‘The Life Of Chuck’: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan & Jacob Tremblay Join Stephen King Adaptation From Mike Flanagan And Trevor Macy’s Intrepid Pictures

EXCLUSIVE:Chiwetel Ejiofor(Rob Peace),Karen Gillan(Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Flanagan is set to produce the feature adaptation alongside his long-time Intrepid Pictures partner, Macy. WME Independent is repping domestic sales, with FilmNation Entertainment overseeing the international front. (L-R) Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and Jacob TremblaySarah Dunn/Ssam Kim/Getty Gillan over the summer closed out her run asGuardians of the Galaxys Nebula in the James Gunn-helmedVol. 3, which grossed over $845M worldwide. Founded in 2019, QWGmires debut feature was the espionage dramaDiary of a Spy....

October 23, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Barbara Barnes

Bad Bunny Makes Splashy Spanglish ‘SNL’ Debut With A Little Help From Mick Jagger & Lady Gaga

Bad Bunnymade hisSNLdebut tonight and its every Latin Americans Spanglish dream come true. Networks and streamers take note. While many of us did grow up watching Spanish-language television, we live in a very bilingual world. Mick Jagger, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga on ‘SNL’NBC Witnessing Bad Bunny on an American TV institution such asSNLwas not only refreshing but absolutely hilarious. But it was Punkie Johnsons maid character named Latina that ate up that sketch....

October 22, 2023 · 1 min · 157 words · Monica Thompson

CAA’s Co-Head Of Film Maha Dakhil Resigns From Board After Controversial Social Media Post

She will, however, continue working with clients. CAA just sent out an internal note with the changes. It comes aftershe reposted an Instagram story earlier this weekthat said, Youre currently learning who supports genocide. Maha DakhilGetty I made a mistake with a repost in my Instagram story, which used hurtful language. Like so many of us, I have been reeling with heartbreak. I pride myself on being on the side of humanity and peace....

October 22, 2023 · 1 min · 110 words · Julia Morrison

Dusty Street Dies: Outspoken Rock DJ For SiriusXM, KROQ Was 77

The station became a force in punk and new wavemusicin the late 70s into the 1980s. … We are heartbroken, Fly Low Dear Friend and Avoid the Radar. Watch on Deadline After some time at smaller stations, Street joined KROQ in 1978. Sirius Satellite Radio dj Dusty StreetAP Photo/Amy Sancetta Street departed KROQ in 1989, claiming that she was a renegade to the increasingly tightened programming demanded. Veteran KLOS DJ Geno Michellini posted on Facebook regarding Streets death....

October 22, 2023 · 1 min · 154 words · Peter Webb

Jean-Jacques Annaud Talks Working With Actors & Managing Sean Connery-F. Murray Abraham Rift On ‘The Name Of The Rose’ – Lumière Film Festival

I dont want to ensnare myself. I wait until my ideas are clear, said Annaud. Often I can tell its not going to work as soon as the door opens. jean-Jacques AnnaudStephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) I never ask them what theyve done, Im more interested in what passes between us. Sometimes, I see 30, 40 people in a day, like a doctor. They often tell me such personal stories that they end up crying....

October 22, 2023 · 2 min · 275 words · Jacqueline Gomez

Marta Kauffman Teases Star-Studded ‘Give Back-Ular’ Fundraiser For Strike-Impacted Crews, Talks WGA Deal, Streaming Vs. Broadcast & Another ‘Friends’ Reunion

Film and TV crew members and support staff have been hit hard by the double Hollywood strikes. Its got a little bit of everything Tickets for the show are still available on theevents Web site. Donations, which will be distributed through the Motion Picture & Television Fund, also can be made there. Marta Kauffman, Lily Tomlin, Kumail Nanjiani and Halle BerryGetty/Chris Chapman/Deadline/Brian Bowen SmithGetty Its all very fresh and new and hard as f*ck....

