‘The Last Movie Stars’ Director Ethan Hawke On How Paul Newman And Joan Woodward Set “High-Water Mark” For Hollywood – Contenders TV: Docs + Unscripted

In Hollywood history, no Oscar-winning couple has earned greater admiration thanPaul NewmanandJoanne Woodward. A lot of the stories of great artists a lot of them end tragically. The Woodward-Newman love affair was not uncomplicated. Thats part of whats so interesting about the two of them, noted producer Adam Gibbs. She stepped back from moviemaking for many years to raise her three children with Newman and her three stepchildren. She was a magical mother, said producer Emily Wachtel....

April 29, 2023 · 1 min · 184 words · Nicole Torres

Christopher Nolan Says “Magical Thinking, Nostalgia, Daydreaming” Is “The Only Sound Business Plan” – CinemaCon

The evenings sentiment continued the running theme of the four-day conference: celebrating and preserving the theatrical experience. Nolan and Thomas were honored with the Spirit of the Industry Award. The first thing I thought is, my agents never said anything that nice to me, Nolan quipped. Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan, CinemaConGetty Its an absolute good because we all work in what is the greatest art form ever created… More seriously, he added, I think the sentiment still stands....

April 28, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Jason Hill

Director Francis Lawrence & Producer Nina Jacobson On “Grittier” New ‘Hunger Games’ – CinemaCon

Are we worthy of freedom? Are we unable to handle freedom? What is the allure of authoritarianism? Lionsgate Why are people drawn to surrendering control to the government? And what makes a person want to have that kind of control? asked producer Nina Jacobson at a Q&A along with director Francis Lawrence on sidelines ofCinemaConin Las Vegas. Lionsgate debuted thefirst trailerat its presentation today. The films are based on the novels by Suzanne Collins....

April 28, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Brittany Rios

Dylan Mulvaney Addresses Firestorm Of Hate Sparked By Bud Light Endorsement For The First Time

Conservative entertainers and politicians railed against Budweiser, calling for a boycott. Others, both famous and otherwise, followed suit. I just, I dont think thats right. Dylan MulvaneyGetty Dehumanization has never fixed anything in history, ever. What Im interested in is getting back to making people laugh and to never stop learning. And Im hoping those parts will still be exciting to you and will be enough. Love ya Reports indicate Anheuser-Busch has suffered a financial hit in the wake of its Mulvaney endorsement....

April 28, 2023 · 1 min · 154 words · Joshua Ferguson

Eva Green Reacts To ‘A Patriot’ Lawsuit: “I Was Forced To Stand Up To A Small Group Of Men”

My professional reputation has been upheld. The Judge has found that I was never in breach of my contractual obligations. The judgement is clear. Eva Green.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images. I am proud that I stood up against their bully-boy tactics. They made false allegations about me in public court documents which the Judge has now shown are totally incorrect. A few people in the press were only too delighted to re-print these lies without proper reporting....

April 28, 2023 · 1 min · 138 words · Michelle Macdonald

Farewell, James Corden: How ‘The Late Late Show’ Host Said Goodbye To His CBS Show

This story contains details fromJames Cordens primetime special and final installment ofThe Late Late Showon CBS. So long, James Corden. The affable Brit whotook over for Craig Fergusonin 2015ended his eight-year run as hostof CBSThe Late Late Showon Thursday. The Last Last Late Late Show with James Corden.Terence Patrick ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Related Stories Late-Night Wars? Then, they swapped personal stories that made them both choke up. Ill miss everything, Corden toldAdeleas she drove him to his finalLate Late Showtaping....

April 28, 2023 · 2 min · 320 words · Danny Gonzalez

For Gaten Matarazzo, Things Couldn’t Get Much Stranger Than A Smash Broadway Show, Ecstatic Reviews And Getting The Last, Bloody Laugh In ‘Sweeney Todd’ – Deadline Q&A

At 20 years old,Gaten Matarazzois already something of aBroadwayveteran. He does the same inSweeney, sometimes even to his own chagrin. And of course hell be seen in the upcoming fifth and final season ofStranger Thingson Netflix. Gaten MatarazzoNathan Johnson Deadline recently spoke to Matarazzo aboutSweeney Todd, Stranger Thingsand these heady days of Broadways latest spring. The interview has been edited and condensed for clarity and length. DEADLINE:Tell me how you got involved withSweeney Todd....

