“It’s Preposterous!” SAG-AFTRA’s Duncan Crabtree-Ireland On Ted Sarandos’ Claim Of Union Seeking “Levy On Subscribers”; Praises Taylor Swift

SAG-AFTRAChief Negotiator and National Executive DirectorDuncan Crabtree-Irelandis very happy withTaylor Swiftand not so happy with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. We spoke with Crabtree-Ireland today at New YorkComic-Conwhere he took the stagefor a panel about AI. That is within our power. Getty Images / Allen J. Schaben / Rodin Eckenroth / FilmMagic All we have to do is say no and stand up and stand together. Just like their concept they had consensus for the writers guild....

October 14, 2023 · 2 min · 310 words · Dustin Williams

Bruce Willis Health Update: “The Joie De Vivre Is Gone,” Says ‘Moonlighting’ Creator

MoonlightingcreatorGlenn Gordon Caronhas spoken toBruce Willisabout the 80s hit dramedy, which is making itsstreamingdebut on Hulu. Willis, 68, has frontotemporal dementia and retired from acting in 2022. When I got to spend time with him, we talked about it and I know hes excited. Bruce WillisGetty Images Thus, he has a solid perspective on the effects the disease is having on his former star. Watch on Deadline The joie de vivre Willis was known for is gone....

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · Susan Brown

Eddie Alcazar On ‘Divinity’, His Steven Soderbergh-Backed Sci-Fi Horror; ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Lands In Theaters – Specialty Preview

But its kind of a roll of the dice of what a distributor wants to do with it. Bella Thorne, Jaxxon Pierce and Karrueche Tran also star. Low-budget horror (Skinamarink,Terrifier 2)is one genre that can surprise at the box office. ‘Divinity,’ ‘Once Within a Time’ (box) and ‘Anatomy of a Fall’Utopia/Everett Collection/Neon He helmed the 2018 sci-fi featurePerfect, executive produced by Soderbergh. And because we dont really have answers, its just posing questions about the ideas....

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · 191 words · Amanda Gonzalez

Eric Rochant Unveils Federation-Backed Maui Entertainment As Disney+ Gears Up To Launch Indie’s Debut Series; ‘The Bureau’ Creator Sets Arte Series With Isabel Coixet

He also revealed he was working on a spy drama and a series with Spanish writer Isabel Coixet. We can reveal the series is due to launch on November 15. Shot in Paris, it revolves around a dysfunctional family faced with the illness of a child. Eric Rochant and Pascal BretonSylvie Castioni A screenplay for season two is currently underway. you might watch the trailer here. The production is among Frances best selling dramas internationally....

October 13, 2023 · 3 min · 496 words · Julie Lawrence

Five Takeaways From The MIA Market: “New World Order,” Europe Steps Up & Public Broadcasters Go Hard

Meanwhile, the Israeli-Hamas conflict rages and the world mourns, with ripples felt here in Rome. See below for Deadlines key takeaways from the annual TV and film confab. There was certainly too much stuff commissioned during the streaming arms race, Helwig considered. Were trying to introduce entirely new filmmakers into the repertoire of our company,said Anonymous Levine. Twas ever thus, but onwards we march. The words authentic and local could be heard ringing around delegates ears by the final day....

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · 193 words · Holly Williams

Fox Strikes Drama Development Deal With Euro Producers Eagle Eye, Clapperboard & Newen Studios Label Aux Singuliers; First Project Is Murder Mystery Set On International Space Station

With Clapperboard and Aux Singuliers, Fox is working onDead Space [working title]fromYoung Wallanderscribe Ben Harris. The show will air on Fox in the U.S., with Fox acquiring long-term U.S. and Canadian distribution rights. More to come? Michael Thorn (left) and Walter IuzzolinoRich Polk/Getty Images for UCLA / Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images The companys production division Fox Alternative Entertainmentpreviously road-testedentertainment seriesThe Big Dealin Ireland. The news comes as international distribution arm Fox Entertainment Global turns one....

