International Disruptors: ‘RRR’ Star Ram Charan On Reuniting With S.S. Rajamouli & Why The Telugu Smash Hit Represents A “Great Exchange Of Culture That Is Happening Right Now”

This week, were talking withRRRstarRam Charan. Rajamouliagain and how the films international reception has finally put Indian cinema on the global content map. play two legendary Indian freedom fighters of the early 20th Century who join forces against the British Raj. Ram Charan at the Hollywood Critics Association AwardsShutterstock for HCA Everything we worked for in every scene and every small reaction has been acknowledged. Its been such a heartfelt journey thats been really quite alarming and satisfying as an actor....

March 8, 2023 · 3 min · 435 words · Laurie Lawrence

Janet Jackson Follow-Up & TLC Documentaries, Keyshia Cole Biopic Greenlit At Lifetime

Watch on Deadline The documentary is currently filming and will simulcast on Lifetime and A&E. Banijays Workerbee is producing. AEC (Associated Entertainment Corporation) are co-producers. Lifetime Janet Jackson and Randy Jackson are executive producers. Rick Murray is executive producer for Workerbee. Brie Miranda Bryant is executive producer for A&E internet. TLC Lifetime and A&E will simulcast the new two-hour documentaryTLC Foreveron Saturday, June 3 at 8 PM. This new movie will follow the family as they head on a family vacation for the holidays....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words · Susan Wilson

Jenni Rivera Biopic Greenlit At Vix; Annie Gonzalez To Star & Executive Produce

Filming ofJenni(wt) is underway in Bogota, Colombia, and will be completed in Los Angeles. Rivera died in a plane crash in 2012. ViX is thrilled to be the official home and distributor of this powerful story about Jenni Rivera. Annie Gonzalez and Jenni Rivera.Nalani Hernandez Melo Gigi Saul Guerrero (Culture Shock) directs from a screenplay by Shane McKenzie (Bingo Hell). Javier Chapa and Phillip Braun of Mucho Mas Media will produce with Donald De Line of De Line Pictures....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 143 words · Carolyn Simpson

Kevin Costner, Bradley Cooper, Morgan Freeman, Michael Imperioli & Dan Aykroyd Line Up Docs For The History Channel

TheHistoryChannel has unveiled its latest programming slate, featuring documentaries from top talent includingKevin Costnerand Bradley Cooper. It comes as parent company A+E Networks is hosting its annual Upfronts event to advertisers. These projects join a slew of series atLifetimeandA&E. Yellowstone: Kevin CostnerParamount RadicalMedia produces in association with Territory Pictures, Pastimes Productions and Six West Media. Costner, Rod Lake and Howard Kaplan serve as executive producers for Territory Pictures. Jon Kamen and Dave Sirulnick serve as executive producers for RadicalMedia....

March 8, 2023 · 2 min · 323 words · Louis Johnson

Oscars Producers Glenn Weiss And Ricky Kirshner On Plans For Sunday’s Big Night: Surprises, Stars, Security & Bringing Back The Audience – The Deadline Q&A

Were going to present it in a way that lets get right back to it. Its all about these films. Sure, its not the Tonys, which we love very much, which is a more performance-based show. Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, White Cherry EntertainmentSarah Levine Hall Its not the Grammys, which is all about music performance. This is about these films. So our narrative here is about that. Jimmy Kimmelat the 95thOscarsred carpet rollout and Wolfgang Puck at the Governors Ball previewGetty Images/Michael Buckner...

March 8, 2023 · 3 min · 585 words · Michael Mora

Paramount CEO Bob Bakish Says Keeping Showtime “More Value-Creating” Than Agreeing To $3B Sale, Touts “Insane” ‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning’

But he acknowledged the unsolicited bid, which was in the range of $3 billion. Were always looking at ways to unlock value. Were stewards of shareholder value. Bob BakishBryan Bedder/Getty Images for Paramount+ If we see something accretive … were going to look at it, Bakish said. But then, in reviewing several top properties, he lingered onMission: Impossible. The Tom Cruise action franchise has its seventh and eighth installments in the works....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words · Eric Smith

Pat Sharp, British TV & Radio Host, Apologizes For “Appalling” Remark To Woman At Awards Event

The representative said it was intended as a double entendre for get on your nerves. The woman concerned was visibly upset by the remark, witnesses said. She removed the T-shirt and left the room in tears. Pat SharpDavid Davies/PA Images via Getty Images It was inappropriate and disgusting … it was the talk of the evening and completely ruined the atmosphere. Sharp has since apologized to the individual concerned. He said: Last Friday, I made a joke on stage which was not well received....