April 28, 2023 · 4 min · 768 words · Maria Jones

Fox Orders ‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ Lifeguard Drama Franchise From John Wells & Matt Kester

It is envisioned as potential franchise for the online grid. The series order comes after the pilot script by Kester impressed Fox brass. It also is his first series for Fox. John Wells, North Shore in Hawaii.Michael Buckner for Deadline/Getty Warner Bros. TV and Fox Entertainment co-produce. WBTV and Fox Entertainment also co-produce Fox comedy seriesCall Me Kat,which is on the bubble. He has worked on some of the studios signature hourlong series, includingER, The West WingandShameless....

April 28, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Justin Bass

IATSE President Matt Loeb Tells Members They Have “Legal Right” To Honor WGA Picket Lines In Event Of A Strike

Employers are generally prohibited from terminating employees exercising their legal right to honor a picket line. However, employers may temporarily replace such workers with employees who are willing to cross the line and work. Therefore, employees working under the agreement retain their right to honor a lawful picket line. Getty We want you to know that such inquiries are a violation of your rights under the NationalLaborRelations Act. We also ask that you yo inform your local union immediately should any employer engage in this conduct....

April 28, 2023 · 2 min · 276 words · Kurt Castro

International Insider: Netflix Goes Big; All Happening In French Cinema; Talking TalkTV

Netflix was in London this week and there was plenty else going on for you to digest over lunch. A government spokesman told Deadline the Bill will ensure VoD services are subject to similar high standards as broadcasters. Korean splash:The UK wasnt the only focus this week for the Netflix purse. Deadline Netflix recently unveiled a34-strongKorean TV and film slate, including gameshowPhysical 100, Berlin premiereKill Boksoonand revenge dramaThe Glory. It remains to be seen whether the letter will draw a line under the affair....

April 28, 2023 · 2 min · 285 words · Stuart Norris

Jake Busey Saddles Up For Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’

EXCLUSIVE:Deadline hears that Jake Busey has boarded Joel Souzasrecently restoredproduction ofRustin Montana atthe Yellowstone Film Ranch. In the film produced and starringAlec Baldwin, Busey will play the role of Drum Parker. Frances Fisher also stars. Jake BuseyMichael Buckner Baldwin was originally charged with involuntary manslaughter along withRustarmorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. Baldwins charges were recently dropped. Rusts new crew counts safety officers Gary Jensen and Paul Jordan (Tenet Production Safety). Live ammunition is and always was prohibited on set....

April 28, 2023 · 1 min · 158 words · Melissa Green

Keesha Sharp Joins Taye Diggs In ‘Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy’ For BET+

It is set to debut onBET+ later this year. Courtney Miller will direct, based on Ron Stodghills bookRedbone: Money, Malice and Murder in Atlanta. Gregory R. Anderson will pen the script. Courtesy of Keesha Sharp An investigation into the murder is launched which reveals the truths and suspicions behind Lances professional and personal life. Was it a business rival, threatened by Lances bid for a big contract? Was it a scorned lover jealous of the place occupied in Lances bed?...

April 28, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Benjamin Cochran

Music Retailer HMV To Reopen Iconic London Flagship Store, Announces Push Into Continental Europe

Music retailerHMVhas announced plans to reopen its historic flagship store onLondons Oxford Street later this year as part of a larger expansion plan. The music chain closed the store in 2019 after going into administration but the companys fortunes have changed following its acquisition later that same year by Canadian businessman Doug Putnams Sunrise Records. HMV first opened on the site in 1921 and became part of UK pop music folklore, with connections to The Beatles first break, and a hub for promotional events and signings, hosting events for Blur and the Spice Girls in its 1990s heyday....

April 28, 2023 · 3 min · 455 words · Angela Martin