Cannes: The Building Site Draws Attention On Croisette As Festival Looms

Developers have taken a wrecking ball to some of the most distinctive properties on the Croisette inCannes. Then we will put up the most beautiful, luxurious apartments. Unparalleled, sweeping vistas, said Annaert, continuing the sales pitch. Construction on the Croisette in CannesBaz Bamigboye/Deadline They could not remain, he insisted. It was completely blank. Annaert wondered what all the fuss was about. The construction scene on Cannes’ CroisetteBaz Bamigboye/Deadline They were old very old buildings....

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Todd Smith

Celebrating Jenne Casarotto: ‘High Fidelity’ Writer Nick Hornby Pens Moving Tribute To UK Industry Giant, As Filmmaker Scholarship Launches In Late Agent’s Name

Private Eyeeditor Ian Hislop welcomed guests. Casarottos client list was extensive. It included Hornby, J.G. Jenne Casarotto and Nick HornbyCasarotto Ramsay & Associates/Parisatag ‘Tag’ Hizadeh Ballard, John Crowley, the Dahl Estate, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sir. Look closely at the words in the frame, hand-stitched gift from her then soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Bree. Hornby captures that essence in his tribute, which we publish below. Nick HornbyParisatag ‘Tag’ Hizadeh I have met many film agents, and they are all smart and thoughtful....

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 190 words · Aimee Austin

Chad Michael Murray On ‘Freaky Friday’ Sequel: “If Jake Has A Story To Tell, I’d Be There In A Heartbeat”

Chad Michael Murrayis open to returning to theFreaky Fridaysequel and reprising his role of Jake alongsideJamie Lee CurtisandLindsay Lohan. If Jake has a story to tell, Id be there in a heartbeat, Murray toldE! Newswhile promotingMother of the Bride. Chad Michael Murray on returning to ‘Freaky Friday’Alberto Rodriguez / Getty Images / Walt Disney / Courtesy Everett Collection Are you kidding me? Jordan Weiss wrote the script, with the originals Andrew Gunn to produce alongside Kristin Burr....

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Catherine Key

Chris Hemsworth Defends Marvel Films Following Criticism From Scorsese & Coppola: “It Felt Harsh, And It Bothers Me, Especially From Heroes”

Chris Hemsworthis defending films fromMarvelStudios after criticism from legendary directors likeMartin ScorseseandFrancis Ford Coppola. It felt harsh, and it bothers me, especially from heroes. Were they all wrong? (L-R) Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford CoppolaJasin Boland / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Marvel Studios / Courtesy Everett Collection / Steve Granitz / FilmMagic / Daniele Venturelli / Getty Images Theres worldwide audiovisual entertainment, and theres cinema....

May 13, 2024 · 2 min · 254 words · Henry Whitaker

David Sanborn Dies: Grammy-Winning Jazz Saxophonist, Film Composer & ‘SNL’ Bandmember Was 78

His lively, iconic sax solo on Bowies Young Americans is anything but. Sanborn preferred the idea that he put the saxophone back into rock n roll. In the late 80s he was a frequent guest with Shaffer in theLate Night with David Lettermanband. David Sanborn performs in 2016Noam Galai/WireImage He was also interviewed by Letterman several times. At the same time, Sanborn, Clapton and Michael Kamen composed music forLethal Weapon2, 3and4....

May 13, 2024 · 2 min · 222 words · Cynthia Glover

Disney+ Greenlights ‘Breslau’; Polish Drama Will Be Streamer’s First Original Out Of Central And Eastern Europe

The drama will follow a police officer investigating an horrific killing and production is underway, Deadline has learned. Leszek Dawid (My Name Is Ki) directs from Bartosz Janiszewski and Magdalena Zakowskas script. It will tell the story of a commissioner Franz Podolsky, who investigates a brutal murder. Disney is filming ‘Breslau’ in PolandDomingo Leiva/Getty Because of the upcoming Olympic Games, the pressure is on to catch the murderer. Watch on Deadline Polands largest indie studio, ATM Grupa, is on production duty forBreslau....