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Mary Sullivan

Genius Movie Marketing? Taylor Swift Makes A Big Show At Chiefs-Broncos Game For Travis Kelce As ‘The Eras Tour’ Concert Pic Opens To Under $5M In Thursday Previews – Box Office

EXCLUSIVE:Theres a reason why her last name is Swift. Because her movie is opening tonight, dummy. However, lets get real: you’re able to always cancel and rebook your tickets. Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift celebrate a touchdown by the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver BroncosJamie Squire/Getty Images Such is the blessed nature of capitalism. Note tonights previews were so last minute, that you cant project a normal Friday off of the figure....

October 13, 2023 · 2 min · 216 words · Michele Ryan

International Insider: Israel-Hamas Conflict; A Week At MIA; Mipcom Awaits

Welcome back to Insider. Thousands have died since a Hamas-led militia crossed theGazaStrip border and began attacking Israeli villages and kibbutzes. All of our coverage can be foundhere. Explosion as air strike hits GazaAhmad Hasaballah/Getty Images International flights have mainly been grounded and people are in mourning over lost loved ones. The chilling story can be readhere. As a splashy precursor to next weeks Mipcom Cannes,MIA Marketfits the bill perfectly....

October 13, 2023 · 2 min · 298 words · Madison Mason

Jhené Chase Directing Thriller ‘Santa’s List’ For Winter State; NewFilmmakers LA Unveils 2023 NewNarratives Award Winners; Bryce Hodgson Casts First Feature; More – Film Briefs

But beneath all the Christmas Spirit, tinsel and lights, theres a darkness lurking. And this year, the 12 days of Christmas get turned upside down. With each passing victim, the killer seems to be closer to home than ever. Jhené Chase, ‘Santa’s List’ filmmakerRissa Scott The Torabpours are represented by Karen Gottlieb at Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks. Launched in 2021 through a development and funding collaboration with Warner Bros. Hodgson isdirectingfrom his script, also serving as editor for the project....

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · 163 words · Patrick Williams

Jim Jordan Wins Latest GOP Nomination Vote For A New House Speaker, But He Still Doesn’t Have Enough Support For A Majority – Update

Scott got into the race at the last minute earlier today. Jordan needs 217 votes to win the speakership, although that threshold may change if lawmakers are absent. Watch on Deadline McCarthy said that Jordan has to just sit down and talk to the holdouts. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) returns to a House Republican caucus meeting at the Longworth House Office Building on Friday.(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) A floor vote will not happen today or this weekend....

October 13, 2023 · 3 min · 499 words · Jose Adams

LeVar Burton Selected To Replace Drew Barrymore As National Book Awards Host

LeVar Burton, the longtime host of PBSReading Rainbowand current host of theLeVar Burton Readspodcast, has been selected to host next monthsNational Book Awardsceremony in New York City, replacing the previously named and subsequently dropped Drew Barrymore. LeVar Burton has introduced multiple generations of young people to the joys of reading, and is a fearless advocate for book access, especially amidst the alarming rise in book banning across the country, said David Steinberger, Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Book Foundation, in a statement....

October 13, 2023 · 3 min · 475 words · Alexander Zuniga

Mark Goddard Dies: ‘Lost In Space’ Actor Was 87

His death was announced by his wife Evelyn Pezzulich in a Facebook post. Im so sorry to tell you that my wonderful husband passed away on October 10th, Pezzulich wrote. Several days after celebrating his 87th birthday, he was hospitalized with pneumonia. Mark Goddard, ‘Lost In Space’Getty/Everett Collection In 1960 he joined the second season ofThe Detectives, playing Det. Chris Ballard for 64 episodes through 1962. His signature role came in 1965 when he was cast byLost In Spacecreator Irwin Allen as Major West....

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Tyler Owens

Walt Garrison Dies: Dallas Cowboys Running Back And Rodeo Cowboy Was 79

Walt Garrison, who won a Super Bowl with theDallas Cowboysand competed as arodeocowboy, has died at 79. TheNFLteam posted the notice on its website Thursday that Garrison died overnight. It did not give a cause of death. Walt GarrisonAP Garrison played nine years in Dallas and retired in 1974 as the No. 3 rusher and No. 4 receiver in franchise history. He is still fourth on Dallas all-time list with 4....

October 13, 2023 · 1 min · 209 words · Steven Diaz