March 8, 2023 · 2 min · 231 words · Derek Curry

Paulina Chávez & Rose Portillo Board ‘Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day’

Her parents are Frank (Garcia) and Val (Longoria). His anxiety only increases when a family secret is revealed. Marisol Roncali and Chelsea Ellis Bloch serve as casting directors. (L-R) Paulina Chavez and Rose PortilloMiguel Flores/Maria Tucker Additionally, she starred as Flora in Netflixs sci-fi/fantasy seriesFate: The Winx Saga. The starlet is gearing up to premiere the filmThe Long Gameat the upcoming SXSW Festival on March 12. Chavez is repped by Industry Entertainment, CESD Talent Agency, and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson McGinnis Ryan....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Jeffery Evans

Seth Rogen Calls Negative Film Reviews “Devastating”: “I Know People Who Never Recover From It”

Seth Rogenhas made some critically-acclaimed movies likeThe Fabelmansand has starred in some not-so-great films throughout his career. The actor is now opening up about how reading opinions from film critics can be very hurtful. I know people who never recover from it honestly, years, decades of being hurt. Steve Granitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images It is devastating when you are being institutionally told that your personal expression was bad. Thats something that people carry with them, literally, their entire lives and I get why....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 156 words · Joshua Smith

Spotify Bolsters Video Podcasts With Markiplier Deal

EXCLUSIVE:Spotifyis continuing its move to ramp up its video podcasts business. The streaming service has struck a deal with creatorMarkiplierto exclusively host the video episodes of hisDistractibleandGo! My Favorite Sports Teampodcasts. Spotify Popular video podcasts on the service include Alex CoopersCall Her DaddyandAnything Goes with Emma Chamberlain. The deal was announced at Spotifys Stream On event and video episodes of both shows are available from today. My Favorite Sports Teamsince February 2022....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 132 words · Amanda Wallace

Spotify CFO Paul Vogel On The “Real Positive” Of The Company’s Recent Layoffs And Reorg, Its Current Podcast View, Rivalry With Apple And Outlook For A “Choppy” Economy

Reporting lines are more streamlined, the accountability is there. The ability to get things done with fewer people is there. And when you become a business thats as big as weve become, you sometimes have to make changes. SpotifyCourtesy Watch on Deadline Were bigger, were going to be more efficient, Vogel said. Were going to get more done. Were still super-optimistic about the business and where it can go over time, he said....

March 8, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Katie Higgins

Vivendi Posts $1B Loss For 2022 On Telecom Italia Deconsolidation But Expresses Confidence As Revenues Grow

EBITA grew 35.6% to $915M (868M Euros). Adjusted net income excluding Telecom Italia increased by 19.4% to $713M (677M Euros). The chapter we wanted to open following the redistribution of UMG group capital is off to a great start. Vivendi 2022 was a turning point for Vivendi. Profitability improved compared to 2021, with EBITA rising 7.3% to 515 million. Revenues for the Canal+ Groups film and TV production and distribution arm Studiocanal fell by 22....

March 8, 2023 · 2 min · 295 words · Jaime Benitez

‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’: Harriet Slater, Ben Wainwright, Elaine Cassidy Among 9 Cast In Julian Fellowes’ MGM+ Sequel Series

Additionally, Toby Regbo, Hannah Onslow, Sophie Thompson and Sophie Winkleman will recur in the eight-part series. Filming is underway in the UK with premiere set for winter 2023. Bluemel plays Dr. Stephen Ellerby. Harriet Slater, Ben Wainwright, Edward Bluemel, Claude Perron and Elaine CassidyDavid Reiss/Michael Shelford/Klara Waldberg/Thomas Hardmeier/Craig Gibson He is quickly captivated by Clara after meeting her and starts to gain her trust as their lives interweave. James Trenchard, Fredericks estranged brother....

March 8, 2023 · 3 min · 463 words · Debra Wilson