Donnie Yen To Star In ‘Kung Fu’ Film Adaptation For Universal Pictures & 87North

Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, and Guy Danella will produce through 87North, with Leitch eyeing to direct. Stephen Chin wrote the screenplay. He wandered the Old West helping the downtrodden and weathering rampant racism while eluding assassins trying to kill him. Donnie Yen, David Carradine in “Kung Fu,” 1972-1975Renee Neoh/Everett Collection He was a peaceful man until provoked, which happened at least once an episode. He has since become a major figure not only in Chinese Action Cinema but in motion pictures worldwide....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 151 words · Angela Walker

Fremantle Strikes Deal With ‘I Am Ruth’ Producer Me+You Productions

Fremantlehas struck a first-look and development deal withI Am RuthandAlice & JackproducerMe+You Productions, which is run by former BAFTA chair Krishnendu Majumdar and Richard Yee. The three-year non-exclusive deal will see Fremantle become the primary home of all Me+Yous TV projects, working closely with both Fremantles global drama division and distribution team. Founded by Majumdar and Richard Yee, the London-based indie is best known for Dominic Savages Channel 4 BAFTA-winning anthology seriesI Am Ruth,which has starred the likes of Kate Winslet, Suranne Jones and Letitia Wright....

January 31, 2024 · 3 min · 434 words · Kelly Jensen

Hulu & A+E Join Bellingcat-Inspired Thriller Series ‘The Kollective’ From ‘Gomorrah’ Duo; Natascha McElhone, Celine Buckens, Felix Mayr, Gregg Sulkin & Grégory Montel Among Cast

Hulu plans the same in U.S. Videoland will premiere the show in the Netherlands. Writers are Fasoli and Ravagli, both of whom were key players on hit Italian crime seriesGomorrah. Also producing are Philip Schulz-Deyle and Bruno Felix. (L-R) Natascha McElhon, Celine Buckens, Felix Mayr, Gregg Sulkin & Grégory MontelGetty/Elena Zaucke/Courtesy/Getty The series is executive-produced by Femke Wolting of Mediawan-owned Submarine. For A+E Media Group, the executive producers are Patrick Vien, Alexandra Finlay, and Hannah Dal Pozzo....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Cody Mcconnell

ITV Spent $68M On Diverse Shows In 2023; STV Studios Majority Stake; Newen Partnership; ‘Spinners’ Sale; WBC Boxing Series – Global Briefs

Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our work at ITV. We aim to create and showcase content by, with and for everyone. The Scottish outfit has upped its holding from 25% to 51%. Three Little BirdsBanijay The outfit was founded in 2016 by former BBC controller Michael Jackson and made BAFTA-winnerPatrick Melrosefor Sky. Last year,STV boughtLego Mastersfirm Greenbird Mediafor around 21M. Cast includesArendsvleis Cantona James and Chelsea Thomas. Joachim Landau and Raphael Rocher produced the show for for Empreinte Digitale, with Ramadan Suleman co-producer....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Michael Robinson

Joe Biden Gives Chris Evans A Pair Of His Trademark “Dark Brandon” Sunglasses As ‘Captain America’ Star Promotes Civic Engagement — Update

The gesture was met with an enthusiastic, I love it! Biden also said, Im a fan. A Starting Point is so far self funded, although they are starting to work with other financial partners. Joe Biden, Chris EvansPOTUS Instagram We each have our own social media [accounts]. We each have our own opinions, but that only reaches a certain amount. A post simply titled, What is a red flag gun law?...

