Crunchyroll Exec Talks “Huge” Growth Potential For Global Anime Market As Platform Gears Up For ‘Blue Lock The Movie’ Release – Annecy

The Dumpster Battlein key European territories following its release in the U.S., Asia and Latin America in May. In a quick-paced overview, Berger suggested there were currently some 800 million active anime fans worldwide. Deadline sat down with Berger after the talk for a catch up on Crunchyrolls ambitions and strategy. Blue Lock the Movie - Episode NagiCrunchyroll Do you have projections for where you want to be in five, 10 years time?...

June 13, 2024 · 4 min · 769 words · Jamie Martinez

Dane Cook To Produce & Star In Comedy ‘Guys Night’ From ‘Employee Of The Month’s Greg Coolidge

EXCLUSIVE:Dane Cookis set to reteam withGreg Coolidge, his director on the 2006 Lionsgate comedyEmployee of the Month, onGuys Night, an indie comedy based on the 2011 Black List script byChristopher Baldi. The film follows a man who, after hitting a major rut in his marriage, is convinced the only way to save the relationship is to have the ultimate night out with his male co-workers. Related Stories Emily Blunt Circling Steven Spielbergs Next Summer Tentpole At Amblin And Universal The Dish Melissa Jackson, Abigail Cowen, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson & Adam Huber To Topline Bull Riding Drama Daisy Recently co-creating and serving as co-showrunner for PeacocksJohn Wickspin-off seriesThe Continental, Coolidge is also known for exec producing and writing on YouTube PremiumsWayne, as well as the action comedyRide Along, starring Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, which he co-wrote....

June 13, 2024 · 2 min · 225 words · Travis Navarro

Dario Argento & Franco Nero Join Interactive Horror-Thriller ‘The Run’

Raschid directs from a screenplay he also wrote. The film is described as a horror-thriller. She meets local farmer Matteo along the way and the viewers choices determine whether they live or die. Dario Argento & Franco NeroDaniele Venturelli/Getty Images. Argento is best known as the master of Giallo horror, with credits includingSuspiria, Deep Red, andPhenomena. Nero is an Italian screen legend. His breakout role came in the 1966 Spaghetti Western filmDjango....

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · Joshua Perez

Deauville American Film Fest & Le Public Système Director Bruno Barde Suspended Amid Sexual Misconduct Accusations

Deauville American Film FestivalDirectorBruno Bardehas been suspended from his role following accusations by seven women of sexual harassment in report by French investigative websiteMediapart. Barde is also director of the Gerardmer International Fantastic Film Festival and the Reims Thriller Film Festival via his PR agency Le Public Systeme Cinema, which organizes the events. The agencys parent company, international communications group Hopscotch, released a statement saying it had suspended Barde in the wake of the allegations in the Mediapart report and hired an independent body to carry out an investigation....

June 13, 2024 · 2 min · 288 words · Stacey Cruz

Disney Drops Appeal Of Its Ron DeSantis Lawsuit Following New Theme Park Development Agreement

UPDATE:The legal fight between The WaltDisneyCo. andFloridaGovernorRon DeSantisis officially over. A stipulation of dismissal was filed earlier today in a federal appellate court in Florida. Walt Disney World’s iconic Cinderella Castle sits on the grounds of the Orlando theme parkJoe Raedle/Getty Images Read Disneys dismissal of DeSantis lawsuit. All parties to this appeal hereby stipulate to dismissal of the appeal with prejudice. All parties agree to bear their own costs on appeal, according to the court filing....

June 13, 2024 · 2 min · 240 words · Jonathan Williams

Donald Trump Chickens Out Of Head-To-Head Press Conferences With Joe Biden; Incumbent Campaign Mocks Ex-POTUS

More than ever this election year, it was a tale of two presidents on cable news this morning. We want to make America great again, Trump said as GOP leaders stood by theirconvictedand presumed third-time candidate. We want to make our country great again. Donald Trump on Capitol HillGetty Images Were a nation thats in decline. Were a declining nation. Were a nation that has been left out all over the world....

