Despite Lack Of Documentaries On Big Screen, Non-Fiction Is Alive Theatrically As Concert Pics & Feature Source Material: Lionsgate EVP & Producers Deliberate At SXSW

Many documentary filmmakers want their work on the big screen and not small. So, what gives? Why isnt that happening? SXSW Panel “How to Tell True Stories: Narrative vs. Documentary” - L to R, Bryan Mooser, Prentice Penny, Lionsgate EVP Charlotte Koh and moderator Addie Morfoot.Deadline The pandemic is partially to blame as audiences have savored non-fiction stories on streaming, i.e. the Netflix series,Tiger King. LikeFree Solo, um, can I count theEras Touras a documentary?...

March 9, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Lynn Gonzalez

Doug Liman Changes Mind, Attends SXSW Opening Night ‘Road House’ Premiere

Its a tradition for him, slipping into theaters and watching how his movies play. In Limans column, he said even thoughRoad Housetested higher than his filmsThe Bourne IdentityandMr. and Mrs. Smith, Amazon would not change its decision to go straight to streaming. (L-R) Doug Liman, and Jake Gyllenhaal in ‘Road House’Getty/Amazon MGM Studios Watch on Deadline It is expected thatJake Gyllenhaalwill introduce the film tonight. He plays Dalton, a former UFC fighter-turned-bartender who tries to tame the crowd in a Florida Keys bar....

March 9, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · Valerie Harrison

Jennifer Holland Says ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Starts Filming This Summer

Jennifer Hollandis making DC fans happy after revealing whenPeacemakerSeason 2 will start filming. Yessss we start filming this summer! Its gonna be so gooooood, Holland replied on Instagram. Jennifer Holland (L) and John Cena (R) in ‘Peacemaker’Katie Yu / Max Holland plays Emilia Harcourt in the DC series created byJames Gunn. The first season consisted of eight episodes and started streaming on Jan. 13, 2022. Watch on Deadline Its happening, Brooks told Deadline at the Critics Choice Awards red carpet....

March 9, 2024 · 1 min · 157 words · Michael Reed

Joe Biden Tells MSNBC He Regrets Using Term “Illegal” To Refer To “Undocumented” Immigrant In State Of The Union Address

An undocumented person, Biden said. I shouldnt have used illegal, its undocumented. I talked about what Im not going to do. What I wont do. Im not going to treat any, any, any of these people with disrespect. Look, they built the country. The reason our economy is growing. We have to control the border and more orderly flow, but I dont share his view at all. Holocaust Museum’s Board...

March 9, 2024 · 2 min · 368 words · Christian Bates

Miriam Margolyes Says Adult ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Worry Her: “They Should Be Over That By Now”

Miriam Margolyeshas some opinions aboutHarry Potterfans who have continued to stan the J.K. Rowland-created world into their adulthood. It was 25 years ago, and its for children. I think its for children. Miriam Margolyes calls out adult ‘Harry Potter’ fansIsabel Infantes / PA Images / Getty Images / Warner Brothers / Courtesy Everett Collection The actress says she gets requests for Cameo fromHarry Potterfans for special occasions. I cant even think about it....

March 9, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Steven Santos

Robert De Niro Sounds Off On Acting, Directing, And Donald Trump

A hit song by Bananarama in the 80s told us thatRobert De Niros Waiting. Tonight, onReal TimewithBill Maher, he finally got the chance to get a few things off his chest. I see the possibility, he said. Some Ive been involved with from the inception. Theyre movies Ive felt were worthy. I think I have a pretty good average. Scorsese, I just go with him no matter whats he going to do....

