Elon Musk Sues Sam Altman, OpenAI For Violating Founding Mission In Seeking Profits Over “The Benefit Of Humanity”

Sam Altmansurvived a boardroom coup atOpenAIlast year, butElon Musks not dropping. Its requesting a full accounting and return of those funds. The corporation is not organized for the private gain of any person. Elon MuskSlaven Vlasic/Getty Images for The New York Times GPT-4 is an entirely closed model. The internal design of GPT-4 remains a secret and no code has been released. The internal details of GPT-4 are known only to OpenAI and, on information and belief, to Microsoft....

March 1, 2024 · 1 min · 138 words · Tanya Brown

Equity & Bectu Take Legal Action Against UK Casting Agency Mad Dog Over Late Payments To Actors

Watch on Deadline Equity said 24 of its members have claims against Mad Dog. It is unclear how many Bectu members are embroiled in the issue. Collectively, they were owed a minimum of 21,000 ($26,000). ‘Doctor Who’BBC Mad Dog added that jobs undertaken in 2024 will be paid in a normal manner. The agency has blamed the twin U.S. writer and actors strikes for its financial issues. Mad Dog has taken a reputational hit because of the late payments crisis....

March 1, 2024 · 1 min · 157 words · Brett Cantrell

Harry Enfield Steps Down As Director Of His Production Outfit After 12 Years

EXCLUSIVE:Iconic British comedian Harry Enfield has stepped down as director of his production company after 12 years. TheHarry & Paulstar foundedBalloon Entertainmentin 2012 alongsideSkinswriterBryan Elsley, with a focus on nurturing emerging talent. Its first commission was Channel 4 comedyDates. Harry EnfieldDave J Hogan/Getty Images for Neil Reading PR Enfield was terminated as director of Balloon Entertainment on January 12, according to Companies House. The remaining three directors are Elsley, development boss Dave Evans and company manager Lindsay Taggart....

March 1, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Ashley Collins

Hayden Christensen Speaks Out On His ‘Star Wars’ Casting And The Negative Reactions To The Film

He also talked of its backlash. But it just seemed too big, Christensen said. Because Anakin sort of seems unattainable. Hayden Christensen, 2005Merrick Morton/TM and ©copyright Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation/Courtesy Everett Collection And there was not. So I threw my name in the hat like everyone else, he said. I had heard that theyd met with Leonardo and a bunch of other actors. That just confirmed my thought that the role would go to another actor, he said....

March 1, 2024 · 2 min · 245 words · Wendy Massey

Judith Godrèche On The Scars Of Sexual Violence, Harvey Weinstein & Why She Is Shaking France’s Foundations: “I Won’t Let Go…I’m Waiting To See Change” — Deadline Q&A

EXCLUSIVE:Judith Godrecheis burning down the house. Her hope is that something better will emerge from the ashes. The minimum age of consent in France is 15. Judith Godrèche at the 49th César AwardsGetty Images Judith Godreche in the The Disenchanted 1990. First Run Features/Everett Collection Godreches campaign isnt only targeted at individuals. She also has institutions in her sights. RIDICULE, Judith Godreche, Charles Berling, 1996, (c) Miramax/courtesy Everett CollectionMiramax/courtesy Everett Collection...

March 1, 2024 · 6 min · 1125 words · David Harris

Lucas Till, Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, Lamar Johnson, Aisling Franciosi & Natalia Del Riego Join Kurt Sutter’s Netflix Series ‘The Abandons’

Watch on Deadline Sutter EPs for SutterInk. Additional executive producers include Stephen Surjik, Otto Bathurst, Emmy Grinwis, and Jon Pare. Robinsons credits in TV includeMaid, Love, Victor which he also executive produced andA Teacher. (Clockwise L-R) Lucas Till, Nick Robinson, Aisling Franciosi, Diana Silvers, Lamar Johnson, and Natalia del RiegoGetty/Rydel Cerezo/Courtesy/Getty/Paul Smith TV credits for Franciosi includeBlack Narcissus,I Know This Much Is True,Genius, andGame of Thrones. Notable film credits includeThe Last Voyage of the Demeter,Gods Creatures,The Unforgivable, andThe Nightingale....

