"Saturday Night Live" might be a late-night show in New York, but since it airs before 10 p.m. in some regions it has to abide by the FCC's quirky rules on "indecent and profane" content. Swearing is a capital crime; in 1981, Charles Rocket was fired immediately after he accidentally dropped an F-bomb on air. Sex and nudity are also big danger zones; the 1988 sketch "Nude Beach" with Matthew Broderick, in which the word "penis" is uttered dozens of times, was permitted to air following a fierce debate within NBC's Broadcast Standard Department, and resulted in 46,000 complaints and the loss of multiple sponsors.
Fortunately for this "SNL" season 49 finale sketch, which stars guest host Jake Gyllenhaal as Fred in a twisted spin on "Scooby-Doo," violence on TV is basically a blood-soaked free-for-all with almost no limits.
Musical guest Sabrina Carpenter co-stars as Daphne, with regular cast members Mikey Day...
Fortunately for this "SNL" season 49 finale sketch, which stars guest host Jake Gyllenhaal as Fred in a twisted spin on "Scooby-Doo," violence on TV is basically a blood-soaked free-for-all with almost no limits.
Musical guest Sabrina Carpenter co-stars as Daphne, with regular cast members Mikey Day...
- 5/19/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
BAFTA Circles Calendar
The British Academy has confirmed the date of the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, which will now be held on Sunday February. 16.
As per recent scheduling arrangements, the awards — arguably the biggest film awards outside the U.S. — takes place two weeks before the Oscars on March 2, 2025. Regular film festival attendees may note that the BAFTA awards will, once again, be held during the Berlinale, set to run February 13-23, with there likely to be a spike in industry professionals flying back to London on the morning of Feb. 16.
The full timeline and eligibility details for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards will be announced in due course. Voting will take place over three rounds: longlisting, nominations and winners, by the academy’s global voting film membership which comprises more than 7,800 industry creatives.
The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, which saw “Oppenheimer” dominate with wins for best film, director and actor, were watched...
The British Academy has confirmed the date of the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, which will now be held on Sunday February. 16.
As per recent scheduling arrangements, the awards — arguably the biggest film awards outside the U.S. — takes place two weeks before the Oscars on March 2, 2025. Regular film festival attendees may note that the BAFTA awards will, once again, be held during the Berlinale, set to run February 13-23, with there likely to be a spike in industry professionals flying back to London on the morning of Feb. 16.
The full timeline and eligibility details for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards will be announced in due course. Voting will take place over three rounds: longlisting, nominations and winners, by the academy’s global voting film membership which comprises more than 7,800 industry creatives.
The 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, which saw “Oppenheimer” dominate with wins for best film, director and actor, were watched...
- 4/19/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar will star in Gurinder Chadha’s next film, Christmas Karma. It’s due out this December.
News has emerged about Gurinder Chadha’s next project, confirmed to be an adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
Titled Christmas Karma, the film will star Kunal Nayyar as Scrooge. He’ll be joined by an ensemble cast that includes Eva Longoria, Boy George, Billy Porter, Hugh Bonneville, Leo Suter, Charithra Chandran, Pixie Lott, Danny Dyer, Bilal Hasna, Allan Corduner, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Rufus Jones, Eve, and Nitin Ganatra.
We can’t say we expected to see Danny Dyer, Boy George and Billy Porter in the same film, but there we are. We also reported earlier this year that the film’s Scrooge would be an “Indian Tory who hates refugees”.
Christmas Karma will also be a Bollywood-style musical; Gary Barlow is in charge of music alongside Shaznay Lewis and Nitin Sawhney.
News has emerged about Gurinder Chadha’s next project, confirmed to be an adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
Titled Christmas Karma, the film will star Kunal Nayyar as Scrooge. He’ll be joined by an ensemble cast that includes Eva Longoria, Boy George, Billy Porter, Hugh Bonneville, Leo Suter, Charithra Chandran, Pixie Lott, Danny Dyer, Bilal Hasna, Allan Corduner, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Rufus Jones, Eve, and Nitin Ganatra.
