Universal International Studios is fasting getting back into business following the end of the U.S. labor action, its bosses say. In a keynote interview at Content London yesterday afternoon, UIS President Beatrice Springborn told delegates that productions such as Apples Never Fall and Day of the Jackal are back up …
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Henry Kissinger, who as national security advisor and secretary of state for Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford became one of the most influential, famous and controversial diplomats of the 20th century, died Wednesday in his home in Connecticut. He was 100. A consultant to almost every President of the United …
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At this point the body switch comedy genre is pretty well worn. Big, Freaky Friday (twice), 17 Again, 13 Going On 30 etc have pretty much defined and exhausted what can be done with the concept to keep it fresh. The latter 2004 hit actually starred Jennifer Garner who is …
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EXCLUSIVE: Veteran BA executive Masami Yamamoto is leaving NBCUniversal where she has spent the majority of her career to date — more than 23 years — most recently as President, Business Operations for Universal Studio Group. Yamamoto, who will depart at the end of 2023 and plans to take a …
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Bob Iger said he hasn’t addressed when Disney will start advertising on X, formerly Twitter, again since he made the decision to pull back from the social media platform after owner Elon Musk amplified an antisemitic post. “I have a lot of respect for Elon and what he’s accomplished. Not …
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Neil Gaiman‘s The Sandman is back in production on Season 2 following the Hollywood strikes, on the 35th anniversary of the original comic series. Gaiman released a letter Wednesday announcing the production re-start for the Netflix series, along with a behind-the-scenes photo from the set featuring Tom Sturridge (Dream) and …
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The American Society of Cinematographers has announced the honorees for its 38th Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Gala on March 3, 2024. They are: Don Burgess, ASC; Steven Fierberg, ASC and Amy Vincent, ASC. Burgess, Robert Zemeckis’ longtime collaborator, will be recognized with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. …
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Deadline has learned that Thomas Augsberger, Eden Rock Media founder, producer and international media consultant died suddenly today at his Hollywood Hills home. He was 60 years old. The German-born and trained attorney advised a number of high-profile media clients over the years, most prominently Germany’s Leonine Studios. Prior to …
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It’s the semi-finals, and boy does it feel like eons ago when poor Matt Walsh crashed and burned after only one night in the ballroom. Imagine if he had stayed and Harry Jowsey kicked the bucket early, instead! Oh, the laughs we would have had from the droll Veep star. …
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Liz Cheney‘s new book is a scathing portrait of Republican “enablers and collaborators” who are responsible for the continued hold that Donald Trump has on the party, CNN reported on Tuesday. With Cheney’s Oath and Honor set to be published next week, CNN Jamie Gangel obtained an advance copy and …
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The Writers Guild of America is doubling down on plans to cut the number of writing awards given out on the main Emmys telecast. The guild has urged writers to “express your feelings” about the “regrettable” decision to remove the Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series/Special from the main primetime …
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EXCLUSIVE: The Native American Media Alliance (NAMA) announced today they have selected 8 participants for the 5th Annual Native American Animation Lab, a talent development program that aims to boost the careers of Native Americans in the field of animation. “Native American storytelling continues to provide groundbreaking television series and …
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