neil Gaiman, Patton Oswalt, Ron Perlman, Victor Lavalle, Rebecca Sugar, Chris Roberson, Jorge Gutierrez, Adam Savage, Chris Prynoski, Steve Purcell, and Doug Jones, to name a few.
First published by Dark Horse Comics in...
Pic tells the story of Mignola — one of the most successful independent comic book creators, who has inspired generations of writers and artists — and how he came to create a world-renowned comic book universe. The film includes never-before-seen interviews conducted with the creator at his studio, drawing demonstrations, behind the scenes footage from workshops and comic book conventions, and interviews with some of the most influential people in entertainment.
Notables featured include Guillermo del Toro, Neil Gaiman, Patton Oswalt, Ron Perlman, Victor Lavalle, Rebecca Sugar, Chris Roberson, Jorge Gutierrez, Adam Savage, Chris Prynoski, Steve Purcell, and Doug Jones, to name a few.
First published by Dark Horse Comics in...
- 3/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sony Pictures Entertainment (Spe) has launched more than 50 Fast channels in Europe.
The likes of Seinfeld, Breaking Bad and Bewitched will become available on the Sony One portfolio following the deal struck with LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus and TiVo+.
Sony One’s channels will be curated and programed for local markets in different territories, with content being broadcast primarily in each region’s native language. Territories at launch include the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.
The 54 channels include Sony One Comedy TV featuring the likes of The Nanny and The Goldbergs, Sony One Faves with timeless classics such as Dawson’s Creek and Sony One Shark Tank showcasing the long-running reality series.
“Sony Pictures recognizes the potential of the free ad-supported television space to engage new viewers globally with our extensive feature film and TV series catalog spanning 100 years,” said Pete Wood, SVP, Digital Sales,...
The likes of Seinfeld, Breaking Bad and Bewitched will become available on the Sony One portfolio following the deal struck with LG Channels, Samsung TV Plus and TiVo+.
Sony One’s channels will be curated and programed for local markets in different territories, with content being broadcast primarily in each region’s native language. Territories at launch include the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.
The 54 channels include Sony One Comedy TV featuring the likes of The Nanny and The Goldbergs, Sony One Faves with timeless classics such as Dawson’s Creek and Sony One Shark Tank showcasing the long-running reality series.
“Sony Pictures recognizes the potential of the free ad-supported television space to engage new viewers globally with our extensive feature film and TV series catalog spanning 100 years,” said Pete Wood, SVP, Digital Sales,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Two more senior Kmr Talent agents, Doug Kesten and Tracey Goldblum, Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of New York On-Camera Commercials, have left the agency, whose franchise with SAG-AFTRA was suspended on Friday following weeks of mounting problems with client payment delays.
The veteran duo has joined Los Angeles-based agency Brady Brannon & Rich, which is focused on commercial representation, to open a New York office. They also are bringing with them their assistant.
“All of us at Bbr have admired the outstanding work ethic, integrity, and care for performers Doug and Tracey have exhibited throughout their careers,” said Bbr CEO Stuart K. Robinson. “It’s an honor for us to have them join the Bbr team.”
Goldblum worked in the commercial department of Abrams Artists for almost 36 years, rising to SVP, before she joined Kmr in 2019 to launch a New York commercial department. In 2020, she was joined by Kesten, who...
The veteran duo has joined Los Angeles-based agency Brady Brannon & Rich, which is focused on commercial representation, to open a New York office. They also are bringing with them their assistant.
“All of us at Bbr have admired the outstanding work ethic, integrity, and care for performers Doug and Tracey have exhibited throughout their careers,” said Bbr CEO Stuart K. Robinson. “It’s an honor for us to have them join the Bbr team.”
Goldblum worked in the commercial department of Abrams Artists for almost 36 years, rising to SVP, before she joined Kmr in 2019 to launch a New York commercial department. In 2020, she was joined by Kesten, who...
- 3/25/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Stewart Talent is expanding its Los Angeles Commercial Department with the hire of Valerie Chiovetti. She is coming from embattled Kmr Talent, where she spent the last 11 years, and is expected to bring a number of former clients with her to Stewart Talent.
Chiovetti is one of several senior agents to leave Kmr Talent, whose franchise with SAG-AFTRA was suspended on Friday following weeks of mounting problems with client payment delays.
She began her career with Abrams Artists Agency in 2001 as an assistant in the commercial department. She was promoted to agent in 2003 where she repped talent for commercials and negotiated celebrity endorsement deals for ten years.
At Stewart Talent, she will be working alongside Mark Park, Head of the Commercial Department.
“I’ve known Mark Park since my days as a Commercial Assistant and his in Casting, we came up together! So, I was honored when he reached...
Chiovetti is one of several senior agents to leave Kmr Talent, whose franchise with SAG-AFTRA was suspended on Friday following weeks of mounting problems with client payment delays.