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · John Kramer

Fox Fall 2024 Schedule: ‘Lone Star’ Succeeds ‘9-1-1’, ‘The Floor’ Moves, ‘Family Guy’ Among 8 Scripted Series Held For Midseason

The web connection likely is plotting a major midseason rollout using its Super Bowl broadcast as a promotional platform. With standalone episodes and a legal premise, we think these dramas will work well together, Harrison said. So bringing the show back midseason with a full order is absolutely our plan. ‘9-1-1: Lone Star,’ ‘The Floor’ and ‘Family Guy’Kevin Estrada / Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection / 20th Century Fox Film Corp...

May 13, 2024 · 2 min · 354 words · Peter Cox

IATSE Aims To Conclude General Negotiations Thursday As Members Petition For Greater Transparency On Contract Proposals

All remains quiet on the negotiating front asIATSEseeks to wrap talks on the Basic Agreement by Thursday. Bargaining for the Basic Agreement is set to end on May 16. A union source tells Deadline that AI discussions have been productive, but theres still work to be done. IATSE and AMPTPGetty Specifically, union officials desperately want to avoid the close vote and divisions that scarred the last contract ratification. While membership did ultimatelyratify the 2021 deal, the results were much closer than usual....

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 149 words · Alexander Chen

Joe Aboud Launches 444 Sounds Music Consultancy And Management Firm

EXCLUSIVE:Joe Aboud, who spearheaded promotions at Atlantic Records and developed the music program atApple Music, has formed a new company. Aboud is branching out to launch444 Sounds, a music consultancy and management firm that oversees strategy and promotion for clients including record labels, distributors, management companies, and artists. 444 Sounds launch comes with a roster including Sony Music, UnitedMasters, Warner Records dance label Major Recordings, and artistsJung Kook, Enrique Iglesias, and Michaela Jae (also known asPoseactress MJ Rodriguez)....

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · Brenda Garcia

John Oliver Calls Eurovision’s Windows95man His Champion

TheHBOlate-night host said the Finland entrant was his absolute favorite, who appeared on stage singing No Rules! written by Henri Piispanen, Jussi Roine and Teemu Keisteri. Fourteen thousand out of ten, Oliver said after a clip of Windows95mans performance. John Oliver talks Eurovision on ‘Last Week Tonight’HBO Its like Botticellis Birth of Venus only this time its actually good. His denim shorts finally emerge from above and a spectacle of sparks fly as he twirls....

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Rebecca Harrell

Kevin Costner Reveals The Epic Journey Of His Cannes Western ‘Horizon’ And Has His Say On ‘Yellowstone’ Rancor

Kevin Costnerhas turned his Santa Barbara home into a fully-fledged post-production facility. In one room, editors are cutting the first leg ofHorizon: An American Sagahell premiere in Cannes. In another, an editor is working onPart Two. Kevin Costner atThe Matrixpremiere during the 2003Cannes Film Festival.Christian Alminana/FilmMagic In a third, there is an assemblage of a documentary on the making of the four-film series. How does it feel, having one finished and headed toCannes, and a second close to being done?...

May 13, 2024 · 12 min · 2436 words · Susan Lee

Mark Damon Dies: ‘Monster’ Film Producer, Sales Executive & Spaghetti Western Actor Was 91

After starring inHouse of Usher, Damon won a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer. The film was directed by Roger Corman, whodied on Thursday. (1966) andJohnny Oro(1966). Mark DamonJeff Vespa/WireImage He is credited with helping to create a vibrant sales market for indie movies. As a producer, Damon received multiple Oscar nominations, including winning an Academy Award in 2005 forMonster. The latter went on to gross $125 million at the U....

May 13, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Mary Potts

Michael Cohen Testifies That Donald Trump Approved Of Plan To Reimburse Him For Hush Money Payment — Update

Trump then said, This is going to be one heck of a ride in D.C., Cohen recalled. Of the latter, Cohen admitted on the stand that he overcharged for that work. Prosecutors contend that the reimbursement was made using deliberately falsified paperwork in violation of New York business laws. Michael CohenPhoto by Spencer Platt/Getty Images I didnt want the role, Cohen testified, saying he doubted he was competent to handle it....

May 13, 2024 · 3 min · 447 words · Michael Anderson