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 172 words · Lauren Sampson

Film Tech Firm Gathr Rolls Out Pay-It-Forward Model, Claiming Greater Transparency Than ‘Sound Of Freedom’ Distributor Angel Studios

It has facilitated more than 33,000 screening events, with more than 750,000 tickets sold. Gathr CEO Scott Glosserman said the new model has shown remarkable effectiveness during initial stress tests. Filmmakers retain 100% ownership, Gathr emphasized, adding that it pays out filmmakers within a 7-day window. A scene from documentary “UnCharitable,” which has used GathrAbramorama Unlike service deals, the arrangement does not require an upfront fee. Some projects already in the market plan to use Gathrs tool to expand the potential audience....

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Kathryn Roberts DDS

Gillian Anderson On ‘Scoop’, Battling Insecurity, And Finding Her Voice: “Maybe I Need To Go Out Of My Comfort Zone”

Gillian Andersonhas been a British national treasure for many years. The yearThe X-Filesended, Anderson moved to London, and she has lived there ever since. She had spent her earliest childhood years in the city. Anderson and Rufus Sewell asPrince Andrew.Peter Mountain/Netflix/Everett Collection She quickly became British cinemas best friend, starring in a string of independent productions. And, oh yes, she was awarded an honorary OBE by the Queen in 2016....

June 13, 2024 · 4 min · 755 words · Matthew George

GroupM North America CEO Sharb Farjami On Streaming, Ad Disruption And His Unplanned Path From Rugby Pitch To Corner Office – Deadline Q&A

I didnt go to college. I left school pretty early. At 17, I went straight into media. Sharb FarjamiCourtesy of GroupM And I just got into it. I put a resume together, sent it to a mate. He sent it somewhere. On a Tuesday, I had an interview and on Wednesday I got offered a job. (Upfront negotiations, given they are still ongoing, was one topic he declined to address.)...

June 13, 2024 · 5 min · 1014 words · Eric Travis MD

Here Are ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3’s Biggest Differences from the Book

SPOILER ALERT:The following reveals major plot points for Season 3 ofBridgerton. This scene first sparks Colins more-than-platonic consideration of Penelope as she bandages his hand. Even those hovering around Lady Whistledowns identity include different characters than Quinns book. Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton, Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton in Season 3 of BridgertonNetflix Colin even nurses the suspicion that Eloise could be the woman behind the gossip-mongering quill....

June 13, 2024 · 2 min · 366 words · Julie Ferguson

International Disruptors: Fabian Gasmia Of Seven Elephants On Making Lena Dunham & Stephen Fry Starrer ‘Treasure’, His “Special Relationship” With France & Why German Cinema Is Having A “Renaissance”

The aim was to unite creative production and directing talent under one roof. And that list came down to Julia, Erik and David. Theyve been really great partners and knew exactly how to position this film, says Gasmia. Fabian GasmiaCourtesy of Seven Elephants Personal treasure For Gasmia,Treasureis a particularly special and personal project. I was struck by the themes that were very similar to my own biography, says Gasmia. My father never said a single word about Algeria....

June 13, 2024 · 2 min · 313 words · Cynthia Johns

Jean-Paul Gaultier & NWave Unveil First Images For Animated Movie About A Fashionista Moth Featuring Rossy De Palma In Voice Cast – Annecy

The images have not been made available to share publicly. She dreams of dressing herself and spends her day flipping through old copies of Vogue. In the early stages of production, the movie is three years away from completion. Jean-Paul Gaultier, Rossy de PalmaGetty Images Producer and nWaves president Matthieu Zeller is leading the production. The designer said the idea had been presented to him out of the blue. I was very happy, flattered even…...

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 182 words · Jennifer Nguyen

Jude Law Tried On The ‘Superman’ Suit, But His Thoughts Were The Kryptonite That Stopped Him From Taking The Role

British actorJude Lawonce had a flirtation about playingSuperman. The movie in question was titledSuperman: Flyby.Written byJ.J. Abrams, the story would have explored a new twist on the heros origin. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images In a new interview withThe Playlist,Law talked about his considerations of the role. So this is true. And there was a process of flirtation going on, Law recalls. And I always resisted because it just felt like [off]....

June 13, 2024 · 1 min · 164 words · Anthony Price