‘Yellow Face’, ‘English’ & Reimagined ‘The Pirates Of Penzance’ Set Broadway Openings

Roundabout Theatre Companyhas announced the dates for its 2024-25 season, with David Henry HwangsYellow Facestarring Daniel Dae Kim kicking off the companysBroadwayline-up with an October 1 opening night. Thepreviously announcedBroadway productions also includeEnglishby Sanaz Toossi, opening January 23, 2025; andThe Pirates of Penzance, reimagined with a New Orleans setting and starring Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce, opening April 24, 2025. Related Stories Broadway Spring 2024: All Of Deadlines Reviews Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga To Headline New Sondheim Broadway Revue Old Friends; Pre-Broadway Staging Set For L....

April 11, 2024 · 2 min · 221 words · Jill Mcdowell

AMC Boss Adam Aron At CinemaCon: 2025 Box Office & Beyond Looks Bright, Theater Closures Are “Natural Pruning Of The Fleet”, But New Cinemas Are More Profitable

AMC CEOAdam Aroncontinued to pour cold water on any notion that his No. 1 circuit is headed for Chapter 11. The session was moderated by Pucks Matt Belloni. L to R: Puck’s Matt Belloni, AMC CEO Adam Aron, Disney’s Cathleen Taff and AMPAS' Bill Kramer.Deadline There a lot of pain that comes with the bankruptcy process. Because the difference of $2 billion signifies companies going out of business. Aron is bullish that the box office in 2025 and 2026 will return to pre-pandemic form....

April 10, 2024 · 1 min · 143 words · Anthony Johnston

Anthony Hopkins To Play King Herod Alongside Newcomer Noa Cohen In Biblical Thriller ‘Mary’

UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance jointly represent the films North American rights. West End Films is representing international sales. After a worldwide search, Cohen is starring as Mary. (L-R) Anthony Hopkins and Noa CohenRob Latour/Martin Schoeller The rising actress was born and raised in Israel, only an hour away from where Mary was born. Cohens credits include hit Israeli YA seriesMy Nephew Bentz,Infinityand the 2022 featureSilent Game....

April 10, 2024 · 1 min · 193 words · Jared Wilson

Canadian-British Kids Series ‘Gangnam Project’ Explores Universal Themes Of Cultural Belonging Via The Phenomenon That Is K-Pop

So were going to do the hard work for you. What I didnt anticipate was not being accepted as a 100% Korean person. [Sarah] taps into a very universal theme about trying to find your place in the world. What better way to explore universal themes of belonging than via the phenomenon that is K-pop, done with class via Canadian-British kids seriesGangnam Project.CBC Who do you want to be? How can you get there?...

April 10, 2024 · 2 min · 238 words · Keith Morrison

Cannes Critics’ Week Unveils 2024 Jury Members

Cannes Critics Week has unveiled the jury members for its upcoming 63rd edition, who join previously announced jury president Rodrigo Sorogoyen. They are Rwandan actress Eliane Umuhire (Augure by Baloji,My New Friends,Haven of Grace), French producer Sylvie Pialat (Timbuktu,Staying Vertical, The Whistlers), Belgian cinematographer Virginie Surdej (The Blue Caftan,Our Mothers,Casablanca Beats), and Canadian film critic and journalist Ben Croll. The section, which is overseen by the French Syndicate of Cinema Critics, focuses on first and second features as well as shorts by emerging talents....

April 10, 2024 · 2 min · 222 words · Heather Rodriguez

Christine Mangan’s Novel ‘The Continental Affair’ Optioned By Robert Budreau’s Lumanity Productions

EXCLUSIVE:Lumanity Productionsannounced that a feature film adaptation deal has been inked withChristine Manganfor her novelThe Continental Affair. He is living in exile after deserting his post in the French Algerian war. Louise is running from a shadowy past in London and the chains of gendered expectations. Christine Mangan; ‘The Continental Affair’ and Robert BudreauCaset Carsello/Keri Anderson Cover by Flatiron I love the suspenseful and psychologically complex Hitchcockian tones of this European adventure....

