Festival In Focus: Series Mania Forum Looks To The Future

(Belmer is the former President of Series Mania, who was replaced this year by Anne Bouverot). The Forums popular Co-Pro Pitching Sessions will continue to lure in industry professionals as well. We have had more and more projects from outside Europe, says Capurro. Series Mania Forum’s popular Co-Pro PitchingSeries Mania I want people to enjoy it and make the most of their time here, she says. I dont want it to feel overwhelming....

February 23, 2023 · 1 min · 124 words · Eric Ramirez

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 16 Years Behind Bars In L.A. Rape Case; Producer Tells Court He Is “Innocent”

Harvey Weinsteinwas sentenced Thursday in downtown Los Angeles to 16 years in prison for rape and other sex crimes. The judge said the sentences are to run consecutively. I maintain that Im innocent, he said. Harvey WeinsteinGetty Images I never raped or sexually assaulted Jane Doe #1. I never knew this woman, and the fact is she doesnt know me. This is about money. yo dont sentence me to life in prison, the soon-to-be 71-year-old added....

February 23, 2023 · 1 min · 135 words · Jerry Washington

International Disruptors: Neom’s Wayne Borg Talks Building A Sustainable Global Media Hub, Importance Of Catering To The Arab-Speaking World & Why “This Isn’t Just A One-Off Initiative”

Wayne Borg is not one to say no to a challenge. Watch on Deadline And indeed, there is scale. Oh, and it will run on 100% renewable energy. Wayne BorgNeom So, when the opportunity at Neom came along, I didnt really think lightning would strike twice. Being able to make things happen and become operational so quickly is something Im really proud of. There are two main locations forproductionat Neom: Neoms Media Village and its Bajdah Desert Studios....

February 23, 2023 · 1 min · 181 words · Sarah Leach

Journalist Killed While Covering Florida Shooting; Child Fatally Wounded & Second Spectrum News Employee Injured

He loved his career. He loved what he did. A photo journalist, Jesse Walden, also was critically injured in theshooting. Police have also identified a suspect, Keith Melvin Moses, 19. Soon afterwards, the suspect went to a home close by and shot the child and her mother inside. Officers were close by because of the earlier shooting. Its unclear why exactly they were targeted, Sheriff Mina admitted of the shooting of the news crew....

February 23, 2023 · 1 min · 166 words · Scott David

Magic Mountain Closes As Snow Begins To Fall North Of Los Angeles; Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood Staying Open

Magic Mountainsits at about 1,150 feet above sea level. Those decisions are usually left until very close to showtime. As of this morning, all the parks offerings were a go. Santa Clarita on WednesdayDavid Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images Forecasters warned that unusually low snow levels could endanger motorists on mountain passes by later in the day. In fact, chains were already being required in parts of La Canada Flintridge....

February 23, 2023 · 2 min · 256 words · Brenda Williams

Makoto Shinkai On His Desire To Reach “A Large Audience” With Berlin Title ‘Suzume’ — Berlin Film Festival

Makoto Shinkais latest picSuzumeis the first Japanese animated picture to play in competition atBerlinin two decades. I want to entertain an audience with this film. From the beginning, my objective was to reach a large number of people. Makoto Shinkai.Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images. I want to entertain the audience. That was important to me, he said. The last animated Japanese film to debut in competition at Berlin was Hayao Miyazakis cult classicSpirited Awayin 2001....

February 23, 2023 · 1 min · 128 words · Amanda Kirk

Natasha Rothwell’s ‘How To Die Alone’ Sets Main Cast With Conrad Ricamora, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Jocko Sims; Bashir Salahuddin To Recur

How to Die Alonefollows Melissa (Rothwell), a fat, Black neurotic whos never been in love. Self-involved, boy-crazy, love-starved Rory is Mels well-meaning best friend. His father, the CEO of JFK, is embarrassed by Rory and his winding path in life. Conrad Ricamora, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Jocko Sims and Bashir Salahuddin.Ricardo Birnbaum/Kiirstn Pagan/Maarten de Boer/Getty Terrance has a thirst for adventure that inspires Melissa. Sims is Alex, Melissas current boss and former fling....

