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Noémie Merlant Says Gory Sisterhood Tale ‘The Balconettes’ Was Sparked By Her Experiences With “Microaggressions, Major Aggressions And Even Physical Violence”

I sought refuge with two girlfriends who were living together and stayed for several months. Id never been so much myself, or so free. I wasnt playing the role that I wanted to play in my life. (L-R) Souheila Yacoub, Sanda Codreanu and Noémie Merlant in ‘The Balconettes’Nord-Ouest Films With my friends, I was free to be myself, even in terms of my body… There was a release. Their way of looking at things and listening was different....

Producers United: Some Of Hollywood’s Most Prolific Producers Are Taking A Stand To Protect Future Generations: “We’re Talking About Basic American Rights Here”

Were talking about basic American rights here. You have a right to work and get paid for it, and you should have healthcare. This is not bone-breaking from a monetary point of view. Executive producer Lorenzo di BonaventuraJerod Harris/Getty Images But its a huge step for the emerging producers. Studio overall deals are becoming rare, and those who dont have one have to just hang on. Not to mention, the lack of healthcare....

Read Letter: Netflix Challenged By UK Lawmaker To Evidence Stalking Conviction Against ‘Baby Reindeer’s Real-Life Martha

EXCLUSIVE: A British lawmaker has challengedNetflixto provide evidence for the claim thatBaby Reindeersreal-life Martha has a stalking conviction. The full letter is below. Watch on Deadline Nicolson stopped short of alleging that King had made a misleading statement. Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning star in ‘Baby Reindeer’Netflix The alleged stalking conviction is at the heart of questions facing Netflix. Netflix went silent to inquiries relating toBaby Reindeer. During last weeks committee hearing, King said Netflix took every reasonable precaution to protect identities....

Renate Reinsve On Her Return to Cannes With ‘Armand’, “The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done”

Reinsve takes the lead in the Swedish dramaArmand, directed by Ingmar Bergmans grandsonHalfdan Ullmann Tndel. I think we did it in two days. We knew we had to do something again, so he started to write this movie back then. Renate Reinsve in ‘Armand’Eye Eye Pictures I followed it through all his drafts. We finally got to do it last summer, and now well see how it will be received....

The LA Screenings Are Back: Talent Returns & Slates Get International As Buyers Head For Studio Showcases

Discovery (WBD). We have an abundance of titles that launch the gamut of broadcast and streaming in drama and comedy. Well be showing the best of what WBD stands for. NBCU title ‘Happy’s Place’Casey Durkin/NBC The excitement shared about the series is palpable and something the clients truly appreciate. Watch on Deadline A bit different feels a bit of an understatement. For one European data pipe buyer, the past few years have been a tad traumatic....

The Making Of ‘Illinoise’ And The Guiding Vision Of Sufjan Stevens – Tony Watch Q&A With Justin Peck

But its safe to say this quirky gem is something unique. Its not exactly a musical either. Also of note: This interview took place a week afterthe untimely deathofIllinoiseproduction stage manager Thomas J. ‘Illinoise’ on Broadway; Justin Peck at May 7 gala performanceMatthew Murphy/ Michaelah Reynolds Gates, who was struck and killed by a train, leaving the Broadway company devastated but determined. This interview was condensed and edited for length and clarity....

Tom Rothman Fetes Columbia Pictures Centennial, Talks Quentin Tarantino, Streaming & How To Bring Young Audiences Back To Movie Theaters

Rothman would not comment on that, but had plenty to say about the business. Watch on Deadline DEADLINE:How does it feel to preside over a centennial anniversary? TOM ROTHMAN: Its important to note that the studio is 100, not me. Tom RothmanSony So, wheres the business going now? ROTHMAN: Lemme just pause while I break out my crystal ball. Ill just say this, the more things change, the more they stay the same....

Top Golfer Scottie Scheffler Tees Off After Arrest, Calls Incident With Police “A Big Misunderstanding”

UPDATE, with Scheffler statement:Scottie Scheffler, the worlds No. Once he exited the vehicle, Scheffler was put in handcuffs and led away by the two police officers. He was booked into the Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections at 7:28 a.m. Scottie Scheffler arrives for second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club todayMichael Reaves/Getty Images I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. Im hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today....

Upfronts 2024 Awards: Who Deserved Accolades For Best Joke, Biggest Letdown & Most Ironic Catchphrase

Just remember, everyones a winner here. But these folks made the weekextraspecial in New York. Nothing sayswe are hemorrhaging moneymore than a nude neck. Bob Iger at Disney; Conan O’Brien at Warner Bros, Bret Baier and Dana Perino, (inset) Linda YaccarinoGetty Images/Courtesy Earworm Award: BeyoncesTexas Hold Emand Miley CyrusFlowersthat were played on a loop. It was originally titled the Linda Yaccarino story. They wantto take over the upfronts now, too....

Violent Sean Combs Video Shows Rapper Abusing Cassie At Hotel In 2016

Later, she picks up a hotel phone, and Combs returns and appears to shove her. The clip also appears to show a then-seated Combs throwing an object in Venturas direction. He followed her into the hallway of the hotel while yelling at her. Cassie Ventura and Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2018John Shearer/Getty Images Representatives for Combs didnt respond to a request for comment from Deadline today on the video. However, Venturas lawyer Doug Wigdor was quick to weigh in....

Wait, Why Were There So Many Movies At The TV Upfronts This Year?

But whats clear is that film is invading one of the last moments for television to shine. The golden age of television highlighted that many of the most-talented writers wanted to work on the small screen. She said that there were so many ways to extend it across the company with advertisers support. ‘Road House,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Beverly Hills Cop’Amazon/Disney/Netflix Houston, we have a problem, she said. Amazon kicked off with an appearance from Gyllenhaalto announce a sequel to his recentRoad Housereboot....

‘Across The River And Into The Trees’: Level 33 Acquires WWII Drama Starring Liev Schreiber & Josh Hutcherson For U.S. And Canada

EXCLUSIVE:Level 33 Entertainment has acquired distribution rights for the United States and Canada to Ernest Hemingway adaptation,Across The River And Into The Trees, starringLiev Schreiber(Spotlight), Matilda De Angelis (The Undoing),Josh Hutcherson(The Hunger Games) and Danny Huston (Yellowstone). The film, based on one of the last full-length novels published by Hemingway, is directed byPaula Ortiz(The Bride) and adapted for the screen by BAFTA Award winner Peter Flannery (The Devils Mistress). Producers include Robert MacLean (Man With A Gun), Kristin Roegner (The Expendables 3), and Michael Paletta (Above The Best)....

‘Babes’ Review: Humor And Heartfall In An Uneven Journey Through Motherhood

Women are humanities original 3-D printers! We can grow humans inside our bodies. However, thats just the beginning of the journey of motherhood as things get much more difficult from there. (L-R) Michelle Buteau and Ilana Glazer in ‘Babes’Neon The two wealthy girlies who have nothing in common but somehow get along after all these years. When Dawn eventually gives birth, the portrayal of motherhood begins to unfold in earnest....