Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano & Tommy Martinez Board Peacock Comedy Series ‘Laid’

Mamet will play AJ, Angarano will play Richie and Martinez will play Isaac. They join previously announced lead Stephanie Hsuin the series written and executive produced by Nahnatchka Khanand Sally Bradford McKenna. Laidis based on the Australian series created by Marieke Hardy and Kirsty Fisher, and produced by Liz Watts. Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano and Tommy MartinezGetty Images is a resounding: Yes, there is. The problem is definitely you. She recently co-starred opposite Kaley Cuoco in two seasons of MaxsThe Flight Attendant....

March 13, 2024 · 1 min · 179 words · Janet Schultz

‘Call Of Lobster’, ‘Dying Fire’ Win First HCG Awards As HKIFF Industry Unveils Project Market Winners

Yin Chen-HaosCall Of Lobsterand Gao LinyangsDying Firewere presented with the inaugural HCG Awards, a joint initiative ofHKIFF Industryand CAA China, as the Hong Kong projects market wrapped with 21 cash and in-kind prizes worth more than US$223,000. The objective of HCG [HKIFF Industry CAA China Genre Initiative], according to CAA China CEO Mary Gu, is to provide the next generation of filmmakers in the region with a internet of support to help them launch their careers, both locally and in the international marketplace....

March 13, 2024 · 3 min · 489 words · Kathleen Hicks

‘Friday Night Smackdown’ Audience Up 16% In Demo As Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Makes His Return To The Ring

The Rock has been heating things up for WWE. Since Dwayne Johnson returned to the ring in January,Friday Night SmackDownhas seen some significant audience growth. The average demo audience for the first quarter of 2024 has been around 900,000 viewers. Dwayne “The Rock” JohnsonWWE Thats up about 16% versus last years first quarter demo audience, which averaged 778,000 viewers. Johnson isnt solely responsible for the uptick, either. He made his return in February, but ratings have been looking good forSmackdownsince the beginning of the year....

March 13, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Dr. Joseph Wilson

‘Immaculate’ Review: Sydney Sweeney-Led Religious Horror Movie Overshadowed By Overplayed Tropes – SXSW

However, the films auditory experience is distracted by overemphasis on volume, particularly in service of its jump-scares. The same can be said for the films imagery. This portrayal strips her character of relatability and intelligence, painting her instead as naively detached. Sydney Sweeney in ‘Immaculate’Fabia Lavino, Courtesy of Neon Sweeneys role as Sister Cecilia showcases her acting talents beyond her physical allure. Sweeneys proactive approach in shaping her career trajectory illustrates her capability and ambition in Hollywoods competitive landscape....

March 13, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Spencer Rowe MD

‘Rust’ Armorer Gets April Sentencing Date For Fatal 2021 Shooting On Indie Western; Faces Up To 18 Months Behind Bars

Today New Mexico Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer designated a sentencing hearing for April 15 at 10 am local time. Relatively inexperienced armorer Gutierrez-Reed wascharged in January 2023 with involuntary manslaughter and later evidence tampering. She faced up to three years in state prison if found guilty on both charges. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed taken into custody on March 6 after guilty verdict during her trial of the fatal shooting on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie “Rust,“Getty...

March 13, 2024 · 1 min · 141 words · Sydney Escobar

Australian Streamer Stan’s Slate Includes Cop Series From Universal’s Matchbox, Trent O’Donnell Comedy-Drama ‘Sunny Nights’ & Christmas Film From ‘Colin From Accounts’ Producers

It will launch this year. All3Media International has sales rights. Additional finance came from Screen NSW through the Made in NSW Fund. Stan’s new slate (L-R) clockwise from top left: Invisible Boys, Critical Incident, Exposure and Thou Shalt Not StealStan International sales are with Cineflix Rights. Stan already has the likes ofYellowstone,Hacks,Twisted MetalandWalking DeadshowsDead City,Daryl DixonandThe Ones Who Live. Drag Race In Australia Stan also confirmed the popularDrag Raceformat is getting the Aussie treatment inDrag Race Down Under....

