Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ Heads To Cannes Market With Goodfellas, French Deal Set With Le Pacte: “The Iconic Director Is Back”

One of the years most anticipated films will be on sale for independent buyers at the upcomingCannesmarket. Also confirmed today is the films French deal withLe Pacteand the involvement of longtime Coppola collaborator Paul Rassam. Above is a first look image from the movie. Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel in ‘Megalopolis’American Zoetrope / Megalopolis / Mihai Malaimare The U.S. deal remains a work in progress. Paris-based Goodfellas has a long track record of audacious sales campaigns at Cannes....

April 30, 2024 · 1 min · 166 words · Kristy Williams

Harvey Weinstein Expected In Court Tomorrow Despite Hospital Stay; NYC Hearing Will Re-Arraign Incarcerated Producer On 2018 Rape Charges

The Appeals Court has also ordered a new trial for Weinstein, who maintains he is the innocent. Weinstein remains in custody, said Patrick Rocchio, NY Department of Corrections spokesperson today. The source could not say when that move would or could occur. Harvey Weinstein, Bellevue hospital, New York cityEtienne Laurent/Getty Images/Icon Sportswire via AP Images The 23-year sentence he received from Justice Burke was to be served consecutively. As another consequence of his conviction, Weinstein was also ordered to register as a sex offender by Burke....

April 30, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Matthew Lee

Helena Howard, Bella Thorne, Chloe Cherry & More To Star In Izabel Pakzad’s Debut Feature ‘Find Your Friends’

But upon arrival, they quickly realize the locals dont want them there. Welcome To Italy S.R.L. produced the feature in association with WWPS.TV, Walters Media Group and Angry Cloud. L-R: Helena Howard, Bella Thorne, Zion Moreno, Chloe Cherry and Sophia AliGetty Images/Courtesy/Getty Producers are Allison Friedman, Andrea Iervolino, Monika Bacardi, Gary Michael Walters and Luca Matrundola. Thorne serves as exec producer. CAA is handling domestic sales, with Fortitude overseeing international....

April 30, 2024 · 1 min · 98 words · Sydney Huff

New Docuseries To Explore Lives Of Queer Mormon Teens From Wilson Cruz & Big Iron Productions

These types of shows, from my experience, save lives. The urgency is now. He continues to lift up underserved communities both on and off-screen as an actor, producer and activist. L-R: Wilson Cruz, Stephen Frandsen, Amy Redford, Xan Parker and Hadleigh ArnstGene Reed/Courtesy/Cat Palmer/Getty/Matt Royce His life work led us to making him a core part of our team. I am honored to call him a collaborator. His compassion, insights, humor and creativity are an invaluable addition to the project....

April 30, 2024 · 1 min · 163 words · Harry Page

New Line Officially Lands Chris Farley Biopic Package With Paul Walter Hauser Starring And Josh Gad Directing

After Deadlinebroke the newslast week thatNew Linewas in pole position to land the packageAChris FarleyStory,the studio made it official today, having acquired the biopic starringPaul Walter Hauseras the legendary comedian.Josh Gaddirects, with Lorne Michaels and Erin David producing via Broadway Video. The pitch is based on the book by Farleys brother Tom Farley Jr. and Tanner Colby and will be adapted by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber. This marks the second major package Warner Bros....

April 30, 2024 · 3 min · 517 words · Kevin Martin

On Epic Week For Paramount Global, Company Extends Carriage Talks With Charter

The extension of talks was confirmed to Deadline by sources familiar with the negotiations. It was unclear if there would be a firm revised deadline put in place, but talks are ongoing. Watch on Deadline Paramount and Charter declined to comment when contacted by Deadline. Getty A lot is at stake for both companies. Charter, which operates theSpectrumpay-TVand broadband brand, recently leapfrogged Comcast to become the No. The Stamford, CT-based Charter didnt hesitate in August to take advantage of its scale....

April 30, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Brett Jenkins

PBS Masterpiece Sets Third TV Adaptation Of ‘The Forsyte Saga’; Cast Includes BAFTA-Winner Francesca Annis & ‘Doctor Who’ Star Millie Gibson

It follows the BBCs 1967 adaptation, which was watched by audiences of up to 18M. The 2002 version aired on ITV and featured a cast including Damian Lewis and Gina McKee. Filming begins next month in England, Wales, and Italy. ITV’s 2002 adaptation of ‘The Forsyte Saga,’ starring Damian LewisITV Studios Rounding out the cast isSusan Hampshire, who is returning toTheForsyte Sagahaving starred in the original BBC series. Directors are Meenu Gaur (Murder Is Easy) and Annetta Laufer (Get Millie Black)....

