‘Errands & Espionage’ Movie Based On Forthcoming Sam Tschida Novel In Works From Wayfarer, Meralta Films & Inked Entertainment

This is the first installment of Tschidas newSecret Agent Housewifebook series. Pitch for the feature take isThe Flight AttendantmeetsMiss Congeniality. Tschida will serve as a consulting producer, with Angela Cardon overseeing on behalf of Wayfarer Studios. Courtesy It is an exploration of modern womanhood in an incredibly fun genre package. Were thrilled to work with Wayfarer Studios and Inked Entertainment to bring Sams words to life. Due for release this year is her next book,Divorced & Deadly....

January 11, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Elizabeth Sparks

‘Flamin’ Hot’: Becky G, Diane Warren & Eva Longoria On The Message In “The Fire Inside” Song That Drove Their Careers To Success Against The Odds

Ultimately, Flamin hot Cheetos would corner the Latin market and become a phenomenal success. Here, Longoria, Becky G and Warren describe their connection to the story and their experience working together. Watch the music video below. Todd Williamson DEADLINE: Diane and Eva, tell me about how your paths first crossed? You happened to have offices in the same building, right? EVA LONGORIA:I am so lucky. It was just fate. The fact that I met the greatest songwriter of all time in the elevator....

January 11, 2024 · 6 min · 1081 words · Warren Jones

‘Rutherford Falls’ Duo Sierra Teller Ornelas & Jana Schmieding Developing Multi-Cam Comedy ‘Bonnie’ For CBS

The project falls under Ornelas overall deal at UTV. Ornelas and Schmieding will write and executive produce the project with the latter also set to star. In addition to the pair, Morgan Sackett, Jonathan Berry and Katie Newman also exec produce. Sierra Teller Ornelas, Jana SchmiedingCourtesy/Kim Newmoney It was there she met Schmieding, who served as both a star and writer on the show. Previously, Ornelas was a co-executive producer onLootfor Apple TV+ and NBCsSuperstorewhere she worked for three seasons....

January 11, 2024 · 1 min · 123 words · Brandon Weeks

“I Will Always Fight For My Characters”: Candice Carty-Williams Details The Struggle Behind Adapting Her Hit Novel ‘Queenie’ For TV & Why She Thinks BBC-Netflix’s ‘Champion’ Will Be A Success In The States

There was an idea of what they wanted to do withQueenieand for me it was like, What?. I will always fight for my characters as though they are real people. Champion Working on musical dramaChampionconcurrent withQueenieacted as a total balm to the stress, added Carty-Williams. Candice Carty-WilliamsSimone Padovani/Awakening/Getty Images I will always protect her. Produced by New Pictures and Balloon Entertainment,Championdrops on Netflix today. Carty-Williams said she hopes Americans love for British music and culture will help drive its success on the streamer....

January 11, 2024 · 1 min · 148 words · James Young

“Lack Of Trust”: Dr. Anita Hill On Hollywood Workers’ Skepticism That Reporting Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Will Change Anything

And the 44-page report from the 2017 created organization is searing. What is your take on that? That people understand that accountability is the glue. Dr. Anita HillGetty And that really is one of the first steps in creating more accountability. Creating more action to actually change the behavior. DEADLINE:What can be done? Hollywood Commission HILL:This lack of trust, I think is borne out in a couple of ways. And I understand that....

January 11, 2024 · 2 min · 380 words · Denise Flores

3BMG Forms Joint Venture With Octopean Media To Leverage IP

The joint venture will also work with IP outside of 3BMG. He is also working with longtimeOprahexec producer Lisa Erspamer on multiple projects involving her bookA Letter to My Mom. 3BMG is made up of companies including 3 Ball Productions, Jeff Jenkins Productions, and Superluna Studios. Bling EmpireNetflix Theyre expanding their client roster and project slate every day, a testament to Octopeans mission and vitality. 3BMG Chairman Reinout Oerlemans said, Jeff and I have a 15-year working relationship building global business opportunities....

January 10, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Crystal Alvarez

Amazon Layoffs: MGM+, MGM Scripted TV & Unscripted Consolidated; Nancy Cotton, Arturo Interian, Chris Castallo & Uri Fleming Among Those Let Go

However, Nancy Cotton who is EVP, Head of Scripted Programming for MGM+, has been affected. Kaplan is understood to be staying for a bit to help with continuity. Chris Castallo, who has been with the company since 2018, is also leaving. Fleming has been with the company for seven years. Internationally, the cuts seem to have affected Amazon Studios Canadian team with a number of executives let go. International scripted teams are also thought to be impacted....

