International Insider: Strike Action; Cannes Jury’s Out; Coronation Prep; ‘MasterChef Australia’ Rocked; Baz Had A Dream

The strike has begun, Insiders. Jesse Whittock here to take you through. Strike, Camera, Action! Deadline Its very complicated, said a high-profile UK scribe. The Guild has been firm about this. We will be keeping our eyes trained on what comes next. Queen CharlotteNetflix And to read Deadlines round-the-clock coverage so far, clickhere. The festivalfinally dropped the newsthis week and the two-time Palme dOr winner is in good company. Itemergedthat dissident Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof had been invited to participate but was barred from leaving Iran....

May 5, 2023 · 2 min · 272 words · Christine Sexton

King Charles Coronation: Who Will Be Watching Around The World?

Locally the coronation will take place at 10pm. The same appears to apply inIndia, another former British-controlled territory. There doesnt appear to be much TV appetite in other English-speaking African countries such asKenyaandNigeria. Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images Globals coverage will end at 9.30am, with the others running until 10am. CityTV then immediately segues to highlights. Europes channels are also well prepared for the pomp. Frances TF1 and France 2 will begin coverage at 9am....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 152 words · Mitchell Bailey

Lionsgate Domestic Distribution Boss David Spitz Exits; STX’s Kevin Grayson To Replace Him

Spitz came to Lionsgate via its absorption ofBlair Witch Projectstudio Artisan. Before that, Spitz was atReservoir Dogsdistributor, Live Entertainment which was acquired by Artisan. Im very appreciative, and I hope we have the chance to work together more going forward. Kevin Grayson and David SpitzCourtesy/Getty Fogelson added, Kevin brings over three decades of studio experience to Lionsgate. He is known for favoring innovative distribution solutions and discovering new ways of working with exhibitors....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 108 words · Veronica Sanchez

Look Cinemas Debuts Sleek West 57th Street Digs; Lily James, Emma Thompson In ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ – Specialty Preview

Each Look location there are 12 is customized. But this is our design aesthetic. Im trying to really get a comfortable feeling. Shazad Latif and Lily James in ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?‘Studiocanal and Shout! Studios You have to sweat these details. 3; Super Mario Bros.; Evil Dead Rise; Are You There God? Its Me Margaret; Love Again;andPolite Societyon the marquee. A bartender atLook Cinemason West 57th finishes off one of his creations (Look Cinemas)...

May 5, 2023 · 2 min · 326 words · Robert Randolph

Ryan Phillippe, Emile Hirsch & Mena Suvari Set For Vertical’s Action Thriller ‘Kalahari’ From Writer-Director Mukunda Michael Dewil; Voltage Pictures To Handle Sales At Cannes

Producers are The Barnum Picture Companys Robert Ogden Barnum, Green Light Pictures Lucas Jarach, and Christian Ackerman. Sammi Farber is the films associate producer. Said producer Barnum, Kalaharihas been a great experience. (L-R) Ryan Phillippe, Emile Hirsch and Mena SuvariMGMT Entertainment/David Needleman/Getty Mukunda created a visual, and visceral, experience for moviegoers. The cast really delivered terrific performances, and at times, under some grueling conditions. We envisioned this film for the big screen and thats exactly where we will play it later this year....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 115 words · David Vaughn

The King’s Coronation & Eurovision: How The BBC Is Gearing Up For Its Biggest Week Of Live Programing In More Than A Decade

You wait 70 years for aCoronationand 25 to host theEurovisionSong Contest and then the two come along at once. Watch on Deadline Two contrasting acts of fate have led us to this week. Its definitely my biggest challenge but I love a challenge, she says. Image: Liam McBurney/PA Images via Getty Images) Ive been getting to work earlier and leaving later but the adrenaline is pumping, she explains. She also flags King Charles desire for a slimmed-down ceremony....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 176 words · Joshua Mayer

Tony Valdez Dies: Emmy-Winning Reporter & Anchor For 30-Plus Years On Fox’s KTTV In L.A. Was 78