October 22, 2023 · 2 min · 275 words · Jennifer Moore

No WGA Support For Israel Over Hamas Attacks, Guild Boss Says; “Consensus Out Of Reach,” Meredith Stiehm Tells Showrunners

Like the membership itself, the Boards viewpoints are varied, and we found consensus out of reach. For these reasons, we have decided not to comment publicly. They put a statement out about everything else, but not dead Jews, disgusting. Home reveals destruction caused by Hamas after they infiltrated kibbutz near the Israeli-Gaza borderGetty Images When the #MeToo reckoning came and Hollywood needed to change, again the Guild spoke up. But when terrorists invaded Israel to murder, rape, and kidnap Jews… the Guild stayed silent....

October 22, 2023 · 2 min · 230 words · Joshua Mccann

SAG-AFTRA 2023 National Convention Adjourns Early As Talks With Studios Back On – Update

She will make an exceptional Executive Vice President. I would also like to extend my congratulations to our newly and re-elected national vice presidents. The SAG-AFTRA membership and I are lucky to have such strong national officers leading and representing our union. SAG-AFTRA NATIONAL CONVENTIONSAG-AFTRA NATIONAL CONVENTION Congratulations again to all, and I look forward to continuing our work together, said Drescher. Newly elected Executive Vice President Linda Powell shared her eagerness to get back to the negotiating table....

October 22, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Gary Smith

‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ Bares Horrors Perpetrated On The Osage: How That Attention Could Help A Tribe Reclaim Land & Fortunes That Were Taken Under Murky Circumstances

White locals and outsiders attached themselves to the tribes members looking for ways to steal the tribes wealth. One died in a mysterious explosion. Conveniently, their headrights reverted to white spouses who became the new recipients of those quarterly distributions. (L-R) JaNae Collins, Lily Gladstone, Cara Jade Myers, and Jillian Dion in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’Apple TV+ / Courtesy Everett Collection The Osage deaths were often misidentified by morticians as a result of laziness and/or corruption....

October 22, 2023 · 2 min · 402 words · John Torres

As Actors Strike Hits Day 100, SAG-AFTRA Has No Plans To “Acquiesce” To Studios, But Back-Channel Pressure Leads To “Optimism” To Return To Talks

The actors strike has reachedDay 100, as talks betweenSAG-AFTRAand the AMPTP remain halted. I think its so impressive, the unity, the strength of our members. As youve seen on picket lines, our members are in this fully. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Chelsea Rendon and Kevin E. WestRosy Cordero/Deadline The amount of time spent without negotiating has been completely unconscionable. The studios and streamers ought to be back at the table with us now....

October 21, 2023 · 4 min · 724 words · Benjamin Davis

Bill Maher Calls Out The People Who Don’t Have A Voice And The People Who Do

Bill Maherwas angry that certain messages get attention and certain others do not on his FridayReal Timeshow onHBO. Watch on Deadline Its the forgotten man, Pelosi said. They fell behind this great American dream, theyre feeling left behind. They attacked those whose opinions did not match theirs on the current situation in the Middle East. Begala summed it up: There are not two sides here. The most thorny issue tackled was which side fired the missile that hit the Gazan Al-Alhi hospital....

October 21, 2023 · 1 min · 207 words · Rebecca Gates MD

Fran Drescher On The Studios Refusing To Negotiate And The SAG-AFTRA Strike Hitting 100 Days – Guest Column

As a strike became an absolute necessity, the companies refused to continue negotiations and walked away in mid-July. We presented a comprehensive package and, again, on October 11, they walked away. I am not a Luddite by any means. Getty Images So, where is the money? It is in the pockets of the CEOs and on the balance sheets of the companies. That disregard for working people is not unique to the entertainment industry....

October 21, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Kenneth Allen

Hamptons Doc Fest Announces Program, Reveals Tributes To Matthew Heineman And Nancy Buirksi

Oscar-nominated directorMatthew Heinemanand late filmmakerNancy Buirskiwill be honored at theHamptons Doc Festin New York next month. Frank Marshalls documentaryRather, about news man Dan Rather, closes the festival. Our 2023 documentary program promises you the power and experience of quality storytelling. Matthew Heineman and Nancy BuirskiMichael Ori/Jade Albert Good stories surprise us. They make us think and feel. They stick in our minds and help us remember ideas and concepts. Jon Batiste in ‘American Symphony’Netflix/Higher Ground...

October 21, 2023 · 2 min · 425 words · Eric Long