Prabhas On ‘Salaar: Part I – Ceasefire’, Its Sequel & The Evolving Indian Cinema Industry

This marks a continuation of crossover for the regional industries. DEADLINE: How did you become involved with theSalaarfilms? DEADLINE: What setsSalaarapart from other films youve done before? ‘Salaar’Hombale Films PRABHAS:Collaborating with Prashanth Neel has been a rewarding experience. His clarity of vision and passion for storytelling have made the filmmaking process both enjoyable and enriching. The synergy between us has contributed to bringing the character and the narrative to life....

December 23, 2023 · 1 min · 192 words · Alexander Nichols

After The “Great Netflix Correction”, Streaming Looks To Find New Pragmatic Footing

After last years GreatNetflixCorrection, thestreamingsector in 2023 entered a decidedly more pragmatic phase. Profitability for all players has become the new North Star. In-house bundles like those deployed by Disney and Paramount have been proven winners. Subscription streamingCourtesy If we dont do it to ourselves, I think it will be done to us, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said at a recent Wall Street conference. It will be Amazon who does it, or Apple who does it, or Roku who does it....

December 22, 2023 · 3 min · 445 words · Thomas Smith

Big Weekend For Indian Films As ‘Salaar’ Powers Up, Shah Rukh Khan Stars In ‘Dunki’; Andrew Haigh’s ‘All Of Us Strangers’ Opens NY/LA – Specialty Preview

Indian films are a mainstay at the specialty box office, some weekends more than others. This is a big one. Watch on Deadline DramaDunkifrom Yas Raj Films, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is in 686 theaters. ‘Salaar’Hombale Films It nabbed nine London Film Critics Circle nominations, the most of any film. The National Board of Review honored the film in its Top 10 Independent Films of the year. (Searchlight also hasPoor Thingsexpanding to over 800 theaters in week three....

December 22, 2023 · 2 min · 236 words · Terri Lee

Doug Emhoff Interview: Second Gentleman Talks About The Alarming Spike In Antisemitism, 2023 And The VP & How Hollywood Helped Shape His Role

What followed has been a crisis and tsunami of antisemitism. I saw it coming. For a couple of years now, Emhoff has been a key White House voice on combatting antisemitism. Doug EmhoffJulia Nikhinson/Sipa via AP Images We saw that with Charlottesville and Tree of Life and so on through the first couple of years. I knew that I needed personally to use this platform to do something more. And a lot of that is directed at Jewish students at college campuses....

December 22, 2023 · 3 min · 433 words · Jessica Jones

George Santos Spills For Docu, First Pic For Helmer Jenner Furst’s Incite Launch With Arnold Rifkin & Justin Lee: A Peek Inside Courting A Disgraced Pol

Incites aim is to finance and produce premium non-fiction fare, and they have started out with a bang. He was disappointed she focused mostly on Santos cashing a check to take part and furnish materials. DEADLINE: This is something brought up by The New York Times, but Id ask the question anyway. Christos Katsiaouni, Courtesy of Incite Just to be clear, what was Santos paid for, exactly? JENNER FURST: I would never ever tell you that amount....

December 22, 2023 · 6 min · 1072 words · Christine Johnson

International Insider: ‘Warnamount’ Shocker; Box Office Downturn; BAFTA Tweaks

Its been a blast. As our counterparts across the pond like to say, we appreciate you. Well be back in 2024 with plenty more. Top Gun: MaverickParamount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Discovery(WBD)s David Zaslav andParamountGlobals Bob Bakish. This of course only means one thing. All players involved have had huge presences outside the U.S. for decades. Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection / Jeff Spicer / Getty Images / Universal Pictures...

