James McAvoy Pic ‘Control’ Enters Production & Adds Sarah Bolger, Nick Mohammed, Jenna Coleman, Rudi Dharmalingam, Kyle Soller, August Diehl & Martina Gedeck To Cast

Directed by Robert Schwentke (Red),Controlis based on the podcast from Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie. The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman will produce under their long-term overall deal with Studiocanal. Luc Etienne will serve as executive producer. Clockwise From Top L-R: Sarah Bolger, Nick Mohammed, Jenna Coleman, Rudi Dharmalingam, Kyle Soller, August Diehl and Martina GedeckGetty Images Ron Halpern and Shana Eddy oversee the project for Studiocanal....

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 87 words · Anthony Carpenter

Jerry Seinfeld Reveals An ‘Unfrosted’ Chris Rock Oscars Parody That Never Happened

UnfrostedsBowl and Spoon Awards almost had art imitate life,Jerry Seinfeldhas revealed. Seinfeld originally askedChris Rockto host his movies faux awards show. The idea was to give Rock a moment of redemption from the infamous Will Smith Oscars attack on him. Jerry SeinfeldJamie McCarthy / Getty Images Chris wasnt … he wasnt up to perform. He was still a little shook from the event, Seinfeld said. But that was what the scene was going to be....

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 160 words · William Flowers

Joe Biden’s CNN Interview: The President’s Warning To Israel On Rafah Makes Headlines, While He Tries To Upstage Donald Trump On The Economy

Joe Bidensat for an interview with a mainstream, national news outlet, a not-too-common occurrence. We are not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells that have been used by the Israelis. Who is going to occupy Gaza? Joe BidenPhoto by Scott Olson/Getty Images Trump talked about this being the eighth wonder of the world, Biden said. When has he ever done anything he said? They say that in polls, and part of the reason for that may be the numbers....

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Molly Johnston

Juliette Lewis Joins Elizabeth Banks & John C Reilly In Alex Prager’s ‘DreamQuil’; Kathryn Newton & Sofia Boutella Also Aboard

Juliette Lewishas boarded Alex Pragers alternative reality debut featureDreamQuilalongside the previously announced Elizabeth Banks and John C Reilly. Also confirmed as joining the project areKathryn NewtonandSofia Boutella. The futuristic psychological thriller commenced principal photography in Los Angeles this week. George Pimentel/WireImage Republic Pictures has alreadyacquired North American rights, withHanWay Filmshaving sold a number of international territories. HanWay will share new material with buyers inCannes. However, things take a sinister turn upon Carols homecoming....

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Savannah Morris

Kiernan Shipka, Kiefer Sutherland & Krysten Ritter To Star In ’80s-Set Revenge Thriller ‘Stone Cold Fox’; Joe Roth Aboard As Exec Producer

Filming is due to begin this summer. Written by Sophie Tabet and Julia Roth, the project will mark Tabets directorial debut. Verve Ventures and the UTA Independent Film Group are representing worldwide distribution rights. Kiernan Shipka, Kiefer Sutherland and Krysten RitterCourtesy/Zak Cassar/Getty Studio vet Joe Roth (Anyone But You) will serve as executive producer. Franco-Lebanese-American Tabet has previously shot content for brands including Alfa Romeo, Amazon Prime and Stella Artois....

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Stephen Hansen

Mati Diop On Launching Senegalese Production House Fanta Sy With Fabacary Assymby Coly And Their Plans To Produce “Daring” African Projects

My dream was to set up a film school in Dakar, she tells Deadline. Diop made history that year in Cannes as the first Black woman to compete in the festivals official competition. Along with thousands of others, the artifacts were plundered by French colonial troops in 1892. Mati DiopJens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty Images. The company is the result of Diops initial film school ambitions. Very little information has been published about the company and its strategy until now....

May 9, 2024 · 3 min · 475 words · Adam Holland

Peter Bart: Paramount Yearns For “Seamless Transition” But Past Studio Takeovers Have Been Costly And Chaotic

The transition will be seamless. And it likely wont forParamount2024. Kinney Corp., which devoured Warners, owned parking lots and funeral homes. The iconic gates of Paramount PicturesMark Davis/Getty Images He promptly admitted that he was broke. All discovered that studios are not normal corporate animals with predictable profit-and-loss equations. They are more akin to heavy-breathing carnivores with their own distinct twitches, lurches and instincts for self-preservation. So will the next transition be seamless?...

