Matthew Libatique Talks ‘Maestro,’ Hanging Out With “Icon” Steven Spielberg On Set & How Bradley Cooper Has Become “Quite The Director” — Camerimage

SAG was 51 days deep into its strike against the studios. Libatique was calling into us at Polands EnergaCamerimage Film Festival, whereMaestrois playing in the main cinematography-focused competition. Camerimageruns until Nov 18. L-R Bradley Cooper, cinematographer Matthew Libatique and Carey Mulligan on the set of MaestroNetflix What has it been like seeing the response to the film while being slightly removed from it all? MATTHEW LIBATIQUE:Its actually been better than usual....

November 16, 2023 · 6 min · 1071 words · Antonio Dorsey PhD

MPA Introduces New Anti-Piracy PSAs That Show Personal Risks Users Face When Streaming Illegal Content

The Motion Picture Association is taking a more personal approach to its latest campaign againstpiracy. Its not, but I have a ways, he says. Watch on Deadline You sure thats safe? ‘Stream Safely’ PSAMPA I have a VPN. Were good, he says. Watch the new anti-piracy PSAs. No decision has been made on a campaign in movie theaters, where past PSAs have run. I think that really resonates [to warn users to] think twice....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 178 words · Cody Nelson

Peter Bart: Hollywood Hopes A New Round Of “Fixes” Can Cure Its Malaise Rather Than Prolong The Pain

The consensus is clear: Hollywood feels it must pursue whatBob Igertactfully (or ominously) calls some fixes. The fixespost-strikehopefully will move beyond cutbacks and delays weve already been absorbing their impact. Disney alone has cut 8,000 jobs and $7.5 billion in costs. The Hollywood SignDavid Livingston/Getty Images for The Hollywood Sign Trust High-profile movies ranging from DisneysSnow Whiteto ParamountsMission: Impossible 8to SonysSpider-Versehave again been shoved back a year. Its viewers worldwide will be fascinated to see how that plays out....

November 16, 2023 · 2 min · 263 words · Ashley Brown

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash With Police Outside DNC Headquarters, Rep. Brad Sherman Says He Was Among Those Evacuated

In a statement, police said that one person was arrested for assault on an officer. Shortly after 10 p.m. ET, Capitol Police said that all House buildings had returned to normal operations. Protesters block the entrance of the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee during a demonstration against the war between Israel and Hamas.Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images Watch on Deadline The demonstrators are calling for a ceasefire in theIsrael-Hamasconflict....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 185 words · Jennifer Hughes

Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Illinoise’ Stage Adaptation Sets Spring New York Debut

Illinoise, a theatrical adaptation ofSufjan Stevens career-breakthrough 2005 concept albumIllinois, will make its New York City premiere in March at ManhattansPark Avenue Armory, the arts venue announced today. A dance-music-theater hybrid,Illinoisewill include music and lyrics by Stevens, based on his album, and will be directed and choreographed by Tony Award winnerJustin Peck(Carousel, Steven SpielbergsWest Side Story) with a story by Peck and Pulitzer-winning playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury (Fairview). The show, which will feature Timo Andres new arrangements of the entire Stevens album, will run from March 2-23, 2024, at the Upper East Side venue....

November 16, 2023 · 3 min · 453 words · Brian Collins

WME Wants Out Of Bill Cosby 1971 Sexual Assault Case

William Morris Endeavor want nothing to do with Billy Cosby or a sexual assault case against the much-accused comedian. Defendant Cosby used a tissue to attempt to wipe his semen from Plaintiffs face. Still in shock, Plaintiff was escorted to her car by Defendant Cosby. Getty Images Cosby was with the William Morris Agency and successor WME from 1964 until 2012. WME want the Negligence claim and more against them be dismissed with prejudice....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · Mr. Michael Abbott III

‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ Returns To Bravo With Best 7-Day Premiere Audience In 8 Years; ‘Real Housewives Of Miami’ & ‘Married To Medicine’ Also Off To Strong Start