She began her career with Abrams Artists Agency in 2001 as an assistant in the commercial department. She was promoted to agent in 2003 where she repped talent for commercials and negotiated celebrity endorsement deals for ten years.
At Stewart Talent, she will be working alongside Mark Park, Head of the Commercial Department.
“I’ve known Mark Park since my days as a Commercial Assistant and his in Casting, we came up together! So, I was honored when he reached...
- 3/25/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
There are few better places than Series Mania’s industry Forum to gauge the mood of the scripted TV industry. For three concentrated days this week, execs from the international TV business gathered in Lille to talk business, scout for shows and to swap ideas.
Screen distills the key conversation points from the 2024 edition.
Survive till 2025
The weather was bright this year in Lille, but the conversations were often darker. For many, 2023 was tough because of US strikes, economic uncertainty and a commissioning slowdown. If anything, 2024 is tougher still. The mood among the UK contingent was particularly bleak. “I don...
Screen distills the key conversation points from the 2024 edition.
Survive till 2025
The weather was bright this year in Lille, but the conversations were often darker. For many, 2023 was tough because of US strikes, economic uncertainty and a commissioning slowdown. If anything, 2024 is tougher still. The mood among the UK contingent was particularly bleak. “I don...
- 3/22/2024
- ScreenDaily
The hunt for book IP continues to drive business.
Following what’s been described as a “highly competitive situation,” Universal International Studios (Uis) has bought the rights to author Lucy Foley’s latest novel, The Midnight Feast.
The Universal Studio Group (Usg)-owned Uis will develop a TV series adaptation of book, which publishes on June 6 and was among the highest profile titles on offer at the recent London Book Fair.
Foley will be an executive producer alongside former HBO Entertainment boss Sue Naegle and Ali Krug, who took over Annapurna’s TV development slate when Naegle exited her Chief Content Officer role at Meg Ellison’s studio back in 2022.
Usg’s Creative Acquisitions and IP Management played a significant role in the Midnight Feast acquisition, we hear. Several sources in the literary IP world have noted the increased U.S. presence at the London Book Fair last week, with Foley’s UK and U.
Following what’s been described as a “highly competitive situation,” Universal International Studios (Uis) has bought the rights to author Lucy Foley’s latest novel, The Midnight Feast.
The Universal Studio Group (Usg)-owned Uis will develop a TV series adaptation of book, which publishes on June 6 and was among the highest profile titles on offer at the recent London Book Fair.
Foley will be an executive producer alongside former HBO Entertainment boss Sue Naegle and Ali Krug, who took over Annapurna’s TV development slate when Naegle exited her Chief Content Officer role at Meg Ellison’s studio back in 2022.
Usg’s Creative Acquisitions and IP Management played a significant role in the Midnight Feast acquisition, we hear. Several sources in the literary IP world have noted the increased U.S. presence at the London Book Fair last week, with Foley’s UK and U.
- 3/22/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Beau Mirchoff and Kim Matula in The Finnish Line on Hallmark [Image @beau_mirchoff on Instagram]
In exciting news from Hallmark, a new movie, set to premiere during the Countdown to Christmas 2024 is already in production. Titled The Finnish Line, the holiday movie will take viewers all the way to Santa’s Village in Finland.
Moreover, it stars popular Hallmark actors, Kim Matula and Beau Mirchoff, together with Nicole Sakura and is already in production in Finland. Thanks to Beau, we can reveal fun images taken on the set.
The Finnish Line on Hallmark Channel Rovaniemi, Finland [Image @beau_mirchoff on Instagram]
The Finnish Line is the second movie to be officially announced for Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2024.
It was recently reported that When Calls the Heart stars, Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing are reuniting for Santa Tell Me. Now, despite it only being March right now, a second movie has been announced.
The movie takes viewers to...
In exciting news from Hallmark, a new movie, set to premiere during the Countdown to Christmas 2024 is already in production. Titled The Finnish Line, the holiday movie will take viewers all the way to Santa’s Village in Finland.
Moreover, it stars popular Hallmark actors, Kim Matula and Beau Mirchoff, together with Nicole Sakura and is already in production in Finland. Thanks to Beau, we can reveal fun images taken on the set.
The Finnish Line on Hallmark Channel Rovaniemi, Finland [Image @beau_mirchoff on Instagram]
The Finnish Line is the second movie to be officially announced for Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2024.
It was recently reported that When Calls the Heart stars, Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing are reuniting for Santa Tell Me. Now, despite it only being March right now, a second movie has been announced.
The movie takes viewers to...
- 3/22/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
Cineworld Group, the world’s second largest theater circuit, said today it’s completed its executive team following the 2023 appointment of CEO Eduardo Acuna after the company emerged from bankruptcy.
Thomas Song of Dine Brands and Aimbridge Hospitality joined as CFO last December. Since then, Cineworld has tapped former Warner Bros. Discovery executive Ben Hill as head of Hr and John Henrich as general counsel. Javier Sotomayor joins from Cinepolis as president of Cineworld International. John Curry is promoted to SVP, Commercial.