We can’t say we expected to see Danny Dyer, Boy George and Billy Porter in the same film, but there we are. We also reported earlier this year that the film’s Scrooge would be an “Indian Tory who hates refugees”.
Christmas Karma will also be a Bollywood-style musical; Gary Barlow is in charge of music alongside Shaznay Lewis and Nitin Sawhney.
- 4/18/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Acemaker Movieworks, the young Korean studio behind 2023 hit “Noryang: Deadly Sea” and “A Man of Reason,” is using the Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market to launch crime drama “Troll Factory,” its next big budget movie.
Film’s plot revolves around an investigative journalist who, while probing a story about the manipulation of public sentiment, uncovers the existence of a so-called “troll factory” and is confronted with an unbelievable truth.
The movie is in post-production and recently set March 27 for its theatrical release in Korea. Acemaker is unveiling first images now.
The movie is directed by Ahn Gooc-jin, whose debut feature, 2015 crime film “Alice in Earnestland,” won the Grand Prize at the leading Korean film festival in Jeonju, the best new talent award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the Directors’ Cut award at the Director’s Cut Film Festival. It was also invited to the Stockholm film festival.
Film’s plot revolves around an investigative journalist who, while probing a story about the manipulation of public sentiment, uncovers the existence of a so-called “troll factory” and is confronted with an unbelievable truth.
The movie is in post-production and recently set March 27 for its theatrical release in Korea. Acemaker is unveiling first images now.
The movie is directed by Ahn Gooc-jin, whose debut feature, 2015 crime film “Alice in Earnestland,” won the Grand Prize at the leading Korean film festival in Jeonju, the best new talent award at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the Directors’ Cut award at the Director’s Cut Film Festival. It was also invited to the Stockholm film festival.
- 2/15/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Bend It Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha has a new, contemporary adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in the works.
With films including Bhaji On The Beach, Bend It Like Beckham and Blinded By The Light, Gurinder Chadha has long since established herself as a filmmaker capable of tackling contemporary subjects with a lightness of touch and broad appeal.
It’s a style that’s set to continue with her film for Disney – more on that in a sec – and another project we hadn’t previously learned about: a modern adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
As reported by Variety, the film came to light when Chadha was in the UK’s House of Commons and talking about the state of the British film industry. There, she revealed that her Christmas Carol would have a British Indian protagonist. Her “Scrooge is an Indian Tory who hates refugees,” she said.
With films including Bhaji On The Beach, Bend It Like Beckham and Blinded By The Light, Gurinder Chadha has long since established herself as a filmmaker capable of tackling contemporary subjects with a lightness of touch and broad appeal.
It’s a style that’s set to continue with her film for Disney – more on that in a sec – and another project we hadn’t previously learned about: a modern adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
As reported by Variety, the film came to light when Chadha was in the UK’s House of Commons and talking about the state of the British film industry. There, she revealed that her Christmas Carol would have a British Indian protagonist. Her “Scrooge is an Indian Tory who hates refugees,” she said.
- 1/23/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Starring Lee Sun-bin, the horror thriller is former Cinéfondation director Kim Soo-jin’s feature debut.
South Korean film sales agency Finecut has picked up international sales rights to horror-thriller Noise ahead of the European Film Market (EFM).
The feature directing debut of Kim Soo-jin, whose short film The Line was in Cannes’ Cinéfondation in 2013, deals with the prevalent urban issue of floor-to-ceiling noise in apartments – the recent rise of which has led to legal disputes and even murder in South Korea.
Starring Lee Sun-bin (Mission: Possible), the film follows a deaf woman with a hearing aid trying to find her...
South Korean film sales agency Finecut has picked up international sales rights to horror-thriller Noise ahead of the European Film Market (EFM).
