‘1923’ Star Brandon Sklenar On His Character’s Arduous Journey From Africa To Montana: “I Don’t Think It Gets Easier For Anybody”

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains some details from the fifth episode of1923onParamount+. Cara got her much-awaited cable: her beloved nephew Spencer is on his way home. Im assuming you didnt shoot those Africa scenes in the Santa Clarita Valley? Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton of the Paramount+ series 1923.Emerson Miller/Paramount+ IfTaylor Sheridanwrites it in Africa, youre going to Africa. We had a leopard on set. We had a lion, lots of elephants....

February 6, 2023 · 4 min · 654 words · Caitlyn Johnson

‘American Pain,’ Premiering on CNN Tonight, Documents Twin Brothers Who Became Florida’s Opioid Kingpins

The Sacklers of OxyContin infamy have become indelibly tied to the opioid crisis in America. Take Chris and Jeff George, for instance. Their exploits are told in theCNN FilmsdocumentaryAmerican Pain, directed by Darren Foster, which premieres on CNN tonight. CNN Films The George brothers did not start the opioid crisis, retired FBI agent Kurt McKenzie notes in the film. But they sure as hell poured gasoline on the fire. In 2009 I went down to Florida to report on the pill mills....

February 6, 2023 · 2 min · 402 words · Shelby Cain

‘Billions’ Spinoffs In Works At Showtime; ’Dexter’ Prequel Confirmed

Chris McCarthy has been speaking about a franchise strategy forShowtimesincehe took over the networka couple of months ago. (you might find more details about all fourBillionsseries in development at the bottom of the story.) Watch on Deadline McCarthy also confirmed that aDexterprequel is in the works. (L-R): Daniel Breaker as Roger “Scooter” Dunbar, David Costabile as Mike “Wags” Wagner, Corey Stoll as Michael “Mike” Prince, Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason, Condola Rashad as Kate Sacker, Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, Jeffrey DeMunn as Chuck Rhoades Sr....

February 6, 2023 · 2 min · 237 words · Daniel Taylor

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Sequel In Works At Sony With Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Directing; Jennifer Love Hewitt And Freddie Prinze Jr. In Talks To Return

Plot details for this latest installment are unknown. For Robinson,Do Revengewas her most recent directing outing and earned her high marks for a first-time filmmaker. Prior to that, she was a writer on MarvelsThor: Love and Thunderand was a consulting producer onHawkeye. (L-R) Kaytin Robinson, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr.Mary Ellen Matthews/Getty Images McKendrick wrote, produced and co-starred in the vigilante thrillerM.F.A.alongside Francesca Eastwood, which premiered at SXSW....

February 6, 2023 · 1 min · 154 words · Angel Robertson

‘Shantaram’s Rahel Romahn, 2022 Heath Ledger Scholarship Recipient, Signs With More/Medavoy Management

EXCLUSIVE: More/MedavoyManagementhas signed actor Rahel Romahn, the most recent recipient of the prestigious Heath Ledger Scholarship, for representation. Romahn landed Australias top acting prize last January, most recently appearing alongside Charlie Hunnam in the thriller seriesShantarambased on the same-name novel by Gregory David Roberts, which was created for Apple TV+ by Eric Warren Singer and Steve Lightfoot. Since winning the Heath Ledger Scholarship, the actor has been working non-stop, recently wrapping a supporting role alongside Pete Davidson and Orlando Bloom in David Michods Plan B-produced A24 filmWizards!...

February 6, 2023 · 1 min · 213 words · Emily Maddox

‘The Backrooms’ Horror Film Based On Viral Shorts By 17-Year-Old Kane Parsons In Works At A24, Atomic Monster, Chernin & 21 Laps

Parsons whos just 17 years old will direct from a script byRoberto Patino(DMZ). Hell just have to wait till his summer vacation. Details as to the plot of the sci-fi horror feature are under wraps. Kane Parsons, Roberto PatinoKane Parsons; Juan Patino Photography Lucas Ford brought the project to 21 Laps, with Chris White bringing it to Atomic Monster. Chernin Entertainment and A24 will co-finance. Alayna Glasthal will oversee for Atomic Monster, with Judson Scott exec producing for the company, alongside White....

