Breaking Baz: ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Star Faith Omole Pens Debut Play For London Stage; Off-Broadway’s ‘Titanique’ Sets Course For West End

My Fathers Fablewill run at West Londons Bush Theatre from June 15-July 27. I found it really cathartic to write. She wants the play to help us understand our identities or about our families. Faith Omole (inset) Constanine Rousouli, Marla Mindelle & Alex Ellis in ‘Titanique’ at the asylumGetty/Emilio Madrid We know what it is to lose somebody, we know what it is to have grief. Those are the things we can connect to....

May 1, 2024 · 2 min · 383 words · Anna Hayes

Dan Schneider Sues ‘Quiet On Set’ Producers Over Investigation Discovery Limited Series For “Falsely Implying He Sexually Abused” Child Stars

you’ve got the option to read thelawsuit here. Me facing my past behaviors, some of which are embarrassing and I regret. I definitely owe some people a pretty strong apology. Dan Schneider, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TVGetty/ID In the lawsuit, the one-time hitmaker called the series a hit job that destroyed his legacy and reputation. He will regret and atone for this behavior the rest of his life....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Dominique Davis

Disney+’s ‘Shardlake’ Star Opens Up About Disability Representation In TV

The star ofDisney+sShardlakehas addressed having a differentdisabilityto the character he portrays in the C.J. Sansom adaptation, which launches today. Watch on Deadline Hughes added that being disabled is the least interesting thing about Shardlake. Arthur Hughes (left) with Anthony Boyle in ‘Shardlake’Disney+ Exec producer Stevie Lee said the team decided that Shardlake would still have scoliosis in the TV adaptation. Butchard said the production had received full backing from disability societies....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Jonathan Daniels

Duane Eddy Dies: Influential ‘Rebel Rouser’ & ‘Peter Gunn’ Guitarist Was 86

He had turned 86 last week. His next hit, featuring Eddys signature late-50s Chet Atkins Gretsch 6120, would change the game. Eddy often was backed by The Rebels during his career heyday, when instrumentals flooded the pop charts. Duane Eddy in the 1960sGAB Archive/Redferns The Trashmen famously incorporated that song into the hook of their hit Surfin Bird the following year. another track from the movie hitting No. Eddy was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2008....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 203 words · Steven Fisher

Feature Films That Began As Shorts: Watch The Originals Including ‘Whiplash’, ‘Napoleon Dynamite’, ‘Reservoir Dogs‘, ‘Saw’ & More

Writing anddirectinga short is a potential passageway to creating a full-length feature film. The feature film, released theatrically in 2024, stars Melissa Bergland opposite Kinman. Pixels, 2015 Pixels is a 2010 French animated short film written and directed by Patrick Jean. (L-R) ‘What We Do In The Shadows;’ ‘Fatal Attraction;’ ‘Napoleon Dynamite;’ ‘Bottle Rocket’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs.‘Everett Collection Frankenweenie, 2012 Tim Burtons original short forFrankenweeniewas released. The film was nominated in 2010 for 4 Academy Awards including the Best Motion Picture category....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Pamela George

Harris Dickinson & Archie Pearch Launch Devisio Pictures, Actor’s Directorial Debut Kicks Off Slate

Devisio has secured independent financing through a partnership with Tricky Knot, an entertainment financing and development company. Devisio will have its own film and development fund. Financiers include BBC Film, BFI and Tricky Knot. Harris Dickinson and Archie PearchOliver Hadlee Pearch We intend to create a strong reputation and unique identity, driven by quality. We are committed to innovating and being disruptive in service of bold and visionary storytelling, Pearch adds....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Brett Martin

Les Misérables! Cannes Film Festival Workers Planning Protests & Potential Strike Action Over Pay

EXCLUSIVE:TheCannesFilm Festival is well known as a place of protest and this year will be no different. However, this edition, the rebellion is coming from within. Without the former, its uncertain whether the event could even take place. Protests over the years at the Cannes Film Festival.Getty Images The groups frustrations are two-fold. The second bone of contention is Frances unique unemployment insurance program for entertainment workers and technicians. The payments are funded through taxes paid by employers....

