Indie Filmmaker Michael Alden On SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements: “Sometimes The Producer is The Inadvertent Victim” – Guest Column

My company ticks all the boxes to be approved so I applied six weeks ago. And I wait… And I wait… And I wait. I am an avid supporter of the Screen Actors Guild and what that union is striking for. Getty I admire and respect the fierce advocacy SAG provides for its members. My question to SAG: is that respect reciprocal? I am not a member of the union or an affiliate of the organizations that they are striking against....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 227 words · Kaitlyn Le

London Film Festival Lineup: Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Kitty Green & Christos Nikou To Play In Competition

Eleven films will screen in the official competition, competing for the best film award. Another eleven titles will screen in the first feature competition, competing for the sutherland award. Eight titles will play in the documentary competition, with the winner taking the grierson award. Kitty Green’s ‘The Royal Hotel.‘Neon Christine Molloy, Joe Lawlor) DEAR JASSI (India, dir. Tarsem Singh Dhandwar) EUROPA (Austria-UK, dir-scr. Sudabeh Mortezai) EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (Japan, dir-scr....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 349 words · Ms. Michele Walters

Masterpiece On PBS Reveals Premiere Dates For ‘All Creatures Great And Small,’ ‘Miss Scarlet And The Duke’

Masterpiece on PBShas announced thepremiere datesand released first look images for the upcoming seasons ofMiss Scarlet and the DukeandAll Creatures Great and Small. On January 7, 2024, the two British dramas will return for their fourth seasons.Miss Scarlet and The Dukewill kick off the night at 8 p.m. and will be immediately followed byAll Creatures Great and Smallat 9. Related Stories 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming Jeffrey Goldberg Named Moderator Of Washington Week In Rebrand With The Atlantic In the new season ofMiss Scarlet and The Duke, Eliza (Kate Phillips) has taken over the business of Nash & Sons (not that he has any sons) and things are not going entirely smoothly, although help comes from some familiar sources....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 372 words · Erica Zavala

Miley Cyrus Recalls Grueling Work Schedule At 13 Years Old During Disney’s ‘Hannah Montana’ Days

Im probably 12 or 13. Friday, January 5, 5:30 a.m. Hair and Makeup in my hotel. Miley Cyrus in 2020 (L) and in 2006 (R)Amy Sussman / Peter Kramer / Getty Images 7 a.m. we get picked up. 7:15 a.m. Im on the news. 7:45 I have another live interview. 9:30 to 11 a.m. meeting with editors, back to the hotel. 1 to 2:30 me and my dad have a lunch interview....

August 29, 2023 · 1 min · 145 words · Derrick Blake

National Cinema Day 2023 Draws 8.5M Admissions, +5% Over 2022 After ‘Gran Turismo’ & ‘Barbie’ Drag-Out Fight – Update

UPDATE:National Cinema Daydid 8.5 million admissions off of a Sunday box office that clocked $34M. All tickets for all movies and showtimes were $4 vs. last years $3. Overall admissions for this past weekend per EntTelligence were 14.3M ( Comscore repored weekend B.O. was $92.8M). Hence, Cinema Day Sunday repped 59% of all foot traffic. The good news here is that the entire box office wasnt lost this weekend on National Cinema Day....

August 29, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Andrea Maynard

Shout! Studios Ups Tom Chen To SVP Publicity

EXCLUSIVE: Shout Studios! on Tuesday announced the promotion of its longtime publicity chiefTom Chento the role of Senior Vice President of Publicity. Studiosbrand and enhancing PR efforts. Tom ChenCourtesy Studios growth amidst the ever-changing demands of the market. since 2007, most recently serving as VP of Publicity. Studios and its broad spectrum of entertainment releases and new production ventures. His strong leadership skills and commitment to his team members have kept Shout!...

