Breaking Baz: As ITV Prepares To Unveil Its ‘Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream’ Talent Show, Original Show’s Producer Judy Craymer Teases A Third Movie — And A New Project With Cher

EXCLUSIVE:As the West End production ofMamma Mia! I Have a Dreamtalent show. Set on an idyllic Greek island, its aimed at findingMM!stars of the future. Judy Craymer and the original West End cast of ‘Mamma Mia!’ (L-R) Louise Plowright, Siobhan McCarthy and Jenny GallowayAlex Lake/Catherine Ashworth Here We Go Again. So far, theres nothing official aboutMM!3,cautions Craymer. I dont want to over-egg it, but I know theres a trilogy there, she says brightly....

May 1, 2023 · 6 min · 1110 words · Ryan Hodges

Gersh Agency Sells 45% Stake To Private Equity Firm Crestview Partners; Leslie Siebert Upped To Co-President

Deal was announced by Gersh Co-Presidents Bob andDavid Gershand Brian Cassidy, Co-President and Head of Media at Crestview. Longtime Senior Managing Partner Leslie Siebert has been elevated to Co-President, alongside David andBob Gersh. Siebert will also join the Gersh brothers and members of Crestview on a newly formed board of directors. From left: The Gersh Agency’s David Gersh, Leslie Siebert, and Bob Gersh at the 2023 OscarsGetty Images Sieberts appointment represents the first step of Gershs long-planned management transition, the agency said....

May 1, 2023 · 1 min · 179 words · Natalie Martinez

Hollywood Teamsters Chief Lindsay Dougherty On Potential WGA Strike, Picket Lines, Union Solidarity & Studios’ “Bullsh*t” – The Deadline Q&A

It should be no great revelation that when Teamsters talk, Hollywood may want to pay close attention. This is not something that the employers should be getting a break on by any means. The WGA is seeking to address economic equity, make improvements to working conditions and protect their work. WGA Picket Signs, Lindsay DoughertyWGA/ Teamsters We are monitoring negotiations closely. This is a shared fight and Teamsters do not cross picket lines....

May 1, 2023 · 3 min · 445 words · Michelle Jordan

Marc Gilbar Elevated To President Of Imagine Brands; Amanda Farrand Joins As EVP, Business & Brand Development

EXCLUSIVE:Imagine Entertainmenton Monday announced an expansion of its Brand division with the promotion ofMarc Gilbarto President and the appointment ofAmanda Farrandas EVP, Business & Brand Development. Farrand will report to Gilbar and work with executives across all Imagine disciplines to scale the business through new partnerships and increased creative capabilities, also further building out Imagines direct-to-consumer brand and footprint on social media. Related Stories Glenn Geller Joins Skybound Entertainment As Head Of Television The King Of Kings Surpasses Parasite To Become Top-Grossing Korean Film In The U....

May 1, 2023 · 4 min · 749 words · Glenn Zuniga

Nick Cannon Calls ‘Red Table Talk’ The “Toxic Table” After Cancellation & Says Facebook Watch Show Led To Infamous Oscar Slap

That was royalty, Will and Jada, he added later. Then they brought it to the table. I dont want to know all this s**t about yall. Nick Cannon and the hosts of ‘Red Table Talk’Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images/Facebook Watch He continued, I just want to mind my black own business. I dont want to be up in everybody elses kitchen. Keep that s**t to yall selves. Cannon received pushback from co-host Abby de la Rosa who said, It was an honest table....

May 1, 2023 · 1 min · 129 words · Monica Roman DDS

Ron DeSantis’ Board Appointees Vote To Counter Disney’s Lawsuit With Their Own Litigation

The five-member board of the Central Florida Oversight District voted unanimously to file a lawsuit in state court. Yes, we will seek justice in our own backyard. The agreement gives the company extensive sway over what gets built on its property and the land surrounding it. Mickey Mouse, Disney World and Gov. Ron DeSantisGetty Images Disney filed its lawsuit on Wednesday, shortly after the oversight district moved to invalidate the development agreement....

