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Bill Burr Says “Cancel Culture” Is “Over”; Bill Maher Suggests Louis C.K.’s Return As “It’s Been Long Enough”

Bill Burrmade an appearance onBill MahersClub Randompodcast and declared that cancel culture is over. During the interview, Louis C.K. The comedian was largely ousted by Hollywood after being accused of sexual misconduct. Bill Barr and Bill MaherMatt Winkelmeyer / WireImage / Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images has returned to touring and producing his own projects, and Maher thinks he should be able to return. I mean, dont get me started on that, Maher said....

Cannes Cover Story: Aubrey Plaza Says Francis Coppola “Doesn’t Need My Defense”, Reveals The “Collaboration And Experimentation” Of ‘Megalopolis’

It should be noted she was not obsessively combing eBay for insane fan memorabilia. And of course theres a gift shop. And not all of that talk has been kind. Aubrey PlazaJosh Telles for Deadline Then there were the muted reactions to its one-and-only industry screening back in March. So, willMegalopolis,likeApocalypse Now, rise up in a blaze of glory at the festival? What does Plaza make of all the swirling gossip and speculation?...

Cannes Jury President Greta Gerwig On #MeToo Wave In France: “It’s Only Moving Things In The Correct Direction”

Ive seen substantial changes in the American film community; I think its important to expand the conversation. Watch on Deadline She later expounded, I cant speak to the timelines with movements like this. Its evolving all the time, its not something thats a destination we all reach together. Greta Gerwig at the Cannes Film Festival’s jury photocall TuesdayMichael Buckner for Deadline Its something we keep discussing and and figuring out how we want our industry in cinema to be....

Cannes Kicks Off With Palme D’Or Honor For Meryl Streep, Strong Female Vibes & Nod To #MeToo

The ceremony at the Palais led into the festivalsopening-night filmThe Second Actfrom Quentin Dupieux. This is holy to me; art is sacred, film is sacred… I cannot believe that Im getting the chance to spend 10 days in this house of worship. (L-R) Meryl Streep receives the Honorary Palme D’Or; Juliette Binoche; Zaho de Sagazan sings to Greta Gerwig; and Camille CottinGetty Images A visibly touched Gerwig mouthed the words as the singer approached her on the stage and took her hand....

CNN’s Sam Feist Named New CEO Of C-SPAN

Sam Feist, the longtime Washington, D.C. bureau chief ofCNN, will become the next CEO ofC-SPAN. Feist will succeed Rob Kennedy and Susan Swain, who have been in the role as co-CEOs since 2012. Founding CEO Brian Lamb remains on the board of directors. Sam FeistPhoto by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN Feist has served as Washington bureau chief and senior vice president at CNN since 2011. He oversees newsgathering operations and production, as well as coverage of major political events....

Disney Ad Chief Rita Ferro Makes Upfront Entrance In Animated ‘Family Guy’ Short, Hails Company’s Knack For “Transcending Generations And Igniting Pure Joy”

Rita Ferro, president of global advertising atDisney, emphasized the companys reach during the companysupfrontspresentation to advertisers Tuesday. (See a still from the short below.) Ferro showed photos (and one grainy film clip) of her visiting DisneyWorld as a child. Rita Ferro, President, Global Advertising, Disney, at the company’s 2024 upfront.Disney/Michael Le Brecht The screens spread out across hundreds of feet around the stage then showed a collection of crowd-sourced Disney photos....

Donald Trump’s Attorney Spars With Michael Cohen In Tense Cross-Examination: “You Called Me … A Crying Little S–t”

That payment also is at the heart of the Manhattan District Attorneys case. At that time I was knee-deep into the cult of Donald Trump, yes, Cohen replied. Is that your testimony? Donald Trump speaks to reporters on Tuesday.Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Blanche asked, sounding incredulous. He also admitted that he talks about Trump on nearly every episode of his podcasts,Mea CulpaandPolitical Beatdown. Blanche also ventured some psychoanalysis, telling Cohen, You were actually a little bit obsessed....

Frank Murray And Frida Torresblanco Team To Launch Transatlantic Production Company Hangtime International Pictures

The company is currently in the process of securing cash for an additional development fund. Before that, he was an independent producer, working on titles like Paul SchradersFirst Reformed. Torresblanco was most recently CEO of Braven Films, which she founded in 2010. Frank Murray And Frida TorresblancoTiffany Walling McGarity. Her credits at Braven included Sebastian LeliosDisobedience, starring Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola. Before Braven, Torresblanco co-founded Esperanto with her producing partner and four-time Oscar-winning filmmaker, Alfonso Cuaron....

Freddy Rodriguez & Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr To Lead Indie Horror Feature ‘You Lose You Die’ From Carlos ‘Spiff TV’ Suarez

Preproduction is currently underway. Perfect (Fliehr) and Mr. Creep (Anthony Alvarez). L-R: Freddy Rodriguez, Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr and Carlos “Spiff Tv” SuarezJeff Riedel/Angelo Lumas/Michael Patti On the show, thousands of viewers vote on games and challenges for prisoners to participate in. If the prisoners lose, viewers vote on the weapons the sociopaths use to kill them. He is repped by UTA and 3 Arts. Fliehr is currently a WWE Superstar working professionally under the name Charlotte Flair....

Hugh Jackman, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sydney Sweeney & Kristen Stewart Among Talent Headlining Slew Of Cannes Packages: Will U.S. Buyers Go Big? – Market Preview + Hot List

The overriding message this market? The early responses from the sellers and indie buyers has been good. Those international distributors have re-stabilised their business somewhat, more so than the streamers. Clockwise Top L-RL Kristen Stewart, Mahershala Ali, Sydney Sweeney, Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson and Anya Taylor JoyEmily Soto/Getty/Michael Buckner/Brian Bowen Smith/Getty The safe space of genre is being leaned into with plenty of thrillers and horror. Hunting in packs may be a way into the best content....

JB Smoove To Host U.S. Version Of ‘Buy It Now’ For Amazon As Nick Cannon Hosts ‘Wish List Games’

Amazonis stacking up its unscripted orders. Elsewhere, it has added names toAre You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, hosted by Travis Kelce. This comes after the streamer orderedPop Culture Jeopardy!,a spinoff of the iconic gameshow. JB SmooveStorm Santos Wish List Gamesis a multi-episode holiday event, is produced by MGM Alternative. Cannon hosts with influencer Lele Pons also involved. Every episode, contestants are pulled from the audience to play a rotating series of games....

Jimmy Kimmel Targets Bob Iger, ‘Blue Bloods,’ P Diddy & Golden Bachelorette At Disney Upfront: “A Game Show Where You Can Win An Old Lady”

I am glad youre all inside. I heard Amazon left you guys out on the porch. Youre lucky you didnt get stolen. Jimmy Kimmel onstage at Disney Upfront 2024Disney/John Argueta It is so great to be back in the abandoned shopping cart district. I dont know if you could tell Im igniting pure joy right now. And this year I couldnt think of a third excuse. I tried diarrhea on the plane, but I guess they get that all the time now....

John Barbata Dies: Jefferson Starship’s Original Drummer & The Turtles, CSN&Y Alum Was 79

He died May 8 in Oklahoma. Barbatas death was confirmed on the official Facebook pages ofthe StarshipandAirplane, but neither provided details. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans. John Barbata in the 1970sGetty Images Rock in peace, Johnny! He also appeared on the groups popular tracks Ride the Tiger, With Your Love, Runaway and more. He drummed on the classic 1967 No. Back cover of Jefferson Starship’s 1976 album ‘Spitfire,’ with John Barbata at bottom rightGrunt Records...