“With their combined industry experience, leadership and communication skills, we are well-positioned to lead the best team in exhibition driving growth and success for Cineworld Group on a global level, Acuna said.
Hill worked across most divisions of the company that is now Warner Bros. Discovery, including Warner Bros. Motion Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, HBO, and CNN leading programs in talent acquisition, organizational development, talent management, compensation, benefits,...
Thomas Song of Dine Brands and Aimbridge Hospitality joined as CFO last December. Since then, Cineworld has tapped former Warner Bros. Discovery executive Ben Hill as head of Hr and John Henrich as general counsel. Javier Sotomayor joins from Cinepolis as president of Cineworld International. John Curry is promoted to SVP, Commercial.
“With their combined industry experience, leadership and communication skills, we are well-positioned to lead the best team in exhibition driving growth and success for Cineworld Group on a global level, Acuna said.
Hill worked across most divisions of the company that is now Warner Bros. Discovery, including Warner Bros. Motion Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, HBO, and CNN leading programs in talent acquisition, organizational development, talent management, compensation, benefits,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Annabelle Wallis – whose credits include Annabelle, Malignant, and The Mummy – has signed on to star in the sci-fi thriller Mercy alongside previously announced cast members Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, Variety reports. Details on the role Wallis will be playing have not been revealed, and the same can be said about Ferguson’s character.
Mercy reunites Pratt with his Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov to tell a story that is “set in the near future when capital crime has increased” and follows “a detective (Pratt] who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.” The screenplay was written by Marco Van Belle (Arthur & Merlin).
Coming our way from Amazon MGM Studios, the film is expected to go into production this spring and is already scheduled to receive a worldwide theatrical release on August 15, 2025.
Charles Roven, who just won an Academy Award for producing Oppenheimer, is producing Mercy...
Mercy reunites Pratt with his Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov to tell a story that is “set in the near future when capital crime has increased” and follows “a detective (Pratt] who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.” The screenplay was written by Marco Van Belle (Arthur & Merlin).
Coming our way from Amazon MGM Studios, the film is expected to go into production this spring and is already scheduled to receive a worldwide theatrical release on August 15, 2025.
Charles Roven, who just won an Academy Award for producing Oppenheimer, is producing Mercy...
- 3/20/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
After 20 seasons, “Top Chef” has gone through some significant changes. Most notably, former champion Kristen Kish replaces longtime host Padma Lakshmi for Season 21, which also introduces its first major twist — at least since the introduction of redemption with “Last Chance Kitchen” — to the overall gameplay in two decades.
“It was a great opportunity for us to take a look at what we’ve done for the first two decades and start thinking about the next two decades,” Ryan Flynn, SVP of Current Production for NBCUniversal Entertainment and Streaming, told IndieWire. “With Padma moving on, it really felt like a great exclamation point” on that period of the franchise.
With “Top Chef” Season 21, which sees Kish join returning judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons for the installment set in Wisconsin, there was an opportunity to “sort of shake the rhythm a little bit” and “challenge ourselves to step outside of the...
“It was a great opportunity for us to take a look at what we’ve done for the first two decades and start thinking about the next two decades,” Ryan Flynn, SVP of Current Production for NBCUniversal Entertainment and Streaming, told IndieWire. “With Padma moving on, it really felt like a great exclamation point” on that period of the franchise.
With “Top Chef” Season 21, which sees Kish join returning judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons for the installment set in Wisconsin, there was an opportunity to “sort of shake the rhythm a little bit” and “challenge ourselves to step outside of the...
- 3/20/2024
- by Stacy Lambe
- Indiewire
In the first expansion of the Disney Real-Time Ad Exchange, the media company is rolling out a more advanced offering for streaming advertisers featuring tech platforms run by Google and The Trade Desk.
Dubbed Drax Direct, the initiative aims to streamline the process of buying ads on Disney+ and Hulu for brands of any size.
The move comes in advance of the upfront season and as an integration of Disney+ and Hulu into a single interface prepares to come out of beta testing.
“Disney’s goal is to empower advertisers to transact with the freedom and flexibility that best suits their business needs,” said Jamie Power, SVP, Addressable Sales, Disney Advertising. “Years ago, we committed to a vision and strategy of delivering 50% of our advertising in an addressable and automated way. Owning our own technology stack allows us to build a direct path between our premium inventory and the leading...
Dubbed Drax Direct, the initiative aims to streamline the process of buying ads on Disney+ and Hulu for brands of any size.
The move comes in advance of the upfront season and as an integration of Disney+ and Hulu into a single interface prepares to come out of beta testing.
“Disney’s goal is to empower advertisers to transact with the freedom and flexibility that best suits their business needs,” said Jamie Power, SVP, Addressable Sales, Disney Advertising. “Years ago, we committed to a vision and strategy of delivering 50% of our advertising in an addressable and automated way. Owning our own technology stack allows us to build a direct path between our premium inventory and the leading...
