WBD Shutting Down MotorTrend+ Subscription Service, Moving Its Content To Discovery+ & Max

In the latest sign of difficulty forniche streaming, Warner Bros. Discovery is shifting programming from itsMotorTrend+streamingservice onto Max and Discovery+ and will shut down the auto enthusiast subscription offering. The moves come during the 75th anniversary year for MotorTrend. Top Gear AmericaMotorTrend Group Under the JV, Discovery took a majority stake in TEN, including its magazine and digital operations. Discovery+, a broader offering, would reach the market in 2020. As companies look to save money and become more efficient, sub-scale services are being consolidated or unplugged altogether....

February 23, 2024 · 1 min · 140 words · Mary Newton

‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Producer Marie-Ange Luciani Talks Berlin Film ‘Langue Étrangère’ & Future Projects

Her German counterpart Lena (Josefa Heinsius) is a larger-than-life, wannabe political activist. Its the kind of film I like to produce, says Luciani. The younger generation is also important to me. Marie-Ange LucianiGetty Images I think we need to look at it and put in on the big screen. Ive loved Claire Burgers work for a long time. Ive followed her since her short films at [film school] La Femis....

February 23, 2024 · 1 min · 180 words · Heather Murphy

‘Eurovision Murder Mystery’ & Vatican Drama Selected For Series Mania’s Co-Pro Pitching Sessions

Fabienne Hurst and Bertrand Soulier are writing. Vatican, from Italys Fabula Pictures, follows a father investigating the suspicious death of his only son. Flavio Bernard, Ciro Di Maso and Marcello Olivieri are attached to write. Marcia Cross and Series Mania’s Laurence Herszberg embrace on the violet carpet at last year’s eventSylvain Lefevre/Getty Images They included titles from Japan, Europe, Israel and Argentina, and several co-productions.See the full list below. It will be presented but excluded from the competition for the grand prize....

February 23, 2024 · 1 min · 157 words · Grace Smith PhD

‘Sherri’ Producer Launches Investigation Following Death Of Show Executive

SherriShepherds daytime talk show paid tribute to one of its top executives following his death earlier this month. Uzzle was found dead February 13 at his Piermont, NY home. The cause has not been revealed, but it is believed he died of an apparent suicide. Sherri ShepherdBryan Bedder/Variety via Getty Images Overseeing the shows budget was among Uzzles responsibilities, according to the publication. The spokesperson did not reveal details of Uzzles death or personnel issues....

February 23, 2024 · 1 min · 140 words · Antonio Rice

“It’s Been A Hell Of A Year”: How The Streaming Reset Forced Distributors To Get Creative — London TV Screenings

In general, lower-priced local territory deals have replaced them. Its not the position they want to be in. It all combines to pose distributors an almighty headache, sources tell us. L-r (clockwise): ‘So Long, Marianne’, ‘Fallen’ & ‘Mr Bates Vs The Post Office’Nikos Nikolopoulos, Redpoint; Eccho Rights; ITV Studios At theLondon TV Screeningsnext week, well begin to see how successful theyve been. It starsOppenheimers Alex Wolff andThe Last Kingdomactress Thea Sofie Loch Nss....

February 23, 2024 · 3 min · 513 words · Nicholas Harris

AT&T Cellular Phone Outages Reported Across U.S.; FCC “Actively Investigating” – Update

UPDATE:AT&T said that the widespread outages on Thursday were likely resulting from a sortware update. We are continuing our assessment of todays outage to ensure we keep delivering the service that our customers deserve. We sincerely apologize to them. ET, but those disruptions subsided by mid-afternoon. PREVIOUSLY:The FCC said that it is investigating widespread wireless phone outages today that impacted AT&T. AT&T said that its service has been restored to about 3/4 of its customers....

February 22, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Kevin Wolf

Costume Designers Guild Awards: ‘Barbie’, ‘Poor Things’ & ‘Saltburn’ Take Film Prizes – Winners List

Poor Thingscostume designer Holly Waddingham won for Period Film, andSaltburns Sophie Canale took Contemporary Film. The nights first film prize went tolast years biggest film, with Jacqueline Durran winning forBarbie. But Ruth E. Carter went on towin her second Costume Design Oscar, forBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever. 26th Annual Costume Designers Guild AwardsAlberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images On the small screen, Sharon Long won Excellence in Period TV forThe Great. The latter was presented posthumously to Shawna Trpcic, whodied last year at 53....