The feature directing debut of Kim Soo-jin, whose short film The Line was in Cannes’ Cinéfondation in 2013, deals with the prevalent urban issue of floor-to-ceiling noise in apartments – the recent rise of which has led to legal disputes and even murder in South Korea.
Starring Lee Sun-bin (Mission: Possible), the film follows a deaf woman with a hearing aid trying to find her...
- 1/15/2024
- by Jean Noh
- ScreenDaily
Starring Lee Sun-bin, the horror thriller is former Cinéfondation director Kim Soo-jin’s feature debut.
South Korean film sales agency Finecut has picked up international sales rights to horror-thriller Noise ahead of the European Film Market (EFM).
The feature directing debut of Kim Soo-jin, whose short film The Line was in Cannes’ Cinéfondation in 2013, deals with the prevalent urban issue of floor-to-ceiling noise in apartments – the recent rise of which has led to legal disputes and even murder in South Korea.
Starring Lee Sun-bin (Mission: Possible), the film follows a deaf woman with a hearing aid trying to find her...
South Korean film sales agency Finecut has picked up international sales rights to horror-thriller Noise ahead of the European Film Market (EFM).
The feature directing debut of Kim Soo-jin, whose short film The Line was in Cannes’ Cinéfondation in 2013, deals with the prevalent urban issue of floor-to-ceiling noise in apartments – the recent rise of which has led to legal disputes and even murder in South Korea.
Starring Lee Sun-bin (Mission: Possible), the film follows a deaf woman with a hearing aid trying to find her...
- 1/15/2024
- by Jean Noh
- ScreenDaily
The novel The Woman in Black recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Released in Fall of 1983, The Woman in Black has become a much loved and much reimagined story. During its history it has been adapted into a TV movie, Hollywood film – with sequel, radio play and theatre production – which was the 2nd longest run of any play in London’s history. The apparition of The Woman in Black has taken many impressive shapes. What’s more impressive is that: the author, Susan Hill had never had a ghost story published prior to this one; the theatre adaptation was penned by a soap opera writer; and the first performance took place in a canteen - possibly a pub - in the northern coastal town of Scarborough (which is some 20 miles away from Dracula’s Whitby).
The story itself revolves around a young solicitor, Arthur Kipps who is sent to a very...
The story itself revolves around a young solicitor, Arthur Kipps who is sent to a very...
- 1/5/2024
- by James Doherty
- DailyDead
Disney is well-known for its sea of Christmas releases. Dive into the magic of the season with these wholesome ones ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Disney is known for taking Christmas time very seriously. They go all out with their Christmas special releases and their Holiday-themed movies, and all of them end up being very well-received by the public. This is understandable because Christmas is already a magical time, but add a little Disney fairy dust and a wish upon a star in there, and you have yourself the most magical holiday ever.
Here are five of the best Disney Christmas movies to enjoy with your family and add a touch of that magic to the holiday season.
1. Lady And The Tramp (1955)
When we think of romance, a budding relationship between two dogs is not what comes to mind. However, Disney’s “Lady And The Tramp,” released in 1955, makes us root for...
Disney is known for taking Christmas time very seriously. They go all out with their Christmas special releases and their Holiday-themed movies, and all of them end up being very well-received by the public. This is understandable because Christmas is already a magical time, but add a little Disney fairy dust and a wish upon a star in there, and you have yourself the most magical holiday ever.
Here are five of the best Disney Christmas movies to enjoy with your family and add a touch of that magic to the holiday season.
1. Lady And The Tramp (1955)
When we think of romance, a budding relationship between two dogs is not what comes to mind. However, Disney’s “Lady And The Tramp,” released in 1955, makes us root for...
- 12/14/2023
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
In the heartwarming holiday episode of “That Girl Lay Lay,” titled “All I Want for Christmas Is Lay Lay,” set to air at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, on Nickelodeon, viewers can expect a festive tale of rediscovering the Christmas spirit.