- 3/20/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ unveiled new originals out of France, Germany and Spain at Series Mania, with period drama and a pair of true crime projects added to a 70-part Spanish novella that will be stripped through the week.
Episodes of Spanish series Return to Las Sabinas will drop Monday to Friday across its run. The daily drama hails from Banijay prodco Diagonal TV.
Sofia Fabregas, VP of Original Production, Spain, took to the stage at Series Mania here in Lille, France, to announce a true crime documentary project, Lucrecia: A Murder In Madrid, at a Disney+ showcase. The doc will explore the racist 1992 murder of Lucrecia Pérezs in a Madrid night club. Justin Webster (El Pionero) is the co-writer and executive producer alongside Sumpta Ayuso (The Madrid Connection).
Kevin Deysson, Disney’s Director of Original Programs for France, announced a new series from Itinéraire productions, which made the BAFTA-nominated French Original Oussekine for the subscription streaming platform.
Episodes of Spanish series Return to Las Sabinas will drop Monday to Friday across its run. The daily drama hails from Banijay prodco Diagonal TV.
Sofia Fabregas, VP of Original Production, Spain, took to the stage at Series Mania here in Lille, France, to announce a true crime documentary project, Lucrecia: A Murder In Madrid, at a Disney+ showcase. The doc will explore the racist 1992 murder of Lucrecia Pérezs in a Madrid night club. Justin Webster (El Pionero) is the co-writer and executive producer alongside Sumpta Ayuso (The Madrid Connection).
Kevin Deysson, Disney’s Director of Original Programs for France, announced a new series from Itinéraire productions, which made the BAFTA-nominated French Original Oussekine for the subscription streaming platform.
- 3/20/2024
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
Hallmark is filming its first Countdown To Christmas movie at Santa’s Village, in The Finnish Line. This movie stars Bold And The Beautiful alum Kim Matula, Ride star Beau MIrchoff, and Nichole Sakura. Best of all, husky lovers should be thrilled because there will be plenty of sled dogs in this movie that is filmed in the Arctic Circle.
What is this upcoming Christmas movie about?
Photo: Kim Matula Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Paulina Stevens Hallmark Viewers Are Getting Arctic Adventure In Iceland And Finland
On Tuesday, Hallmark issued a press release about the second big 2024 Countdown To Christmas Movie, The Finnish Line. This movie is “An Arctic Adventure.” According to The Futon Critic, there will be an “incredible dog sled ride throughout Iceland and Finland with a stop at the world-famous Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle located in Rovaniemi, Finland.”
Photo: Beau Mirchoff ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer:...
What is this upcoming Christmas movie about?
Photo: Kim Matula Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Paulina Stevens Hallmark Viewers Are Getting Arctic Adventure In Iceland And Finland
On Tuesday, Hallmark issued a press release about the second big 2024 Countdown To Christmas Movie, The Finnish Line. This movie is “An Arctic Adventure.” According to The Futon Critic, there will be an “incredible dog sled ride throughout Iceland and Finland with a stop at the world-famous Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle located in Rovaniemi, Finland.”
Photo: Beau Mirchoff ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer:...
- 3/19/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
Amazon MGM Studios is planning a worldwide theatrical release for their upcoming sci-fi thriller Mercy, and, per Variety, Malignant star Annabelle Wallis has joined the cast.
Mercy is currently set for worldwide theatrical release on August 15, 2025.
Annabelle Wallis stars opposite previously announced cast members Rebecca Ferguson (Doctor Sleep, Dune 2) and Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy, Super Mario Bros.).
The sci-fi thriller is “Set in the near future when capital crime has increased, Mercy follows a detective (Chris Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.”
Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) will direct. Marco van Belle wrote the screenplay for Mercy.
Details about Annabelle Wallis’ character remain under wraps. The actor is no stranger to the genre, though, having previously starred in James Wan’s Malignant, the apocalyptic Silent Night, The Mummy, and Annabelle.
Production is expected to get underway this Spring.
Mercy is currently set for worldwide theatrical release on August 15, 2025.
Annabelle Wallis stars opposite previously announced cast members Rebecca Ferguson (Doctor Sleep, Dune 2) and Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy, Super Mario Bros.).
The sci-fi thriller is “Set in the near future when capital crime has increased, Mercy follows a detective (Chris Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.”
Timur Bekmambetov (Night Watch, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) will direct. Marco van Belle wrote the screenplay for Mercy.
Details about Annabelle Wallis’ character remain under wraps. The actor is no stranger to the genre, though, having previously starred in James Wan’s Malignant, the apocalyptic Silent Night, The Mummy, and Annabelle.
Production is expected to get underway this Spring.
- 3/19/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Annabelle Wallis is set to join Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming sci-fi thriller “Mercy,” starring opposite Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson.