March 1, 2024 · 1 min · 79 words · Aaron Jacobson

Paolo Taviani Dies: Legendary Italian Director Who Helmed Numerous Films With Brother Vittorio Was 92

Paolo Taviani, the iconic Italian director who helmed numerous films with his brother Vittorio, has died. Taviani died in a clinic in Rome after suffering from a short illness, according to media reports. His wife and two children were at his bedside, according to Anasa news agency. Paolo TavianiRONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Image Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri made the announcement on X. An affectionate hug to the family. Born in 1931 in Tuscany, Taviani formed a formidable directing duo with Vittorio, who died in 2018....

March 1, 2024 · 1 min · 166 words · Amy Martin

Richard Lewis’ Wife Joyce Lapinsky Speaks Out After Comedian’s Death, Thanks Fans

This is Joyce, Richards wife, Lapinsky wrote on her husbands X page. Thank you for your loving tributes. He would be beyond thrilled and so touched, as am I. Richard Lewis and Joyce Lapinsky attend HBO’s Post Emmy Reception in 2018Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Watch on Deadline This is Joyce, Richards wife. Thank you for your loving tributes. He would be beyond thrilled and so touched, as am I. According to People, Lewis and Lapinsky met in 1998 at a Ringo Starr album release party....

March 1, 2024 · 1 min · 159 words · Miguel Roberson

Stephen Gaghan Remembers The Horrible Moment He Learned Of Heath Ledger’s Death

And the phone call that ended that dream. Then he received a phone call from Ledgers father and his close friend. Ledger had been found dead in his Manhattan apartment at the age of 28 on Jan. 22, 2008. Stephen GaghanTibrina Hobson/FilmMagic I think my number was on the script like written. These guys are in, as it’s possible for you to imagine, they are in shock. And they dialed that number, and I dont know why....

March 1, 2024 · 2 min · 270 words · Latasha Fritz

Steve Garvey Rises To Top Of A Senate Poll Despite Running No TV Ads — And He May Have Adam Schiff To Thank For It

Garvey may have Schiff to thank for pumping up his prospects. According to research firm AdImpact, 60% of Schiffs broadcast ads mention Garvey. Holocaust Museum’s Board Thats widely viewed as by design on Schiffs part. Adam Schiff Steve GarveyGetty Images No Republican has won statewide in California since 2006. A Schiff-Porter race also may make the race even more expensive. About $44.8 million has been spent on ads backing Schiff, and $18....

March 1, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Kelli Allen

Stewart Talent Hires Two Former A3 Lit Agents To Head Launch Of New York Literary Division

Stewart Talentis expanding its literary footprint with the hires of A3 veteransRon GwiazdaandAmy Wagner, who will launch the agencys New York literary division. We at Stewart Talent are thrilled to welcome Ron Gwiazda and Amy Wagner to our organization, the Agency said in a statement. Their extensive knowledge of the industry, coupled with their passion for cultivating literary talent, makes them the perfect duo to spearhead the launch of our New York literary division....

March 1, 2024 · 2 min · 274 words · Benjamin Lynch

Toni Collette Talks Move Into Producing, Drew Barrymore Friendship & Learning To Let Go Of Characters: “I Can’t Pretend, I Have To Feel Things” – Qumra

This in turn led to her first big screen starring role in P.J. They made it such a difficult decision, she recalled. I spoke to my agent. Richard Peña and Toni Collette in Qumra masterclassTristan Fewings/Getty Images for Doha Film Institute I was like, I dont wanna leave and then never work again. And she said, Well, theres this film. Its not entirely funded yet, but I really think its right for you....

March 1, 2024 · 2 min · 398 words · Victor Carpenter

Writers On BBC Shows To Get 10% Pay Rise & Improved Residuals

WritersonBBCshows have landed themselves a 10% pay increase and improved residuals following updates to the agreement between theWriters Guild of Great Britain(WGGB) and UKs biggest public broadcaster. Revealed in the past few minutes, the WGGB called the deal a significant increase on minimum fees and compensation for the commercial exploitation of [writers] work across a number of new platforms. The Script Agreement for Television and Online covers work commissioned by the BBC and for commercial production arm BBC Studios, which is allowed to make shows for third parties....

March 1, 2024 · 3 min · 469 words · Michael Braun