Bravois heating up with the return of two stalwartReal Housewivesseries. That includes 695,000 viewers among adults 18-49, the key entertainment demographic. With Season 6, episodes are airing on Bravo and are available next day on Peacock. Real Housewives Of PotomacBravo About a million of those viewers came from the 18-49 demo. Its also the most-watchedRHOPepisode ever on Peacock, ranking No. 6 against all next-day NBCU cable entertainment season premieres. Bravo also saw success with the Season 10 premiere ofMarried to Medicine,which followedThe Real Housewives of Potomac....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 116 words · Joseph Fry

‘Ted’: Peacock Reveals Premiere Date, Trailer For Event Series From Seth MacFarlane

Peacock is finally ready to show the worldTed, its event series fromSeth MacFarlane. All seven episodes ofTed, including a supersized premiere, will debut Jan. 11, 2024 on the streamer. In the twenties, it was the subversive musical phrasings of jazz. TED — “My Two Dads” Episode 102 — Pictured: (l-r) Max Burkholder as John, Seth MacFarlane as voice of Ted (Photo by: PEACOCK)Peacock In the fifties, it was the bold brushwork of the abstract expressionists....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 155 words · Danny Hernandez

‘The Crown’ Accused Of Fabricating Genesis Of Princess Diana & Dodi Fayed’s Fateful Romance

Netflix and the production company describeThe Crownas dramatized fiction and I am not going to disagree with that characterization. That means it is made up, he said. How do I find a good paparazzi photographer, Daus Al-Fayed asks his assistant. ‘The Crown’ is a Netflix UK original.Netflix Not just any idiot with a long lens. I want the best photographer on the Mediterranean. Cole said the suggestion of Al-Fayeds involvement in the relationship was total nonsense....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 161 words · Chloe Harris

‘The Crown’ Season 6 Reactions: Some UK Critics Aghast At “Ghost Diana”; French Reviewers Largely Swoon

But critics today are divergent. It felt to me more like an extension of her in real life, rather than a ghost. Scroll below for a round-up of what critics on both sides of La Manche are saying. ‘The Crown’ Season 6Netflix The Crownhas taught the world what itmeantto be British, in the 20th century. The sixth series is at its best when it moves away from the royals themselves....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 183 words · Isaiah Jones

‘Wednesday’ EP Steve Stark Talks Production Move To Ireland, Teases Season 2

Romania was an amazing place to shoot creatively, but challenging in a lot of ways, he said. London or Ireland were two choices, he revealed. The main reason for me was I shot 113 episodes ofVikingsin Ireland. Jenny Ortega as Wednesday AddamsNetflix It was succeeded by sequelValhalla, which will be ending with its upcoming third season on Netflix and. Little is known about about whereWednesdaywould go creatively in Season 2....

November 16, 2023 · 1 min · 176 words · Lindsay Roberts

David Zaslav Says Studios Overpaid To End WGA Strike; Scribes Deal Valued At $700M

David Zaslavhas a funny way of making friends. Related Stories Warner Bros. So what if we overpay? WGA Strikers, David ZaslavGetty Images Already online, the piece will be in the November 19 edition of the NYT Magazine. 25 (he was no. The figure repped a CEO to worker pay ratio of 227/1. The votes on pay are advisory or non-binding. CEO pay packages include stock options and grants that vest over time and may be underwater....

November 15, 2023 · 1 min · 129 words · Adam Lucas

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Queried By Reporters In Capitol Hill Visit: “Are You Running For President?”

At a photo op with Senate Majority LeaderChuck Schumer, Johnson was asked, Are you running for president? and Do you plan to run for president? But he did not answer. Dwayne Johnson visits with U.S. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in his office at the U.S. Capitol Building on November 15, 2023 in Washington, DC. Johnson met with Schumer and other Senators during a visit to Capitol Hill.Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images...

November 15, 2023 · 1 min · 147 words · Kristen Thomas