The movie, directed by Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”) from a script penned by penned by Marco van Belle (“Arthur & Merlin”) is set in the near future “when capital crime has increased.” It “follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.” Details of Wallis’ role are being kept under wraps.
Wallis is well known for her role on the critically acclaimed BBC/Netflix series “Peaky Blinders.” She most recently starred in James Wan’s “Malignant” for New Line/Warner Bros, in addition to “Silent Night” opposite Keira Knightley. Her credits also include Universal’s “The Mummy” opposite Tom Cruise, “Annabelle,” “King Arthur,” “Come and Find Me,” “Tag” and “The Brothers Grimsby”; plus she starred in Showtime’s “The Loudest Voice” and the independent film “The Silencing.
The movie, directed by Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”) from a script penned by penned by Marco van Belle (“Arthur & Merlin”) is set in the near future “when capital crime has increased.” It “follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.” Details of Wallis’ role are being kept under wraps.
Wallis is well known for her role on the critically acclaimed BBC/Netflix series “Peaky Blinders.” She most recently starred in James Wan’s “Malignant” for New Line/Warner Bros, in addition to “Silent Night” opposite Keira Knightley. Her credits also include Universal’s “The Mummy” opposite Tom Cruise, “Annabelle,” “King Arthur,” “Come and Find Me,” “Tag” and “The Brothers Grimsby”; plus she starred in Showtime’s “The Loudest Voice” and the independent film “The Silencing.
- 3/19/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount Names Australia/New Zealand Chief
Paramount Global has named Beverley McGarvey President of Network 10, Head of Streaming and Regional Lead for Australia and New Zealand, effective immediately. This comes after the exit of the UK-based Maria Kyriacou, Paramount’s former President of Broadcast and Studios, who counted Australia among her responsibilities. It also follows a local restructure that saw the departure of Executive VP, Chief Operating and Commercial Officer and Regional Lead Jarrod Villani. McGarvey, previously EVP, Chief Content Officer and Head of Paramount+ Anz, will now report to Pam Kaufman, President & CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products and Experiences. Kaufman said Australia was one of Paramount’s “most important, priority markets,” with McGarvey’s promotion reflecting that fact. McGarvey will have commercial and creative leadership of Paramount’s business in Australia, with oversight of Network 10 and its portfolio of brands, including streamer 10 Play. She will also retain her current duties,...
Paramount Global has named Beverley McGarvey President of Network 10, Head of Streaming and Regional Lead for Australia and New Zealand, effective immediately. This comes after the exit of the UK-based Maria Kyriacou, Paramount’s former President of Broadcast and Studios, who counted Australia among her responsibilities. It also follows a local restructure that saw the departure of Executive VP, Chief Operating and Commercial Officer and Regional Lead Jarrod Villani. McGarvey, previously EVP, Chief Content Officer and Head of Paramount+ Anz, will now report to Pam Kaufman, President & CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products and Experiences. Kaufman said Australia was one of Paramount’s “most important, priority markets,” with McGarvey’s promotion reflecting that fact. McGarvey will have commercial and creative leadership of Paramount’s business in Australia, with oversight of Network 10 and its portfolio of brands, including streamer 10 Play. She will also retain her current duties,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Jesse Whittock, Max Goldbart and Sara Merican
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Following the massive opening weekend of Dune: Part Two, Rebecca Ferguson is zeroing in on her next big feature. She is set to star alongside Chris Pratt in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film Mercy, which will be released in theaters worldwide as the studio has high expectations for the movie.
Timur Bekmambetov is directing the sci-fi thriller from a script penned by Marco van Belle. The project came to Amazon MGM Studios from Charles Roven, who just received his second Oscar nomination for Best Picture with Oppenheimer. Roven is producing Mercy with Atlas Entertainment SVP Robert Amidon alongside Bekmambetov’s Bel banner. Majd Nassif will also produce.
The film is targeting a spring start of production.
Set in the near future when capital crime has increased, Mercy follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.
Ferguson can currently be seen...
Timur Bekmambetov is directing the sci-fi thriller from a script penned by Marco van Belle. The project came to Amazon MGM Studios from Charles Roven, who just received his second Oscar nomination for Best Picture with Oppenheimer. Roven is producing Mercy with Atlas Entertainment SVP Robert Amidon alongside Bekmambetov’s Bel banner. Majd Nassif will also produce.
The film is targeting a spring start of production.
Set in the near future when capital crime has increased, Mercy follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.
Ferguson can currently be seen...
- 3/4/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran episodic director Tim Southam (One Piece) has joined Season 3 of Foundation, the Apple TV+ series from Skydance TV. He will be taking over directing duties from series writer/executive producer David S. Goyer.
As Deadline reported, this is one of changes implemented by the series as part of efforts to bring the budget levels down, which led to a delay in the Season 3 restart of production.
Southam will complete Episodes 301-303, which Goyer had started. Approximately 80% of 301 is in the can; the other two episodes are approximately 50% half finished.