May 1, 2023 · 2 min · 245 words · Barbara Stephens

Sydney Chandler Set As A Lead In Noah Hawley’s ‘Alien’ At FX

Noah HawleysFXseriesAlienhas found one of its leads inSydney Chandler, the internet has confirmed. The series reportedly takes place before the days of Sigourney Weavers alien fighter Ripley. Its the first story that takes place in theAlienfranchise on Earth, 70 years from current day. Sydney ChandlerCourtesy That six-episode series, which premieres May 31 exclusively on Hulu, centers around the legendary Sex Pistols. Chandler portrays singer-songwriter Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. The pic made close to $88M at the global box office....

May 1, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Albert Cohen

Sylvester Stallone Set For ‘Cliffhanger’ Reboot From Director Ric Roman Waugh

Casting for other roles is currently underway. Wright Productions and Entertainment, and separately Front Row Entertainment provided development finance forCliffhanger. Rocket Science has a partnership agreement with StudioCanal for the films rights. Sylvester Stallone, Ric Roman WaughCAA/Getty Added Moritz, Ill never forget the thrill I felt watching Sylvester Stallone inCliffhanger. He reprises his MCU role of Ravager Captain Stakar Ogord inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. Hell also return for the newest installment of the hit action franchiseThe Expendables, releasing in August via Lionsgate....

May 1, 2023 · 1 min · 127 words · Audrey Levine

Taika Waititi In Talks To Direct Adaptation Of ‘Klara And The Sun’ For 3000 Pictures; Garrett Basch Boards As Producer

The project is in development, with Dahvi Waller penning the original draft of the screenplay. This is the story of how she tries to save a family of humans she lives with from heartbreak. Heydays Jeffrey Clifford and Rosie Alison brought in the project to Heyday. Taika Waititi, ‘Klara and the Sun’ bookGetty Elizabeth Gabler and Aislinn Dunster are overseeing the project for 3000 Pictures. Watch on Deadline Rosie Alison and Jeff Clifford are also exec producing....

May 1, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Melissa Mccarty

Terrence Howard, J.B. Smoove & Rebecca De Mornay Join Leslie Small-Directed Comedy ‘Giving Thanks’

EXCLUSIVE:Terrence Howard(Empire), JB. Smoove will portray Marcuss arch-nemesis Dexter, an ambitious hustler who manages the retail box store where he works. Watch on Deadline Leslie Smallwill direct the film, slated for an early 2024 release. (L-R) Terrence Howard, J.B. Smoove and Rebecca De MornayNicholas Gonzalez/Storm Santos/Cash Danielsen Charles Maye and Michael NJ Wright penned the script from a story by Bill Freas. Smoove will next be seen in Amazon Studios musical romance picMusicafrom director Rudy Mancuso....

May 1, 2023 · 1 min · 108 words · Danielle May

White House Correspondents’ Dinner: Roy Wood Jr. Talks About What Worked, What Got Left Out & Whether He’d Do The Gig Again

Gone from his set: a joke about Rupert Murdoch. Too close to a well-received joke just used by PresidentJoe Biden. It was a constant process of just putting stuff together, Wood said of his performance. Getty Images That was true about his first line, directed at Biden:Real quick, Mr. President. Best joke wins, Wood said. A joke about age will always be funnier from an old man, not a 44-year-old....

May 1, 2023 · 3 min · 461 words · Eric Mcdonald

Why Prayers Weren’t Answered For ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ At Box Office: It’s Complicated

Some of that had to do with Blume not finding the right creative partners in Hollywood. Furthermore, her books didnt adhere to a three act structure thats prime for the screen. Margarets prime demo this weekend were older Caucasian women. (L-R) Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson and Benny Safdie in ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’Dana Hawley Thats been a sluggish audience coming out of the pandemic. Further complicatingMargaretsdraw was the pics heavy young female topics, i....

May 1, 2023 · 2 min · 298 words · Chad Henderson

With WGA Strike Looming, A Makeup Artist Asks Everyone To Remember Below-The-Line Workers – Guest Column

We below-the-line members would just like to be considered in the conversation. Watch on Deadline WGA supported the IATSE strike that almost happened last year. However, in that strike, we werent fighting just for money. Farah BunchCourtesy We were fighting for our lives. Sold to us as a win, many of felt that once again we were the losers. Then in April 2017, the WGA was days away from possibly launching another strike....

May 1, 2023 · 1 min · 200 words · Michelle Duarte