Blue Fox Entertainment Acquires Sci-Fi Comedy ‘Relax, I’m From The Future’ Starring Rhys Darby & Gabrielle Graham

The film written and directed byLuke Higginsonwill be released in theaters nationwide this fall. Will they embrace their fate, or do they have the courage to change it? Watch on Deadline So excited for audiences across the US to see this film! Rhys Darby and Gabrielle Graham in ‘Relax, I’m from the Future’Blue Fox Entertainment said Higginson in a statement to Deadline. Rhys Darby is the funniest man on the planet and Gabrielle Graham is gonna be a star....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Peter Brown

Breaking Baz: Kristin Scott Thomas & Lily James Star In Hot New Play Headed To West End; Charlie Stemp Finds His Funny Bone In ‘Crazy For You’

Pretty hot names to have atop a theater marquee, thats for sure. Official dates are being determined. I was told when I pushed for details from Sonia Friedman Productions, which is are producingLyonesse. Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James and Charlie StempGetty/Baz Bamigboye That title intrigued me. Something tells me we should be fastening our seatbelts at the Pinter! Listen, I search for signs and meanings in almost every movie, TV show and play title....

June 2, 2023 · 4 min · 782 words · Allison Martin

Cynthia Weil Dies: ‘You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,’ ‘We Gotta Get Out Of This Place’ & ‘On Broadway’ Co-Writer Was 82

Thomas, died Thursday. Weil and Mann met while working at the Brill Building in Manhattan and decided to collaborate. 5 in the UK. Cynthia WeilSlaven Vlasic/Getty Images 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Neil Young also memorably covered the song on his 1989 albumFreedom. 9 in the U.S. and No. Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil (standing left) and Carole King at work in 1959 in New York (Getty Images)PoPsie Randolph/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images...

June 2, 2023 · 2 min · 289 words · John Reed

Despite A Writers Strike, The Emmys FYC Show Goes On – Notes On The Season

A column chronicling conversations and events during award seasons. Welcome to a special edition ofNotes on the SeasonEmmySeason,that is. Clearly, hope springs eternal. Yellowjackets FYC event Watch on Deadline STRIKE, WHAT STRIKE? But for now, the Emmy season is very muchgame on. And indeed it was. Carlo Sean Piccoli Then there were the endless FYC Screening invites simply reminding you to follow the code and watch the show. Plus there were various FYC Access invites, a kind of premium come-on to make you feel more important....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 165 words · Shaun Clark

International Insider: Bad Week For ITV; Cannes Gets Political; Indian Scribe Survey

Bad Week For ITV Abuse of power? :Anyone atITVwho thought the Phillip Schofield drama would all blow over quickly was living in dreamland. This week has been about damage control amidst fierce escalation. Phillip Schofield and Amol RajanBBC Frankly, it made for difficult watching. Tune in next week for more coverage. First came a commissioning freeze initiated by Netflix and co over a row about residuals involving the creative unions....

June 2, 2023 · 2 min · 272 words · Sarah Lang

Jack Black To Associate Produce Short ‘Gianna’ From ‘School Of Rock’ Co-Star Rivkah Reyes; ‘Happy Endings Funeral Parlor’ Sets Cast; Best of NFMLA Award Winners; More – Film Briefs

Rivkah is The Gay Future!!!!! He is represented by Ocean Avenue and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. Further details as to the release plans have not yet been disclosed. Jack Black, Rivkah ReyesGetty Set against the backdrop of rural Iowa, everything that can go wrong does. EXCLUSIVE:NewFilmmakers LAhas today unveiled thewinnersof its 11th annualBest of NFMLA Awards, recognizing up-and-coming filmmaking talent. Those who apply the product soon find themselves haunted by the spirits of those whose stem cells were used....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Ronald Reynolds

Late-Night Emmy Race Wide Open After John Oliver Category Swap, But Talk Community Laments Loss Of Another Nomination

John Oliver will not be picking up his eighth straight Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series at this Septembers gala. They cant blame their lack of wins on Oliver any longer. I like that the answer to how does somebody beat John Oliver? Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Trevor Noah and Jon StewartGetty is you just move him elsewhere, Seth Meyers told Deadline. News Nightly Popwill submit following its cancelation in October....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 175 words · Robert Hayes

MPTF Sees A “Significant Spike” In Requests For Financial Assistance During WGA Strike

That is 40 individuals who are calling in distress and are experiencing a crisis. Most of those who have contacted MPTF for assistance are non-writers, 33% being members of IATSE. We are already reviewing hundreds of applications and reaching out to our workforce with check-in calls. (Taking Care of Our Own is the MPTFs motto.) Help begins the instant an industry professional contacts us. The hard reality is that life doesnt stop just because there is a work stoppage, she said....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 151 words · Carol Davis

Phillip Schofield Says He Did Not “Abuse His Power” When Having An Affair On ‘This Morning’ & That He “Understands How Caroline Flack Felt”

Last week, if my daughters hadnt been there, I wouldnt be here, said Schofield. Theyve been by my side every moment because theyre scared to let me out of their sight. Its like a weird numbness. Phillip Schofield and Amol RajanBBC Schofield detailed the situation with the runner who he had an affair with to Rajan. A relationship began a few weeks later and Schofield stressed it was always consensual....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 183 words · Danielle Ryan

Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Teyana Taylor And A.V. Rockwell Discuss ‘A Thousand And One’, And Talk About Growing Up In New York City At The Height Of Gentrification

Hello and welcome to theScene 2 Seen podcastseason 2! I am your host Valerie Complex. Now were back in business with guestTeyana TaylorandA.V. A. V. Rockwell and Teyana TaylorMichael Buckner for Deadline Rockwell (writer, director, executive producer) is an award-winning screenwriter and director. Rockwells debut feature film, A Thousand and One, was written and directed forFocus Features. The film stars Teyana Taylor and was produced by Sight Unseen, MakeReady and Lena Waithes Hillman Grad....

June 2, 2023 · 2 min · 232 words · Daniel Patel

Sean Perry Leaving WME To Launch Non-Scripted Production Company

Perry is leaving the talent firm after 25 years. 2500 Mediawill focus on non-scripted television and will touch on documentary and scripted programming. The company will be based in LA with offices in New York. Getty Its time to roll up my sleeves and actually make what Ive been selling for years, said Perry. I want to thank all of my friends, colleagues and partners at Endeavor and WME. WME will forever be my family, I am just switching seats at the table from partner to client....

June 2, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words · Erica Lopez

Senate Approves Debt Ceiling Bill, Last Major Hurdle To Avoid U.S. Default On Debt; Joe Biden Plans Oval Office Address — Update

The bill, which passed 63-36, now goes to PresidentJoe Biden. It ends the most precarious standoff over the debt limit since 2011. Senators from both parties voted to protect our heard-earned economic progress and prevent a first-ever default, Biden said. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The president is planning an Oval Office address at 7 p.m. That was a concession to critics of the legislation concerned over funding levels for the Pentagon....

June 2, 2023 · 2 min · 320 words · Glenn Fritz

WGA’s Chris Keyser Issues Defiant Call For Solidarity As Strike Enters Second Month; Accuses AMPTP Of Lying & Vows To Fight On Even If DGA & SAG-AFTRA Make Deals

We are marching for labor, and labor is watching us. We have what many workers in this country do not. We will have made it harder for everyone. Chris KeyserWGA/Vimeo Their contracts both expire June 30. They claim that they dont have time for us, that theyre busy, he said. Its just a lie. They could talk to us if they want. This is their strategy, such as it is....

June 2, 2023 · 2 min · 364 words · Elizabeth Lopez