Adam Aron “Relaxed & Confident” About AMC’s Future; Unveils Branded AMC Entertainment Visa Card – CinemaCon

A few shareholders sued to block the moves, but then settled with AMC. Watch on Deadline The plaintiffs are in favor of this settlement. We are in favor of this settlement, he said. AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron When you have the flexibility to raise capital if you should probably, its really important. Whether we will need to or not depends on what … the box office is this year....

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 213 words · Joseph Nichols

Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino Ballet Drama ‘Étoile’ Gets 2-Season Prime Video Order; Luke Kirby, Camille Cottin & Gideon Glick Among Cast

The duo will write, direct and executive produce the project developed under their overall deal with Amazon Studios. The two-season order matches the initial pickup forMrs. Maisel, at the time the first new Prime Video series to get a two-season straight-to-series order. Luke Kirby, Camille Cottin, Simon Callow, Lou de Laâge, Gideon Glick, and David Alvarez.Jamie McCarthy/Eliott Bliss/Ivon Bartholomew/Aleksei Benuchi/Courtesy/Matt Winkelmeyer The Palladinos will executive produce with Dhana Rivera Gilbert....

April 26, 2023 · 2 min · 242 words · Robert Vasquez

Byron Allen Takes Upfront Stage To Tout Investment In Streaming Service Local Now, Deep Bench Of Daytime Court Shows, Expansion Of Black Multiplatform Network TheGrio & More

Allen, who got his start in stand-up comedy, offered frequently unfiltered commentary throughout the event. Measurement, a familiar topic during upfront season, was one of Allens first targets. He derided Nielsens methods of counting viewers as fraudulent, noting he is in litigation against the company. Allen Media Group CEO Byron AllenGreg Doherty/Getty Images for Allen Media Group / Byron Allen This effort is needed now more than ever. Free is Americas favorite word, he explained....

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 185 words · James Clark

Catherine Corsini Publishes Open Letter Denying Wrongdoing On Set Of Film ‘Le Retour’ As Cannes Inclusion Divides French Industry

The open letter further addressed the facts around the intimate scene. Even if this was done in agreement with them, we should have declared it, it read. But lets stop the fantasies. Catherine CorsiniVittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images The adolescents were both dressed, and the scene filmed their faces. There was no touching or inappropriate contact between the two, as has been suggested in the press. Cinema is the art of suggestion....

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Daniel Brown

Disney At CinemaCon: ‘Marvels’, ‘Wish’, ‘Little Mermaid’, ‘Haunted Mansion’ & More

No more, the films shown here are for the big screen only. First up was a clip from James GunnsGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, a clip with Peter Quill and a different version of Gamora on a planet in astronaut suits. I know you dont remember any of it. The movie opens not this weekend, but next, to launch summer. Expected domestic opening is $130M. The trailer forThe Marvels,which already dropped, also played....

April 26, 2023 · 2 min · 313 words · Justin Perkins

Disney Sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Disney World “Retaliation” & Free Speech

The war between the WaltDisneyCompany and Florida Gov.Ron DeSantisjust opened up a whole new front in the courts. He even suggested thata state prison could be built nearbythe theme parks. DeSantis critics, including GOP rival Donald Trump, said that the governor had gotten outfoxed by savvy Disney. Mickey Mouse, Disney World and Gov. Ron DeSantisGetty Images The governor then vowed that the board and the state Legislature would move to invalidate Disneys development agreement....

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 192 words · Vickie Mckee

Disney TV Layoffs: Cuts In Animation, Syndication, Marketing, PR & Unscripted Lead Day 2 – 2nd Update

Departing as part of that isBrent Jones, director and head of production finance & operations for first-run syndication. Their functions will be absorbed by the marketing divisions of the brands that carry the syndicated shows. The first-run syndication unit, which remained within Disney Entertainment, is now going away. Getty Martino is in talks to remain at the studio with a production deal. The pair were promoted last year as part of a restructuring of Disney Branded Televisions unscripted and non-fiction arm....

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 109 words · Jennifer Clark

Ice Cube To Headline Big3 Docuseries In Works From Jesse Collins Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE:Ice Cubeis teaming withJesse Collins Entertainmenton a sports docuseries revolving around his successful Big3 sports league. Ice Cube will star in and produce via his Cube Vision with Jesse Collins Entertainment. Big3s widely covered $1.2 billion lawsuit against Qatari investors will also be covered in the series. Ice CubeKevin C. Cox/Getty Images Cube and Kwatinetz had a shared vision of a player-centric league focused on entertainment and innovation. Among those innovations, they introduced the 4-point shot, with three 4-point circles beyond the 3-point line....

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 129 words · David Jones

ITN Productions Boss Ian Rumsey Talks Netflix’s ‘Harry & Meghan’ & Bringing Royal Docs Up To Date For The Social Media Generation

EXCLUSIVE: The EP behindPrince Harrys bombshellITVinterview has stressed its truly independent nature in contrast toNetflixsHarry & Meghandocuseries. So I can understand there is a debate about what level of involvement the subjects should have. Rumsey wasspeaking to DeadlineasKing Charles IIIsCoronationapproaches, with Harry set to attend without Markle. ITV’s Prince Harry interviewJane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images ITNPs dozens of documentaries are mainly produced for Paramount-owned Channel 5 or are funded directly by distributors....

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 165 words · Erica Smith

James Corden Prepares To Leave ‘The Late Late Show’ & The “Incredible Institution” Of Late-Night With A Bang

James Cordenis leavingThe Late Late Showmuch like he entered: with a bang. Corden kicked off his first show on March 23, 2015 with a coup. We want to go out in the same manner that we came in. ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden‘CBS Its like my theory about on-set catering; people only really remember the first and last days food. That might apply to talk shows as well....

April 26, 2023 · 2 min · 401 words · Theresa Baker

James McAvoy Stars, Robert Schwentke Helms ‘Control’; Action Thriller From Studiocanal & The Picture Company To Shoot In Summer In Berlin

Shooting will begin in Berlin this summer. McAvoy justsigned on for the Blumhouse thrillerSpeak No Evil. He must follow a mysterious voices instructions or devastating consequences will unfold. James McAvoyGetty It will be the fifth film the two companies will have shot in Berlin in association with Studio Babelsberg. The script was written by Akers, with the latest revision by Andrew Baldwin. Bronkie will also serve as EP. Robert SchwentkeFrank Masi/Summit Entertainment/Everett Collection...

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 112 words · Donald Jenkins

John Stamos Says He Got Olsen Twins Fired From ‘Full House’ At 11 Months Old Due To Crying; Had A Change Of Heart A Few Days Later

John Stamoswas seemingly not a huge fan of the Olsen twins onFull House. Were doing the scene. Joey and I were changing the baby, right? John Stamos and Ashley Olsen from ‘Full House’ (1989)Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection And Dannys gone and said, Take care of the kids. Yeah, we got it. We got it,' Stamos said during an appearance on theGood Guyspodcast. So, were carrying the baby downstairs and we take her in the kitchen and we hose her down....

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 206 words · Steven Hubbard

Kevin Smith Opens Up About Mental Health Treatment After Being In A “Weird” & “Dark Place”

Kevin Smithis opening up about childhood moments that led to him seeking mental health treatment. In an interview withPeoplemagazine, theClerksdirector said he sought out treatment at Arizonas Sierra Tucson center in January 2022. It was scary, Smith said. Kevin SmithAlbert L. Ortega/Getty Images At that moment, I wouldnt have been averse to not being around any longer. I called a friend and said, Im in a weird, dark place. I need to go somewhere and get help....

April 26, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Ashley Cohen