August 29, 2023 · 1 min · 153 words · Patricia Edwards

Sundance Prize Winner ‘Radical’ Starring Eugenio Derbez Secures Interim Agreement For Publicity Ahead Of October Release

EXCLUSIVE:Radical, the Mexican true-life drama starringCODAsEugenio Derbezthat broke out of Sundance as the 2023 Festival Favorite, has secured a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement that will permit publicity efforts ahead of its October 20 nationwide release, Deadline has learned. Related Stories Radical Sundance Film Festival Review: Eugenio Derbez Back In The Classroom In Inspiring True Story SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements: Full List Of Movies And TV Series Agreements of the sort do notguaranteeactor participation in PR campaigns, only opening up thepossibilityfor it amidst the SAG-AFTRA strike....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 381 words · Joshua Ray

The Green Room Adds Former Raleigh Studios Exec Chris Cope, 2 More As Talent Managers

Chris Cope, who previously spent 12 years as a marketing executive for Raleigh Studios, has joined The Green Room as a talent manager. Cope has a long history of booking live entertainment for LAs Sunset Marquis Hotel as well as several other marketing endeavors for studio initiatives during his decade with the company. Cope joins The Green Room as the company focuses on expansion while celebrating it 9th anniversary and in anticipation of the end of the SAG/WGA Strikes....

August 29, 2023 · 1 min · 192 words · Jennifer Hall

Venice’s Giornate Degli Autori Marks 20th Edition With Céline Sciamma, Luca Guadagnino, Isabelle Huppert & Hiam Abbass; Heads Talk Line-Up & History

Can you explain its origins? He said: Why not? We made the final decision to make it happen during Cannes in 2004. Céline Sciamma, Luca Guadagnino, Isabelle Huppert & Hiam AbbassGetty/Michael Buckner/Deadline We said, Lets Go and managed to pull it together for September 1 of that year. It was born out of two ideas. DEADLINE:Do you consult with the festival over the selection? Giornate degli Autori Artistic Director Gaia Furrer, Delegate General Giorgio GosettiGdA...

August 29, 2023 · 3 min · 564 words · Carolyn Shaw

Animated Feature ‘The Canterville Ghost’ Starring Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie And Others Sets Release With Shout! Studios & Blue Fox Entertainment

Emerging from a multi-year alliance betweenShout! Related Stories The Kill Room Release Date: Shout! Furthermore, were excited to be collaborating withBlue Fox Entertainment, said Shout! ‘The Canterville Ghost’s Sir Simon de Canterville and Virginia Otis, voiced by Stephen Fry and Emily CareyShout! Studios/Blue Fox Studios EVP, Kids & Family Entertainment, Melissa Boag. This unique opportunity brings together the entrepreneurial spirit and expertise that have defined three great independent media companies....

August 28, 2023 · 1 min · 132 words · Michael Howard

Former Longtime L.A. City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Sentenced To 3-Plus Years In Prison

This was a shakedown, prosecutors wrote in sentencing papers. See the Justice Departments recap of the case below. But the kind that is polite and pervasive. Former Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-ThomasGetty Images The kind that happens too often by sophisticated, powerful people. After the guilty verdicts, Heather Hutt was appointed as the new councilwoman from District 10. He is the third L.A. city councilman to face federal charges over the past few years....

August 28, 2023 · 1 min · 127 words · Terry Gross

JoAnne Colonna Joins Linden Entertainment As Partner, Ends 20-Year Run At Brillstein Entertainment Partners

EXCLUSIVE:JoAnne Colonnahas joinedLinden Entertainmentas a partner alongside foundersNicole Kingand Stacy ONeil. She ends a 20-year run at Brillstein Entertainment Partners, where she was a manager and partner. Colonna will operate between Lindens LA and NY offices. JoAnne ColonnaLinden Entertainment She is passionate about her work and we are thrilled to have her join us. I am grateful to my Brillstein family for the past 18+ years and all that we have accomplished together....

August 28, 2023 · 1 min · 161 words · Lori Goodwin

Judge Sets Start Date For Donald Trump’s Trial In Election Conspiracy Case

She repeatedly said that Trump will get no more of less deference than any other defendant. Trump pled not guilty to four conspiracy charges related to efforts to reverse the results of the election. Lets take the temperature down a moment, she told him. Donald TrumpBrandon Bell/Getty Images She also repeated her warning. He argued that Trump could not on the schedule, suggesting that only their proposed date would suffice....

August 28, 2023 · 2 min · 279 words · Carmen Richards