Filming is slated to begin March 6 in the Czech Republic capital Prague and four Polish cities, the capital Warsaw as well as Kraków, Lublin and Katowice.
Goyer will continue to write and executive produce from Los Angeles.
As Deadline previously reported,...
As Deadline reported, this is one of changes implemented by the series as part of efforts to bring the budget levels down, which led to a delay in the Season 3 restart of production.
Southam will complete Episodes 301-303, which Goyer had started. Approximately 80% of 301 is in the can; the other two episodes are approximately 50% half finished.
Filming is slated to begin March 6 in the Czech Republic capital Prague and four Polish cities, the capital Warsaw as well as Kraków, Lublin and Katowice.
Goyer will continue to write and executive produce from Los Angeles.
As Deadline previously reported,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In what marks Sony Pictures Television’s (Spt) first international format deal for its non-fiction unit since its distribution takeover in 2022, Spt has sold the Nordics and Benelux region format rights of “So You Think You Can Dance” to Warner Bros. International Television Production (Wbitvp).
The deal comes just as the dance competition series returns to Fox in the U.S. for a milestone 18th season on March 4. Wbitvp has optioned the title for six of their European production companies and extends to the Netherlands, Belgium (Flemish), and across the Nordics in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Attendees at Spt’s London Screenings Showcase on Thursday Feb. 29 will get a sneak peek preview of the new U.S. Season.
Since its U.S. debut in 2005, the reality show has become a global phenomenon, adapted in 32 territories worldwide and spawning a Next Generation Junior version in the Netherlands and most recently in Poland.
The deal comes just as the dance competition series returns to Fox in the U.S. for a milestone 18th season on March 4. Wbitvp has optioned the title for six of their European production companies and extends to the Netherlands, Belgium (Flemish), and across the Nordics in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Attendees at Spt’s London Screenings Showcase on Thursday Feb. 29 will get a sneak peek preview of the new U.S. Season.
Since its U.S. debut in 2005, the reality show has become a global phenomenon, adapted in 32 territories worldwide and spawning a Next Generation Junior version in the Netherlands and most recently in Poland.
- 2/28/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
All3Media International has boarded documentary “The Accidental President” about Belarusian political activist – and 2020 presidential candidate – Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
Her husband Sergei Tikhanovsky decided to run against Alexander Lukashenko the same year, only to be arrested. As a result, she entered herself into the race. Although she reportedly won the popular vote, after Lukashenko – who has been in the office since 1994 – was declared a winner once again, forcing her into exile.
In 2025, Lukashenko intends to seek reelection.
The company has joined forces with Roast Beef Productions– also behind “Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?” and “Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer” – while Mike Lerner and Martin Herring direct.
“The Accidental President” is produced in association with All3Media International, Germany’s Ndr and Doc Society.
All3Media International is also behind “Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League,” “Escape to the Chateau,” “Great British Menu” and “Four in a Bed.” Its formats include “The Traitors,...
Her husband Sergei Tikhanovsky decided to run against Alexander Lukashenko the same year, only to be arrested. As a result, she entered herself into the race. Although she reportedly won the popular vote, after Lukashenko – who has been in the office since 1994 – was declared a winner once again, forcing her into exile.
In 2025, Lukashenko intends to seek reelection.
The company has joined forces with Roast Beef Productions– also behind “Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?” and “Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer” – while Mike Lerner and Martin Herring direct.
“The Accidental President” is produced in association with All3Media International, Germany’s Ndr and Doc Society.
All3Media International is also behind “Fever Pitch: The Rise of the Premier League,” “Escape to the Chateau,” “Great British Menu” and “Four in a Bed.” Its formats include “The Traitors,...
- 2/28/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Lionsgate Television Group has promoted three company veterans in its business affairs department. Ashley Morales has been elevated to EVP, Television Business Affairs, Elisabeth James Rhee to SVP, Business Affairs & Labor Relations, and Keith Warren to SVP, Television Business Affairs, the company announced today.
The promotions follow the studio’s recent acquisition of global content platform eOne, its increased equity investment in management and production company 3 Arts Entertainment and the launch of Lionsgate Alternative Television.
“Ashley, Elisabeth, and Keith have orchestrated deals for many of our most acclaimed shows,” said Sandra Stern, Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. “They have risen through the ranks as a result of their industry expertise, dealmaking prowess and professionalism, and I’m thrilled for them to continue to expand their leadership roles within the business affairs group.”
In her new role, Morales will continue to negotiate high level series and talent deals as...
The promotions follow the studio’s recent acquisition of global content platform eOne, its increased equity investment in management and production company 3 Arts Entertainment and the launch of Lionsgate Alternative Television.
“Ashley, Elisabeth, and Keith have orchestrated deals for many of our most acclaimed shows,” said Sandra Stern, Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. “They have risen through the ranks as a result of their industry expertise, dealmaking prowess and professionalism, and I’m thrilled for them to continue to expand their leadership roles within the business affairs group.”