January 10, 2024 · 2 min · 241 words · Michael Sawyer

Barry Keoghan On “Really Flirting” With ‘Saltburn’ Co-Star Jacob Elordi & The Flesh-Eating Infection That Could’ve Gotten His Arm Amputated

Barry Keoghanand hisSaltburnco-starJacob Elordigot really close during the filming of the Emerald Fennell production. Im really flirtin, Keoghan said in an interview withGQ. We were constantly close. Barry Keoghan talks really flirting with his ‘Saltburn’ co-star Jacob ElordiMonica Schipper / Alberto Rodriguez / Getty Images It aint just for the cameras and the premiere[s]. Me and Jacobhes like a brother to me, honestly. Its not like, Oh, dont come near meits like, Im comfortable....

January 10, 2024 · 1 min · 197 words · Ann Wright

Breaking Baz: Ben Whishaw Reunites With Director Ira Sachs To Portray 1980s Photo Artist Peter Hujar; Star Talks Oscar-Chasing Short ‘Good Boy’ & Netflix Thriller ‘Black Doves’

EXCLUSIVE:Ben Whishawwill reunite with directorIra Sachsto shoot an intimate movie about photo artistPeter Hujar. The untitled film followsPassages, the acclaimed picture Sachs shot in Paris with Whishaw and Franz Rogowski. Whishaws also on the BAFTA Best Supporting actor longlist forPassages. Ben Whishaw in ‘Good Boy'130 Elektra Films Its one of 15 films shortlisted for the 96th Academy Awards in the Best Live-Action Short Film category. Good Boyprovides a poignant blend of slapstick comedy and something really deep and difficult, as Whishaw put it....

January 10, 2024 · 2 min · 378 words · John Taylor MD

CBS: Mitch Graham To Run Unscripted & Mackenzie Mitchell To Lead Specials Team Following Jack Sussman Exit

CBShas unveiled its new structure for unscripted and specials following the departure ofJack Sussman. Reisenbach laid out the new structure in an internal memo, which you’re free to read below. Watch on Deadline She called Sussman a legend and a friend. Mitch Graham & Mackenzie Mitchell Amy Reisenbach Note: Dear Team, I want to echo what George said in his email earlier today. All of us, and especially me, have been so lucky to work with Jack at CBS....

January 10, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Scott Berry

CBS’ Jack Sussman Steps Down As Unscripted & Specials Chief After 25 Years; Will Segue To Exec Producing Tonys and Kennedy Center Honors

EXCLUSIVE:Jack Sussmanis leavingCBSafter 25 years. He was promoted to SVP, Specials in 2000. He reported to Amy Reisenbach, President of CBS Entertainment. Jack SussmanCBS He also supervised the Emmy-winningAdele One Night Onlyand Emmy-nominatedOne Last Time: AnEvening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. In his note, Sussman called CBS a special place. Theres a reason many folks stay here a long time. The people here are extraordinary. Together, we helped build a ratings dynasty, he said....

January 10, 2024 · 2 min · 359 words · Alejandro Dixon

First Oscars Of The Season Handed Out At 14th Governors Awards: Mel Brooks, Angela Bassett, Carol Littleton, Michelle Satter

Sadly life intervened in the meantime. One of his best lines was aimed at Bassett, but not in a mean-spirited way. Heres how great an actress Angela Bassett is: she got an Oscar nomination for a Marvel movie. From left: Carol Littleton, Mel Brooks, Angela Bassett and Michelle Satter at the 14th Governors AwardsAMPAS Thats like getting a Pulitzer Prize for a Reddit comment. This is for both of us, she said knowing he certainly knew about it for several months....

January 10, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Linda Santos

House Lawmakers Propose Bill To Curb Unauthorized AI Deepfakes; SAG-AFTRA, Recording Industry Support Legislation

Rob Wittman (R-VA). The legislation would give individuals more control over the use of their identifying characteristics in digital replicas. The bill is a bit of a companionto draft Senate legislationunveiled in October. U.S. CapitolGetty Images Also supporting the legislation is SAG-AFTRA. The minute we cross that line, we enter dystopia. Those are factors that courts have considered in a fair use defense in the unauthorized use of copyrighted material....

January 10, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Brittany Henderson