When Sadie, played by the talented Lay Lay, loses her holiday cheer and decides to cancel the Christmas pageant, the episode takes a whimsical turn as the ghosts of past, present, and future pay her a visit. This classic narrative twist, reminiscent of a Christmas Carol, unfolds to remind Sadie of the true meaning of Christmas.
As the ghosts guide Sadie through poignant moments, viewers are in for a heartening journey that captures the essence of the holiday season. “All I Want for Christmas Is Lay Lay” promises to deliver not only laughter and joy but also a timeless message about love, community, and the magic of Christmas, making...
When Sadie, played by the talented Lay Lay, loses her holiday cheer and decides to cancel the Christmas pageant, the episode takes a whimsical turn as the ghosts of past, present, and future pay her a visit. This classic narrative twist, reminiscent of a Christmas Carol, unfolds to remind Sadie of the true meaning of Christmas.
As the ghosts guide Sadie through poignant moments, viewers are in for a heartening journey that captures the essence of the holiday season. “All I Want for Christmas Is Lay Lay” promises to deliver not only laughter and joy but also a timeless message about love, community, and the magic of Christmas, making...
- 12/13/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Whether you’re a parent of small children or just someone who wants some wholesome entertainment, Christmas is a time of year when entertainment caters to everyone! While many of our beloved holiday classics are rated PG or PG-13, there are plenty of G-rated treasures to enjoy. We’ve compiled a list of the most family-friendly films and shows and where to stream them.
So grab your loved ones and a plate full of Christmas cookies and start streaming these timeless treasures!
Best G-Rated Christmas Movies A Charlie Brown Christmas December 9, 1965
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to learn the meaning of Christmas.
So grab your loved ones and a plate full of Christmas cookies and start streaming these timeless treasures!
Best G-Rated Christmas Movies A Charlie Brown Christmas December 9, 1965
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to learn the meaning of Christmas.
- 12/4/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
WWE: Christmas Classics is out on DVD from December 4th. And to get you in that Christmassy wrestling mood, we are giving away DVDs to two lucky winners!
Christmas is always chaotic in WWE! Whether it’s Superstars hitting each other with gifts in the Miracle on 34th Street Fight or Santa Claus stepping in the ring!
This collection features great festive action alongside some classic moments – The Rock’s 12 Days of Christmas singalong! Roddy Piper’s Christmas Carol! And Mr. McMahon getting stunned by Santa himself!
There’s also the debut of the evil Xanta Claus, Stone Cold Steve Austin throwing a Christmas party, and a shocking moment as Alberto Del Rio hits Santa with a car. But don’t worry folks – John Cena saves the day!
Batista vs. Santa Claus
Miracle on 34th Street Fight
Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose
Miracle on 34th Street Fight
Elias vs.
Christmas is always chaotic in WWE! Whether it’s Superstars hitting each other with gifts in the Miracle on 34th Street Fight or Santa Claus stepping in the ring!
This collection features great festive action alongside some classic moments – The Rock’s 12 Days of Christmas singalong! Roddy Piper’s Christmas Carol! And Mr. McMahon getting stunned by Santa himself!
There’s also the debut of the evil Xanta Claus, Stone Cold Steve Austin throwing a Christmas party, and a shocking moment as Alberto Del Rio hits Santa with a car. But don’t worry folks – John Cena saves the day!
Batista vs. Santa Claus
Miracle on 34th Street Fight
Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose
Miracle on 34th Street Fight
Elias vs.
- 12/3/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Whether you’re wrapping presents, baking Christmas cookies, or trimming the tree, the holiday is always more merry when you have a great Christmas movie on the TV. From heartfelt black-and-white morality tales to stop-motion animated classics to irreverent comedies, the Christmas movie genre has something for everyone. And nearly every streaming service has a strong roster of holiday movies to keep you entertained. While you will have to digitally buy or rent some of these titles, most are available for streaming. It’s the perfect time of year to try a new service for a month!
