Hellbent On Changing Her Station From Actress To Writer-Director, Jennifer Esposito Signs With Echo Lake For Filmmaking After ‘Fresh Kills’ Debut

The management company is tasked with helping her forge a new career path. Stowe tried for years, but the film never got made. I was being placed in a box I didnt agree with. Jennifer Esposito, ‘Fresh Kills’Courtesy So you either do it, or you quit.’ TheFresh Killsstory had rattled around in her mind for years. I wrote a book, I opened a bakery trying to go in a different direction....

October 31, 2023 · 2 min · 271 words · Nicole Phillips

Hollywood Coalition Urging Release Of Israeli Hostages Launches Campaign To Raise Awareness – Update

My heart is aching for the lives lost and families shattered, Gadot said in a statement. Im praying for everyone who has been affected by Hamas terrorism and brutality. And I hope that the world remains steadfast in their support of the Israeli people. (L-R Jerry Seinfeld, Gal Gadot, Jamie Lee Curtis and Michael DouglasGetty/Stefan Studer Earlier Thursday, a group of entertainment executives and producersteamed on a statementcondemning the attacks....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 139 words · Deborah Cannon

Juno Films Takes North America On Border Crossing Doc ‘The Caravan’ From Núria Clavero, Aitor Palacios

EXCLUSIVE:Juno Filmshas acquired all U.S. and Canadian rights toThe Caravan, the first documentary feature from directorsNuria ClaveroandAitor Palacios, which will have its North American premiere in International Competition at DOC NYC ahead of its release in theaters in late spring. Co-produced by Cabal Films and Trueday Films,The Caravanhumanizes the political debate around border control through the story of one familys quest for a better life in the United States. The camera follows pregnant Yuri, her partner Mike, and young son, Santi, as they flee Honduras, capturing the nuances of why they undertook this perilous trek....

October 31, 2023 · 3 min · 541 words · Julie Williams

MPA Sees “No Need” For New AI Copyright Legislation Or Special Rules, Warns Of “Inflexible” Guidelines

AI also is said to be a major point of contention in talks between the SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP. The executive order, however, did not address copyright, and other action will be left to Congress. There already is disagreement over details. The Copyright Office also is in the midst of gathering public comment on its approach to AI. A number of authors, including John Grisham and George R.R. That is the standard by which courts weigh whether the unauthorized use of a copyrighted work is legal....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 178 words · Claire Simmons

Nightstream Virtual Festival Gets Re-Animated As Transactional VOD Hub; ‘Summoners’ Tapped As First Exclusive Title

Nightstream, which launched in 2020 as a virtual film festival looking to provide options for filmmakers and viewers during the pandemic, is returning as a transactionalVODplatform focused on genre films. The relaunch is being steered by theBrooklyn Horror Film Festival, in association with theBoston Underground Film Festivaland theOverlook Film Festival. The first Nightstream exclusive title isSummoners, from Terence Krey and Christine Nyland, the duo behind 2020sAn Unquiet Grave.Summoners, whose cast features long-established indie film figure Larry Fessenden, world premiered at last years Brooklyn horror fest....

October 31, 2023 · 2 min · 405 words · Laura Jones

Robert De Niro Wraps Testimony In Defamation Trial, Discusses Falling-Out With Ex-Personal Assistant: “I Wasn’t Abusive. I Was Annoyed.” – Update

Earlier in the day De Niro shouted, Shame on you, Chase Robinson! while disputing accusations of sketchy behavior toward her. He testified that he just wanted back the company property she took. Robert De Niro outside the federal courthouseDavid Dee Delgado/Getty Images Robinsons lawsuit characterizes De Niros refusal to give her a recommendation as payback for quitting. Day 2 of the trial also covered De Niros up-and-down relationship with Robinson....

October 31, 2023 · 2 min · 341 words · Maria Skinner

Shudder Insiders Discuss How Niche Service Survives The Night Amidst Horror Story In Streaming

As previously alluded to, Shudder isnt immune to the severe headwinds buffeting the entertainment business. We dont want people to endlessly browse, says Zimmerman. Youre seeing that film we are releasing that week. Thats what we believe in, what we love, what we want you to watch. Gotto explains that Zimmerman might say to himself, Okay, weve got a great creature feature. What are my favorite either cult, or obscure, or just criminally underseen creature features?...

October 31, 2023 · 2 min · 315 words · Sandra Diaz

Tony Blinken Interrupted During Senate Hearing By Protesters Of Israel’s Actions In Gaza

Others in the crowd had painted their hands red to represent blood and held them up during the hearing. I appreciate that people feel passionately about these issues. Watch on Deadline Blinken was interrupted again by another demonstrator, and then by a larger group. Protesters raise their painted hands as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testify during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to examine the national security supplemental request, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on October 31, 2023....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 180 words · James Moore

Tyler Christopher Dies: Former ‘General Hospital’ Actor Was 50

Tyler Christopher, best known for playing Nikolas Cassadine onGeneral Hospital, has died. His passing was confirmed on the Instagram account ofGHstar Maurice Benard. Reports indicate he died from a cardiac eventin his San Diego apartmentTuesday. Tyler ChristopherGetty Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him. We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 198 words · Samantha Guzman

UTA’s Jay Sures Condemns Israel-Gaza Letter From UC Faculty Group, Calls Missive “Appalling And Repugnant”

Jay Suresis not justUTAs Vice Chairman, he is also a Regent of the University of California. The Ethnic Studies Faculty Council describes itself as a diverse statewide body that represents over 300 faculty systemwide. These statements stoke anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian sentiments… Jay SuresUTA It is against that background that Sures letter was written. Let me be clear, I will do everything in my power to never let that happen. Over 230 more were ripped from their homes and kidnapped to Gaza, where their fate remains unknown....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 128 words · Deanna Bailey MD

Zee-Sony Merger Back On Track; JFK Doc Set For Channel 5/Paramount+; BBC Studios Doc Unit Hire; New Screen Australia CEO; Alauda Ruiz De Azúa Series For Movistar Plus+ — Global Briefs

Sony and Zee have been planning the union for over two years now. Barbara Shearer (Loving Elvis) is directing. Paramount+ will stream the doc globally asJFK: What the Doctors Saw. Punit GoenkaMatthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Image Channel 5 is a co-producer through Guy Davies, who commissioned the film for Channel 5 in the UK. Shell report into Kate Ward, MD of Factual Production at BBC Studios. Patrick joins from Wonderhoos Studios, where she was Head of Factual....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 153 words · Jerry Williams

‘Another Love’: Dark Romantic Thriller With Shades Of ‘Dexter’ Is The Latest From Turkey’s Relentless Export Line

So, were going to do the hard work for you. This is far from a telenovela, says Arat. Given its plot and creative style, it is a drama in the real sense. Bambaşka Biri We could call it a Drama with Turkish DNA. We made the first sale before the series even went on air, reveals Pinto. We can say this is the highest budgeted production of this season, she adds....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 165 words · Richard Garrison

‘Concrete Utopia’ Director Um Tae-Hwa On His Apocalyptic Drama: “In Korea, Where You Live Is Who You Are” – London East Asia Film Festival

Starring Lee Byung-hun, Ums film is a dystopian fable that recalls British writer J.G. I focus more on what people do when they are put in such extreme circumstances. I provided information little by little, making sure that it didnt interfere with the flow of the story. Director Um Tae-wha with actor Park Bo-Young onstageLEAFF Where you live is your social rank. And I wanted to show that in the story....

October 31, 2023 · 1 min · 124 words · Brandy Jones