‘Mayans M.C.’ Wraps Series With Explosive Finale—Who Lives & Who Dies

Thanks to the ouster from his club family, Alvarez lives to see another day alongside his nuclear family. He can start fresh and devote himself to those who matter the most to him. EZ looks sad but collected and is seated near his older sibling who is crying. “MAYANS M.C.” – “Slow to Bleed Fair Son” – Season 5, Episode 10 (Airs July 19) Pictured: JD Pardo as EZ Reyes.Prashant Gupta/FX...

July 20, 2023 · 2 min · 399 words · Peggy Parker

‘Passages’ Director, Distributor React To Film’s NC-17 Rating By MPA, Plan To Release It Unrated And Uncut

An NC-17 rating would limit the audience, as no one under 17 would be admitted. Certain theaters would also likely not carry it. We hunger for movies that are in any proximity to our own experience, the director added. Adèle Exarchopoulos and Franz Rogowski in ‘Passages’Sundance Film Festival Distributor MUBI acquired the film out of Sundance. MUBI submitted director Ira SachsPassagesto the MPA in anticipation of the theatrical release in the United States....

July 20, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Yolanda Rodriguez

‘The Beanie Bubble’ Review: Powerhouse Actress Trio Banks, Snook And Viswanathan Take On Billionaire Boss Zach Galifianakis In Sly And Smart Biopic Of ’90s Toy Phenomenon

It is a nice change of pace for the actor. It is good to see Snook get to lighten up after enduring four seasons of hell as Shiv inSuccession. He still has his now-weathered Ty tag that says he came into the world May 1, 1996. Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook, Geraldine Viswanathan in The Beanie BubbleApple Original Films Could I be sitting on a goldmine if this film succeeds in bringing back Beanie Babies?...

July 20, 2023 · 1 min · 139 words · William Rowe

“TIFF Is On” Says CEO Cameron Bailey With Hollywood Awards Pics, “Bumper Crop Of Sales Titles”; Fest Hopes For SAG-AFTRA Clearance Of Stars In Indie Pics

Already playing the fest is Oscar winner Taika Waititis soccer comedy,Next Goal Wins. Already, advance festival passes are outpacing last years, that TIFF edition attracting 400K attendees. Focus is planning on giving that movie an October theatrical release. Cameron Bailey There are some films that are not from the companies that are being struck by SAG-AFTRA. It depends on each film and each actor, Bailey tells Deadline. For many people, its all new territory....

July 20, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words · Shannon Nielsen

“We Have Too Much Scripted,” Says New Viaplay Boss As He Signals Major Content Pivot

Its not bad content but commercially its not right. In the UK, Viaplay greenlit a high-profileRebusreboot that will no longer go ahead. At present, scripted comprises almost one third (29%) and unscripted is at just 9%. Lasse Hallström’s ‘Hilma’ for ViaplayJenny Drakenlind Viaplay is now focusing its efforts on the Nordics, Netherlands, sports and international distribution. Lindemann described the layoffs, which will impact around 450 people, as horrible but necessary....

July 20, 2023 · 1 min · 135 words · Victoria Oliver

Alamo Drafthouse Ups President Michael Kustermann To CEO As Shelli Taylor Retires

She will remain on the board. Movies exist to make an impact in our lives and theaters deliver that. Covid had just started to take hold and it was a brutal time forexhibitionas theaters were shuttered. Michael Kustermann, Shelli TaylorAlamo Drafthouse/Thomas Desimone It emerged from bankruptcy three months later. Most of the 40+ locations are themed from Kung Fu to aviation and have full bars. It programs a mix of wide release, arthouse and curated films....

July 19, 2023 · 1 min · 137 words · Daniel Shaw

BBC Picks Up Indie Drama ‘Kindling,’ The First British Pic To Play Shanghai Film Fest In Six Years

The BBCs license on the pic begins in November and lasts three years. Signature Entertainment released the film in the UK and Ireland and brokered the deal with the BBC. Facing mortality, Sid (George Somner) wants to create a legacy and be remembered forever. George Somner and Mia McKenna-Bruce in Kindling.Lowkey FIlms. Kindlingis the first feature from OHara and Gamaches London-based productionLowkey Films. Independent will finance, co-produce and represent sales on three forthcoming Lowkey projects....

