‘Beef’ Creator-Director Lee Sung Jin On How The Dark, Subversive Comedy Smashed Netflix Charts, Addressed A Mental Health Crisis And Connected With A Global Audience

Was there more story to tell? Not your standard comedy fare, but then that is the magic of Lee. But the idea of having his own original show tugged at him. ‘Beef’ creator-director Lee Sung Jin on set.Andre Cooper/Netflix/Everett Collection There was sort of a gradual change that had been happening in me, he says. I guess I could call it spiritually. So, there was a shift happening based off my own individual change....

May 20, 2024 · 2 min · 333 words · Emily Price

‘Emilia Perez’, ‘Limonov’ & ‘Parthenope’ Financier Frédéric Fiore Talks Landmark Cannes For His Logical Pictures Group

Bossenmeyer spearheads the technology activities as CEO of tech arm Cascade8. Deadline sat down with Fiore for an update on recent developments. DEADLINE:Is this Logical Pictures busiest Cannes to date? Frédéric Fiore, Yannick BossenmeyerLogical Pictures FIORE:This is something of a milestone year for us. DEADLINE: How does Logical Studio operate? Is it one studio or lots of different companies? FIORE:There are five different production companies, with seven producers. Black MicMac expanded this year with the arrival of TV producer Sarah Aknine to focus on series....

May 20, 2024 · 3 min · 540 words · Steven Brown

‘Ernest Cole, Lost And Found’ Review: Raoul Peck Chronicles The Life And Work Of South African Unsung Hero Ernest Cole – Cannes Film Festival

He finally broke through when hired by famed Black outletDRUMmagazine in the late 1950s. The global community was aware of the atrocities going on, but calls for change were met with indifference. This made the photographer extremely homesick, which expedited his mental decline. Photographer Ernest ColeMagnolia Pictures His demoralization reached its peak, and he gave up on photography entirely. This reflects the broader narrative of systemic disregard and erasure that Cole fought against throughout his life....

May 20, 2024 · 1 min · 106 words · Kylie Odom

‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Reboot, Plus A Spinoff With Margot Robbie Both Still In The Works, Says Jerry Bruckheimer

Some had a reboot happening with an entirely new cast, others a female-centric film withMargot Robbie. Now,Jerry Bruckheimeris setting the record straight. Its two different movies, Bruckheimer says. Johnny Depp in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest,’ 2006.Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection Timesthat their script was very weird and that Disney seemed to like it. But the project stalled because of the strikes last year. I think hes cracked it, said the producer....

May 20, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Theresa Burgess

‘Prison Break’ Alum Sarah Wayne Callies Recalls Moment An Actor On The Show Spat In Her Face

Sarah Wayne Calliesis opening up about her experience filmingPrison Break. I mean, like, Ive had an actor on that show spit in my face. And I was like, Holy s***,' Callies said. Sarah Wayne Callies talks ‘Prison Break’ incidentJoel Saget / AFP / Getty Images / Greg Gayne / FOX / Courtesy Everett Collection Watch on Deadline Related Stories ‘Prison Break’ To Reunite ‘Mayans M.C.’ Prison Breakran for four seasons on Fox between 2005 and 2009....

May 20, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Scott Daniels

‘The Apprentice’ Review: Sebastian Stan And Jeremy Strong Soar As Young Donald Trump And His Ruthless Mentor Roy Cohn In Devilish Origin Story – Cannes Film Festival

Yes, I said that. Think of it as a twistedPygmalionwith Cohn tutoring and training Trump the way Henry Higgins did with Eliza Dolittle. Wheres my Roy Cohn? Trump once uttered after a tirade about a current lawyer he was unhappy with. Rule 1: Attack. Rule 2: Admit nothing. Rule 3: Always claim victory and never admit defeat. The latter was the one Cohn emphasized above all as the most important thing to remember....