Animated/Stop-Motion/Muppet Christmas Movies
Classic Christmas Movies (pre-2000)
Modern Christmas Movies (post-2000)
Live-Action Scrooge Movies
Christmas Action Movies
Scary Christmas Movies
Black Christmas Movies
Best Christmas Movies by Streaming Service
Animated/Stop-Motion/Muppet Christmas Movies A Charlie Brown Christmas December 9, 1965
In this animated classic, Charlie Brown gets depressed about the overwhelming materialism...
Animated/Stop-Motion/Muppet Christmas Movies
Classic Christmas Movies (pre-2000)
Modern Christmas Movies (post-2000)
Live-Action Scrooge Movies
Christmas Action Movies
Scary Christmas Movies
Black Christmas Movies
Best Christmas Movies by Streaming Service
Animated/Stop-Motion/Muppet Christmas Movies A Charlie Brown Christmas December 9, 1965
In this animated classic, Charlie Brown gets depressed about the overwhelming materialism...
- 12/1/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
NBC promises to deliver a star-studded holiday extravaganza in 2023. From Cher to Graceland, Barry Manilow to Dolly Parton, and everything in between, here is what is scheduled on the peacock network to deliver holiday cheer during the most wonderful time of the year.
Both old and new favorites dot the NBC schedule over the next several weeks
Viewers can look forward to the return of their favorite holiday specials on NBC. These include the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Christmas in Rockefeller Center. New specials include Christmas at the Opry, hosted by Wynonna Judd, and Christmas at Graceland.
“We take enormous pride in delivering a plethora of heartwarming specials during the holidays that families can enjoy,” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials NBCUniversal Media Group.
“From the Thanksgiving parade to the tree lighting to our musical events. These programs symbolize our company’s commitment to...
Both old and new favorites dot the NBC schedule over the next several weeks
Viewers can look forward to the return of their favorite holiday specials on NBC. These include the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Christmas in Rockefeller Center. New specials include Christmas at the Opry, hosted by Wynonna Judd, and Christmas at Graceland.
“We take enormous pride in delivering a plethora of heartwarming specials during the holidays that families can enjoy,” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials NBCUniversal Media Group.
“From the Thanksgiving parade to the tree lighting to our musical events. These programs symbolize our company’s commitment to...
- 11/22/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Will Ferrell in ElfScreenshot: New Line Cinema
2003 was an exciting time for Christmas movies. As Love Actually and Bad Santa gave adults a reason to get in the spirit, a little film about a big elf became a box office heavyweight. Jon Favreau’s Elf turns 20 on November 7, and it...
2003 was an exciting time for Christmas movies. As Love Actually and Bad Santa gave adults a reason to get in the spirit, a little film about a big elf became a box office heavyweight. Jon Favreau’s Elf turns 20 on November 7, and it...
- 11/7/2023
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
The Outer Critics Circle has named Some Like It Hot as the year’s Best New Broadway Musical and Leopoldstadt as Best New Broadway Play, the organization announced today.
The Circle, made up of writers on New York theater for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, also named Parade in the musical revival category, and Topdog/Underdog as the outstanding play revival.
In all, Some Like It Hot topped the list in number of wins – five, in all – with Leopoldstadt coming in second with three awards.
Winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards will be honored at a ceremony on Thursday, May 25 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center’s New York Public Library for The Performing Arts.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Some Like It Hot
Outstanding New Broadway Play
Leopoldstadt
Outstanding New Off Broadway Musical
The Harder They Come
Outstanding...
The Circle, made up of writers on New York theater for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, also named Parade in the musical revival category, and Topdog/Underdog as the outstanding play revival.
In all, Some Like It Hot topped the list in number of wins – five, in all – with Leopoldstadt coming in second with three awards.
Winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards will be honored at a ceremony on Thursday, May 25 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center’s New York Public Library for The Performing Arts.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Some Like It Hot
Outstanding New Broadway Play
Leopoldstadt
Outstanding New Off Broadway Musical
The Harder They Come
Outstanding...