February 22, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Gregory Smith Jr.

Hill Harper Draws On Hollywood Support As He Faces A Daunting U.S. Senate Primary Race In Michigan Against Front Runner Elissa Slotkin

Hill Harper, running for an openU.S. Fox and Mike Tollin. Harper had almost $150,000. Hill Harper at a New York rally during the SAG-AFTRA strike last year.Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Slotkin announced her bid shortly after Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced her retirement. Harper entered the race last summer, in an announcement video in which he positioned himself as an outsider. Harper was born in Iowa, went to Brown University and Harvard Law, and later lived in California....

February 22, 2024 · 2 min · 332 words · Robert Bowman

ITV Seeks Post Office Drama Successor With Series On Devastating Contaminated Blood Scandal Penned By Peter Moffat

An inquiry took place last year with the likes of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak interviewed. Moffat was working on the show prior to the launch ofMr Bates. Im ashamed to say that when I started researching this story I knew next to nothing about it. Demonstrators hold placards reading message related to the NHS infected blood scandal as Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is questioned by the infected Blood Inquiry, in London, on July 26, 2023....

February 22, 2024 · 1 min · 140 words · Theresa Newman

Lionsgate & BBC Studios Deal, Which Spawned CBS’ ‘Ghosts’, Ends As Rachel Bendavid & Angie Stephenson Get New Roles At U.S. Arm Of UK Broadcaster

That deal,which was initially signed in 2018, has now come to an end, Deadline understands. Former ABC drama executive Bendavidtook the job of running the joint venture as head of programming in 2020. She will now segue to a role at BBC Studios Productions. GhostsBertrand Calmeau/CBS The pair will also work closely with BBC Studios Productions President of Scripted, Mark Linsey. It comes asGhostsis entering its third season. We are truly excited about what lies ahead....

February 22, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Stephanie Whitehead

Mark Ruffalo Reveals How ‘Poor Things’ Brought Out His Dormant Inner Rogue: “I’m So Sick Of Being So Well-Behaved”

Mark Ruffalohas taken a turn. Im so sick of being so well-behaved, he says. I just want to take the ship as close to the reef as I can without actually crashing it. Emma Stone and Ruffalo inPoor Things.Atsushi Nishijima/Searchlight Pictures/Everett Collection And maybe Ill crash it too. I dont give a sh*t anymore. Even his Marvel franchise Hulk is deeply loveable. So, it was hard to imagine Mark Ruffalo as a cad....

February 22, 2024 · 4 min · 744 words · Yolanda Raymond

Michael Moore Agency Hires Two Former A3 Lit Agents & Ex Paramount Theatre Exec

EXCLUSIVE:Michael Moore Agencytoday announced the hire of Ben Izzo and Lucy Powis, both former A3 Artists Agency theatrical literary agents, along with Rose Quealy, former Vice President of Productions for the Paramount Theatre, in Aurora, Illinois. The addition of Izzo, Powis and Quealy expands MMAs client roster of award-winning writers, composers, directors, choreographers, and designers at the New York City-based theatrical literary and creatives agency. Related Stories Michael Moore Agency Adds Sarah Douglas As Partner; Hires 3 From IAG Most recently, Izzo worked at A3 Artists Agency as a Literary Agent specializing in the representation of playwrights, directors, composers, and theatrical designers....

February 22, 2024 · 2 min · 349 words · Michael Larson

Peter Bart: In A Buzz-Less Market, Smart New Movies Must Overcome Critics’ Disdain & Audience Torpor

But first come the critics: Their reviews, I assumed, would be tepid (excerpts above.) If there are some promising new movies out there, why are they hitting the wall? Well, welcome to the new age of nonbuzz new releases are greeted by the sounds of silence. From left: ‘The Taste of Things,’ ‘The Teachers’ Lounge and ‘Bob Marley: One Love’Everett Collection Watch on Deadline I decided to be resolute, anyway....

February 22, 2024 · 2 min · 239 words · Shannon Fisher