May 20, 2024 · 2 min · 336 words · Ronald Hayes

‘Tracker’ Season Finale Up 3% Over Season Average Post-Super Bowl

Trackerended on a high note forCBS. Thats up 5% from the week prior and up 3% versus the shows post-Super Bowl audience average. Its no surprise thatTrackerreceived anearly Season 2 renewalback in March. TrackerDarko Sikman/CBS Deadlinespoke with Hartleyabout the dramatic conclusion, which he says will usher in a bigger mystery in Season 2.

May 20, 2024 · 1 min · 53 words · Brady Griffin

‘Tracker’: Justin Hartley Breaks Down Finale Cliffhanger That Will “Lead To A Bigger Mystery” In Season 2

This post contains details from the Season 1 finale ofTracker. Colter Shaw is off the case but just until the next fall broadcast season begins. Officials are certain that she and her friend were lost at sea, but Colter isnt so sure. ‘Tracker’ starring Justin Hartley as Colter ShawDarko Sikman/CBS How did you feel about where it all left off? JUSTIN HARTLEY:I feel great about it, to answer your question....

May 20, 2024 · 4 min · 745 words · Abigail Moreno

Cannes Conversation With Oliver Stone On New Documentary ‘Lula,’ Hopes For One More Narrative Film & A Sobering Take On Putin & Ukraine

The film chronicles his extraordinary journey in 2022 to regain the Brazilian presidency after spending 19 months in prison. Its a story you have to see to believe. Its a reminder that we can elect working class people to the presidency, of any country. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva C attends a celebration event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 30Getty Images You dont have to have a billion dollars, you dont have to be a member of the elite....

May 19, 2024 · 6 min · 1251 words · Joy Ross

Cassie Ventura Lawyer Slams Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs For “Disingenuous” Apology Video

Wigdor representedCassie Venturain her settlement with Combs over an assault. The incident was captured on video that only surfaced in the last few days. Combs most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt. Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie Ventura in 2012Jeff Vespa/Getty Images My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video, he said today on Instagram....

May 19, 2024 · 1 min · 142 words · Jennifer Townsend

Cate Blanchett On Political G7 Satire ‘Rumours’: “It’s Not Trying To Be An Important Film With A Message” – Cannes

Such are the sundries ofGuy Maddin, Evan and Galen Johnsons political comedyRumourshere atCannes. Lets start with the title. The filmmakers say that financiers and producers at no point asked them what it signified. (L-R) Roy Dupuis, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Denis Ménochet, Rolando Ravello and Cate Blanchett on Sunday in CannesNeilson Barnard/Getty Images Well, it was named after the Fleetwood Mac album. Says Galen Johnson, That was famously creatively fraught, everyone was sleeping with each other....

May 19, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Tyler Wang

Colin Jost & Michael Che Completely Break In ‘SNL’ Joke Swap Tradition: Kendrick Lamar, Scarlett Johansson, Comcast & Space Lasers Mentioned

Colin JostandMichael Checontinued theirSaturday Night LiveWeekend Update tradition of swapping jokes and writing zingers for each other to say. So to make it up to you this time, I invited an actual, practicing rabbi. I think thats disgraceful. During these difficult times its important to support our Jewish friends. Watch on Deadline Che had another joke about Josts wife, Scarlett Johansson. Ive never bothered to watch because without that body, whats the point of listening?...

May 19, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Carla Bell

Demi Moore Talks Role In Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Landman’ & Confirms Second Season Ahead Of Cannes Official Selection Debut In ‘The Substance’

Its a very interesting world in the boomtown of Fort Worth, Texas. He was lovely and Ive known Billy Bob Thornton for a long time. Quizzed on how she navigated Hollywood as an older actress, Moore suggestedThe Substancechimed with the question. Demi Moore and her dog Pilaf at talk in American Pavilion in CannesGetty Images How do you navigate it? You just show up and you face whats in front of you to the best of your ability....

May 19, 2024 · 1 min · 193 words · Jeffery Bell