March 9, 2024 · 1 min · 183 words · Gail Owen

SAG-AFTRA “50/50, If Not More Likely” To Strike Against Video Game Companies Soon, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Says

There may soon be another actorsstrikein Hollywood this time against the video game industry. SAG-AFTRAs last strike against the gaming companies, in 2016-17, lasted 183 days. In September, membersauthorized a strike authorizationon this current contract. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief NegotiatorPhoto by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage The vote was 98.32% in favor. A total of 34,687 members cast ballots, representing a voting 27.47% of eligible voters. Many of the issues between the two contracts are similar, including wages and artificial intelligence....

March 9, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Mariah Webster

SAG-AFTRA’s Duncan Crabtree-Ireland On The State Of Negotiations With Video Game Industry & Possible Strike: “We’re Getting To The End Of The Road”

Will Hollywood experience another actors strike in the coming months? Many of the issues between the two contracts are similar, including wages and AI. DEADLINE: You mentioned that some basic AI issues were the current sticking points in the video game negotiations. Duncan Crabtree-IrelandGetty Can you expand upon what those issues are? They dont speak but are creating a performance and really central to the action of the game. I think that is an area where we havent been able to achieve the results we need just yet....

March 9, 2024 · 2 min · 340 words · Robert Moore

Sam Altman Returns To OpenAI Board Of Directors, Concluding A Four-Month Management Rollercoaster

OpenAICEOSam Altman, ousted four months ago from the company he co-founded, is now fully back in control. His return to its board of directors as part of a reshaped oversight team was announced on Friday. He then briefly went to work forMicrosoft, which had a $13 billion partnership with OpenAI. OpenAI CEO Sam AltmanJustin Sullivan/Getty Images Then, weeks after his axing, Altman was rehired as CEO by OpenAI. They kept Quora CEO Adam DAngelo as the sole remaining board member from Altmans prior era....

March 9, 2024 · 1 min · 159 words · Rebecca Green

Stormy Daniels Gets Emotional, Says “And F*ck Trump” In Remarks After Premiere Of Documentary ‘Stormy’ At SXSW

But she displayed her trademark defiance too, closing with a parting shot And f*ck Trump. Thank you Sarah for doing this with me and telling such a great story, she said. As a filmmaker, your transitions were amazing. Peacock Original Documentary ‘Stormy’Peacock And you didnt use too many shots that made me look fat. Watch on Deadline I met Judd, I think it was 2004. She got the role but had death in the family so didnt get to to set....

March 9, 2024 · 1 min · 163 words · Francisco Bush

Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival Screens ‘Navalny’ In Honor Of Russia’s Fallen Pro-Democratic Reformer

The film directed byDaniel Roherwon the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature almost exactly a year ago. With help from a Bulgarian investigative journalist, Navalny determined the assassination plot had been implemented by Kremlin agents. And he said, yes. ‘Navalny’CNN Films And we said, we have to do something about it. [Navalnys death] speaks about what is so wrong with Russia these days, and not just Russia. Its something that you see popping up in countries around the world....

March 9, 2024 · 1 min · 187 words · Lisa Tucker

Treat Williams Fatal Crash Driver Pleads Guilty, Gets Deferred Sentence And License Suspension

Ryan Koss, age 35, agreed to a plea of negligent driving with death resulting. He was given a one-year deferred sentence and will have his driving license revoked for a year. He must also complete a community restorative justice program on the misdemeanor charge. Treat WilliamsGregg DeGuire/WireImage/Getty Images He failed to see Williams oncoming motorcycle, resulting in a collision. Watch on Deadline After the crash, Koss called Williams wife to tell her what happened....

March 9, 2024 · 2 min · 223 words · Adam Owens

‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Travel Series Gets Max Premiere Date As Comedian Cracks Up SXSW

All four episodes will be available to stream. He already knowns the people he visits from conversations with them on his podcast. I like to get my fix. Conan O’Brien in ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’Courtesy of Conaco / Max The show marks OBriens return to the small screen since his TBS late-night showConanended its run in 2021. Conan OBrien Must Gois produced by Conaco with executive producers OBrien and Jeff Ross....

March 9, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Daniel Andrade