Berlin Review: Rolf de Heer’s ‘The Survival Of Kindness’ Excels Technically, But Lacks Narrative Creativity

Her resilience and patience is such that she is able to break free, but, where to now? After meeting some other wayward travelers, they enter a small town where she is caught and enslaved. This time, she seeks refuge from the outside world from the most unlikely place. ‘Survival of Kindness’ Watch on Deadline This film is an allegory for modern-day racism. This fictional landscape is post-apocalyptic in nature and fits the theme of loneliness and isolation that Blackwoman feels....

February 17, 2023 · 2 min · 230 words · Sherry Rodriguez

Berlin Review: Sean Penn’s Ukraine Documentary ‘Superpower’ Gets Up Close With Super Inspiring Wartime Leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy

He jokes to the camera, All of Ukraine should feel safe now that Im armed. He adds, holding up fists clenched like a boxers, Plus, Ive got these. The acquisition title held its world premiere tonight at the 73rdBerlin Film Festival. ‘Superpower’ co-director Sean Penn meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on February 24, 2022The People’s Servant, LLC It doesnt matter if Ukraine is a NATO country or not....

February 17, 2023 · 2 min · 227 words · Dana Kelly

Film Independent Unveils Los Angeles-Themed Short Films By Latest Global Media Makers Class

This is the sixth iteration of the workshop. Lost Birds is the first film shot in Turkey to depict the great tragedy of 1915. Lost Birds was featured in American Cinematographer Magazines September 2015 issue, singing praises for its stunning cinematography. Film Independent The ten-page article was a first for a Turkish Project at the legendary magazine. Perdecis debut Wrong Time Travellers was shot on super 16mm with an innovative directing style....

February 17, 2023 · 2 min · 230 words · David Aguilar

Gravitas Ventures Founder & CEO Nolan Gallagher To Step Down In March; New Leadership Will Be Announced In Coming Months

Gravitas Venturessaid Friday that Nolan Gallagher, who founded the indie distributor in Los Angeles in 2006, will be stepping down as CEO and leaving March 31 to focus on soccer team ownership in Cleveland. The news was revealed by Anthem Sports & Entertainment, which acquired Gravitas Ventures in November 2021 and owns a range of entertainment properties including AXS-TV, HD Net Movies, Fight online grid and IMPACT Wrestling. Under Nolans leadership, Gravitas became a global all-rights theatricaldistributioncompany that released more than 3,000 films on VOD, winning recognition from the Film Independent Spirit Awards, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences and numerous film festivals....

February 17, 2023 · 3 min · 481 words · Nancy Jennings

How Trump’s Election & U.S. Culture Wars Inspired Jesse Eisenberg Drama ‘Manodrome’: Berlin Film Festival

It also debuted in Berlin. Deadline talked to Trengove ahead of the world premiere in Berlin on Saturday (February 18). Is that the case? Manodrome(c) Wyatt Garfield JOHN TRENGOVE:The starting point preceded all this stuff. I couldnt understand what was happening anymore. The culture was moving so quickly and things that were unthinkable were happening. John Trengove (c) Antonia Steyne I was clutching at straws trying to understand what was going on....

February 17, 2023 · 4 min · 724 words · Melissa Wood

International Insider: Berlin’s Back; ‘Tees’ Crossed Off Netflix Slate; Restart Scheme And Studio Tax Investigations; BBC’s ‘Grenfell’ Drama

Hello and welcome back to your weekly International Insider. Read about them allhereand we have all the other news, reviews and presser reactionhere. Berlin runs February 16-26. Deadline It sat in limbo for months before Netflix finally confirmed it wont show the film. The scheme promised to step in and do just that. Grab a cup of tea andread on. Kristen Stewart at BerlinSebastian Reuter/Getty Images The higher the rateable value, the higher the tax, as Jake nicely put it....

February 17, 2023 · 1 min · 210 words · Rachel Allen

James Dolan Takes The Mic: On AMC Networks Earnings Call, Owner Explains Choice Of His Wife As CEO And Addresses M&A Prospects And Streaming Challenges As Stock Soars

Were very much open to all of those ideas. The company has laid off 20% of its staff and reported weaker results from affiliate sales and advertising. He added that she has a strong track record of driving institutional change. James DolanCorey Sipkin/NY Daily News via Getty Images Speaking of change, James Dolan also highlighted the shift under way from wholesaling to retailing. The current mechanisms for monetizing content are not working, he said....