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Sean Roberts

Keke Palmer Says “Timer Has Started” On Retiring From Hollywood: “It’s Around The Corner”

Keke Palmeris opening up about her future in Hollywood and talking about potentially retiring at some point. I think the timer has started, she toldTeen Voguein an interview published this week. I think its because I just havent felt it yet. Keke PalmerMichael Tran / AFP / Getty Images But the timer, I know that its around the corner. I dont know when exactly, but its around the corner. I just dont believe in holding everything....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 194 words · Michael Flynn

Margot Robbie Responds To Fan Fury Over ‘Barbie’ Oscar Nominations: “We Set Out To Shift Culture”

But its been an incredible year for all the films. Its bigger than this movie, its bigger than our industry. Everyone getting the nods that theyve had is just incredible, and the Best Picture nod, Robbie said. Margot Robbie seen at Warner Bros.' “Barbie” Los Angeles Special Screening at the Academy Museum on January 30Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Warner Bros. And its already done that,and some, way more than we ever dreamed it would....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 205 words · Caleb Sullivan

Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Families Of Victims Of Online Child Exploitive Content After Senator Presses Him To Apologize — Update

The bills passed out of committee unanimously last year, but have yet to make it to the floor. Past legislation to rein in the power of major platforms has languished. He faced more questions today on Chinas influence over the platform. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, speaks directly to victims and their family members during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Senator, I am Singaporean. No, Shou Chew responded....

January 31, 2024 · 3 min · 429 words · Lindsey Cruz

Martin Scorsese Gifts Pope Francis With ‘Killers of The Flower Moon’ Photo Book At Vatican Meeting

Martin Scorsesemet withPope Francisin Rome on Wednesday and gifted him with a photo book for his Oscar-nominated movieKillers of the Flower Moon, ahead of attending the pontiffs weekly general audience. The dialogue between Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis continues… two men of genius and experience for whom the figure of Jesus Christ holds an extraordinary fascination and value, Antonio Spadaro, Undersecretary of theVaticanDicastery for Culture and Education, wrote of the meeting in a post on X....

January 31, 2024 · 2 min · 420 words · Jason Pineda

Melinda Ledbetter Wilson Dies: Brian Wilson’s Wife & Manager Who Guided His Resurgence Was 77

Her husband revealed the news in a touching social media post. My heart is broken, Wilson wrote. Our five children and I are just in tears. Brian and Melinda Wilson in 2007 and Melinda in 1995Getty Images; Everett Collection Melinda was more than my wife. She was my savior. She gave me the emotional security I needed to have a career. He added in a subsequent post: She was my anchor....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 207 words · Heather Wise

Ron DeSantis Wins One: Disney Suit Against Florida Governor Tossed By Judge; “Will Not End Here,” Mouse House Declares

Donald Trumpcan beatRon DeSantis, but turns out the WaltDisneyCompany cant. Related Stories Fight On! Watch on Deadline Read the dismissal of Disneys First Amendment lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis,Getty Images Ron DeSantis here But it aint over for the Mouse House. We are determined to press forward with our case. The DeSantis camp moved fast and hard to celebrate with a victory dance. The days of Disney controlling its own government and being placed above the law are long gone....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Tonya Dillon

Stand By Your NDA: Showtime Sued By Estate Of Tammy Wynette’s 5th Husband Over Depiction In Miniseries

Georgette Jones was a credited consulting producer on the six-episodeGeorge & Tammy. An action that saw Georgette Jones and half-sister Jackie Daly inking that NDA to keep silent on Richey. Excerpts from a sample of some of those interviews are peppered throughout todays filing. (L-R): Jessica Chastain as Tammy Wynette and Michael Shannon as George Jones in “George & Tammy"Dana Hawley/Courtesy of SHOWTIME The plaintiffs here respectfully disagree with that, and they say Showtime should have known better....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 117 words · Isabel Montgomery

The American French Film Festival In L.A. Sets 2024 Dates

The American French Film Festival(TAFFF), which was forced to cancel its 2023 edition due to the Hollywood strikes, has unveiled its 2024 dates. The Franco-American Cultural Fund (FACF), which oversees the event (formerly known as Colcoa), said the festival would return to the Directors Guild Of America Theater from October 29 to November 3. It is with great excitement that we can look forward to hosting The American French Film Festival this year, said Cecile Rap-Veber, President of the Franco-American Cultural Fund and CEO of partner body Sacem....

January 31, 2024 · 3 min · 529 words · Jonathan Mcdonald