- 5/16/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of last year’s Violent Night will be happy to hear that another Christmas-themed action-thriller is in the works, this one titled The Guns of Christmas Past.
Deadline reports that Liev Schrieber (Ray Donovan) is in talks to star in the holiday action movie, which is being directed by French filmmaker Xavier Gens.
The film is described as “A Christmas Carol meets John Wick”!
In The Guns of Christmas Past, “Ebb is a former hitman for the mob, brought out from hiding when his former best friend and partner is killed. Ebb penetrates the compound of his enemy to exact revenge but the ghosts of past, present and future all arrive to thwart his plans.”
Andrew Hilton wrote the screenplay.
XYZ will be shopping the project at the upcoming Cannes market.
“I am excited to work with Liev and XYZ Films and bring a modern design style to this unique and original script.
Deadline reports that Liev Schrieber (Ray Donovan) is in talks to star in the holiday action movie, which is being directed by French filmmaker Xavier Gens.
The film is described as “A Christmas Carol meets John Wick”!
In The Guns of Christmas Past, “Ebb is a former hitman for the mob, brought out from hiding when his former best friend and partner is killed. Ebb penetrates the compound of his enemy to exact revenge but the ghosts of past, present and future all arrive to thwart his plans.”
Andrew Hilton wrote the screenplay.
XYZ will be shopping the project at the upcoming Cannes market.
“I am excited to work with Liev and XYZ Films and bring a modern design style to this unique and original script.
- 5/4/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Further producers include Nikki Parrott and Tom Wood.
Twelve UK producers including Damian Jones, Emily Morgan, Nikki Parrott and Tom Wood are heading to Paris later this month for a series of co-production meetings arranged through a partnership between the British Film Institute (BFI) and France’s national film centre, the Cnc.
The meetings will take place from April 20-21.
Scroll down for the full list of participants
“After a successful trip of French producers to the BFI London Film Festival (Lff) last October organised by the BFI with Institut francais in the UK and Unifrance, the BFI is delighted...
Twelve UK producers including Damian Jones, Emily Morgan, Nikki Parrott and Tom Wood are heading to Paris later this month for a series of co-production meetings arranged through a partnership between the British Film Institute (BFI) and France’s national film centre, the Cnc.
The meetings will take place from April 20-21.
Scroll down for the full list of participants
“After a successful trip of French producers to the BFI London Film Festival (Lff) last October organised by the BFI with Institut francais in the UK and Unifrance, the BFI is delighted...
- 4/5/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
Never tell “Star Wars” the odds!
Things are moving faster than a Mos Espa podrace over at Lucasfilm. On Wednesday, we wrote that heavyweight writer-producer Damon Lindelof and his new partner (padawan?) Justin Britt-Gibson had walked away as writers of the upcoming (and untitled) “Star Wars” film. The project, currently more shrouded in more mystery than Emperor Palpatine, is set to be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a “Ms. Marvel” vet and director-producer on a long list of documentaries.
But the Kathleen Kennedy-led production shingle has found its new scribe. Steven Knight, the writer-director of Tom Hardy vehicle “Locke” and creator of “Peaky Blinders,” is currently suiting up to travel to that galaxy far, far away. The British Knight has also written the screenplay for the Steven Frears film “Dirty Pretty Things,” the David Cronenberg film “Eastern Promises,” and the underrated Robert Zemeckis spy thriller “Allied.”
In addition to “Peaky Blinders,...
Things are moving faster than a Mos Espa podrace over at Lucasfilm. On Wednesday, we wrote that heavyweight writer-producer Damon Lindelof and his new partner (padawan?) Justin Britt-Gibson had walked away as writers of the upcoming (and untitled) “Star Wars” film. The project, currently more shrouded in more mystery than Emperor Palpatine, is set to be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a “Ms. Marvel” vet and director-producer on a long list of documentaries.
