SAG-AFTRA Modifies Interim Agreement Policy To Exclude WGA-Covered Projects Shot In The U.S.

To date, more than 200 productions havesigned interim agreements, and those deals will remain in effect. We will now exclude fromInterim Agreementsany WGA-covered project to be produced in the USA. It is a win-win change. Getty The strike action is evolving each day, the SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee said. SAG-AFTRA continues to support the Writers Guild of America in its fight to achieve a fair and equitable contract. We appreciate the positive feedback and encouragement weve received....

August 14, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Janet Garcia

Steve LoCascio Retiring As President Of CBS Media Ventures Amid Restructuring That Combines Division With CBS News & Stations Under Wendy McMahon

The consolidation is not surprising. I am incredibly proud of this team and everything our division has accomplished over the years. The creativity and innovation that has come out of this team is second to none. Steven A. LoCascioCBS relevant, strong and profitable. Youll be hearing more from George soon about the new leadership structure of CMV. In the meantime, I am not going anywhere immediately (except to Italy on vacation!...

August 14, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Erica Butler

TIFF Unveils 2023 Primetime Programme Including World Premieres Of ‘Bad Boy’ & ‘All The Light We Cannot See’

TheToronto International Film Festivalhas unveiled its Primetime programme for 2023 which includes the world premieres ofBad BoyandAll the Light We Cannot See. This years Primetime programme is bigger than ever and gives audiences the exclusive and unmatched opportunity to celebrate the best new international series together, in cinema, on the big screen, says Anita Lee,TIFFChief Programming Officer. Related Stories TIFF 2023 Wavelengths & Classics Section Includes Jean-Luc Godards Final Film, Uncut Restoration Of Farewell My Concubine TIFF Keynotes Include Pedro Almodovar, Andy Lau & Concrete Utopia Stars TIFF audiences will be the first to see the Prime Video seriesExpats Lulu Wangs highly anticipated follow up toThe Farewell, starring Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue and Ji-young Yo....

August 14, 2023 · 2 min · 342 words · Evan Herrera

Viggo Mortensen, Guillermo del Toro, Spike Lee & More Speaking At TIFF Industry Conferences

Despite the SAG-AFTRA strike, Mortensen will appear at TIFF under the guise of director. Hell be joined by producer Jeremy Thomas and Regina Solorzano. Global rights are available onThe Dead Dont Hurt; HanWay Films is handling. Viggo Mortensen, Guillermo del Toro & Spike Lee.Michael Buckner/Violeta Sofia for Deadline Dialogues sessions include:The Dead Dont Hurtwith Viggo Mortenson, Regina Solorzano, and Jeremy Thomas. Supported byDirectors Guild of Canada Ontario. Feature Film Development with Sara Rastogi (Hoorae Media) and Kate Oh (Monkeypaw Productions)....

August 14, 2023 · 2 min · 251 words · Tina Velazquez

‘The Chi’ Season 6 Scores Showtime Series’ Most-Watched Premiere To Date

EXCLUSIVE:Audiences appeared eager for the return ofShowtimesThe Chi. That makes it the most-watched season premiere ofThe Chito date. Watch on Deadline With the integration of Showtime and Paramount+,The Chiis following asplit release strategy. The ChiElizabeth Sisson/SHOWTIME Episodes began debuting on Paramount+ on August 4, and new episodes will be available each Friday. The new episode subsequently airs on Showtime each Sunday, beginning with the premiere August 6. Its from 20th Television....

August 14, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Kent Friedman

Documentary Filmmakers Dancing With The Stars To Grab The Attention Of Emmy Voters

That was not the goal at all. And I dont think either of us thought that was a possibility. Fox Moviefrom Apple TV+. Mary Tyler Moore at a table read forThe Dick Van Dyke Show.HBO Watch on Deadline Not every celebrity story is interesting, White observes. I do wonder if well see more of that over the coming years. Imagine also producedJudy Blume Forever, directed by Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok....

August 13, 2023 · 2 min · 354 words · Joseph Gardner

Greta Gerwig Breaks Global & US Box Office Records For Female Director With ‘Barbie’; Why ‘Demeter’ Deep-Sixed – Sunday Update

Note, weve known due to tracking that this vampire ship pic was headed for the cliffs. Amblin had some money in that film, but it was largely financed by Participant. What is this overly darkMaster and Commanderclipper ship pop in movie? Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie as ‘Barbie’John Phillips/Getty Images/Warner Bos. /Courtesy Everett Collection Its not marketings fault, its the films fault. There is a feeling by some close to the film that the studio got cold feet in proppingDemeterthis summer....

