Disney D-Day: Bob Iger Celebrates Board Battle Win & End Of “Distracting Proxy Contest”; Nelson Peltz “Disappointed” Then Tries To Spin It Into A Win

On the specifics, after all the millions spent, Peltz got 31% of the vote. Iger received 94% of the vote to keep him on the Mark Parker-headed board. Still, Peltzs Trian tried to have it both ways with their response to their big loss Wednesday. (L-R) Bob Iger, Disneyland and Nelson PeltzGetty Images We are proud of the impact we have had in refocusing this Company on value creation and good governance....

April 3, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Dana Davidson

Disney Fends Off Nelson Peltz After Bitter Proxy Fight As Shareholders Back Company Board

It was a months-long bitter and costly fight. Another firm, Blackwells, had three nominees that never got much traction. Peltz received less than 31% of the vote. Bob Iger and Nelson PeltzGetty Images CEOBob Iger, also on the board of course, had 94% support. Trian had advised shareholders to withold votes from Lagomasino. I want to thank our shareholders for their trust and confidence in our Board and management. Most voting closed last night....

April 3, 2024 · 1 min · 180 words · Kimberly Green

Filipino Prison Drama ‘Sellblock’ Wraps Production & Heads To MIPTV With Blue Fox Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE:Upcoming Filipino crime drama seriesSellblockhas wrapped principal photography and is headed forMIPTV. it’s possible for you to see four first-look images above. Lopez directs all eight episodes of the first season. First look images at ‘Sellblock’Blackops Studios Asia/Psyops8/Blue Fox Entertainment Filipino producer ABS-CBN was initially attached to the show, but we hear it is no longer involved. Sellblockis more than just a series, said Rosales. Its an immersive experience that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats....

April 3, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Sarah Chen

Hunter Schafer Says She No Longer Wants To Play Transgender Roles After ‘Euphoria’ Breakout: “I Just Want To Be A Girl & Finally Move On”

Hunter Schaferhas revealed that she no longer wishes to accept transgender roles after her breakout performance inHBOs young adult dramaEuphoria. The 25-year-old actress told GQ that she had been offered tons of trans roles but does not want her gender identity to define her work in the future. I dont want to be [reduced to] that, and I find it ultimately demeaning to me and what I want to do, Schafer said....

April 3, 2024 · 2 min · 397 words · Pamela Gonzalez

Industry Entertainment’s Adam Levine, Brandy Rivers & Michael Hepburn Depart To Launch Management/Production Company Amplified

EXCLUSIVE: LongtimeIndustry EntertainmentmanagersAdam Levine,Brandy RiversandMichael Hepburnhave left to start a new management/production company that they have namedAmplified. The trio, who come from talent (Levine, Hepburn) and lit (Rivers) backgrounds, are bringing all of their clients to the new venture. Levine spent 12 years in the talent department at Industry having previously co-run his own management firm Levine Okwu Erickson. (L-R) Adam Levine, Brandy Rivers and Michael HepburnRussell Baer His clients include Scott Grimes (American Dad, Ted), Jake Borelli (Greys Anatomy), Sara Waisglass (Ginny and Georgia), Casey Cott (Riverdale), Spencer MacPherson (School Spirits, Reign), Melissa ONeil (The Rookie), Tori Anderson (NCIS: Hawaii), Floriana Lima (A Million Little Things), Sarah Bock (Severance), Evan Ellison (Bonneville), Chelsea Clark (Ginny and Georgia) and Nesta Cooper (Sinking Spring, See)....

April 3, 2024 · 3 min · 579 words · Raymond Harris

Ken Loach’s Bectu Suspension Reversed, But Bitter Internal Dispute At Film & TV Union Rumbles On

Two others were also suspended and six more members faced disciplinary measures. But the judgment, seen by Deadline, said the punishment of suspension did not fit the crime. Prospects disciplinary panel gave insufficient weight to the context in which WPD branch officers made their decision. Ken Loach has been reinstated as a Bectu officerGetty/Bectu Loach said the allegation was groundless and Prospect had not produced evidence to support its claim....

April 3, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Brett Powell

Mike Tollin’s Prodco Rebrands As MTP With Focus On Expanded “Pro-Social” Content

The announcement follows the premiere last month of his six-episode docuseriesJustice, USAon Max. Jonathan Vogler has been elevated to President of Unscripted Productions and Ricky Cruz has been brought on as VP/Development. On the scripted side, Harry Wood is now VP Development and Sarah Alammuri has joined as Director/Development. Mike TollinLucas Tollin Steve Tollin remains Director of Finance. Theyre passionate and scrappy. Watch on Deadline Tollins docuseriesJustice, USAtakes a comprehensive insider 360-degree view of the criminal justice system....