July 19, 2023 · 3 min · 575 words · Seth Kennedy

Bernie Sanders Spotlights SAG-AFTRA Strike In Online Event With Fran Drescher: “What Is Happening In Hollywood Is In Many Ways Happening All Across This Country”

Both are running for U.S. Senate in the Democratic primary. It has to have consent and compensation. Sanders then gave Drescher the chance to reset perceptions of actors as well paid millionaires. Actually most actors are journeymen actors, she said. They are working actors. Studios, represented by the AMPTP, have largely spoken through written statements. At points in their conversation, Sanders and Drescher cast the SAG-AFTRA strike in moral terms....

July 19, 2023 · 1 min · 185 words · Deborah Johnson

Dispatches From The Picket Lines: Game Show Day With Mikey Day In Busy New York; L.A. Sees Action At Amazon, Fox

Its Day 6 of theSAG-AFTRAstrike and Day 79 of theWGAstrike. SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland walked the line at both 30 Rock and Paramount today. The show, titledThe Price Is Write, was presented al fresco and without commercial breaks. (L-R) Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Christian Slater, Geraldo Rivera, Susan Sarandon and America Ferrera in New York on WednesdayGetty Images And they like to do nothing more than to win contestants life-changing money....

July 19, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Sharon Smith

French Media Scrambles Following Brigitte Bardot Health Scare; Actress Recently Posted On Grief At Jane Birkin’s Death

News of her malaise sent French media outlets into overdrive amid fears for the well-being of the 88-year-old actress. It was around 9 oclock when Brigitte had trouble breathing. He suggested high temperatures in Saint Tropez as Southern Europe suffers a prolonged heatwave had been a contributing factor. Brigitte BardotEric Feferberg/AFP via Getty Images Bardot remains an icon of French cinema even though she was last on set 50 years ago....

July 19, 2023 · 1 min · 131 words · Mr. Alexander Johnson

HollyShorts Film Festival Announces Lineup Packed With Projects From Eva Longoria, Tom Hanks, Queen Latifah, Tom Holland, Ben Proudfoot, Alden Ehrenreich And More

Some star-packed projects are heading to the 19thannual Oscar-qualifyingHollyShorts Film Festival. Over 400 short films are programmed in the festival, which runs from August 10-20. Winners of those prizes automatically become eligible for Academy Award consideration. Eva Longoria, Tom Hanks and Alden EhrenreichJack Guy/Getty Mindful of the actors and writers strikes, the festival issued a statement along with the lineup announcement. HollyShorts supports both the WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes, the statement said....

July 19, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Devin Bridges

Los Angeles On-Location Filming During WGA Strike Plunges To Lowest Levels Since Early Days Of Covid, FilmLA Says

And the five-year average of second quarters was even worse for comedies, down by 77.1%. If those strikes continue to drag on, third-quarter figures likely will be much worse. Watch on Deadline See the full reporthere. Getty Greater Los Angeles is the North American epicenter of scripted television production, Audley said. Before long, this sectors shutdown will be felt in every corner of the regional economy. Much is at stake forWGAandSAG-AFTRAmembers, and also for the small business supply chain on which future filming depends....

July 19, 2023 · 1 min · 142 words · Walter Bender

Netflix Calls Streaming “Quite A Competitive Battle” But Winnable; May Ramp Up Content Spend, Will Steer Clear Of Live Sports

Watch on Deadline Netflix is the first and biggest streamer and therefore has had significant first-mover advantage. Netflix said anticipates an estimated $5 billion of free cash flow this year. It was a sobering time, executives noted on a video interview posted to its website after the numbers. Formula 1: Drive to SurviveNetflix He didnt give any dollar figures, but said, We want to do it responsibly. Co-CEOTed Sarandoswas definitive thatcontent spendingwill not includelive sports, save for events that can boost other sports adjacent programming....

July 19, 2023 · 1 min · 109 words · Brett Ramos