“Sundance Is The F*cking Sh*t,” Kristen Stewart Tells Opening Night Gala; ‘Love Me’ Star Receives Visionary Award

Thank you for lighting a fire under my ass,Kristen StewarttoldSundances Opening Night gala tonight. she added taking the stage to receive the Visionary Award from her co-star of 3 films,Jesse Eisenberg. At the mic, Stewart said, Twenty years ago. (L-R) Christopher Nolan, Kristen Stewart, Celine Song & Maite AlberdiMagnus Nolan/Brian Bowen Smith/Matthew Dunivan/Courtesy I could barely speak English when I was spoken to. I got my first pair of ugg boots....

January 19, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Melissa Vaughn

20 Years After ‘Dig!’ Revitalized Rock Docs, Ondi & David Timoner Add More Chaos & Context To A Sundance Classic – The Deadline Q&A

You find your brother band, your sister band, you become a tribe, your big family. My God, what a f*cking meltdown. God, I love that f*cking movie, he told me. ‘Dig!‘Getty Watch on Deadline Jonah Hill is also a big fan. He highlighted its Shakespearian undertone. For me, this film is as important among docs asGoodfellasis among narrative features. Ondi Timoner and Joel Gion during the 2004Sundance Film FestivalGetty Images...

January 18, 2024 · 7 min · 1428 words · Beth Taylor

Allison Janney, Andrew Rannells Star In Jim Rash-Helmed ‘Miss You, Love You;’ Reunion With ‘Way Way Back’s Gigi Pritzker, Kevin Walsh & Nat Faxon

In the film, Janney will play a woman whose husband has passed away. With a funeral to plan and grieving to be done, she reaches out to her estranged son. He refuses to come home, choosing instead to send his personal assistant to help make the arrangements. Jim Rash, Allison Janney & Andrew RannelsGetty/Kate Romero/Maarten de Boer The widow is forced to process her grief in the presence of a complete stranger....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 176 words · Albert Smith

Andrew McCarthy To Reunite With Brat Packers Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy & More For Hulu Documentary ‘Brats’

He co-starred with fellow Brat Packers in some of the biggest hits of the mid- 80s includingSt. Elmos Fire(1985),Pretty in Pink(1986), andLess Than Zero(1987). After all these years, I was curious to see how it had affected my fellow Brat Pack members. Andrew McCarthyJesse Dittmar for The Washington Post What I found was surprising and liberating. Bratsis produced by Neon and web link Entertainment for ABC News Studios. The documentary is produced by Derik Murray and Adrian Buitenhuis....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · Daryl Wright

ArtsEd: Two More Trustees Quit Andrew Lloyd Webber-Backed Drama School Amid Bullying Crisis

Under UK charity rules, trustees can be in place for nine years or more. It followed criticism of the boards handling of thebullying allegations. In November, Deadlineuncovered bullying and misconduct allegationsagainst ArtsEd principal Julie Spencer. ArtsEd graduation ceremony with principal Julie Spencer (front row, fifth from right).ArtsEd/YouTube A terms of reference was published last week, revealing that the deadline for evidence submissions is January 22. Interviews with witnesses will then take place over the next month....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 133 words · Andres Howard

BAFTA Film Head On Why ‘Barbie’ & ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ May Have Missed Out In Some Key Categories

Christopher NolansOppenheimercontinued its commanding awards showing this morning, clocking a leading 13BAFTAnoms. The field is so competitive. Anecdotally, Im hearing from members that they love the viewing group. BAFTA AwardsAnthony Devlin/Getty Images They dont feel its an imposition. Members are saying theyre watching films they would never have heard of. There was also nothing for Todd HaynesMay Decemberor NetflixsNyad, starring Jodie Foster and Annette Bening. Surprise nominations that popped up this morning includedRye LanesVivian Oparah in leading actress....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 188 words · Jerry Hill

Dana Carvey Returns To ‘Fly On The Wall’ Podcast For First Time Since November Death Of His Son