December 22, 2023 · 2 min · 275 words · Thomas Aguilar

Ken Loach, A Trade Unionist Of 60 Years, Ousted From Bectu Role Amid Simmering Internal Tensions At Britain’s Film & TV Union

Two others were also suspended and six more members faced disciplinary measures. Watch on Deadline There has beenyears-long disquiet at Bectuafter the union was merged with Prospect in 2017. The [WPD] committee has felt harassed and impeded in its work for some years, he said. Ken LoachGetty Loach added that the disciplinary action was taken without transparency. Those on the receiving end of disciplinary action have sought legal advice as they consider their options....

December 22, 2023 · 2 min · 275 words · Nicole Moore

Matthew Perry Remembered By Minnie Driver: “I Know Now That His Pain Was Great”

He was one of those people who just made other people feel good. He wouldnt let you get away with anything. He was the most self-deprecating person and really kind. Minnie Driver and Matthew PerryVince Bucci/Getty Images Anyone who asked him for help, he would help. Matthew, we mustnt forget, was a very good actor, she wrote. I recently looked at the reviews for our play and his were all really good, apart from one....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 155 words · Anthony Williams

Notes On The Season: Parties, Q&As, Nominations, Screenings & The Holiday Spirit Ignites The Oscar Race; Plus, ‘The Color Purple’s’ Blitz

A column chronicling events and conversations on the awards circuit. Just an astounding speech. For Kravitz his powerfulRustinnominee, Road To Freedom was more than just a song to him. Oscar statuetteGetty Images There was much excitement about Barbra Streisand accepting the SAG Life Achievement Award this year. Perhaps because of that access to movies at their homes, attendance at these official screenings is so inconsistent. Some movies do draw a crowd for whatever reason....

December 22, 2023 · 2 min · 348 words · Mrs. Holly Elliott

Ricky Gervais Responds To Petition Asking For Joke Removal From Netflix ‘Armageddon’ Special

Ricky Gervaishas a message for those who dont get his humor. Gervais claims he doesnt burst into hospitals and go, Wake up, baldy. What, you fucking ret**edas well? Ricky Gervais, 2022Dave J Hogan/Getty Images But people have a reaction. They dont analyze it. They feel something thats what offense is. Thats why Im offended is quite meaningless. What do you want me to change? He then shared that he believes 99 per cent of it to be faux offense....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Angela Diaz

Ruben Östlund Gives Update On Airplane Disaster Movie ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’ & Advice For Rookie Directors – Les Arcs

Its being translated into English. Well be going everywhere for the casting… As their iPhones and iPads start charging out, theyre doomed to analogue boredom, recapped Ostlund. I dont want to limit myself to working in small sections… Ruben Östlund at Les ArcsGetty Images I want to be able to do long tracking shots. Its a very strong moment… Three-quarters of men pushed the button and one-third of all women....

December 22, 2023 · 2 min · 323 words · Johnny Williams

Ruth Seymour Dies: Groundbreaking Longtime KCRW General Manager Was 88

Ruth Seymour, the longtime leader ofSanta Monica-based publicradiostationKCRWdied Friday, station president Jennifer Ferro confirmed to Deadline. Seymour was at the from station 1977 to 2010. At about the same time, National Public Radio launched Morning Edition. Ruth SeymourMarc Goldstein The move helped KCRW become a mainstay in many Angelenos lives. Seymour was possibly most familiar to listeners from her presence on the stations on-air pledge drives. In 1995, she propelled the outlet to a then-breathtaking $1 million pledge drive....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 185 words · Matthew Green

Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Thomasin Mackenzie, Ottessa Moshfegh, Luke Goebel, And William Oldroyd Talk ‘Eileen’

Welcome to the Scene to Seen Podcast. I am Valerie Complex Associate editor and film writer at Deadline. I have a disclaimer. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Luke Goebel, Thomasin McKenzie, Ottessa Moshfegh and William Oldroyd attend the special preview screening of “Eileen” at Picturehouse Central on November 13, 2023 in London, England.(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Think of this as theEileenhour! Hope you might cut me some slack because they couldnt record together!...

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 172 words · Thomas Collier