International Insider: Stories To Track In 2024; Festival Film Picks; BAFTA Noms

Happy New Year, everybody. For the full rundown and a bag of analysis, clickhere. Read up and youll be set with some serious knowledge of the biz. Deadline The Essentials Hot One: BBC StoryvilleacquiredSundance prize-winning docBad Press. Another One: Cohen Media Groupset a nationwide releasefor Matteo Garrones Oscar-shortlisted pic,Io Capitano. Ratings:The Traitorssaw viewersremain faithfulin the UK, as the show returned with 3 million for the BBC. Berlinale/Alex Davidson-ICC/Maja Hitijvia Getty Images...

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · Vincent Long

Nathaniel Brown To Depart As Warner Bros Discovery Corp Comms Chief

Nathaniel Brownis departingWarner Bros Discoveryas its Corp Comms Chief, Deadline has learned. It is an amicable departure, we hear. Brown will segue out of the post during the next month. Nathaniel BrownWarner Bros Discovery In the immediate future, Brown plans to take some down time before returning to the corp comms field. Brown was named to the postafter the merger came together back in May 2022. Watch on Deadline Brown led global communications and media relations and served as the congloms lead spokesperson....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 195 words · Jennifer Parks

Skydance, Ted Melfi Team For Screen Adaptation Of John Flanagan’s ‘Ranger’s Apprentice’ YA Novels

Kim Quinn will also be producer. SkydancesDavid Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger will produce alongside Melfi and Quinn. Flanagan will be executive producer, and Matt Grimm will oversee for Skydance. Ted MelfiGetty Images; Puffin Books Will strives to keep the Kingdom of Araluen safe from invaders, traitors, and other threats. He is joined on his adventures by his mentor, Halt, and his best friend Horace. Its exciting to have the opportunity to adapt it for the big screen....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 165 words · Matthew Baird

Steve Burton Bids Farewell To ‘Days Of Our Lives’

Salem is saying so long toSteve Burton. The formerGeneral Hospitalstar who joinedDays of Our Livesat the start of 2023 has announced hes departing the Peacock sudser. He played Harris Michaels, a role he originated on Days in 1988. He alsoreprised the rolefor the Peacock Original series spinoffDays of our Lives: Beyond Salem. I just want to say thank you so much to the cast [and] to the crew. Thank you so much to the fans....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 212 words · Chelsea Fuentes

Sundance Film Festival Adds ‘The Greatest Night In Pop’ To The Feature Film Program And Reveals Beyond Film Lineup To Feature Steven Soderbergh, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sue Bird, Jesse Eisenberg And More

See the schedule below for the full lineup. With the upcoming Festival marking the 40th edition, acclaimed artist alumni will return for the occasion. Additionally, audiences can test their Sundance Film Festival knowledge atSundance Trivia: The 40th Edition. For more on how to access online Beyond Film offerings, visit theHow to Fest pageon our website. This series of informal chats brings together special guests for thought-provoking encounters. In a session geared toward emerging artists, we explore career-building and forging a creative identity....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 166 words · Randy Stevens

‘A Storm Foretold’, Jan. 6 Doc Featuring Roger Stone, Marks Insurrection Anniversary “With Intention” – Specialty Preview

Its quiet for specialty openings after the holidays, in the thick of awards season. The filmmaker captured footage over years of on-and-off access to Roger Stone. Hours later, five people were killed and 141 wounded. Roger Stone in ‘A Storm Foretold’Abramorama/Guldbrandsen Film We picked it with intention, said Karol Martesko-Fenster, Abramoramas CEO and co-chair. I am excited at the timing. Hes pleased at the early pickup. A goal is to position the doc for digital release around mid-March....

