Luc Besson Visibly Moved During ‘Dogman’ Ovation At Venice Film Festival Premiere

Caleb Landry Jonesstars in the Bessonian action thriller, which already has gottena rave reviewfrom Deadline. He was in attendance along with co-star Jojo T. Gibbs. When you have both youre lucky. VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 31: Luc Besson, Jonica T. Gibbs, Caleb Landry Jones, Virginie Silla, Grace Palma and Clemens Schick attend a red carpet for the movie “Dogman” at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2023 in Venice, Italy....

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Scott Moran

Nancy Buirski Dies: ‘Loving’ Producer Also Directed ‘Midnight Cowboy’ Doc & Founded Documentary Film Festival

Her company Augusta Films announced the news but did not provide details. It became the inspiration forLoving,which starred Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton as the Lovings. Buirski shared a Stanley Kramer Award from the PGA forLovingin 2017. Mark Mann It premiered at Venice last year and went on to play Telluride and many other festivals. Read Deadlines review of the filmhere. Within a week after that films Lido debut, Buirskisigned a development dealwith Cineflix Productions....

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 140 words · Michelle Boyd

Pablo Larraín Praises Netflix For Backing ‘El Conde’ & Supporting “Bold And Unique” Chilean Cinema: “We Shouldn’t Take That For Granted” — Venice

The pic is his first direct movie for a streamer. Watch on Deadline Larrain later added: We shouldnt take that for granted. Its important and relevant because today with the world changing so fast having Netflix doing that is quite important. Director Pablo Larraìn at the 80th Venice International Film FestivalPhoto by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images. He has decided to stop drinking blood and abandon the privilege of eternal life. Veteran Chilean actor Jaime Vadell is Augusto Pinochet in the pic....

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 133 words · Christina Bass

Pablo Larraín Talks ‘El Conde,’ Why He Decided To Turn Pinochet Into A Vampire & And How Making A Project For Netflix Changed His Filmmaking Process — Venice

Larrain co-wrote and directed the film, which debuts in Competition atVenicethis evening forNetflix. Its beautiful, Larrain said of his work with the streamer. He has decided to stop drinking blood and abandon the privilege of eternal life. Pablo Larraín on the ‘El Conde’ set.Diego Araya Corvalán/Netflix ©2023 Veteran Chilean actor Jaime Vadell is Augusto Pinochet in the pic. The brutal dictator is still one of the most divisive figures in Chilean history....

August 31, 2023 · 5 min · 1018 words · Brittany Flores

Summer Box Office 2023: ‘Barbenheimer’ Brought Audiences Back, But Uncertainty Around Strikes Could Capsize 2024

How big was this summer in terms of demand? Additionally, there were five movies that minted north of $200M, the same number as last summer. That means theres potentially close to $400 million missing from the 2023 marketplace. ‘Barbie’ & ‘Oppenheimer’ & ‘Sound of Freedom’Everett Collection But were very cautious about the future. People want to have a premium experience outside the house, whether thatsBarbieor a Taylor Swift concert. Barbieappealed to a continually underserved audience from Hollywood: women....

August 31, 2023 · 2 min · 336 words · Robert Brown

‘DogMan’s Caleb Landry Jones On Working With Luc Besson & A Pack Of Pups + His Theory On How To End The Actors Strike – Venice

The performance is already drawing plenty of praise from industry and journalists weve spoken to. Watch on Deadline This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. DEADLINE: How did you get involved withDogMan? Briarcliff Entertainment CALEB LANDRY JONES:Luc reached out to meet. We met at a diner and had a chat; he asked me if I liked animals. He said real and that was it. DEADLINE: Were you a fan of his already?...

August 31, 2023 · 2 min · 335 words · Laura Rios

‘El Conde’ Review: Pablo Larraín’s Latest Is A Bold, Wildly Irreverent Sensational Creation – Venice Film Festival

Smart audiences worldwide will devour this bold, wildly irreverent take on its insidious subjects. After its festival debuts atVeniceand Telluride, the film will make its Netflix home screen bow on September 15. Its as if someone commanded Larrain and Calderon to amaze and astonish, and they willingly obliged. Jaime Vadell as Augusto Pinochet in ‘The Count’Venice Film Festival The setting could scarcely be more remote, the characters less embraceable. How many old vampires have you ever seen who needed a walker to get around?...

