The pic cost a net $195M co-financed by Skydance. Presales forRise of the Beastsare 2.5x ahead ofShazam: Fury of the Gods. Who says competition isnt good for the marketplace? Paramount’s ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’Paramount The movie currently leads presales there for the frame. In the PRC,Rise of the Beastscould do $50M of the sequels $100M offshore number. Also, that was a Christmas release, whereas the Autobots generally come out to play in summer....

People tell you that Alzheimers is a slow death. But it was as unexpected as any other [persons passing]. It was really, really painful for me, for Paulina, for their friends. Augusto Góngora with his wife Paulina Urrutia.MTV Documentary Films Watch on Deadline After his diagnosis, Gongora made the decision to publicly reveal his condition. He never had any doubts about me making the film. He knew that he was in not good condition, and he said bravely Im not embarrassed....

There goes two of my heroes I wont work with. I guess theyre not a fan of me. Hemsworth was last seen asThorinThor: Love and Thunderopposite Natalie Portman. Chris Hemsworth as ThorJay Maidment/Walt Disney Studios/Courtesy Everett Collection Now, whether or not those films were to the detriment of other films, I dont know. But I say it more to the broader opinion around that topic. I dont think any of us have the answer, but were trying....

Chris Keyser, who is co-chair of the WGAs negotiating committee, agreed. People mistake the beginning of problems for writers with the beginning of short order seasons. Its not really true. AppleKatie Campione There were shorter seasons for a lot of years on cable and premium cable, and we did okay. Change really was when the tech companies came into the business, Netflix, Amazon and Apple. Since that time, the life of writers has become almost untenable, he said....

Through verbal and written consent, these volunteers indicated they wanted to go to California. Collins also provideda videoof the migrants en route to the state. About three dozen migrants were flown toSacramentoon two flights that arrived on Friday and Monday. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox Media) Bonta has said that they are evaluating potential civil or criminal action. Suddenly, when Florida sends illegal aliens to a sanctuary city, its false imprisonment and kidnapping....

Directors and talent will be attending the screenings. The complete program for this years festival will be released next week. Independent cinema is struggling right now. Sweet SueHanWay Films The world is in crisis: the economy, the film industry, the arts. We aim to be the birthplace of German as well as of international films. Sue (ONeill) is now back on the dating scene. The Edge Of The Blade She meets a mysterious biker called Ron (Pitts) at her brothers funeral and sparks fly....

Her search for the missing man pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving the Detroit underworld. Chestnut plays Swa, Perry portrays Aja, Logan is Moni and Clark plays Mr. Character descriptions are being kept under wraps for now. Morris Chestnut, DomiNque Perry, Claudia Logan and Bryan Terrell ClarkCourtesy of BET/Blue photography Erynn Sampson serves as a producer, overseeing the project for Khalabo Ink Society. Hes repped by Verve and Link Entertainment....

The company also produces hit Turkish dramas such asHekimoglu, adapted from the U.S. seriesHouse. Financials were not disclosed. North Road acquired Red Arrows U.S. assets last year in a deal pegged around $200M. Rise of Empires: OttomanNetflix This is a separate deal, which marks North Roads biggest overseas investment yet. Sahin and Wetherbee will report into North Road President Jan Frouman, who led the deal for North Road. They instantly recognized the vision and saw the potential of this partnership....

According to the union, nearly 65% of eligible members voted. Everyone played a part in this achievement. Bravo SAG-AFTRA, we are in it to win it. SAG-AFTRA headquarters in Los AngelesMichael Buckner/Deadline This overwhelming yes vote is a clear statement that its time for an evolution in this contract. A strike is never a first option, but a last resort, they wrote. The business model of our industry has changed significantly....

Those character names alone leave little room for uncertainty. And yet the gunshot that brings the dark comedy to a close drew gasps. The actors are Tony-nominated, as is the revival itself. Yahya Abdul Mateen II in “Topdog/Underdog” (with Corey Hawkins)Seye Isikalu/Marc J Franklin Manhattan in HBOsWatchmen, first played Booth 16 years ago in an acting class. Watch on Deadline And yet Booth has continued to haunt him. The plot ofTopdog/Underdogis as unnerving as it is (seemingly) uncomplicated....

During multi-hyphenateSheryl Lee Ralphs 46-year career, shes been a trailblazing force. These days, shes back to school on ABCs mockumentaryAbbott Elementary. She discusses the joy of playing Barbara Howard and their personal connection. Sheryl Lee Ralph in ‘Abbott Elementary.‘Giles Mingasson/ABC What storyline resonated with you most? I thought last year the work I was able to do was wonderful. And, of course, being recognized with the Emmy win. Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter inAbbott Elementary....

This post contains details from the first two episodes ofFreeformsCruel SummerSeason 2. Freeforms anthology seriesCruel Summeris back with another small town mystery. In each timeline, the two girls are in very different places in their friendship. Cruel SummerFreeform The series begins in the summer of 1999. She left the U.S. when she was young, and she hasnt been back since. While shes welcomed with open arms by most of the town, Megan is hesitant to let Isabella in....

Watch on Deadline Well maybe he shouldnt have, Diana responded. Not only were they were unsuccessful, they were hung, drawn and quartered. As history dictates, Diana certainly wasnt hung, drawn and quartered but she did finally get that divorce. Peter Morgan, Elizabeth Debicki in ‘The Crown,’ Season 5 - Episode 8Getty/ Keith Bernstein There was never any question of omitting DianasPanoramainterview. However, the interview presents a significant challenge to a writer....