February 6, 2023 · 1 min · 190 words · Cody Martin

‘Yellowstone’ Shocker: Kevin Costner Cowboy Drama Series Plots End As Taylor Sheridan Eyes Franchise Extension With Matthew McConaughey

EXCLUSIVE:Yellowstone, TVs top-rated drama, may end in spectacular fashion. Matthew McConaughey is a phenomenal talent with whom wed love to partner, a Paramount internet spokesperson told Deadline. What all parties are now wrangling is aYellowstonefranchise extension that Sheridan will write with McConaughey as the star. Matthew McConaughey in ‘Killer Joe’ and Kevin Costner in ‘Yellowstone’Everett Collection TheTrue Detectivestar is currently in negotiations. The new show will start on the linear cable channel Paramount data pipe and then stream exclusively on Paramount+....

February 6, 2023 · 1 min · 129 words · James Gonzalez

Alec Baldwin Fatal ‘Rust’ Shooting: DA’s Witness List Full Of Crew Members From Troubled Indie Western As First Court Hearing Looms In Criminal Case

Related Stories Alec Baldwin Acted With Reckless Disregard On Rust Set, D.A. OutspokenRustgaffer Serge Svetnoyis also on the list. Absent from the witness list isRust1st assistant director David Halls. Alec BaldwinMega Escaping further prosecution, Halls agreement with the DA remains under seal. The company is appealing the ruling and the nearly $137,000 fine. The armorers role is to provide that proper safe handling and management in order for them to do so....

February 5, 2023 · 4 min · 694 words · Dwayne Keller

DGA Says “Studios Are Not Yet Prepared To Address Our Key Issues” & Won’t Be First Guild To The Bargaining Table This Year

The last time the WGA went first, back in 2007, a 100-day writers strike ensued. We will work with the studios to schedule bargaining dates for later this spring. Those concerns include wages, streaming residuals, safety, creative rights and diversity. If the studios do not address these issues, they know we are prepared to fight. We will work with the Studios to schedule bargaining dates for later this Spring. As you know, our major contracts expire June 30....

February 5, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · David Parks

‘Avatar 2’ Sails Past ‘Titanic’ Overseas, Now No. 3 On All-Time Offshore Chart; ‘Pathaan’ Nears $100M WW, Sets More Records – International Box Office

That makes it the No. 3 movie of all time abroad, behind the originalAvatarandAvengers: Endgame. Globally,The Way of Waterreached$2,174.4Mthrough the 8th weekend, puttingTitanicin its sights on a worldwide basis. Way of Wateris currently the No. 4 biggest movie of all time worldwide and added$27.9Moverseas this frame for a 36% drop. It remains the No. 3D and Premium formats continue to thrive. The China IMAX cume is $52M, the second best ever in the market....

February 5, 2023 · 2 min · 306 words · Tracy Odonnell

‘BTS: Yet To Come’ Sings Green On Screen – Specialty Box Office

K-Pop legendBTSmay be on hiatus, but fans are decidedly not. Concert filmBTS: Yet To Comehit No. The group said last year it was planning to take a break. Courtesy of Trafalgar Releasing That concert footage has been cut, re-edited and remixed for the big screen. The members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfill their military service. Its up for a Grammy in the Best Music Video category....

February 5, 2023 · 2 min · 319 words · Misty Jensen

‘Knock At The Cabin’ Wins Weekend With $14M+ While ‘80 For Brady’ Popular With The Ladies Pulls In More Admissions – Sunday Box Office

The average ticket price for80 for Bradywas $9.79 toKnock on the Cabins $12.30. In the same breath, more admissions doesnt always mean more bucks when tickets are discounted. Paramount acquired the movie from Fifth Season, and financed it for $28M. ‘Knock at the Cabin’ & ‘80 for Brady’Everett Uni gets bragging rights withKnock at the Cabinfor being the first movie to open to No. We anticipate a very healthy run in theatres going forward from here....

February 5, 2023 · 3 min · 577 words · Seth Holloway

‘Saturday Night Live’ Turns Around A “Breaking News” Cold Open Featuring Interview With The Fallen Chinese Balloon

I cant believe Im Joes Osama. What were you doing flying over Montana? The balloon answered, I love the showYellowstone. Its likeSuccession, but outside. Tur then noted, Im actually surprised youre still floating. Experts were saying youre the size of three buses. The balloon answered, Okay. Im a balloon, so, thats my body. How would you like it if someone measured your width in buses? Sorry I am notcamera ready....

February 5, 2023 · 1 min · 190 words · Alexander Jordan