‘Dear Edward’: Connie Britton On Peeling Back The Layers Of Grief With Jason Katims To Develop Her Character’s “Rich Journey” To Episode 4

This post contains details from Episode 4 ofAppleTV+sDear Edward. Thats true, but its only part of the story. CONNIE BRITTON:I know, it ended up being a really rich journey. Dear EdwardAppleTV+ Thats what I liked about playing this role. Its been a lot of fun. BRITTON:For an actor, thats the most fun to do. These writers really did that. I never want to do a scene unless it is a central part of the story....

February 10, 2023 · 2 min · 340 words · Michelle Moran

‘Presumed Innocent’: Chase Infiniti, Lily Rabe, Nana Mensah, Matthew Alan & Kingston Rumi Southwick Cast In Apple TV+ Series

Mensah will play Det. Infiniti will portray Jaden Sabich, Rusty and Barbaras (Negga) daughter. Southwick is Kyle Sabich, Rusty and Barbaras son. Nana Mensah, Stefanie Frontera, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Lily Rabe and Matthew AlanStephanie Diani/Stefanie Frontera/Media Artists Group/Tiziano Lugli/The Riker Brothers Alan will play Dalton Caldwell, the reclusive former husband of Carolyn Polhemus (Reinsve). Abrams and Rachel Rusch Rich executive produce for Bad Robot. Kelley executive produces through David E. Kelley Productions alongside Matthew Tinker....

February 10, 2023 · 1 min · 159 words · Jacob Blackburn

‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Faced Safety Watchdog Review After Medical Incidents On Netflix Series

Watch on Deadline HSE reviewed processes on the show and closed the case. The watchdog did, however, remind producers to plan properly for any risks in future filming. Another participant claimed to have developed pneumonia and an ear infection. ‘Squid Game’Netflix It played on our morals and its sick. Its absolutely sick, said the player. HSE said: We contacted the programme producers after receiving concerns about their recent filming. ‘Red Light, Green Light’...

February 10, 2023 · 1 min · 176 words · Phillip Rogers

‘You’ Star Penn Badgley Wanted No More Intimacy Scenes On His Netflix Show, So The Creator Said Fine

Gee, this is all it takes? The first two seasons, in particular, were jam-packed with coitus because, well, thats Joe. But thats not Badgley, apparently. Penn Badgley in ‘You’Everett This is actually a decision I made before I took the show. I dont think I have ever mentioned it publicly. Fidelity in every relationship, including my marriage, is important to me, continues Badgley. Its got to the point where I dont want to do that....

February 10, 2023 · 1 min · 192 words · David Holloway

“There Are Rarely Queer Characters In These Films”: How Directors Behind Berlin-Bound Thriller ‘Femme’ Wanted To Challenge Genre Stereotypes

Paul VerhoevensEllemeets the Safdie BrotherssGood Timein this revenge tale pushing the boundaries of cinematic gender stereotypes. It sprung out of our love and enjoyment of high-octane, neo-noir thrillers. But however much we love those movies, we realized that we dont exist in these worlds. BBC Film/Agile Films Theyre so hyper-masculine and revel in that kind of hyper-masculinity. There are very rarely queer characters in these films. And when there are, theyre often funny, with some kind of quirk....

February 10, 2023 · 2 min · 383 words · Cassandra Page

Bob Iger Says He Prevented Marvel Chair Isaac Perlmutter From Firing Kevin Feige In 2015

Disney CEOBob Igeron Thursday calledMarvelchairmanIsaac Perlmutters backing of activist investorNelson Peltza curious dynamic. He said awide-ranging corporate restructuringannounced Wednesday spoke to many of his concerns about the companys management and strategy. In an interview with CNBC, Iger indicated that Perlmutter wasnt happy at losing oversight of Marvels movie-making operations. Bob Iger, Nelson Peltz and Ike PerlmutterGetty/AP Photo/Susan Walsh They have a relationship that dates back quite some time. We bought Marvel in 2009....