Listen to the podcast below. And I think its really cool to laugh. We will heal and carry on the best we can. Dana CarveyGetty Images Our darling Dex would have wanted it that way. On yesterdays podcast, Carvey said he appreciated offers to help but added that grief is a private journey. Its very sweet, and people say If i can do anything and you really cant, he said....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 165 words · Tonya Harper

Interactive Animation House Toonstar Launches AI Creators Studio On Back Of Parker James Series

That is the blueprint, said Attanasio, Toonstars CEO. We found Parker on TikTok, where he is using a voice changer to create their cute character. There was a model there. John Attanasio, Parker James and Luisa HuangToonstar It limits opportunities for creators and storytellers. We love the Parker James story its a really great beachhead for the Creators Studio, said Attanasio. In context, hes a kid from Texas who is absolutely annihilating the viewershipThe SimpsonsandSpongeBobget per episode....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Miranda Barnett

Kate McKinnon & Jemaine Clement Join Jason Momoa ‘Minecraft’ Gang At Warner Bros

EPs are Todd Hallowell, Kayleen Walters, Brian Mendoza and Jonathan Spaihts. Also producing with Warners and Legendary are Vertigo, Mojang/Microsoft and Momoas On the Roam. She returned tohostSNLin December. Kate McKinnon and Jemaine ClementGetty Her feature credits includeBombshell, Yesterday,The Spy Who Dumped Me, 2016sGhostbustersandOffice Christmas Party. McKinnon played Weird Barbie in Warner Bros. highest-grossing movie ever,Barbie($1.44 billion). McKinnon is repped by CAA, Artists First and attorney Melissa Fox. He created and executive produces the comedy seriesWellington Paranormalas well asWhat We Do in the Shadows....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 138 words · Jonathon Li MD

Lionsgate Finds Young Michael Jackson In Juliano Krue Valdi For Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Michael’

Nine-year old Juliano Krue Valdi has won the role to play youngMichaelJackson inLionsgateand UIPs Antoine Fuqua-directedMichael. He was truly an old soul. He and Juliano have that in common, said Graham King. Juliano Krue Valdi, Michael JacksonGlen Wilson/Getty Julianos undeniable, raw talent put him at the top of our list. Ive been dancing to his songs for five years now. He makes me feel really special and makes me feel good about myself....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Maria Baldwin

Peter Schickele Dies: “P.D.Q. Bach” Parodist & Film/Broadway Composer Was 88

His daughter confirmed the death and attributed it to a series of infections that damaged his health. Schickele won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album four years in a row from 1990-1994. He also won in 2000 for Best Classical Crossover album. “P.D.Q. Bach: The Jekyll & Hyde Show” at Symphony SpaceHiroyuki Ito/Getty Images Schickele claimed to be the discoverer of 18th-century composerP.D.Q. Schickele claimed to have made several unusual discoveries of P....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Amanda Oneal

Prime Video Africa & MENA Staff Face Layoffs In “Rebalance” That Will Boost “Emerging” European Territories

Among those understood to be impacted is Gideon Khobane, Director of Prime Video Africa. Ionians role includes buying in the U.S. and international territories, along with Africa. Eurorestructure Over in Europe, a restructure is underway to make the business more agile and focused. Prime Video, Amazon StudiosGetty In practice, this means splitting the region into two, EU Established and EU Emerging. The two regional directors will lead all business, program and operational management of their respective region....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Michael Barber

Selena Gomez & David Henrie Reunite For ‘Wizards Of Waverly Place’ Sequel Pilot For Disney Channel; Cast Set

EXCLUSIVE:One of Disneys signature comedies,Wizards of Waverly Place, is getting a sequel. Thiele will play Roman Russo, Justins oldest son; Gianopulos will play Justins wife, Giada. The pilot order caps years of online chatter about a potentialWizards Of Waverly Placerevival or reboot. Selena Gomez and David HenrieGetty/Everett It also fits into Disney Branded Televisions strategy of beefing up Disney Channels lineup of multi-camera sitcoms. She is repped by Lighthouse Management + Media, WME and JSSK....

January 18, 2024 · 1 min · 133 words · Joshua Jones