April 30, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Evan Mitchell

ProSiebenSat.1 Shareholders Narrowly Reject Plan To Split Up German TV Giant

ProSiebenSat.1Medias shareholders have narrowly voted to reject a plan that would have seen the business split up. A plan to change the capital structure also failed to receive the necessary 75% support. ProSiebens management had immediately rejected them, saying they were not in shareholders interests. ProSiebenSat1 headquarters in Unterfoehring near MunichChristof Stache/AFP via Getty Images MFE was also successful in adding former Italian Citibank investment banker Leopoldo Attolico and former EY auditor Simone Scettri....

April 30, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Jeffrey Pope

Ruben Östlund, Chie Hayakawa & Lorcan Finnegan Projects Selected for 2nd Cannes Investors Circle

Palme dOr winning director Ruben Ostlund is among 10 directors selected to present their upcoming feature film projects at the second edition of theCannesMarche du Films Investors Circle initiative. The one-day event, taking place on May 19, is aimed at connecting elevated, international feature film projects with film financiers and high-net worth individuals with a desire to invest in cinema. Ostlund, who won the Palme dOr forThe SquareandTriangle of Sadness, which was also nominated for three Oscars, will attend the event in person....

April 30, 2024 · 2 min · 265 words · Beth Henderson

Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Melissa Barrera Talks ‘Abigail’, Collaborative Relationships In Hollywood & Staying True To Herself

You may be wondering why this is publishing on a Tuesday, instead of Friday? Dont worry, though! The show will be back for its third season officially on Fridays soon! Melissa BarreraGetty Images Barrera can currently be seen starring in the Universal Studios horror filmAbigail. All they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. The blood-thirsty vampire flick reunites Barrera with the hit Radio Silence directing team of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett....

April 30, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Elizabeth Young

Shawn Ashmore, Garret Dillahunt, Elizabeth Mitchell & Jessy Schram To Star In Psychological Thriller ‘The Huntsman’

The film is executive produced by Dillahunt, Sanders, and Malinoski. Im excited to start shooting this dark and atmospheric story, Harris said. In recent years, hes also been seen on shows likeHightown,Dead to Me, andSprung. L-R: Garret Dillahunt, Elizabeth Mitchell, Shawn Ashmore and Jessy SchramRussell Baer/John Schmidt/Getty/Courtesy of Sterling Taylor Currently starring on ABCs beloved proceduralThe Rookie, Ashmores other upcoming projects include the indiesJust BreatheandIt Feeds. Schram stars onChicago Medand has also been seen on shows likeNashvilleandFalling Skies....

April 30, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Amanda Jones

Stormy Daniels’ Attorney Tells Jurors Of Hush Money Payment And His Suspicion That Trump Was The One Who Funded It

Finally, after he finished, Davidson recalled, he assured Cohen that Daniels didnt want the story publicized. Davidson said he called Cohen as a professional courtesy to let him know about the deal. He was pleased, Davidson said. Donald Trump last week.Victor J. Blue - Pool/Getty Images After AMI washed their hands of the deal … Michael Cohen stepped into AMIs shoes, he testified. Davidson said he found Cohen conciliatory in working out the deal with Daniels....

April 30, 2024 · 2 min · 395 words · Mark Gray

Summer Box Office Pines For $3 Billion: ‘Garfield’ Could Scratch ‘Furiosa’, ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Might See Best Opening Just Outside Of Season & Other Zany Forecasts

More bad news about summer: Its not going to catch up the year any more against 2023. 3 On 2024’s Most Valuable Blockbuster List Essentially, expect less and hope for more. Remember, no one sawBarbenheimerorSound of Freedomcoming last summer, and that trio collectively minted $1.15 billion. The movies which must work this summer to get us past $3 billion-plus: ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ ‘Twisters,’ ‘Despicable Me 4’ and ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice....

April 30, 2024 · 1 min · 198 words · Matthew Medina