February 23, 2023 · 1 min · 171 words · David Torres

Premium Factual Distributors Are Facing Up To A “Fewer, Bigger, Better” Future – London TV Screenings

Theres a drive towards IP and buyers are talking about fewer, bigger swings, she adds. These deals certainly did not come cheap. They have to be making premium factual or BBC natural history-punch in shows, and then theyll attract attention. Fremantle’s ‘Kingdom of Dreams’Fremantle This support from the big players has revitalized interest in the genre, our M&A sources say. Fremantle retains worldwide sales. Chang is a former BBCStoryvilleboss with credentials in everything from indie to commercial docs....

February 23, 2023 · 2 min · 288 words · Hannah Martin

Steven Felder Dies: Longtime ‘CSI’ Producer Also Worked On ‘FBI: Most Wanted‘, ‘Miami Vice’ & Many Films

His family confirmed the news to Deadline. He died surrounded by family. Everyone has said what a great guy he was. Steven Felder in 2009 and in a recent family photoGetty Images; Courtesy photo How kind, loyal and fair he was and how his sense of humor got them through the day. He was all that and so much more. He was courageous, determined, loving, and thoughtful and the smartest man I know....

February 23, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · Jacqueline Peterson

TelevisaUnivision U.S. Q4 Ad Sales Jump 14%; Takes $1.7 Billion Write-Down; Streamer Vix At 25 Million Users For Free Tier

Vix, now the largest dedicated Spanish-languagestreamingservice, hit 25 million+ monthly active users on its free tier. Subscription serviceVix+, which launched in July, wasnt broken out. TelevisaUnivision CEO Wade Davis said the streamer should be profitable by the end of this year. Maya Zapata and Juan Pablo Medina in VIX+ original film ‘Enfermo Amor.‘TelevisaUnivision Ad revenue in Mexico grew 4%. Subscription and licensing revenue grew 47%. Linear television market share expanded in both Mexico and U....

February 23, 2023 · 1 min · 116 words · Tracy Tyler

Warner Bros. Discovery Now Sees $4 Billion In Post-Merger Cost Savings, Up From $3.5 Billion

The head finance exec delivered the update on a call to flesh out WBDsmixed fourth-quarter financials. And high-level insiders tell Deadline that the figure could even come closer to $5 billion. The company had realized $1 billion of savings by the end of last year. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images The merger closed last April. The bulk of our restructuring is behind us, said Zaslav at the top of the call....

February 23, 2023 · 1 min · 150 words · Karla Young

‘Bel-Air’ Star Adrian Holmes “Wasn’t Too Worried” That Will Smith’s Oscar Slap Would Impact Peacock Drama

Lou didnt abandon his son; he was just serving time behind bars. The series hails from Jada Pinkett Smith and Will SmithsWestbrook Studiosand Universal Television, part of Universal Studio Group. Watch on Deadline DEADLINE Whats the journey been like on this show? Adrian Holmes as Phillip BanksTyler Golden/Peacock Has it taken a while to find the shows voice? ADRIAN HOLMESNo, I think weve had it all along. Were very lucky to have Carla Banks Waddles come on and take the lead....

February 23, 2023 · 5 min · 884 words · Brian Thomas

‘Cocaine Bear’ Review: Audiences Will Get High Watching Drugged-Up 500-Pound Beast Eat People In Elizabeth Banks’ Darkly Amusing Horror Comedy

The title says it all. This time something went wrong, and his parachute failed him. He was found dead on the ground, but the coke was missing. ‘Cocaine Bear,’ directed by Elizabeth Banks.Universal Pictures Then there are thehumans. They are among a large group of people with different backstories all colliding with this bear. Look also for RussellsThe Americansco-star and real-life husband, Matthew Rhys, in a brief cameo as Thornton....

February 23, 2023 · 1 min · 133 words · George Stevens