In her new role, Morales will continue to negotiate high level series and talent deals as...
- 2/27/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Sundance queer drama “Sebastian,” directed by up-and-coming Finnish-British director Mikko Mäkelä, has been bought by Kino Lorber for U.S. distribution, along with a string of international buyers.
Represented in international markets by LevelK, the film made its world premiere in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
“Sebastian” follows Max (Ruaridh Mollica), a 25-year-old freelance writer and aspiring novelist who seems well on his way to success in London’s cultural spheres. Yet by night, he finds a different kind of exhilaration as a sex worker with the pseudonym Sebastian, meeting men via an escorting platform. Max uses his experiences as Sebastian to fuel his stories, and the worthy debut novel that he has been longing to write finally seems within reach. But Max increasingly struggles to remain in control of his double-life, leading him to reckon with whether Sebastian is merely a...
Represented in international markets by LevelK, the film made its world premiere in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
“Sebastian” follows Max (Ruaridh Mollica), a 25-year-old freelance writer and aspiring novelist who seems well on his way to success in London’s cultural spheres. Yet by night, he finds a different kind of exhilaration as a sex worker with the pseudonym Sebastian, meeting men via an escorting platform. Max uses his experiences as Sebastian to fuel his stories, and the worthy debut novel that he has been longing to write finally seems within reach. But Max increasingly struggles to remain in control of his double-life, leading him to reckon with whether Sebastian is merely a...
- 2/27/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Grady Craig has been promoted to President of Buffalo 8 and Senior Vice President of Business Development at BondIt Media Capital, Deadline has learned.
In his new roles, he will continue to oversee select deal structuring and provide executive producer support at the production and financing companies, while directing greater attention to high-level business development, operational management, and leadership across both organizations. His role will be key to expanding the organizations’ international presence, integrating new M&a opportunities, and growing their overall media portfolio as they expand deeper into music, live entertainment, and digital content.
Most recently serving as VP of Business Development and Operations at BondIt and as a general consultant to Buffalo 8, Craig joined BondIt as an intern in college before coming aboard full time in 2018. Since then, he’s supported $200M of aggregate investment into over 200 film, television, and live music touring projects at BondIt, helping to scale...
In his new roles, he will continue to oversee select deal structuring and provide executive producer support at the production and financing companies, while directing greater attention to high-level business development, operational management, and leadership across both organizations. His role will be key to expanding the organizations’ international presence, integrating new M&a opportunities, and growing their overall media portfolio as they expand deeper into music, live entertainment, and digital content.
Most recently serving as VP of Business Development and Operations at BondIt and as a general consultant to Buffalo 8, Craig joined BondIt as an intern in college before coming aboard full time in 2018. Since then, he’s supported $200M of aggregate investment into over 200 film, television, and live music touring projects at BondIt, helping to scale...
- 2/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Foundation, the Apple TV+ series from Skydance TV, is making more changes ahead of resuming production on its upcoming third season following a delay due to budgeting/physical production issues. As Deadline reported, filming is slated to begin March 6 in the Czech Republic capital Prague and four Polish cities, the capital Warsaw as well as Kraków, Lublin and Katowice.
Laurie Borg, who served as line producer/co-executive producer on Season 2 and the already completed portion of Season 3, is leaving. Doug Moreno, who had been credited as production controller on Season 3, is stepping into the line producer role.
Additionally, Foundation executive producer Bill Bost will be moving to Prague for the duration of principal photography. Bost oversaw the launch of Foundation as President of Skydance Television and before that the series’ development as SVP of Television. He remained an executive producer on the show after stepping down from his TV President...
Laurie Borg, who served as line producer/co-executive producer on Season 2 and the already completed portion of Season 3, is leaving. Doug Moreno, who had been credited as production controller on Season 3, is stepping into the line producer role.
Additionally, Foundation executive producer Bill Bost will be moving to Prague for the duration of principal photography. Bost oversaw the launch of Foundation as President of Skydance Television and before that the series’ development as SVP of Television. He remained an executive producer on the show after stepping down from his TV President...
- 2/24/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Hallmark‘s Loveuary salute to the works of Jane Austen continues this week with what may be one of the network’s biggest swings: a straight-forward, PBS-caliber retelling of Sense and Sensibility. It’s not a cheeky update about a big-city exec looking for love on the countryside. There are no Tyler Hynes cameos. No inside jokes. Just the displaced Dashwood siblings surrounded by high-end production values, top-tier period costumes and hair, stunning locations and a clear adoration for that Regency Era energy. In fact, the only new here is that the cast is primarily Black. And this long-overdue approach to reimagining Austen’s 1811 tale was “the perfect solution” for Hallmark Media’s SVP of Development, Toni Judkins when she set out to define Hallmark Channel’s Mahogany brand. Hallmark Media “When they announced that the Mahogany initiative was going to come to fruition, I had a little window where...
