Alexandra Lebret Steps Down As Head Of European Producers Club After 23-Yr Tenure

TheEuropean Producers Club(EPC) has announced the departure of longtime Managing DirectorAlexandra Lebret, with the body praising her 23-year stint at the helm advocating for the rights of independent producers across Europe. Founded in 1983 within the framework of the GATS negotiation, the body has gone from strength to strength under Lebrets leadership, and currently represents 185 prominent producers across the continent.Alexandras profound impact on the European audiovisual landscape cannot be overstated, says EPC President Dariusz Jablonski....

January 27, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Michele Lewis

Banijay Entertainment Promotes Steve Matthews & Johannes Jensen In Global Scripted Rejig

Steve Matthews and Johannes Jensen have been handed new roles inBanijayEntertainments central scripted division. Matthews has been named Head of Scripted, Creative, and Jensen Head of Scripted, Business. Together, they will work to support and partner with Banijays group of more than 60 scripted labels. Steve Matthews & Johannes JensenBanijay Frederic Balmary will continue to oversee the overall direction of Banijays scripted effort as Chief Business Officer. He has taken on an even more prominent role sincethe exit of Christian Wikanderthis time last year....

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Jessica Smith

BBC Pushing On With Tonight’s Wynne Evans Series Despite ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Contestant’s Inappropriate Remark

The timing could be better for the BBC. The remark was allegedly directed towards professional dancer and television presenter Janette Manrara at the start of this month. My language was inappropriate and unacceptable for which I sincerely apologise, he said in a statement. Wynne Evans (right) and Joanna PageBarn Media Ltd / BBC Cymru Wales Late last year,theMasterChefhost stepped asideover allegations from more than a dozen women of misconduct. Producer Banijay is investigating....

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Angela Gomez

Breaking Baz: True Brit’s Zygi Kamasa Is On A Scary Mission To Bring Back Britain’s Horror Heritage; Firm Boards Sophie Turner & Kit Harington Pic ‘The Dreadful’

Related Stories Paramount+ Boards BBC Comedy ‘Can You Keep A Secret?’ Watch on Deadline If were going to do horror in this country, go back. I mean we were dominating horror in the Sixties and Seventies, the Hammer horror and all that. Zygi KamasaAlan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage And then I think we lost that business to the Americans. But if were going to do it, you cant copy, you mustnt copy the Americans....

January 27, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Andrew Brown

Chris Culvenor & Paul Franklin Create New Business With Fresh Fremantle Deal; Rikkie Proost To Lead Eureka Productions

Rikkie Proost is being promoted from Chief Creative Officer to CEO of Eureka Productions following the move. Over in Australia, it makesFarmer Wants a WifeandAustralian Idolfor Seven. Founding and growing Eureka Productions has been an incredible journey, said Culvenor and Franklin. Eureka Productions' The MoleNetflix Fremantle CEO Jennifer Mullin said the three-year partnership will enable us to develop exciting content for our audiences worldwide.

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Megan Butler

Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Resumes Legal Career

He will split his time between Los Angeles and New York. Related Stories Donald Trump Removes Doug Emhoff And Other Joe Biden Appointees From U.S. Were thrilled to be adding Doug to the Willkie partnership during this period of transformational firm growth. Doug Emhoff run through before the start of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in ChicagoBill Clark/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images) As a lawyer, he focused largely on entertainment and sports....

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Frank Bennett

France’s Superprod & TF1’s TFOU Team On Kids Series ‘Vet Academy’

It will be produced at Superprods studios in Paris, Angouleme, and Milan. Superights, the groups distribution arm, will handle international sales. Vaucelle said the series tapped into his own love of animals and family ties to the veterinary profession. Vet AcademySuperprod/Tfou Ive always loved having pets at home and I know that children love to care about animals. I even hope that it will inspire future veterinarians. These suits are also equipped with numerous useful gadgets for diagnosing and providing first aid to animals....

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Melissa Sanchez

Fuji TV Chairman & President Resign Over TV Host Sexual Misconduct Scandal In Japan

EVP Kenji Simizu has been promoted to replace Minato as President. Results of the committees investigation are expected by the end of March. Nakai is not being investigated by police. Fuji Television Vice Chairman Ryunosuke Endo, President Koichi Minato, Chairman Shuji Kano, and Fuji Media Holdings President Osamu Kanemitsu bowed at the beginning of a press conference todayKAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images Local reports said Nakai had continued to appear on programs after execs were aware of the situation....

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Larry Maxwell

Jackie Chan Action Film ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ Wraps Principal Photography, First Behind-The-Scenes Look Revealed

Jackie Chans newest filmThe Shadows Edgehas wrapped principal photography. Directed by Chinese director Larry Yang, filming commenced in October 2024 in Macau. Leung is also starring in Tsui Harks latest filmLegends of the Condor Heroes. Jackie Chan in ‘The Shadow’s Edge’Golden Network Asia Hong Kong-based sales company Golden online grid Asia will introduceThe Shadows Edgeto buyers at the upcomingEuropean Film Market. The Shadows Edgeis the latest Jackie Chan film handled by Golden online grid Asia and Hairun Pictures....

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Pamela Smith

Jennifer Garner To Headline ‘The Five-Star Weekend’ Series Ordered By Peacock Based On Elin Hilderbrand’s Novel

The series green light was secured by Garner coming on board as star and executive producer. Related Stories The Perfect Couple Show Vs. Book: Whats Different? Brunstetter serves as creator, writer and executive producer. Beth Schacter (Billions, Super Pumped) is writer and executive producer. Hilderbrand also executive produces. Garner was most recently seen reprising her role as Elektra inDeadpool & Wolverine. She is repped by CAA, Linden Entertainment and Sloane, Offer, Weber and Dern....

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Jamie Ramirez

Jeremy Allen White To Star & EP Netflix Bisexual Romance Drama ‘Enigma Variations’

Pauls attachments are ungraspable, transient, and forever underwritten by raw desire. Yet the dream of love lingers. We may not always know what we want. Jeremy Allen WhiteGetty Images We may remain enigmas to ourselves and to others. But sooner or later, we discover who weve always known we were. Watch on Deadline Media Res is producing the series. Amanda Kate Shuman is set to serve as writer, executive producer and showrunner....

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Joseph Ayala

Juno Dawson Joins ‘Doctor Who’ Writers Room

Bestselling authorJuno Dawsonhas entered the TARDIS for the upcomingDoctor Who. The new series will come out later this year. Dawson is a best-selling author whose works includeThis Book is GayandHer Majestys Royal Coven. Juno DawsonEamonn M. McCormack/Getty I cant wait for fans and newcomers to see the new season. McTighe has created, written or EPd dramas includingA Discovery of WitchesandThe Pact. The upcomingDoctor WhoSeason 2 will air later this year, with premiere date yet to be announced....

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Jennifer Thompson

Kelly Clarkson Apologizes To ‘The Rookie’s Cast & Crew After Cameo: “I Was An Idiot On That Set”

Kelly Clarksonis apologizing to the cast and crew ofThe Rookieafter her 2023 cameo on theABCdrama. Oh my God, I was terrified. I have to apologize to that cast and crew. Kelly Clarkson in ‘The Rookie’ cameoABC I was terrified, Clarkson said during a fan Q&A forThe Kelly Clarkson Show. I was an idiot on that set. MaybeOnly Murders in the Buildingbecause I loveOnly Murders, she added. Thats never been my goal to be like, Oh, I want to do all these things....

January 27, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Sarah Ferguson