April 10, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Jacob Baker

Deadline’s Contenders Television 2024 Adds Talent To Star-Studded Lineup

UPDATED, April 10: Additional top talent has been confirmed for Deadlines Contenders Television, which will take place this weekend, April 13-14, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. Full details for the event, which can also be livestreamed, and an RSVP link can be found herehere. The new names added to the lineup include Jodie Foster, Kurt Russell, Quinta Brunson, Owen Wilson, Tyler James Williams, William Stanford Davis, Chris Perfetti, Aaron Moten and Ella Purnell....

April 10, 2024 · 3 min · 467 words · Andrew Francis

Disney And Warner Bros Vet John Rood Named Chief Brand & Communications Officer At Magid

John Rood, a former longtime exec atDisneyandWarner Bros, is joining consulting and research firmMagidas Chief Brand & Communications Officer. Reporting directly to CEO Brent Magid, Rood will oversee brand strategy, product marketing, corporate communications, sales support, and events. He will be based in Magids Los Angeles office, often working out of the companys offices in New York and Minneapolis. John RoodCourtesy Across media and entertainment, consumer packaged goods, retail and travel, Magid advises a range of clients, providing them with market research and helping them with a range of strategic goals....

April 10, 2024 · 2 min · 377 words · Michelle Soto

Drake Bell Speaks Out About How ‘Quiet On Set’ Shocked Viewers: “This Is The Response That Should Have Happened Years Ago”

Watch on Deadline Hollywood is a beautiful place, full of fantasy and imagination and fun. Im hoping that we see shifts and changes inside the industry that are needed. Hollywood is very small, especially when you work on shows. Drake Bell, ‘Quiet On Set’Rich Fury / WireImage / Getty Images / ID You become a family. People talk, recalled Bell. I just was not in a place where I wanted to talk or put it out in the world....

April 10, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Aaron Morgan

ElectionLine’s View From Abroad: Emily Maitlis & Jon Sopel On Why The Big Question Facing America Is What Happens If Trump Loses: “You Cannot Unknow What He Was Prepared To Do Last Time”

Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel beat the UKs major news networks in gaining access to Mar-a-Lago on Super Tuesday. A not unreasonable question for a congresswoman who is openly entertaining talk of being Trumps vice-presidential running mate. Why dont you f*** off? Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel at the 2023 BAFTA TV AwardsGetty Watch on Deadline “Emily, you’re a conspiracy theorist… We like the truth. “Why did Marjorie Taylor Greene tell@maitlisto fuck off?...

April 10, 2024 · 3 min · 525 words · John Sharp

John Cena On Dwayne Johnson & Vin Diesel’s ‘Fast & Furious’ Feud: “You Have Two Very Alpha, Driven People, There Can Only Be One”

John Cenais giving his thoughts on the long-standing feud betweenFast & Furiousco-stars,Dwayne JohnsonandVin Diesel. The WWE star made an appearance on Dax ShepardsArmchair Expertpodcast, where he talked about the behind-the-scenes drama. Theres certainly rumors about that. (L-R) Dwayne Johnson, John Cena and Vin DieselGiles Keyte / Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection / Jason Koerner / Getty Images I cant deny that. You have two very alpha, driven people, Cena responded....

April 10, 2024 · 1 min · 142 words · Abigail Cline

Jos Vantyler & Niamh McCormack Lead TV Action Series Drama ‘Cold Mind’ That Combines The Detective Genre With AI

Theyll appear alongside Portuguese actors Joana Seixas (Lua Vermelha,Onde Esta Elisa?) and Paulo Calatre (Madre Paula,The Last Bath). She is represented by The Lisa Richards Agency. Jos Vantyler and Niahm McCormackCourtesy; Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images On screen, he has starred in BBC telemovieThe Secret Files. He is represented by Jonathan Arun Group. Michael Riley, the veteran UK producer who runs Sterling Pictures, is the co-producer. Stuntman Vic Armstrong (James Bondfranchise,Raiders of the Lost Ark) is stunt designer....

April 10, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Jennifer Mccullough

Lionsgate Shows Off Emotional, Intense First Look Of Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ At CinemaCon

Yes, this just happened to big cheers. Director Antoine Fuqua still is shooting the movie, but a first-look clip was assembled. Im looking forward to giving to the audience a thrill like theyve never seen before, King said. Michael Jackson on stage, photographed in 1986.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images It is a story worthy of a cinematic presentation, King said. Watch on Deadline King said the filmmakers had tried to find the untold version of the story....

April 10, 2024 · 1 min · 165 words · Michael Anderson