‘Stranger Things’ Actor Brett Gelman’s Signing Canceled At Book Soup Over Safety Concerns

Book Souphas canceled a March 27 appearance byStranger Thingsactor and authorBrett Gelman. The store claimed that escalating threats became a safety risk we were not willing to take. The anthology weaves five interconnected short stories told through the perspective of five different Jewish characters. Brett GelmanDavid-Simon Dayan The book is scheduled for release March 19. The store has seen an uptick in angry calls and emails. He added that threats against his appearance arent serious enough to cancel his appearance....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 132 words · Joyce Coleman

‘The Brothers Lionheart’: Thomas Vinterberg Teams With Media Res For Limited Series Based On Astrid Lindgren’s Classic Book

Development on the project begins this month. The Brothers Lionheartwas originally published in 1973. The Brothers Lionheartis possibly the most important cultural legacy from my parents generation, he said. Thomas Vinterberg, “The Brothers Lionheart"Anders Overgaard It stands as a milestone from my childhood, shining vividly in my memory. What a blessing to have this marriage of talent and material serve as Media Res internationals maiden voyage. Its single notable screen adaptation was the 1977 Swedish film written by Lindgren herself who adapted her book....

March 7, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Nicholas Cole

A+E’s Home.Made.Nation Orders ‘Country House Hunters’ Under Deal With Hello Sunshine, ’48 Hours To Buy’ & Sets ‘Property Virgins’ Host

The announcement was made during A+E Networks upfront presentation where the Home.Made.Nation. also unveiled a greenlight for another house-hunting series,48 Hours to Buy, as well as host forthe upcomingProperty Virginsreboot. Both shows will debut March 30. Reese WitherspoonJohn Russo The series will be distributed globally by A+E Networks. Witherspoon, Sara Rea, and Sue Kinkead are Executive Producers on behalf of Hello Sunshine. Gary Takle is Executive Producer for Abode Entertainment....

March 6, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Pamela Pennington

Adam Schiff’s Victory Speech Hijacked By Anti-Gaza War Protesters; Republican Steve Garvey Locks In Second Place For CA Senate Run-Off In November – Update

Not that the night was all balloon drops and victory dances for the veteran Congressman. For a while it looked like the battle zone would shift to second place race. Would Schiff face fellow Democrat Kate Porter or RepublicanSteve Garveyin November? (L-R) Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter & Barbara Lee, Steve GarveyGetty Images That dust-up didnt last very long if the eventual results bear out the trajectory were seeing so far....

March 6, 2024 · 2 min · 252 words · Charles Garcia

After The Screen Went Black: How Poland’s National Broadcaster Hit Roadblocks In Its Recovery From One Of The Most Dramatic Days In The Nation’s TV History

TVP didnt respond to several Deadline requests for comment. Under PiS, this was taken to extremes. TVP was never politically neutral but over the last eight years it became outrageous, adds Rogalski. Police officers block the entrance to TVP headquarters during a sit-in protestAttila Husejnow/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It was a disgrace. The situation now is just a consequence of the pendulum moving so far to the right. They didnt have a plan B, he says....

March 6, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Curtis Thomas

Atom Egoyan Reveals ‘The Captive’ Cannes Trauma; TV Regrets & Plans For Literary Adaptation

It was actually the worst reviewed film that I ever did. It was in competition on the Friday night. The last couple of films, we showed in Venice or Berlin. Atom EgoyanGetty Images When you have A-list talent on the set nothing changes. Theyre great actors, and theyre there to do what they do. I let other people do it because I was just too busy with features. Maybe in retrospect, that would have been an interesting time to get into television....

March 6, 2024 · 2 min · 272 words · Brittany Hall MD

Breaking Baz: ‘Stranger Things’ West End Stage Actor Louis McCartney Is Headed For Superstardom, Says Show’s Director Stephen Daldry

McCartney nails it all with one of the most breathtaking debut performances in the West End. Its an instinct that has served Daldry well. HeknewJamie Bell was right to play Billy Elliot in the movie. Louis McCartney as Henry Creel in ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’Manuel Harlan/Netflix/Baz Bamigboye Daldry smiles and tells me that he considers McCartney a proper theatre animal. He shakes his head and gives a nod of approval: Hes a proper star with proper star power....