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 136 words · Robert Turner

‘Ferrari’s Adam Driver Proud To Represent A Movie “That’s Not Part Of The AMPTP” – Venice

No big studio wrote us a check, thats why were here in solidarity with both unions. Mann also commented that hes done a bit of amateur racing and called the experience of it twofold. I wanted to bring that experience to an audience as opposed to very elegant graphics. US actor Patrick Dempsey, Italian actress Daniela Piperno, US director Michael Mann and US actor Adam Driver pose during the photocall of the movie “Ferrari” presented in competition at the 80th Venice Film Festival on August 31, 2023GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images...

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 178 words · Kaitlin Gillespie

‘Harry Potter’ Star Bonnie Wright Laments Ginny Weasley’s Lack Of Screen Time In The Franchise’s Films

Ginny Weasleywas measly in the Harry Potter film franchise. At least when it came to lines, saidBonnie Wright, the woman who played the character. Like, Oh gosh, will I do justice to this character that people love? Rupert Grint (left), Emma Watson (second from left), Matthew Lewis (third from right), Daniel Radcliffe (second from right), Bonnie Wright (right)Warner Bros./courtesy Everett Collection So you didnt really have as much to show in the film....

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 164 words · Andrew Brock

‘Hijack’ Becomes Second Apple TV+ Series To Land On Nielsen Streaming Charts; ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’ Soars To Top Of Film List

Move over,Ted Lasso.Theres a new Apple TV+ series making its way onto the Nielsenstreamingcharts. With the release of its final episode,Hijackranked No. 7 among Nielsens streaming originals list with 357M minutes viewed during the week of July 31 to August 6. Hijack, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Apple TV+, Marvel Studios 6 overall and No. 10 with 326M minutes viewed. Curious about the No. ThatsGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which landed onDisney+midweek....

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 116 words · Victoria Wilson

‘Magpie Murders’ Indie Options C.M. Ewan Novel; Art Directors Guild Awards; Daisy’s Law Drama Series – Global Briefs

Magpie Murders Indie Options C.M Ewan Novel Magpie MurdersproducerEleventh Hour Filmshas optioned C.M. Ewan thrillerThe House Huntfor limited TV. No online grid is attached as of yet. Magpie MurdersITV The deal was struck by WME on behalf of the Darley Anderson Literary Agency. Eleventh Hour producedThe Magpie Murdersand follow-upThe Moonflower Murdersfor the BBC/PBS Masterpiece. International entries are acceptable without restrictions. The extraordinary work of our membership deserves to be recognized and elevated....

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Dennis Johnson

‘Saturday Night Live’ Skit On Chelsea Clinton Did Not Sit Well With Hillary

Sweeney claimed it was rare to have sketches that featured predominantly female cast members. Thats even though likely public targets like the Clintons were in the news. Watch on Deadline The Clintons were notoriously protective of Chelsea during their time in the White House. (L-R) Julia Sweeney (as Chelsea Clinton), Phil Hartman (as President Bill Clinton), Jan Hooks (as First Lady HIllary Clinton) in 1993)Al Levine /NBC/courtesy Everett Collection If you say that, youre saying Im unattractive!...

August 31, 2023 · 1 min · 174 words · Danielle Reeves

‘Supernatural’ Creator Eric Kripke Talks Reuniting On The Picket Line, Streaming Residuals, The Importance Of A Writers Room & More — Q&A

DEADLINE: This is quite the turnout. How are you feeling about getting to see all these familiar faces on the picket line? ERIC KRIPKE:So good. The cast, writers and crew of ‘Supernatural’Katie Campione/Deadline Thats the best part. DEADLINE:Supernaturalran for so long. Can you think of any big moments from the show that were shaped by the room? KRIPKE:I dont have a specific example because thats literally every day. Were all trying to figure this out....

August 31, 2023 · 3 min · 544 words · Luis Bates