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Real-life ‘Io Capitano’ Skipper Fofana Amara Talks Oscar Hopes & Pleasure That His Story Is Being Told

Its a huge honor for me. The film shows that the world has a long way to go in terms of human rights. No-one had a clue about my past. Matteo Garrone and Fofana AmaraPathe Both men are credited as script consultants on the film. Matteo fused both our stories. Garrone first heard Amaras story while visiting a refuge for young migrants in Sicily run by a friend. It was eight years ago, before I didDogman orPinocchio, recounts the director....

Wendy Williams Issues Statement Of Thanks As Court Rules Lifetime Documentary Can Air

The statement comes prior to the airing of aLifetimedocumentary about her health struggles. Let me say, wow! The documentary includes footage of the former talk show host and interviews. Wendy WilliamsGetty Images I continue to need personal space and peace to thrive, Williams said in her statement Friday. kindly just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated. She credited the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, which is the same form of dementia Bruce Willis has....

‘American Fiction’ Actor Sterling K. Brown On Breaking Out Of His ‘This Is Us’ Persona And Why You Should Always Listen To The “Still, Small Voice” Within

After divorcing his wife, Cliff comes out as gay, further estranging him from his uptight family. This nuanced role allowed Brown to explore the many facets of Blackness and the challenges of the LGBTQ+ community. How did you relate? American FictionAMAZON/MGM Watch on Deadline STERLING K. BROWN: Cliff comes from a very upper-middle-class family. When I went to Stanford and my wife and I have had this conversation before she went full ride....

‘The Holdovers’ David Hemingson Reveals Details Of New Alexander Payne Western Project & Hopes Paul Giamatti Will Join: “We’ve Written Him A Part”

So, all those interpersonal dynamics, all the stuff that he does, so brilliantly. Hes such a brilliant humanist. Hes going to suffuse this thing. David Hemingson at Deadline Contenders Film: Los AngelesTommaso Boddi for Deadline Itll be recognizable as within the genre, and itll have certain other tropes. He was a classmate of mine, a couple grades above me. He would leave his Oxford cloth button-down shirt open to the navel, because it was the 70s....

#MeToo Arrives At French César Awards As Actress Judith Godrèche Makes Impassioned Speech For New Era Of Truth In French Film Biz: “The World Is Watching Us”

To take on our responsibilities? To be actors, actresses of a world that is questioning itself?, she asked. What are you saying? Judith Godrèche at the 49th César AwardsGetty Images Both directors have denied the accusations. Godreche has said she was under his influence and that the relationship was wrong. Its hard to stand here in front of all of you tonight. There are so many of you. Yet, in the end, I suppose it had to happen....

Berlin Blues: How Can The Berlin Film Festival Be Revitalized?

Martin Scorsese was at theBerlinalethis week for the first time in a decade. His presence to collect an honorary Golden Bear was a reminder of the festivals glories of yesteryear. In recent years the studio splashes have dried up. Carlo Chatrian, Mariette Rissenbeek and Tricia TuttleGetty Images So have memorable movies from A-list arthouse filmmakers. Programming Woes The festival has a devoted public fan-base. It remains one of the worlds best attended, drawing in around half a million admissions every year....

Berlin: Sasha Nathwani On His Competition Title ‘Last Swim,’ Transitioning From Directing A-List Commercials To Narrative Features & The Struggles Of Indie UK Filmmaking

Last Swimdebuted last week at theBerlinFilm Festival, where it opened the festivals Generation sidebar. So that was one of the conceits of the script, Nathwani told Deadline. How would you reclaim your youth if you could? © Matt McQuillan. Exec producers are Ruby Walden, Kelly Peck, Jess Ozeri, Max Fisher, and Liam Johnson. Paris-based Indie Sales is handling world rights. Unlike the others, however,Last Swimwas produced completely independent of public money in the UK....

Bosses At ‘The Gentlemen’ Producer Moonage Talk Working With Guy Ritchie, Making Shows For Young People & A First Foray Into Non-English Language With Netflix Italy’s ‘The Leopard’

Up until now, they acknowledge that they have been a little quiet. The market is still bigger than it was 10 years ago, says Tiplady. I think he is slightly under-appreciated sometimes. ‘The Gentlemen’Christopher Rafael/Netflix Its interesting which ones really stand out sometimes it is about the angle that you take. It came from leftfield but felt inevitable. Deadline hears a dealwith a U.S. buyer is close. Guy Ritchie (left) with ‘The Gentlemen‘ star Vinnie Jones....

Brandi Glanville’s Lawyers Want Comcast’s Brian Roberts To Ax Andy Cohen After Sexual Harassment Allegations – Update

UPDATE, 1:31 PM:ComcastbossBrian Robertsneeds to showAndy Cohenthe door, lawyers forBrandi Glanvilleare demanding. Your legacy and decency demands it. Cohen and others have said the video was clearly a joke. (L-R) Andy Cohen, NBC headquarters in New York, and Brandi GlanvilleGetty Images Clearly, Glanville and her lawyers are truly not laughing. Any other supervisor at Comcast/NBC who engaged in this behavior would be fired immediately on the spot. It is no excuse to say that this was a joke....

Donald Trump To Pay $112K Per Day In NY Civil Trial Fraud Interest; Ex-POTUS Has 30 Days To Post $466M Bond For Appeal Or Assets Could Be Seized – Update

Perhaps the self-declared billionaire doesnt have $454 million they can get their hands on. Ex-Trump Organization finance chief Allen Weisselberg will fork out $272. By the way, memberships at Trumps Florida club go for about $200,000 per year. New York Attorney General Letitia James, Donald Trumpgetty Images Trump and his legal team are appealing the decision. James, meanwhile, said that today justice has been served. Everyone must play by the same rules....

Fox Orders Presentation For ‘The Kumars’ Revival & Script From ‘Workin’ Moms’ Duo In International Content Strategy Expansion To Comedy

Most of the original cast is back for the U.S.-flavored revival of the family sitcom/talk show. (Fox already has its owned comedy series,Animal Control,film in Vancouver.) Meet the KumarsandThe Donutshare some DNA withSchitts Creek, which follows the dysfunctional Rose family. (inset) Michael Thorn, “Animal Control,” “The Kumars At No. 42,” Catherine Reitman & Philip SternbergEverett/Getty/Brian Bowen Smith/Fox They are joined by a new cast addition, Shaheen Khan, who plays Rani, Sanjeevs new stepmom....

International Insider: London TV Screenings; Berlin Winds Down; Fremantle Returns To Spending Splurge

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here steering you away from Berlin and towards London for the Screenings. just do read on, andsign up here. Huge deals could be incoming. Getty Images Need a bit of help? The market has contracted, U.S. buyers have retrenched and the ad recession isnt going anywhere fast. The question really is where the money gets spent. Firebird Pictures/ITV,Des Willie/Passion Jesse therefore put together a deep dive outlining the state of play....

Lifetime’s Wendy Williams Documentary Can Be Aired As Planned, New York Appeals Court Justice Rules

His decision vacated an order signed ex parte. The lawsuit was filed against A+E Networks on Thursday by Sabrina Morrissey, guardian for Williams. Williams representatives disclosed on Thursday that she has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Wendy WilliamsGetty Images Williams representatives disclosed on Thursday that she has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Where Is Wendy Williams?is scheduled to air on Saturday and Sunday....