January 5, 2024 · 2 min · 233 words · Anthony Levine

‘Battlestar Galactica’: Derek Simonds Set As New Showrunner Of Peacock Reboot In Works From Producer Sam Esmail

EXCLUSIVE: There is a new writer at the helm ofPeacocks long-gestating reboot of the popular sci-fi franchiseBattlestar Galactica. The SinnercreatorDerek Simondshas come on board as writer, executive producer and showrunner. Battlestar Galactica, which remains in development at Peacock, has been a passion project forMr. Sam Esmail, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ & Derek SimondsUCP/Everett/Getty UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio. Watch on Deadline We are working on it, Esmailtold Deadline in Octoberabout theBattlestar Galacticaseries reboot....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Timothy Santiago

‘NCIS: Origins’ Prequel About Young Gibbs Ordered By CBS From Mark Harmon, Sean Harmon, Gina Lucita Monreal & David J. North

North, as well as CBS Studios, which is behind theNCISfranchise. Narrated by Mark Harmon,NCIS: Originsbegins in 1991, years prior to the events ofNCIS. (On the mothership series, Franks has been a recurring character played by Muse Watson. (Clockwise from Top L-R) Mark Harmon, Gina Lucita Monreal, David J. North and Sean HarmonBrian Bowen Smith/CBS/Joanna DeGeneres/Courtesy/Courtney Harmon Search will be launched for an actor to play the lead in the spinoff....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 191 words · Brandon Allen

‘Terrifier’ Sales Firm The Coven Makes First Foray Into Production With Exorcist Horror ‘Shadow Of God’ Starring Mark O’Brien, Jacqueline Byers & Shaun Johnston — EFM

Above is a first-look image. The film is the third feature directed by Michael Peterson (Lloyd the Conqueror). Pic was written by Tim Cairo (Low Life). Shadow Of GodThe Coven The Coven will handle worldwide sales at next monthsEFMin Berlin. Executive producers include Smith, Cairo, and Brendon Halloran. Casting director is Coco Kleppinger. Johnston is best known for starring in long-running Canadian seriesHeartland. It was incredible watching this amazing cast and crew bring this fearless script to life....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Jonathan Bennett

‘The Brothers Sun’ Creator Byron Wu Talks Pushing The Boundaries Of Genre And Asian Representation In Netflix Action Comedy

Watch on Deadline DEADLINE: Congrats on your first major project coming to screen. Ive come to understand that you have a degree in physics, right? So, you didnt go through the traditional route of film school or any of that until later. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: (L-R) Byron Wu, Justin Chien, Michelle Yeoh, Sam Song Li, Brad Falchuk, and Mikkel Bondesen attend Netflix’s The Brothers Sun Los Angeles Premiere at Netflix Tudum Theater on January 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California....

January 5, 2024 · 5 min · 957 words · William Davis

‘The Golden Bachelor’: Gerry Turner Weds Theresa Nist On Live ABC Special

Turner choked up as Nist walked down the aisle in her designer gown. An effervescent Susan Noles, who competed for Turners love onThe Golden Bachelor, officiated the ceremony. I witnessed you being the most wonderful, kind and sensitive human being. THERESA NIST, GERRY TURNERDisney/Eric McCandless I grew to love you. I learned you are the woman I cant live without. We supported each other .. and Im so happy for her and Gerry....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 160 words · Jimmy Rios

‘The Iron Claw’: Read The Screenplay From Sean Durkin That Wrestles With The Tragic Von Erich Family Story

It begins with Fritz Von Erich (Holt McCallany), who wrestled in the 60s. In the case of the Von Erich family, that meant four brothers were all the film could handle. Youngest brother Chris Von Erich, who took his own life at age 21, is not included. (L-R) Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Zac Efron in ‘The Iron Claw’Brian Roedel / A24 /Courtesy Everett Collection Writer-directorSean Durkindoes not shy away from the family tragedies though....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 173 words · Brenda Kirby

BBC Accused Of “Airbrushing” Amateur Fossil Finder Out Of David Attenborough ‘Sea Monster’ Doc As Naming Petition Passes 2,000 Signatures

And yet Philips name is being effectively airbrushed from the historical record when it comes to this important find. Much of the global promotional media fails to mention him. I have no words. Attenborough and the Great Sea Monster, and Philip Jacobs (right)BBC; Facebook Several figures from the palaeontology, including TV presenter Dean Lomax, criticized the BBC over Jacobs omission. A BBC statement claimed Jacobs and Natural History Unit producers had seen eye to eye prior to the launch....

January 4, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Ebony Rose