Dispatches From The Picket Lines: Striking Writers & Actors Hit NYC Streets Amid Glum News About Contract Talks

This is Day 114 of theWGAstrike and Day 41 of theSAG-AFTRAstrike. Discovery offices in Manhattan at a SAG-AFTRA Young Performers Picket attended by about 100 people. Today, it looks like the end is not exactly in sight yet. Scenes from the New York picket line on August 23Sean Piccoli/Deadline But the resolve among writers has not changed in the slightest. Wednesdays picket was light on the advertised young performers. Smith called it disappointing that its gone on this long....

August 23, 2023 · 1 min · 202 words · Amanda Vargas

Donald Trump Confirms Tucker Carlson Interview As Former President Seeks To Upstage First Republican Debate — Update

His absence likely will be brought up at the debate, especially since Chris Christie will be on stage. The former New Jersey governor has staked much of his campaign on criticizing Trump. Hes also attacked Bret Baier, who is co-moderator of the debate along with Martha MacCallum. Getty I think they will come. That will likely dominated the news cycle, rather than post-debate focus on key breakout moments from the event....

August 23, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Benjamin Shah

Egypt’s El Gouna Film Fest Unveils First Wave Of Int’l Titles; Berlinale, Cannes & Sundance Winners Head To Comeback Edition

GFF has always strived to be a platform that celebrates the full spectrum of Cinema. The festival will be announcing further titles including its Arab cinema line-up in the coming weeks. GFF International Selection Festival Hits Anatomy Of A Fall (Fr)Dir. Anatomy of a FallNeon Justine Triet The Buriti FlowerDir. Joao Salaviza, Renee Nader Messora (Br) The Echo (Mex, Ger)Dir. Tatiana Huezo May December (US)Dir. Todd Haynes Obscure Night Goodbye Here, Anywhere (Fr, Switz)Dir....

August 23, 2023 · 1 min · 164 words · Sue Lin

Fyre Festival 2 Tickets Go On Sale, Billy McFarland Announces

Billy McFarland is giving theFyre Festivalconcept a second shot and made an announcement about ticket sales going on sale. Per thefestivals website, ticket prices start at $499 and go up to $7,999. McFarland would bereleased early from prisonafter serving less than four years. Billy McFarland announces the ticket sales of ‘Fyre Festival II’YouTube / pyrtbilly He was then transferred to community confinement where he remained for a couple of more months....

August 23, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Derrick Ramirez

Netflix Greenlights ‘Einstein And The Bomb’ & John Boyega-Narrated WWII Doc Series — Edinburgh TV Festival

Everything he says in the film is taken from words he said or wrote. Watch on Deadline The 72 Films series will launch later this year. 72 bosses David Glover and Mark Raphael are EPs and Rob Coldstream is Series Director. Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Netflix has also ordered another Jack Whitehall-fronted doc series. Jackpot Productions is producing, with Jack Whitehall among the EPs. Its about recognizing we are nothing without the people in this room....

August 23, 2023 · 1 min · 144 words · Cameron Kline

Studios Reveal New AI, Data Transparency & Residuals Proposals To WGA; Guild Meets With CEOs

Watch on Deadline We hear the two sides will meet again. Such reports will include total SVOD view hours per title. This new package substantially improves upon the AMPTPs prior proposals, the AMPTP said. Getty The parties returned to the bargaining table for the first time on August 11 102 days into the strike. The two sides have now met six times since the AMPTP gave the guild these proposals on August 11....

August 23, 2023 · 2 min · 238 words · Henry Davis

WGA & SAG-AFTRA Join Labor Organizations Calling On California To Grant Unemployment Benefits To Striking Workers

SAG-AFTRA has now been on strike for 40 days, and theWGAfor 113 days. Anthony Portantino and Maria Elena Durazo and Assemblyman Chris Holden, who are looking to fast-track it. Striking workers deserve the same protections that are afforded to other employees when they are not working. SAG-AFTRA’s Duncan Crabtree-Ireland at Disney Studios on TuesdayMichael Buckner/Deadline via Getty Images Unemployment insurance for striking workers is a commonsense solution to keeping workers afloat and local economies healthy....

August 23, 2023 · 2 min · 250 words · Chelsea Vance

Writers Strike Takes Center Stage In WGA East’s Officer & Council Election

The ongoing writers strike is taking center stage in theWGA Easts officer and Council elections. The strike, which began May 2 and is now in its 114th day. We will not give in. Kay Cannon joins speaks as Writers Guild of America East rally in New YorkGetty The struggles of 11,500 film and TV writers have resonated across the country this summer. If not, well keep fighting. This is an existential struggle for the future of our profession....

August 23, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Erin Miller

‘A League Of Their Own’ Co-Creator Will Graham On Series’ Cancellation: “In Its Own Small Way, It Changed The World”

Im so glad we didnt listen, cause now Im sitting here without any regrets. But this post isnt about all that. About all the ways this show has been put through the ringer. Courtesy Everett Collection you could read Grahams entire statement below. Reach out to your community and ask for help if you need it. c’mon be kind to yourselves. Making this show is so hard and so great....

August 23, 2023 · 2 min · 336 words · Christopher Salinas

‘Ahsoka’ Recap: I Am Jedi, Hear Me Roar

If MarvelsSecret Invasionwas a sleeping pill, considerAhsokaan absolute upper. You either know the backstory of Ahsoka Tano and amigas or you dont. If you dont, the whole show might as well be in Russian. (L): Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) in Lucasfilm’s STAR WARS: AHSOKA, exclusively on Disney+. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.Disney Essentially, the Galactic Republic has formed into the New Republic. General Admiral Thrawn, a great respected tactician, believed to be dead, may not be....

August 23, 2023 · 2 min · 386 words · Chris Cowan

‘Chicago PD’ Cast & Producers Donate Money For Show’s Out-Of-Work PAs During Strikes

The money was distributed a week and a half ago, with a second payment on the way. The campaign was organized byChicago P.D. Id been working for about two and a half, three months when the strike hit. Patrick John Flueger as Adam Ruzek, Marina Squerciati as Kim Burgess, Tracy Spiridakos as Hailey Upton (Inset) Showrunner Gwen Sigan.Courtesy/ABC To stay afloat and save money, he had to move back home to North Carolina....

August 23, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Laura Frey

‘Sweeney Todd’ Broadway Stars Josh Groban & Now Annaleigh Ashford Hit With Covid As NYC Experiences Virus Uptick

He missed the weekend performances and will remain out tonight. To anyone planning on seeing @sweeneytoddbway: I have unfortunately tested positive for Covid, she writes. I cant wait to see you all again soon. Annaleigh Ashford and Josh Groban, ‘Sweeney Todd’Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman Both Groban and Ashford were Tony-nominated for their performances. Grobans absence last weekend appeared to have a significant impact on ticket sales. With widespread immunization against the virus offering considerable protection, the rate of hospitalizations remains low....

August 23, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Paul Taylor

‘The Bachelorette’: Charity Lawson, Fiancé Dotun Olubeko On Watching Back Their Engagement, ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ & More — Q&A

This post contains details from theseason finaleofABCsThe Bachelorette. Charity Lawson can finally tell the world shes an engaged woman! Audiences watched Lawson say yes to Dotun Olubekos proposal during Mondays Season 20 finale ofThe Bachelorette. The BacheloretteABC Instead, her mother remained steadfast in her belief that this choice could only be made by Lawson. DEADLINE: How does it feel to finally be able to talk publicly about your relationship? CHARITY LAWSON:Were free at last....

August 23, 2023 · 3 min · 489 words · Dr. Amy Rollins