But the Kathleen Kennedy-led production shingle has found its new scribe. Steven Knight, the writer-director of Tom Hardy vehicle “Locke” and creator of “Peaky Blinders,” is currently suiting up to travel to that galaxy far, far away. The British Knight has also written the screenplay for the Steven Frears film “Dirty Pretty Things,” the David Cronenberg film “Eastern Promises,” and the underrated Robert Zemeckis spy thriller “Allied.”
In addition to “Peaky Blinders,...
- 3/23/2023
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Partership will develop joint film and TV development slate and offer pathways into industry for new talent
Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures and Nigeria-based Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Media have partnered to create a film and TV development slate that will focus on authentic, Afro-centric stories that resonate with audiences around the world.
The execs also said that new education and mentoring initiatives will launch through the partnership, with the aim of nurturing a more inclusive and diverse media landscape, where stories from Africa and its Diaspora are given the same level of attention and respect as other cultures and communities.
Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures and Nigeria-based Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Media have partnered to create a film and TV development slate that will focus on authentic, Afro-centric stories that resonate with audiences around the world.
The execs also said that new education and mentoring initiatives will launch through the partnership, with the aim of nurturing a more inclusive and diverse media landscape, where stories from Africa and its Diaspora are given the same level of attention and respect as other cultures and communities.
- 3/16/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Burny Mattinson, who worked as an animator, director, producer and story artist during a 70-year career as the longest-serving “castmember” in the history of The Walt Disney Co., has died. He was 87.
Mattinson died after a short illness on Monday at a Canoga Park assisted living facility in Los Angeles, the studio announced. He was due to receive his 70th anniversary service award — the studio’s first ever — on June 4.
Mattinson was working full time at Walt Disney Animation Studios as a story consultant and mentor at the time of his death.
“Burny’s artistry, generosity and love of Disney Animation and the generations of storytellers that have come through our doors, for seven decades, has made us better — better artists, better technologists and better collaborators,” Walt Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer Jennifer Lee said in a statement. “All of us who have had the honor to know him...
Mattinson died after a short illness on Monday at a Canoga Park assisted living facility in Los Angeles, the studio announced. He was due to receive his 70th anniversary service award — the studio’s first ever — on June 4.
Mattinson was working full time at Walt Disney Animation Studios as a story consultant and mentor at the time of his death.
“Burny’s artistry, generosity and love of Disney Animation and the generations of storytellers that have come through our doors, for seven decades, has made us better — better artists, better technologists and better collaborators,” Walt Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer Jennifer Lee said in a statement. “All of us who have had the honor to know him...
- 2/27/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced its first round of eligibility rulings for this Broadway season, determining some of the trickier potential nominees and their respective categories.
Both co-stars of The Collaboration – Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope – will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play, rather than split up into leading and featured slots. Ohio State Murders, written by Adrienne Kennedy in 1991 and performed regionally but never on Broadway until this season, will be considered a revival in keeping with similar rulings in recent years about Broadway debuts of older shows such as The Boys in The Band.
Perhaps among the more surprising rulings is for Sharon D Clarke, who played Linda Loman opposite Wendell Pierce’s Willy Loman in Miranda Cromwell’s Death of a Salesman revival. Clarke will be eligible as a Featured Actress rather than Leading.
Both co-stars of The Collaboration – Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope – will be considered eligible in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play, rather than split up into leading and featured slots. Ohio State Murders, written by Adrienne Kennedy in 1991 and performed regionally but never on Broadway until this season, will be considered a revival in keeping with similar rulings in recent years about Broadway debuts of older shows such as The Boys in The Band.
Perhaps among the more surprising rulings is for Sharon D Clarke, who played Linda Loman opposite Wendell Pierce’s Willy Loman in Miranda Cromwell’s Death of a Salesman revival. Clarke will be eligible as a Featured Actress rather than Leading.
- 2/1/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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