March 12, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Jenna Anderson

BFI & BAFTA Unveil 2024 Participants For 10th LGBTQIA+ Mentoring Scheme

Other alumni involved in the movie include actor Matthew Jacobs Morgan and associate producer Emily Everdee. The BFI and BAFTA said there had been a 40% increase in applicants this year for initiative. In 2022 they released their first bookNone of the Above, winning the Jhalak Literary prize. L-R Zak Ghazi-Torbati, Cherish Oteka, Miles Sloman L-R Charlie Tidmas, Isabella Bassett, Travis AlabanzaBFI/Bafta Isabella Bassett, Producer (they/she)Isabella Bassett is an emerging creative producer based in Glasgow....

March 12, 2024 · 2 min · 340 words · Anthony Petty

Broadway Newcomers ‘An Enemy Of The People’, ‘The Who’s Tommy’ & ‘The Notebook’ Sell Out

Opening night is March 18. The production at the Schoenfeld grossed$769,387; opening night is March 14. Opening night is March 28. Victoria Pedretti, Caleb Eberhardt & Jeremy Strong in ‘An Enemy of the People’Emilio Madrid Opening night is March 21. The production took in$465,133, with attendance at 92% of capacity. Hadestowncontinued its recent upsurge, filling the Walter Kerr and grossing$1,107,953. Top earner of the week wasWicked, grossing$1,836,268. Season to date, Broadway has grossed$1,191,502,256, with total attendance at9,492,511....

March 12, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Kenneth Smith

CAPE Wraps Second Annual Radiance Gala Honoring Sandra Oh, ‘Joyride’ & ‘Black Cake’ Teams, And Many More

Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, the leading film and television industry organization for Asian and Pacific Islanders, on Monday night presented its second annualRadiance Gala, celebrating the achievements of Asian and Pacific Islander Women and Non-Binary artists, artisans, and leaders in entertainment, presenting honors to actressSandra Oh, the teams behindLionsgatesJoy Rideand HulusBlack Cake, and more. At the event held at at the Ebell in Los Angeles, Oh was presented with the Luminary Award by Jessica Yu, the director of her 20th/Hulu comedyQuiz Lady....

March 12, 2024 · 3 min · 501 words · Andre Barnett

David Mixner Dies: LGBTQ Activist Who Pressed And Persuaded Ronald Reagan & Bill Clinton On Civil Rights Was 77

Mixner suffered from complications from long Covid, a friend, Steven Guy, told The New York Times. His legacy endures in the change he made and the generations of leaders he mentored and inspired. I will miss him. David Mixner in 2016Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images He was on and off crutches for the next several years, he wrote. Known as the Briggs Initiative, the measure initially had overwhelming support....

March 12, 2024 · 2 min · 256 words · Ryan Wood

Directors Of Glasgow Film Fest Winner ‘The Home Game’ Discuss Crafting A Feel-Good Doc About Icelandic Soccer Underdogs

It previously screened at the Tromso International Film Festival, DOC NYC and Nordisk Panorama. SMARI GUNN:We both knew Kari personally beforehand, but Logi and I didnt know each other. DEADLINE:You started filming this during the pandemic, correct? Smari Gunn, Logi Sigursveinsson at Glasgow Film FestivalPhoto courtesy of Amy Muir at Glasgow Film Festival How did you manage this? DEADLINE:Kari is quite a character. It feels like that if he gets something into is head, theres no stopping him....

March 12, 2024 · 1 min · 155 words · James Baker

Jimmy Kimmel Says ABC Execs Were “Terrified” By John Cena Skit; Demanded Bigger Envelope To Cover His Bits

(Timberlake is the nights musical guest). There were meetings and site meetings, emails and texts and phone calls and people sweating. Ultimately, Kimmel and his team went with the smaller envelope, which masked Cenas unmentionables just fine. Id say congratulations John Cena, said Kimmel. The commotion you caused. Very rarely does an idea literally push the envelope and this one did. He also referenced the Donald Trump moment at the end of the show....

March 12, 2024 · 1 min · 169 words · Gregory Pace

Joe Biden And Donald Trump Rematch At Center Of Highly Partisan House Hearing With Special Counsel Robert Hur — Update

That conclusion does not appear in my report, Congressman, Hur said. Biden was reminded of the year. Hur initially told Dean that he didnt think that was correct with respect to the transcript. Robert Hur at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday.Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images But she identified the page of the transcript in which Biden said, Oh God. All in all, despite hours of testimony, Hurs appearance is not likely to change many minds....

March 12, 2024 · 2 min · 214 words · Mark Huber