Apple Original Filmson Tuesday unveiled the theatrical and streamingrelease dates, as well as first-look photos for its true-life dramedyThe Beanie Bubble, starringZach Galifianakis(Baskets),Elizabeth Banks(Call Jane),Sarah Snook(Succession) andGeraldine Viswanathan(Cat Person). The film marking the feature directorial debut of Emmy nominee Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash, Jr. will premiere in select theaters on July 21st before bowing globally on Apple TV+ on July 28th. Related Stories Blumhouses Imaginary Gets 2024 Release Date From Lionsgate Writers Guild Of America West Staff Union Wins Voluntarily Recognition, Moves To Negotiate First Contract Based on a script by Gore,The Beanie Bubbleasks the following question: Why, in the 1990s, did the world suddenly start treating the stuffed animals known as Beanie Babies like gold?...

The writers strike may bring about a disturbance in the force. The current work stoppage already has disrupted the production of several TV series; LucasfilmsThe Mandalorianmay join the last. According to sources, the flagship Disney+ series will likely push the start of production for Season 4. Disney+ / Lucasfilm / Courtesy Everett Collection I hear filming on Season 4 ofThe Mandalorianhas been slated to begin in September. While there is some breathing room, I hear filming will likely be delayed....

Acclaimed DoP Robert Elswitt, who won an Oscar forThere Will Be Blood, is aboard as cinematographer. Production is scheduled to start in September in Vancouver. said Arclight Films Chairman Gary Hamilton. (L-R) Al Pacino, Viggo Mortensen, John Travolta, Shia LaBeouf, Rebecca Pidgeon and Courtney LoveDave Benett / Frazer Harrison / Cosimo Martemucci / SOPA Images / LightRocket / Jean-Baptiste Lacroix / AFP / Gregg DeGuire / FilmMagic / Daniele Venturelli / Getty Images...

Two-dozen TV, film and animation companies have won funding from theBFIand UK governments latest 2.1M ($2.6M) Global Screen Fund payout. The awardees will be paid through the 7m-per-year funds International Business Development strand under one of two tracks: Film Transformation for internationally-focused strategies related to independent UK films and General for business strategies to create or acquire IP. Awarded over three to five years, the funding comes in the form of non-repayable grants and ranges between 50,000 and 144,000....

EXCLUSIVE:Chris PineandOlivia Wildeare getting into the scripted podcast game. The pair are among a star-studded cast forQCodes latest audio series,Ad Lucem. Bellisario also stars in the series. Chris Pine & Olivia WildeGetty Ad Lucemis a socio-political thriller series set in New York City a few years in the future. It is set to premiere later this summer. Im excited to share this gripping series with audiences everywhere. Is this hurting us more than helping?...

set to star and JJ Perry (Day Shift) aboard to direct. The studio will launch sales at theCannesFilm Festival, which kicks off tomorrow. We are so thrilled to be makingThe Killers GamewithLionsgateand Endurance, said Mad Chances Lazar. Dave Bautista, JJ PerryGetty Stated Endurance Medias Richards, Lionsgate is the perfect home for this project. They have consistently proven their ability to connect action audiences with the best films in the genre....

Ive spent my life as a writer, Gaiman told Deadline. Right now, Im showrunning three shows, and we need contracts. These people need contracts. Deadline We handed it in at the end of March and itll be out July 28th, he said. Foley, an alumnus ofThe Kids in the Hallwho joined FXs black-humored crime dramaFargofor its fifth season, agreed. Thats not what they do. ‘The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper, left, walks the WGA picket line in New York....

Taipei-based sales agencyDistribution Workshophas picked up international sales rights to $50M action adventureA Legend, starringJackie Chanand directed by Stanley Tong. A sequel to Chan and Tongs 2005 collaborationThe Myth, the film also stars Zhang Yixing (Kung Fu Yoga) and Coulee Nazha (Police Story 2013), and is currently in production with no release date set. Chan again plays the role of an archaeology expert who this time notices that the texture on the artifacts discovered by his students during a glacier expedition is similar to a jade pendant he had seen in his dreams....

Doyle Brunson, the Americanpokerlegend who helped popularize the card game globally, has died aged 89. He was a Poker Hall of Fame inductee and a two-time World Series of Poker Main Event champion. Perhaps aptly, he passed away in the home of poker, Las Vegas, on Sunday. David Lodge/FilmMagic He was known in poker circles by a nickname referring to his home state, however: Texas Dolly. It read: It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson....

XYZ acquired world sales minus select territories to the pic, which is inspired by true events. Colombian filmmaker Antonio Negret (Overdrive) is directing from a screenplay he co-wrote with his brother Daniel Negret. The film will begin production in the fall in Colombia. Juan Pablo Raba, Esai Morales, and Natalia Reyes.Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for GBK Brand Bar/Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images/Carlos Alvarez/WireImage. As a result, a bounty is put on her head....

Film Independent has announced that the 39th annual Spirit Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles. The Spirit Awards are Film Independents largest annual celebration, making year-round programming for filmmakers and film loving audiences possible. The 2023 Spirit Awards had a number of firsts, including gender neutral acting categories, plus the introduction of a Best Breakthrough Performance award and Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series award....

FoxEntertainment will have its new CEO,Rob Wade, making his debut at the networks upfront presentation today. No one has a crystal ball about the duration or impact of the strike. Once we have a clear view we will announce our plan. Krapopolis: L-R: Hippocampus (Duncan Trussell), Shlub (Matt Berry), Tyrannis (Richard Ayoade), Deliria (Hannah Waddingham) and Stupendous (Pam Murphy)/Fox We are confident our primetime schedule will be presented with original entertainment for our audience....

Maren Morriswas honored at the 2023GLAADMedia Awards New York with the Excellence in Media Award. The singer-songwriter took the stage to accept the award and recalled her feud with former Fox News starTucker Carlson. Morris was standing up against a transphobic post shared by Brittany. Maren Morris at the 2023 GLAAD Media AwardsNina Westervelt / Getty Images That made me feel a little cool, but I dont want to gloat....