February 17, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Brittany Stein

Joe Biden Praises ‘Till’ At White House Screening Today; “With Truth Comes Healing & Justice,” POTUS Says During Black History Month Event

People will never forget how you make them feel, the President added. You know, you have that artists gifts of making us feel our common humanity. The film fromOrion Pictures,MGMPictures andUnited Artists ReleasingstarsDanielle Deadwyler as Till-Mobley andJalyn Hallas Emmett. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Director Chukwu co-wrote the powerful script with Michael Reilly andKeith Beauchamp. But weve never fully given up on it, he continued. We should know everything about our history....

February 17, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Brandon Weaver

Paul Rudd Pranked By Olivia Colman Live On BBC Radio Show: “I’m Sweating, I’m Actually Sweating”

I wanted to pick your brains, so what would you do if you had a really good mate. Like, you know, for over 20 years. Youve known each other almost half your lives. Paul Rudd, Olivia Colman on Radio 1.BBC Radio 1 What would you do? Watch on Deadline Oh my god, Rudd responded, smelling a ruse. Would you be offended? Personally, if its me, absolutely not. I tend to give everybody the benefit of the doubt, he laughed....

February 17, 2023 · 1 min · 138 words · Jo Marquez

Pilot Season 2023: Volume Takes Another Dive Amid Solid Broadcast Debuts & Looming Writers Strike

Its pilot season, right? Indeed, declining linear ratings have put pressure on broadcast budgets. This year, the number went down another 50%. Ben McKenzie, Kaitlin Olson; Eddie Quintana, Felicity Huffman , Damon Wayans Jr., Damon Wayans, Carrie Preston and Kathy BatesGavin Bond/Clay Larsen/Getty/Courtesy/Philippe Benard There are obvious pros and cons. Now, its so messy to keep track of, one broadcast web connection chief told Deadline. A looming writers strike is further complicating things....

February 17, 2023 · 2 min · 290 words · Eugene Hardy

Price Productions Wraps On ‘Mad Props’ Doc; ‘Dotty & Soul’, ‘Best Clown’, ‘The Pilgrim’ Acquired; Lavine/Burns Prize Calls For Entries – Film Briefs

But when his politically incorrect Halloween costume gets tweeted, the ensuing social media firestorm nearly ends Ethans career. Saunders and Avril Z. Speaks produced the film, with Linh Tran, Danny Zamost and Eddie Rubin serving as EPs. (L-R) Robert Englund, Lance Henriksen and Mickey Rourke of ‘Mad Props’Nancy Englund; Diana Ragland; Guy D’Alema and Robyn Lively (Cobra Kai), slating it for release on VOD in May. Lev Avery-Peck negotiated the deal on behalf of 1091 Pictures....

February 17, 2023 · 1 min · 126 words · David Washington

Riz Ahmed & Lily James To Star In David Mackenzie Thriller ‘Relay’ For Black Bear, Thunder Road & Sigma: EFM Hot Package

CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group will co-rep domestic on this one. He keeps his identity a secret through meticulous planning and always follows an exacting set of rules. Watch on Deadline Script comes from Justin Piasecki and Mackenzie. Riz Ahmed and Lily JamesSharif Hamza/Getty Images Filming is due to start in New York and New Jersey in April. Executive producers include Black Bears Michael Heimler and John Friedberg, Thunder Roads Erica Lee and Charlie Morrison....

February 17, 2023 · 1 min · 121 words · Heather Wilson

Rodolphe Buet On Newen Connect Cinema Push & His Enduring Passion For Film: “I Watch ‘Apocalypse Now’ At Least Twice A Year To Refresh My Mind”

Its fun to be inBerlin. When I started in the industry in 2005, my first market was Berlin with Studiocanal, he says. Buet says the line-up reflects Newen Connects strategy and vision focused on three core types of film. Rodolphe BuetNewen Connect I immediately said I wanted to be involved. They managed to bring in a great cast Gael Garcia Bernal, Berenice Bejo and Renate Reinsve. Its a fantastic package to bring to the market, he explains....

February 17, 2023 · 1 min · 207 words · Anthony Butler