May 1, 2024 · 2 min · 298 words · Louis Vargas

Mayan Lopez Breaks Down ‘Lopez Vs. Lopez’ Shocking Finale; Reveals Season 3 Wishes

SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from the final two episodes ofNBCsLopez vs. Lopezs second season. But to discuss things properly, lets take a little trip back to the shows freshman season. There was a passionate kiss there, however. Mayan Lopez, Lopez vs LopezJC Olivera/Getty Images/NBC The next day, both act as if nothing happened and nobody witnessed the morning walk of shame. Im being very long-winded here butLopez vs....

May 1, 2024 · 4 min · 713 words · Michael Garcia

Neon Hires Joey Monteiro As EVP Of International Marketing

EXCLUSIVE:Neonhas hired marketing and publicity veteranJoey Monteiroas EVP, International Marketing andAshley Hirschas Manager of International Sales and Marketing. The move further expands the companys global footprint as it grows its international sales arm headed up by seasoned sales executiveKristen Figeroid. With a career spanning more than two and a half decades, Monteiro joins Neon from Sierra-Affinity/eOne, where he served as EVP of Marketing and Publicity and was responsible for creative marketing across film markets and festivals as well as international distribution....

May 1, 2024 · 2 min · 419 words · Daniel Stuart

Paula Abdul’s Sexual Assault Suit Against Nigel Lythgoe Gets 2025 Trial Date; Grammy Winner Reaches Settlement With ‘American Idol’ Producers

However, Deadline hears plaintiff Abdul was satisfied with the outcome, a well-placed source says. Representatives for the latter Lythgoe did not response to request for comment. Abduls attorneys had no statement on the settlement, when contacted by Deadline. Getty Shockingly, Abdul alleges that Lythgoe assaulted her twice. The second assault supposedly happened in 2015 during a Season 12 ofSYTYCDmeeting at Lythgoes LA home. Abdul pushed Lythgoe off of her, explaining that she was not interested in his advances and immediately left....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 143 words · Mr. Daniel Rivers

Seventh Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab Opens Call For Applications

The Native American Media Allianceannounced they are accepting applications for the Seventh Annual Native American Feature Film Writers Lab. This is a 10-week program that will take place on-line from July through October 2024. The Native American Feature Film Writers Labaddresses an ongoing need in the entertainment industry. The Native American Media Alliance (NAMA) The lab will consist of daily workshops with an established screenwriter and peer workshopping sessions. For more information and to submit yo visithttp://www....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Eric Mcconnell

Studios Warn Of First Amendment Implications For SAG-AFTRA-Backed AI Bill To Require Consent For Digital Voice And Likeness

Also excluded are incidental uses. To be clear: Those depictions did not require the consent of their heirs, Sheffner said. Studios also want to limit the digital replication right to living individuals. SAG-AFTRA’s Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and the MPA’s Ben Sheffner at Tuesday’s hearing.Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for RIAA That rationale that does not exist for those who are dead. How the proposed bill addresses post mortem rights is one area of sharp disagreement between studios and artists groups....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Cynthia Townsend

Timbaland To Exec Produce TV Adaptation Of Graphic Novel ‘Neon Empire’

EXCLUSIVE:Timbalandis getting into graphic novels and television. The music producer behind Justin TimberlakesCry Me A Riverand Missy ElliottsSupa Dupa Flyis getting involved inNeon Empire. The story centers around a criminal enterprise set in Nashville. TimbalandGetty/Audio Up The graphic novel will include music through QR codes. This is innovative storytelling and music at its most disruptive, said Timbaland. Jared and I think the same and have done lots of great work with one another....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 106 words · Krystal West