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Abramorama’s Richard Abramowitz Elevates Karol Martesko-Fenster To CEO/Co-Chairman & Evan Saxon To President & Head Of Int’l Distribution

Abramowitz continues as Co-Chairman atop the company he founded in 2002. He also founded and launched several movie mags, including our sister pub IndieWire. Hes a born connector and has earned the respect and trust of the entertainment industry around the world. Richard Abramowitz, Karol Martesko and Evan SaxonLynda Shenkman/Talya Fave Photography/Stephanie Cabral Saxon has navigated both the music and film worlds. King, Pantera, Lucinda Williams, Weezer, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and others....

Breaking Baz at TIFF: ’American Fiction’s Debut Filmmaker Cord Jefferson Donated A Kidney To His Father – And Made One Of The Year’s Best Movies

EXCLUSIVE: FilmmakerCord Jeffersonhas, in recent years, made two life-changing decisions. In 2008, he donated a kidney to his father. That was easy, he said. Cord Jefferson and ‘American Fiction,’ starring Jeffrey WrightBaz Bamigboye/Deadline; Orion Pictures That was one of the easiest decisions I ever made. I mean, he gave me life. I feel like the kidneys half his, the 41-year-old declared. (L-R) Issa Rae and Nicole Kempskie in ‘American Fiction’Orion Pictures...

CBS’ ‘The Talk’ Set To Return To Filming As Daytime Shows Face Scrutiny Amid Strikes – Update

UPDATE:CBShas confirmed Deadlines scoop thatThe Talkwill return to air on September 18. It comes as WGA writers picketed a run-through outside CBS Radford. EXCLUSIVE(9/11/23): Drew Barrymore is not the only daytime talk show host returning to air. Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Sheryl Underwood, Jerry O’Connell & Natalie Morales, hosts of ‘The Talk’Cliff Lipson/CBS Deadline hears that CBSThe Talkis gearing up to return to the studio. We understand there are plans to launch the new season of the show on September 18....

Disney-Spectrum Deal “Met All Of Our Objectives” And Subscriber Losses From 10-Day Blackout Were “Much Less Than We Had Anticipated,” Charter CFO Jessica Fischer Says

The closely watched Disney-Spectrumcarriage dispute was resolved Monday as the companies reached a precedent-setting multi-year pact. Charter secured the long-sought ability to integrate Disney streaming services in its TV packages. Weve come out the other side of this doing well from a consumer perspective. Charter Spectrum and ESPNCourtesy 2 cable operator in the U.S. Were really happy with the deal, Fischer said. We met all of our objectives. Fischer explained that the rift essentially centered on a single property....

Disney’s ABC Stations Could Be Bought By Nexstar With “Little Friction” If They Are Sold Off, Company Advisor Tom Carter Says; Hails “Progress” In Lengthy DirecTV Carriage Dispute

Private equity firms are among those putting out feelers, given their sizable investments inlocal TVin recent years. Granted, youre going to have proceeds, but is that really what you want to do? Youre seeing ESPN simulcast a large portion of their sports telecasts on ABC. ABC headquarters in ManhattanSpencer Platt/Getty Images If you were to buy the ABC complex, how would that work going forward? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered....

Dispatches From The Picket Lines: SAG-AFTRA Solidarity March Goes From Netflix To Paramount As Part Of “Endless Union Summer”

Its very hard and with the passing of time, its going to even get harder. because you know why? Because we said, The emperor has no clothes!' SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher at the Sept. 13 SAG-AFTRA solidarity rally.Deadline This is the hour of truth for everybody, but especially for them. Hang in and dont give up because this is the moment that will change the future. If we dont start getting a piece of that pie, then what are we doing?...

Elon Musk Says “Something Good Will Come Of This” After Senate’s AI Forum, Chuck Schumer Signals AI Legislation Coming “In The General Category Of Months” — Update

It will be in the general category of months. Among the topics discussed during the morning session were open source models, as well as security and privacy. Musk told CNBC that he told the gathering that AI was a double-edged sword. US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (C) hosts a US Senate bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Insight Forum at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 13, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP)(Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)...

Fox Leans Into Animation “Moment” With Strike-Impacted Fall Schedule As Deadline Nears For Return Of Scripted Originals In 2023-24 Broadcast Season

On a show level, its fantastic. But on a corporate strategy level, its really symbolic for us. This is the first Bento Box-owned show, so we couldnt be prouder. ‘Krapopolis’Fox Dan Harmon was one of the first and certainly the biggest deal we made. This show is a coming together and realization of two of strategies and were excited, he added. Krapopoliswill be joined midseason byGrimsburg, the Jon Hamm-narrated detective comedy....

Fox Relies On Reality For Fall Schedule, But Unscripted Chief Allison Wallach Says “Creative Bar” Doesn’t Drop As Slots Increase

But, dont expect a reality boom for the sake of it, she adds. Wallach told Deadline that the launch set the bar and tone for the rest of the season. We have a lot of enthusiasm here, she added. The Masked SingerTrae Patton / Fox Similar to its scripted strategy,Fox has been prioritizing shows from its own Fox Alternative Entertainment studio. It hasSnake Oilpremiering on September 27 andKitchen Nightmaresreturns after nearly 10 years from Fox-backed Studio Ramsay....

Kristen Welker’s First Broadcast As ‘Meet The Press’ Moderator To Feature Pre-Taped Interview With Donald Trump

Kristen Welkers first broadcast ofMeet the Presson Sunday will feature a pre-taped interview with former PresidentDonald Trump. The sitdown also will be accompanied by a fact check on NBCNews.com. Its not our job to pick and choose the leaders. Donald TrumpScott Olson/Getty Images The American people get to do that. CNNs town hall drew intense criticism inside and outside the web connection. Watch on Deadline Trumps last appearance on Meet the Press was on June 23, 2019....

Lauren Boebert Kicked Out Of ‘Beetlejuice’ Musical After “Causing A Disturbance”

Rep.Lauren Boebertwas reportedly kicked out of a performance of the Broadway touring version ofBeetlejuice, according to theDenverPost. The report does not name Boebert. Boebert herself took to X/Twitter this afternoon and confirmed that she had missed the end of the show. Rep. Lauren Boebert in July 2023Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images the U.S. Representative wrote with a laughing/crying emoji. https://t.co/8JHypcCKsP Boebert represents Colorado in the House, but her district does not include Denver....

MPA Chairman Charles Rivkin Talks About Potential Regulation Of AI At Senate Insight Forum, Says Industry Trying To Establish “Common Ground” On Technology With Guilds And Unions

And we are working closely with our union and guild partners on this to establish common ground. Rivkins full remarks are below. Good morning, everyone. Charles Rivkin of the MPA arrives for the AI Insight Forum on Capitol Hill.(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) At its core, we are all here this morning to talk about innovation. The MPA member companies are pushing the boundaries of storytelling every day. The film, television, and streaming industry is one of the most unionized in America....

MTV VMAs: Shakira Performs Greatest Hits Medley & Accepts Video Vanguard Award

Shakirawas honored at theMTVVMAs2023 with the Video Vanguard Award for her career in music. Ahead of accepting the special Moon Person trophy, the Colombian superstar performed a medley of her greatest hits. She Wolf kicked things off and Te Felicito followed. Shakira had everyone up and dancing to her hits including Taylor Swift, Tiffany Haddish and Lil Nas X. Watch her full performance in the video posted above. Whats Going To Happen Now?...