- 2/22/2024
- TV Insider
Skydance Sports is bolstering its team with the promotion of Ashley Nendick to chief financial officer, and the addition of Marjorie Williams as SVP, Business & Legal Affairs.
Nendick joined SkyDance in 2016, most recently serving as SVP, Corporate Finance & Strategy
Williams, an entertainment lawyer, has worked in business affairs at Amazon Studios, UTA, Endemol Shine North America and the former Viacom (Comedy Central and BET Networks).
The move comes as the studio revs up after the release of its first feature, Air. Skydance Sports has partnered with the NFL and NFL Films to expand in multi-platform programming with initial doc projects NFL Draft: The Pick Is In for The Roku Channel and Kelce for Prime Video, and an upcoming series chronicling Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys franchise.
“As our momentum grows, these key executive appointments will play a vital role as we continue building the world’s preeminent sports content studio,...
Nendick joined SkyDance in 2016, most recently serving as SVP, Corporate Finance & Strategy
Williams, an entertainment lawyer, has worked in business affairs at Amazon Studios, UTA, Endemol Shine North America and the former Viacom (Comedy Central and BET Networks).
The move comes as the studio revs up after the release of its first feature, Air. Skydance Sports has partnered with the NFL and NFL Films to expand in multi-platform programming with initial doc projects NFL Draft: The Pick Is In for The Roku Channel and Kelce for Prime Video, and an upcoming series chronicling Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys franchise.
“As our momentum grows, these key executive appointments will play a vital role as we continue building the world’s preeminent sports content studio,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ahead of its bow at Series Mania, French sci-fi drama Sea Shadows been picked up for distribution.
France TV Distribution has acquired rights to the show, which is from Mintee Studio and Thalie Images and is for the sale house’s stablemate, France 2.
The series, originally known as Rivages, will follow a marine scientist who returns to her hometown of Fécamp to research a mysterious shipwreck and finds mysterious phenomena occurring at sea that are stopping fishermen from doing their jobs. She soon realizes that an underwater presence is about to upset the fragile balance between man and nature.
The project is one of several that were selected for Unifrance’s Coming Next From France presentation at next month’s Series Mania in Lille.
Fleur Geffrier, Guillaume Labbé, Thierry Godard, Jean-Marc Barr, Younès Boucif, Jonas Bloquet, Anne Loiret, Lucia Passaniti and Olivia Cote star in the six-part ecological thriller series,...
France TV Distribution has acquired rights to the show, which is from Mintee Studio and Thalie Images and is for the sale house’s stablemate, France 2.
The series, originally known as Rivages, will follow a marine scientist who returns to her hometown of Fécamp to research a mysterious shipwreck and finds mysterious phenomena occurring at sea that are stopping fishermen from doing their jobs. She soon realizes that an underwater presence is about to upset the fragile balance between man and nature.
The project is one of several that were selected for Unifrance’s Coming Next From France presentation at next month’s Series Mania in Lille.
Fleur Geffrier, Guillaume Labbé, Thierry Godard, Jean-Marc Barr, Younès Boucif, Jonas Bloquet, Anne Loiret, Lucia Passaniti and Olivia Cote star in the six-part ecological thriller series,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Keshet International has acquired worldwide distribution rights for thriller series “Conflict.”
Produced by Backmann & Hoderhoff and XYZ Films, “Conflict” is a six-part political thriller about an enemy force trying to incite a global conflict with a surprise attack.
The series was created and produced by Andrei Alén and Aku Louhimies (“Rebellion”). Louhimies also directs. Keshet International will launch “Conflict” at London Screenings next week, kicking off with a Q&a with Alén and Louhimies at its scripted event on Feb. 28.
“As a military unit of conscripts completes its training on Midsummer’s Eve, an unidentified enemy invades the picturesque Finnish peninsula,” reads the logline “With foreign nationals amongst the 10,000 people now held hostage in the occupied area, the U.S. President and other allies urge Finland’s newly elected President to take decisive action. Faced with the very real threat of a proxy war, President Saaristo must follow her instincts...
Produced by Backmann & Hoderhoff and XYZ Films, “Conflict” is a six-part political thriller about an enemy force trying to incite a global conflict with a surprise attack.
The series was created and produced by Andrei Alén and Aku Louhimies (“Rebellion”). Louhimies also directs. Keshet International will launch “Conflict” at London Screenings next week, kicking off with a Q&a with Alén and Louhimies at its scripted event on Feb. 28.
“As a military unit of conscripts completes its training on Midsummer’s Eve, an unidentified enemy invades the picturesque Finnish peninsula,” reads the logline “With foreign nationals amongst the 10,000 people now held hostage in the occupied area, the U.S. President and other allies urge Finland’s newly elected President to take decisive action. Faced with the very real threat of a proxy war, President Saaristo must follow her instincts...
- 2/20/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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