August 13, 2023 · 3 min · 522 words · Danny Torres

Neeraj Khemlani Steps Down As President Of CBS News

Neeraj Khemlaniis stepping down as the president and co-head ofCBS Newsand Stations. Khemlani and McMahon were named to their posts in a restructuring that combined two divisions of the company. Theyve also hired such figures as Robert Costa and Cecilia Vega. Neeraj Khemlani, President, Co-Head of CBS News and Television Stations.Photo by Michele Crowe/CBS via Getty Images She now leads a data pipe production entity, See It Now Studios. His departure is the latest shakeup among the ranks atop internet news divisions....

August 13, 2023 · 1 min · 201 words · Claudia Moreno

‘Barbie’ Sails Past $1.18B Global, ‘Oppenheimer’ Closing In On $650M, ‘Meg 2’ Tops $250M & ‘Gran Turismo’ Starts Early Overseas Engines – International Box Office

UPDATED:Its still aBarbieworld this weekend as the Greta Gerwig-directed charmer reached a global cume of$1.184B. It is also WBs 2nd biggest film ever, overtakingAquamanglobally. 8 and surpassingThe Dark Knight Rises.Its the No. WB, Universal, Sony TheUAEopened this weekend with $1.9M forBarbies 5th best score of the session. Saudi Arabiahad a strong opening at at No. Results are roughly on par withMamma Mia! Here We Go AgainandSex and the City. That lifts international to$202....

August 13, 2023 · 2 min · 308 words · Maria Bryant

‘Below Deck Down Under’ Crew Members Fired After Non-Consensual Sexual Advances Caught On Camera

Jones later appeared on camera and tried to get into Sissons bed as he was naked. Producers finally were able to get Jones out of Sissons room and had him go to his own quarters. There was indecency, and you went into someone elses cabin without consent. Luke Jones and Laura Bileskaine from ‘Below Deck Down Under’ Season 2Laurent Basset/Bravo Unfortunately, Ive got nothing else but to terminate your employment....

August 13, 2023 · 1 min · 178 words · Dennis Mcgee

‘Jailer’ & ‘Gadar 2’ Break Out: Indian Films, A Theatrical Staple, May Boost Profile As Strikes Continue – Specialty Box Office

The first week is usually the bulk of the run, making way for the next group of titles. There are always a handful premiering each week and they have long been a boon to exhibitors. (Kollywood is coined from the Kodambakkam neighborhood in the state of Tamil Nadu.) Fans react during the screening of Indian actor Rajinikanth’s new Tamil-language movie ‘Jailer’Bhushan Koyande/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Specialty releases this weekend:Jules,from Bleecker Street, grossed a respectable $834,450 on 780 screens....

August 13, 2023 · 1 min · 136 words · Jacob Lewis

Baltimore Orioles Announcer Kevin Brown’s Conciliatory Statement Fails To Quell Media Anger

Baltimore Oriolesplay-by-play announcerKevin Brownis back in the announcers booth for tonights game against Seattle. Hes returning after being banished since late July for allegedly disparaging remarks about the team. No one was buying it. Baltimore Orioles play-by-play commentator Kevin BrownAlika Jenner/Getty Images He said, Dont listen to the noise. The noise is true. Brown tweeted Friday he has mutual respect with Orioles managing chairman John Angelos. Unfortunately, recentmediareports have mischaracterized my relationship with my adopted hometown Orioles....

August 12, 2023 · 1 min · 109 words · Patrick Copeland

Billy Porter Takes Aim At Harry Styles & Anna Wintour For Vogue Cover: “Your People Are Using My Community To Elevate You”

That b**** said to me at the end, How can we do better? I call out the gatekeepers. Watch on Deadline He continued by explaining why Styles was selected saying hes white and hes straight. (L-R) Harry Styles, Billy Porter and Anna WintourGareth Cattermole / Cindy Ord / Steve Eichner / Getty Images Thats why hes on the cover. Non-binary blah blah blah blah. It doesnt feel good to me....

August 12, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · Ryan Patterson