‘Peaky Blinders’ Congratulates Cillian Murphy On ‘Oppenheimer’ Success

The gang atPeaky Blindersis paying tribute to one of its own, toastingCillian Murphyon the global success ofOppenheimer. Your performance as Oppenheimer is magnificent. Watch on Deadline Murphys portrayal of Oppenheimer has drawn huzzahs from many corners. Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders and as J Robert Oppenheimer in OppenheimerCaryn Mandabach Productions/Universal Universal began overseas release onOppenheimeron July 19 with the film defying expectations to launch at $180.4M worldwide....

August 2, 2023 · 1 min · 147 words · Susan Lee

‘Vanderpump Rules’ EP Alex Baskin Moves Into True-Crime & Scripted Following Launch Of 32 Flavors, Dishes On Season 11 Of Bravo Series

andLove in Fairhopefor Hulu. Its really fun to move outside of your lane, he told Deadline. He said that its a worthy follow up to last season. Alex Baskin, ‘Vanderpump Rules’Courtesy/Bravo The timing of [Scandoval] happened to have been perfect, he added. It was insane and proof that there can still be a monoculture. The story ofVanderpumpis one of survival more than anything. To the networks credit, they gave us another run at it and we had a resurgence anyway....

August 2, 2023 · 1 min · 196 words · Nancy Beasley

Dispatches From The Picket Lines: Strikers Protest Lack Of Progress On Safe Zone Outside NBCUniversal; Studio Responds

Its Day 19 of the SAG-AFTRA strike and Day 92 of theWGA strike. Were not going anywhere. Then they cut down the trees. Congressman Jimmy Gomez, center; Joely Fisher (R)Rosy Cordero And our members said, is that all you got? Were not going anywhere. And NBCU said no. But we know who they really are. After the union members delivered the petition with over 26,000 signatures, a NBCU spokesperson released this statement....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 131 words · Lindsay Mcguire

Docs On NFL Hall Of Famer Mel Blount & MLB’s Tommy John Lead Winter State Entertainment’s Forthcoming Slate

Now, 40 years later, Blount has afforded this opportunity to hundreds. Mel knew that whatever it takes, he would stay true to his mission. He truly inspires me and I hope his story resonates with others in the same way. Mel Blount and Tommy JohnGetty Images I hope it will inspire everyone to see challenges as opportunities! The film also explores the impact of the Tommy John surgery in the sports world today....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 167 words · Lauren Webster

HBO Documentary Films, The Gotham Open Submissions For Documentary Development Initiative’s Second Go-Round

After a successful first year, we are excited to support a new cohort of creatives. I dont want to be one of the only (insert marginalized identity here) filmmakers out there hustling. I want a field as complex and nuanced as the world we live in. Applications for The Gotham and HBO’s Docu Development Initiative open now through August 31stThe Gotham/HBO I mentor so that I can have more peers, more friends, more allies!...

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Meghan Gonzales

Israel’s Controversial Judicial Reform Has Grabbed All The Headlines, But The Nation’s Thriving TV Sector Could Be Next In The Crosshairs

For a brief period, he was evenmooting the closure of the public broadcasteraltogether. The streamers have invariably committed to local Israeli content over the past months. This will kill production here, he added. ‘Shtisel’, Israeli protest in Tel Aviv and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (inset)Yes Network/Getty We are talking about the livelihood of tens of thousands of families. And for a good reason. This proposed piece of legislation is aimed at alleviating congestion and removing all redunadant government regulation from the market....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Lisa Fernandez

Judi Dench Says She Can’t See On Film Sets Anymore: “It’s Difficult For Me If I Have Any Length Of A Part”

I mean I cant see on a film set anymore, Dench toldThe Daily Mirrors Notebookin an interview. And I cant see to read. So I cant see much. Judi DenchJohn Phillips/Getty Images But you know you just deal with it. She continued, Its difficult for me if I have any length of a part. I havent yet found a way. Because I have so many friends who will teach me the script....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Ashley Hines

Lisa Takeuchi Cullen To Be Next President Of WGA East As Michael Winship Departs

Lisa Takeuchi Cullenwill be the next president of theWGA East, succeedingMichael Winship, who is not seeking re-election. She currently serves as VP of the guilds Film/TV/Streaming sector. She also started and runs Diverse Writers of the East, databases of underrepresented WGA East and pre-WGA writers. Lisa Takeuchi Cullen at the Writers Guild Awards in March in New YorkDia Dipasupil/Getty Images In 2020,she received the Richard B. Jablow Awardfor her service to the guild....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 132 words · David Hamilton

Oliver Stone Says He Once Turned Down An Oppenheimer Film Project & Calls Christopher Nolan’s Film A “Classic”

Saturday, I sat through 3 hours ofOppenheimer,gripped by Chris Nolans narrative. His screenplay is layered & fascinating. Nolan has found it, Stone tweeted. L to R: Tom Conti is Albert Einstein and Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in ‘Oppenheimer’Universal Stone concluded by describingOppenheimeras a classic that he never believed could be made in this climate. #Oppenheimeris a classic, which I never believed could be made in this climate. Two historical points Id argue....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 116 words · Craig Jones

Ridley Scott Cast Joaquin Phoenix In ‘Napoleon’ After Seeing Him As Arthur Fleck In ‘Joker’

Ridley Scottwas illuminated to castJoaquin PhoenixinNapoleonafter seeing him inJoker. TheGladiatordirector reunited with Commodus in the film about the historical French leader. Im staring at Joaquin and saying, This little demon is Napoleon Bonaparte. Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in ‘Joker’Niko Tavernise / Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection He looks like him, Scott toldEmpire Magazine. Scott says that he compares Napoleon with Alexander The Great. Listen, hes got a lot of bad shit under his belt....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 154 words · Mary Duarte

S&P Affirms Disney A- Credit Rating, Positive Outlook Despite “Strategic Uncertainties” After Bob Iger Interview

the the giant ratings agency said in a note Tuesday. Iger recently brought on former top Disney executives Tom Staggs and Kevin Mayer to consult on optionsfor ESPN. The two are founders and co-CEOs of Candle Media. Bob Iger at Disney’s virtual meeting of shareholders earlier this year (Leverage is a ratio of debt to equity.) It may reach the conclusion that those networks are no longer core. As a result, Disney is looking at potential options including selling noncore networks, said S&P....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 180 words · Antonio Neal

Tales Of Collateral Damage: A Studio Cleaner Laments “Devastating” Loss Of Business, Workers During Ongoing Strike

His doors arent open for the regular Joe and Janes who need a suit cleaned or a dress steamed. Thats all we do. you might ask around. (L-R) Nick and Dmitry Tokar.Getty/Courtesy Weve probably one of the biggest in town as far as overnight. Weve done all theNCISes, as well asSWAT, 911, Lone Star… you name it. We were doing all the Marvel shows, and not just dry cleaning, but dyeing as well....

August 1, 2023 · 2 min · 278 words · Charles Solis

World Cup Soccer: Former Team Captain Carli Lloyd Blasts U.S. Women’s National Squad For Celebrating After Lackluster Tie

Related Stories How To Watch The Womens World Cup Online & On TV As U.S. The player of the match was that post. Youre lucky not to be going home right now. U.S. National Women’s Team players Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Lindsey HoranFox Sports via Twitter Watch on Deadline It doesn’t get much closer than this pic.twitter.com/OdiVCvQkaY Lloyd knows whereof she speaks. Im all for positivity they have advanced out of the group, Lloyd, who retired in 2021....

August 1, 2023 · 1 min · 185 words · Jennifer Jones