March 6, 2024 · 4 min · 700 words · Devin Rice

David Libert Dies: Alice Cooper’s Ex-Tour Manager, Shep Gordon Protégé & The Happenings Co-Founder Was 81

Just out of the Air Force in 1961, Libert started The Happenings with four other kids from Paterson. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Two other singles, covers of Go Away Little Girl and My Mammy, hit to Top 15. David LibertDavid Libert Instagram I was also the manager of the band. His big break came when he connected withsupermenschand ubermanager Shep Gordon. I owe Shep almost everything that I learned about the business, no doubts, Libertonce said....

March 6, 2024 · 2 min · 385 words · Ryan Lindsey

Denzel Washington And Jake Gyllenhaal Heading To Broadway In Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’

Denzel WashingtonandJake Gyllenhaalwill star in a 2025Broadwayrevival of William ShakespearesOthello, producer Brian Anthony Moreland announced today. Washington will portray the title character, while Gyllenhaal will play Iago. Few other details were provided in Morelands brief announcement today. Denzel Washington & Jake GyllenhaalBrian Bowen Smith/Getty Images Neither Washington nor Gyllenhaal are strangers to Broadway. He was a producer onSea Wall/A Life,as well asSlave Playin 2019 and 2021. He received Tony nominations for producing the two productions, and an acting nomination forSea Wall/A Life....

March 6, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Jane Hernandez

Dominique Boutonnat, President Of French Cinema Body CNC, To Stand Trial For Sexual Assault In June — Reports

Dominique Boutonnat, the President of Frances cinema board, will stand trial for sexual assault in June. The producer andCNCchief has been under investigation for two years after beingindictedin February 2021 for an alleged sexual assault. In September 2022, the case wastaken to trial. French producer and director of the CNC Dominique BoutonnatLUDOVIC MARIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images According to French media reports, a court in Nanterre has now set a court date for June....

March 6, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Mark Johnson

Erika Jayne Felt Like Homer Simpson Hiding In Hedge During ‘RHOBH’ Season 13 Reunion & Wants To See More Off-Camera Crystal Minkoff On The Show

The situation was seemingly uncomfortable, and Jayne noted that her outfit helped make it look more dramatic. As a close friend for years, Richards felt she was blindsided by Kemsley. However, despite their differences, Jayne thinks that theRHOBHco-stars can resolve their issues. Erika JayneTodd Williamson/Bravo I think that Kyle and Dorit will work their differences out, she said. There are a lot of emotions running around. No one wants anything bad to happen to anybody, I dont think I certainly dont....

March 6, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Theresa Weaver

In Virtual Upfront Pitch, A+E Says Ties With Talent Help It Transcend Linear TV: “Our Strategic Interests Now Represent Nearly 3,000 Artists”

Serving as a conduit to talent is another priority for A+E, he added. Our strategic interests now represent nearly 3,000 artists. He touted the companys branded content production efforts and also announced the rollout of a new tool called InterAction. A+E Networks EVP of Ad Sales Peter Olsen, left, and President and Chairman Paul BuccieriA+E Networks/Courtesy The tool blends data from Tvision, Brand Effect and EDO. Thats an important distinction....

March 6, 2024 · 1 min · 143 words · Laura Miller

Joe Biden And Donald Trump Rack Up Super Tuesday Wins And Head Toward A November Rematch; Nikki Haley Victorious In Vermont

Biden also was projected to win Vermont, and Trump won a caucus in Alaska. The lingering question was whetherNikki Haleywould continue her bid for the Republican nomination as Trumps last remaining rival. She was projected to win Vermont, denying Trump a sweep of all Super Tuesday contests. (L-R) Donald Trump, Nikki Haley and Joe BidenGetty Images Holocaust Museum’s Board Otherwise, the former president scored lopsided margins of victory. Lets keep an open mind, but the math doesnt lie....

March 6, 2024 · 2 min · 314 words · Daniel Johnson