He worked until retiring from Fox in 2016. He was the host ofMidday Sundayand coanchored weekends with Christine Devine in the 1990s. He was also the host of the crime seriesLAs Most Wanted. Tony ValdezFrederick M. Brown/Getty Images Valdez grew up in downtown Los Angeles and graduated from Los Angeles College. Simpson, and several political elections. Anyone who worked with Tony can tell you of his complete dedication to the truth in journalism....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 169 words · Curtis Oconnor

Upfronts 2023: Pilot Buzz Muted By Writers Strike

In 2020, it was a global pandemic. This year, it is a writers strike. It is TBD whether ABC will make any new series pickups before its upfront presentation on May 16. Getty I hear conflicting information whether ABCs recent move to pick upFoxs flagship procedural9-1-1would impactThe Hurt Units chances. Meanwhile, Michelle and Robert King have delivered another strong contender withThe Good Wifeuniverse offshootElsbethstarring Carrie Preston. It also has been very well received, creating one of those embarrassment-of-riches situations for CBS....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 151 words · Desiree Castillo

Viaplay Sets Release Dates For Summer North American Slate Including Liv Ullmann Docuseries

The series follows a troubled police officer forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is unavoidable, but the discovery of a body changes everything. Confronting her abusive mother is unavoidable, but the discovery of a body changes everything. Liv Ullmann.Viaplay FenrisPremieres August 17Norwegian Crime DramaThe intense and atmospheric crime drama follows mysterious disappearances in a remote, wolf-inhabited forest. When a young boy from a small Norwegian town vanishes, rumors that wolves are responsible immediately swirl....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words · Carrie Fowler

Watch Hollywood Teamsters Chief Lindsay Dougherty’s Mic-Drop Moment At WGA Strike Meeting

Avnet and Crabtree-Ireland both revved up the crowd, receiving rousing cheers and waves of applause. Watch on Deadline Did you tell them to forgo profits for subscriptions? Our Teamster members are going to be with you side-by-side as well, she told the crowd. Lindsay DoughertyTeamsters We have a saying that we like to tell our members: Teamsters dont cross picket lines. We are at a turning point in the labor movement right now....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 153 words · Carolyn Norman

WGA Strike Targets ‘Billions’ NYC Shoot For Second Day In A Row

You makebillions/pay us some! Production on the show continued after the picketers left mid-afternoon NYC-time. Both today and on Thursday, there were no writers on the set ofBillions, sources say. WGA Strike in NYC, BillionsDeadline/Sean Piccoli On surrounding street poles, notices for more upcomingBillions filming were plastered. He eventually crossed the street, moving closer to the marchers. I just happen to be off this week so Ive been coming out every day to show my support....

May 5, 2023 · 2 min · 229 words · Michelle Klein

‘Chicago Fire’ Security Guards Injured After Four-Wheeler Crashes Onto Set

The incident occurred in the citys South Loop near the downtown Fire Academy. The guards, whose names were not released, were ultimately struck by the four-wheeler. The youths managed to flee the scene. Chicago Police Department crime tapeGI The guards retired members of the Chicago Police Department were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. The incident immediately drew chatter on Twitter on the second to last day of filming for the NBC series....

May 5, 2023 · 1 min · 188 words · Melissa Harris

‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’ Rockets To $17M+; ‘Super Mario Bros’ First Illumination Movie To Jump Past $500M U.S. – Friday AM Box Office

UPDATED,after exclusive:DisneyMarvelStudiosGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3saw a momentum last night with previews rising to$17.5M, which is very good for the movie. The audience was made-up of 87% general audience, 13% parents and kids under 12. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ and ‘Super Mario’Everett Kids under 12 gave the movie 4 stars, with boys making up the majority at 68%. The 18-34 moviegoing bunch showed up at 57%. ), Black at 16% and Asian at 8%....

May 5, 2023 · 2 min · 260 words · Mr. Barry Alexander