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 131 words · Wendy Nash

Burt Bacharach Dies: Hit-Making Composer Of ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head’ & Many Others Was 94

His publicist Tina Brausam announced his death to the Associated Press today. Bacharach amassed 73 Top 40 hits in the U.S. as a songwriter and more than 50 in the UK. (1965),Moonraker(1979),Arthur(1981) andNight Shift(1982). Burt Bacharach, ca. 1970sEverett Collection Thomas croons the instantly catchy and eventual Oscar winner Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head. Listening to the classic track, its easy to notice what appear to be some struggles by the singer....

February 9, 2023 · 2 min · 303 words · Erica Castro

Evangeline Lilly On Friend & Fellow MCU Actor Jeremy Renner: “He Has Recovered Like A Mofo”

He has recovered like a mofo, Lilly says. I walked into his house and I got chicken skin because I was like, Why are you mobile? Why are you mobile? Evangeline Lilly, Jeremy Renner in ‘The Hurt Locker’Corey Nickols/Getty Images/Everett Collection I expected to sit at his bedside and hold his hand while he moaned and groaned in pain. But he was wheeling himself around, laughing with friends. Its a straight-up miracle....

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Kristina Wright

First-Look Deals Emerge In Podcasting As ‘Chameleon’ Producer Campside Media Strikes Trio Of Talent Treaties

EXCLUSIVE: The first-look deal is a commonplace occurrence in the world of television and film. The business has closed deals withBelieve Hercreator Justine van der Leun, Sam Mullins, who is behindWild BoysandDr. Dante, andSean Flynn, the man behingThe Bering. Campside It was produced by Lemonada Media. Believe Herwas one of the rare podcasts that you will never forget after you snag heard it. Dante, which was the fifth iteration of the strand....

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 188 words · Vincent Newton

International Disruptors: ‘1917’ & ‘The Good Nurse’ Scribe Krysty Wilson-Cairns On Collaborating With Top Creatives & Her Mission To Empower Young Talent Through Her Banner Great Company

If youre unfamiliar with the word gallus, you havent met Krysty Wilson-Cairns. I had somewhere I had to be, recalls Wilson-Cairns. I didnt know where, but I was in a rush to get there. Krysty Wilson-CairnsPhoto courtesy of Myles Standish Pettengill III And I said, Of course no problem. Her debut feature1917, which she co-wrote with Mendes, earned her an Oscar nomination and a BAFTA award. And thats what happened to me it was one good thing after another....

February 9, 2023 · 3 min · 436 words · Kendra Webster

Is Roman Polanski Rape Case Near An End? Here’s Why It Has Taken 45 Years – Guest Column

Three factors are driving the case toward some sort of conclusion. Motives to hide the courts dirty linens no longer matter. Finally, time may simply run out on official interest in Polanski and his sentencing status. Roman Polanski; (inset) Roman Polanski and lawyers in 1977Getty Images It seems no longer to be the priority of courts or law enforcement anywhere. He will turn 90 in August. By then, two separate probation officers had already interviewed Polanski and recommended no incarceration....

February 9, 2023 · 2 min · 364 words · Donald Walsh

Nelson Peltz Abandons Proxy Fight With Disney

My dad once told me that you’re able to only win once, Peltz told Jim Cramer. This was a great win for all the shareholders. Management at Disney now plans to do everything that we wanted them to do. Nelson PeltzGetty Images We wish the very best to Bob, his management team, the board. We will be watching, we will be rooting, and the proxy fight is over. Cramer then shouted Yes....

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 194 words · Douglas Burns

NFL Network Boots Analyst Michael Irvin From Super Bowl Coverage After Hotel Incident

Something happened whenNFLNetwork analystMichael Irvinwas checking into his hotel to begin coverage ofSuper BowlLVII. As a result, theNFL Networkis checking him out of its plans to cover the event. A woman made an unspecified complaint against Irvin as the catalyst for his abrupt dismissal. Michael IrvinTom Pennington/Getty Images) The incident between the two happened as he was checking in to an Arizona hotel. What was said in the exchange or the nature of the complaint has not been revealed....

February 9, 2023 · 2 min · 320 words · Melissa Parsons