April 3, 2024 · 1 min · 147 words · Justin Lee

Miranda Tapsell & Gwilym Lee Reprise ‘Top End Wedding’ Roles In Prime Video Australia Rom-Com Series From Goalpost Pictures & ZDF Studios

Christian van Vuuren and Shari Sebbens are directing. Watch on Deadline We all love a happy ending, but what happens after happily ever after? Top End WeddingproducerGoalpost Picturesreturns to produce, with filming taking place in May in the Northern Territory and Adelaide. Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym LeeGetty Images Tapsell, Tyler and Goalposts Rosemary Blight are the executive producers. Tapsells on-screen credits includeLove Child,The SapphiresandThe Artful Dodger. Tapsell is represented by Sue Burnett & Associates and Burbridge Artists Entertainment....

April 3, 2024 · 1 min · 106 words · Ashley Tanner

New York African Film Festival To Feature ‘Over The Bridge’, ‘Dilli Dark’, Short Film EP’d By Spike Lee And More

Nigerian actor Samuel Abiola Robinson stars in the role of Michael Okeke. Michael Okeke is a metaphor for every outsider, whether he is an Indian or foreigner in any society. Watch on Deadline The first edition of the New York African Film Festival took place in 1993. (L-R) ‘Mirah,’ ‘After the Long Rains,’ ‘Fight Like a Girl,’ ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense’Film at Lincoln Center/African Film Festival Inc...

April 3, 2024 · 4 min · 644 words · Robert Meyer

Paramount Global Closer To Sale As Skydance Looks To Seal Deal In Exclusive Negotiating Window – Update

UPDATED with stock price. There is no deal done. But as Deadline reported earlier today, the two sides are in an exclusive negotiating period. Shari Redstone and David EllisonGetty Images Paramount will not engage with other parties on a deal for 30 days. Watch on Deadline Reps for Skydance and Paramount both declined comment. Deal talk exploded in December when it first surfaced that Skydance was interested. Redstone prefers the latter....

April 3, 2024 · 1 min · 186 words · Joanne Robinson

‘Dead Boy Detectives’ Trailer Unleashes Ghosts, Zombies, Evil Witches, Demons & More — Update

UPDATED 7 AM:Netflix has unveiled the officialtrailerforDead Boy Detectivesahead of its April 25 premiere. Welcome to the Dead Boy Detective Agency, the trailer begins. We help ghosts resolve their mysteries. George Rexstrew, Kassius Nelson, Yuyu Kitamura, , Jayden RevriNetflix Ghosts who cannot let go. Dead Boy Detectivesbrings to life Neil Gaimans comics of the same name. Watch the trailer above and see details of the series below. (L to R) George Rexstrew as Edwin Payne, Kassius Nelson as Crystal Palace and Jayden Revri as Charles RowlandNetflix...

April 3, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · William Haley

“Outraged” Biden Denounces Israel For Not Protecting Aid Workers In Gaza After Members Of Chef José Andrés World Central Kitchen Killed By IDF Strike – Update

Related Stories Donald Trump Removes Doug Emhoff And Other Joe Biden Appointees From U.S. According to Andres organization, the armored and non-armored vehicles that were bombed were branded with the WCK logo. They were providing food to hungry civilians in the middle of a war. Joe Biden and Chef José AndrésKevin Dietsch / Dawoud Abo Alkas / Anadolu / Marla Aufmuth / Getty Images They were brave and selfless. That investigation must be swift, it must bring accountability, and its findings must be made public....

April 3, 2024 · 2 min · 217 words · Holly Fleming

Disney Said To Be Edging Past Nelson Peltz In Proxy Fight Ahead Of Annual Meeting

The firm is Disneys second-largest shareholder at about 4.2%. Watch on Deadline Disney and BlackRock declined to comment. Peltz Trian Partners is voting about 1.5% of Disney, his shares and those of ally Ike Perlmutter. Bob Iger and Nelson PeltzGetty Images He wants board seats for himself and former Disney executive Jay Rasulo. To that end, he has asked shareholders to unseat Disney nominees Maria Elena Lagomasino and Michael Froman....

April 2, 2024 · 2 min · 279 words · Wendy Parker