An AI Voice That Sounds Like Ari Emanuel Will Kick Off Endeavor Earnings Call As Company Posts Solid Q4

Our business has proven resilient despite ongoing macroeconomic headwinds. As 2023 comes into focus, we remain confident in Endeavors ability to deliver long-term value. Endeavor has a small minority stake in the company, which learns voices uses AI to create recordings. UFC Fight Night eventChris Unger/Zuffa LLC He will be responding in person during the Q&A. This is the the first quarterly report since a few things went down. A more likely topic may be the WWE, which is currentlyup for sale by majority owner Vince McMahon....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 194 words · Russell Garcia

As AI Comes Into Focus With Rise Of ChatGPT, WGA Seeks To Protect Writers From Robots

The robots wont take over Hollywood if theWGAhas anything to do with it. Or as the WGA put it, Regulate use of material produced using artificial intelligence or similar technologies. However, the rise ofChatGPTand other services, has shown that it might be closer than ever. Getty Images Watch on Deadline Mad Menis back and better than ever. Get ready for a wild ride, ChatGPT wrote. Its obvious a topic that some in the TV and film world are thinking about....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Joan Padilla

Berlin Review: ‘20,000 Species Of Bees’ Starring 8-Year-Old Silver Bear Winner Sofia Otero

There is no boy or girl stuff, she tells Coco. it’s possible for you to do or be what you want. How come you know who you are and I dont? Sofia Otero in ‘20,000 Species of Bees’Berlin Film Festival she asks her older brother Eneke, a straight-up-and-down boy who is instinctively on his dads team. They are an abrasively intimate, inquisitive clan, quick to judge. Will this be the moment Coco wears a frock in public?...

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 169 words · Joshua Barton

Blake Griffin & Ryan Kalil’s Mortal Media Inks First-Look Film & TV Deal With Sony Pictures Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE:Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil are getting into business withSony Pictures Entertainment. We have been so impressed with their passion and reverence for producing exceptional, original stories. Their creative values align well with our commitment to produce high-quality, culturally relevant content. Blake Griffin and Ryan KalilPete Halvorsen We look forward to a successful collaboration with their team! Mortal Media is in post-production on a reboot ofWhite Men Cant Jumpstarring Jack Harlow, for Disney/20th Century Studios....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Dennis Matthews

CW Acquisition Has Already Paid For Itself, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook Says

The exec made the comment at the start of Nexstars fourth-quarterearningscall with Wall Street analysts. Earlier, Nexstar reported a 45% surge in advertising revenue during the election-fueled quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of $598.2 million rose 20%. It was all part of the thinking, Sook said of the decision to take over the CW. The broadcast giants plan for the internet is to make it profitable by 2025 by altering its programming mix....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 182 words · Jose Mcdaniel

Damian Lewis Returning To ‘Billions’ For Season 7

Damian Lewisis bringing back Bobby Axelrod as he sets his return to the Showtime seriesBillionsfor Season 7. Lewis will appear in six of the 12 episodes when the show premieres later this year. Bobbys back, Lewis told Stephen Colbert onThe Late Show. Damian LewisLaurence Cendrowicz / Showtime Axe is back, and its exciting. Hes not been around for a couple of seasons. Watch on Deadline In Season 7, which wasorderedlast February, alliances are turned on their heads....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 185 words · Karina Vance

Endeavor Is “Well-Positioned” For A Potential Writers Strike, CEO Ari Emanuel Says

EndeavorCEOAri Emanuelisnt making many predictions or taking sides as theWGAdeadline approaches. There are important issues on both sides, Emanuel said. We support our clients as they work through their issues with the studios. Chris Unger/Zuffa He added that he has been through many strikes over the years, giving him perspective on the currentlaborscene. So, I think were pretty well-positioned. That theme was a prominent one on the earnings call. CFO Jason Lublin noted that more than 50% of WME revenue comes from non-film or TV activity....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 200 words · Taylor Wagner

HBO Documentary Films Acquires Oscar-Nominated ‘How Do You Measure a Year?’, Unique Father-Daughter Collaboration From Director Jay Rosenblatt

Her answers funny, poignant, wise, surprising form the basis of the 29-minute film. That takes a lot of power. The film will also be available to stream on HBO Max. Ella Rosenblatt at age 3HBO Documentary Films HBO also acquiredWhen We Were Bullies, and todays acquisition extends a long partnership with the director. I am thrilled HBO has acquiredHow Do You Measure a Year?, Rosenblatt said in a statement. At a screening at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles Monday night, he discussed the editing process....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 155 words · Brandon Curtis

Jeremy Renner Is Doing “Whatever It Takes” In Recovery Efforts Following Snowplow Accident

Jeremy Rennercontinues his recovery efforts after the injuries he sustained following a snowplow accident. TheHawkeyestar showcased what he was doing on his road to recovery almost two months after the terrifying incident. In a follow-up post, theMayor of Kingstownactor also noted he was taking care of his mental health. Sean Gallagher/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Jeremy Renner Instagram He posted the cover of The Book of Awakening by author Mark Nepo. Renner had previously shared himself getting anelectric stimulation workout and muscle strengthas part of his recovery process....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words · Angel Price

Julie Walters Pulls Out Of Channel 4 Drama ‘Truelove’ Due To Ill Health, Replaced By Lindsay Duncan

EXCLUSIVE:Julie Waltershas pulled out ofClarke Peters-starringChannel 4dramaTruelovedue to ill health and is being replaced byLindsay Duncan. All cast members, including Peters, have agreed to return. We are delighted that Lindsay Duncan will be stepping into the role of Phil. Julie Walters (left) and Lindsay DuncanSamir Hussein Truelovewas Walters first acting role in six years. She was previously diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2018 and had said acting was partly to blame....

February 28, 2023 · 2 min · 289 words · Jessica Dunlap

Ken Loach Says UK’s Top Film & TV Union Risks Failing Vulnerable Workers As Four Members Stage Protest Against Management

It followed the resignation of a fourth Bectu member last October. Our idea of a union is one in which members call the shots, he said. Loach added: People in the industry are very vulnerable. Ken LoachGetty There are a lot of young people desperate to get experience and this leaves them open to exploitation. People are joining Bectu because they see the need for a union, particularly younger members....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 206 words · Jesse Martin

Marilyn Manson Rape Accuser Pressured To Recant Claims, Evan Rachel Wood Asserts; Judge Rejects Singer’s Attempt To Add New Declaration To Case Against ‘Westworld’ Actress

Butthe real pressureSmithline faced was not tomakeallegations against Plaintiffit was toretractthem. Smithlines declaration is therefore wholly unreliable, he continues (italics are Kumps). In the spotlight himself, King insists the focus should be on Wood. Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn MansonMichael Buckner/George Pimentel/Getty Images Brian Warner never abused anyone. Ashley Smithline has told the truth. As he has in all allegations against him, the Beautiful People singer has denied all claims....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 132 words · Anne Rivera

Michael B. Jordan Teases “Creed Universe” During ‘Creed III’ Premiere & Says Directorial Debut Was A “Team Effort”

Michael B. Jordannot only stars inCreedIIIbut also makes his directorial debut. This journey over the last three years has been incredible. Never thought I could do what yall say I did, he said. Michael Buckner / Getty Images I couldnt have done that without the people that I just named in this incredible, incredible cast. I wanted to let them know that I wasnt doing it just to do the job....

February 28, 2023 · 1 min · 132 words · David Anderson