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Tanya Huber

Sony Apollo Paramount Merger Wouldn’t Reduce Theatrical Output, Though TV & Streaming Assets Would Be Shed

Talks have eased between Paramount and Skydance, though the latter remains interested. That would mean roughly another ten big titles gone from the marketplace. Circuits are already scrapping by post strikes and Covid. Getty Big Sony is putting out 15 movies this year and Paramount another ten. They wouldnt follow in the footsteps of Disney-Foxs practices; at least thats the plan right now. Last year, Paramount and Sony respectively grossed $2 billion at the global box office....

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 155 words · Alejandra Morgan DDS

Tatiana Maslany & Rossif Sutherland To Star In ‘Keeper’, The Next Film From ‘Longlegs’ Director Osgood Perkins; Neon Buys World & Will Launch Int’l Sales At Cannes

Perkins directs from a screenplay written by Nick Lepard. Chris Ferguson and Jesse Savath of Oddfellows will produce. Keeperfollows a couple as they escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. Tatiana Maslany and Rossif SutherlandAlexei Hay/The Characters Maslany is best-known forOrphan Black, which won her an Emmy,She-Hulk: Attorney at LawandWoman in Gold. Sutherland is known forPossessor,Orphan: First Kill, and has Foxs upcoming seriesMurder in a Small Town....

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Selena Gilmore

The Gotham Reveals 2024 Fellows For The Cannes Film Festival Producers Network Program

This years Producers online grid Fellows will be participating in person at Cannes, May 15 20. As the sole U.S. About the 2024 Gotham/Cannes Producers web connection Fellows: Deidre BacksDeidre Backs is an independent producer and filmmaker. Deidre began at Alexander Paynes development company onThe Descendantsand worked with the director again onNebraskaafter transitioning to production. L-R: Deidre Backs, Apoorva Guru Charan, Gabriel Mayers, Jhane Myers Bottom Row L-R: Pierce Varous, Stephanie Roush, Giancarlo NasiCourtesy of The Gotham...

May 9, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Nathan Ross

Tom Hiddleston To Play Sir Edmund Hillary In ‘Tenzing’ About The First Climbers To Conquer Everest; Willem Dafoe Also Aboard See-Saw Films Pic With Hunt For Tenzing Actor Underway — Cannes Market Hot Project

Executive producers are Simon Gillis, David Michod and Norbu Tenzing. After six previous attempts, Tenzing risked everything for one final venture. UTA Independent Film Group and Cross City Films are co-repping the U.S. sale. Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe with Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay (inset)Michael Buckner/Chris Chapman for Deadline/Alfred Gregory/Royal Geographical Society via Getty Images We understand filming is being lined up for spring 2025. I am excited to work with See-Saw Films and our amazing cast to bring this story to life....

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 118 words · Mr. Charles Cuevas

WBD Chief David Zaslav On Streaming Bundle With Disney: “It Does Feel Like This Is A Moment”

It will be a lot better for consumers. Related Stories In Streaming Milestone, Disney And Warner Bros. The execs delivered the remarks during the companys first-quarterearningscall with Wall Street analysts. Warner Bros DiscoveryPhil Walter/Getty Images Ive always felt that in the long initiate the best content wins. WBD and Disney on Wednesdayunveiledthe bundled offering, saying it will launch this summer. Pricing and other details have not yet been revealed. Perrette said during the earnings call that the bundle would be priced very attractively for the consumer....

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 147 words · Meghan Hernandez

WBD Q1 A Miss Vs ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Bump A Year Ago; Advertising Dips But Streaming Is Profitable

A year ago, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav said then that games were key to the merged companys strategy. TV numbers felt the impact of strikes last year with fewer episodes delivered. Ditto with net loss per share of 40 cents. Hogwarts Legacy gamePortkey Games Revenue firmed, including a 70% jump in ad sales. Distribution revenue was also softer as the linear bundle declines. WBD ended March with $3.4 billion of cash on hand and $43....

May 9, 2024 · 1 min · 158 words · James Stone