‘Succession’ Creator Jesse Armstrong’s Next Project Is HBO Film Set During Financial Crisis

The Emmy-winningSuccessioncreators next project is not a series, it is a film. Armstrong is writing the untitled movie for HBO Films based on an original idea. He is executive producing it withFrank Rich. Jesse Armstrong (inset) Frank RichJesus Hellin/Europa Press via Getty Images The duo, both under overall deals at HBO, also executive produced togetherSuccession. Its awards haul includes 75 Emmy nominations and 19 wins, including three Outstanding Drama Series trophies....

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Martin Clark

‘Union’ Directors Release New Short Documenting December Strike At Amazon, As Their Award-Winning Feature Film Goes For Oscar Nomination

EXCLUSIVE:The directors ofUnionare releasing what might be called a mini-sequel to their Oscar-shortlisted documentary feature. The companion short, titledLocal One, can be watched below or on the Field of Vision website. Related Stories Which Side Are You On? Amazon workers on strike in ‘Local One’Level Ground Productions/photo by Luigi Morris Watch on Deadline The successful vote for the Amazon Labor Union took place in April 2022. We gave Amazon a clear deadline to come to the table and do right by our members....

January 13, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Matthew Sanchez

‘Universal Language’ Director Matthew Rankin On His Surreal Dark Horse Bid For Best International Feature Film: “People Feel It”

Matthew Rankins second feature is something of an anomaly on this years Oscar shortlist for International Feature Film. DEADLINE: This is not the usual kind of film that would make the Oscar shortlist. What were your thoughts when you saw that it had made the cut? Universal LanguageMetafilms Watch on Deadline MATTHEW RANKIN:[Laughs.] Well, yes, Im not a competitive person, I dont have very great expectations from life. As abstract and as surreal as it is, peoplefeelit....

January 13, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Julia Edwards

Bill Maher Denies He’s Leaving ‘Real Time’: “They’re Going To Have To Drag Me Off That Show”

Despite previous threats to quit,Bill Maherplans to stick by hisHBOtalk show until the bitter end. I dont know where this started about Im getting rid ofReal Time. Theyre going to have to drag me off of that show, said Maher onCNN. Bill Maher on ‘Real Time’HBO Not just because I dont think its going to be possibly a great time for America. Maher continued, I dont know what else to say about the guy....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Charles Page

Chuck D Denounces Use Of Public Enemy’s ‘Burn Hollywood Burn’ In Wildfire Videos: “Learn The History”

Withwildfirescontinuing to wreak havoc on Southern California,Chuck Dis denouncing a gross misinterpretation of his work. Burn Hollywood Burn is a protest song. Has nothing to dow with families, losing everything they have in a natural disaster. Chuck D attends PBS’s ‘Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World’ special preview on Jan. 23, 2023 in New York City.John Lamparski/Getty Images Godspeed to those in loss. Meanwhile, more than 105,000 people have received mandatory evacuation orders, with another 87,000 under evacuation warnings....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Amy White

Daniella Pineda Expresses Wishes After Losing Home To Wildfires: Fight Climate Change & “Keep Altadena Black”

Here are my wishes as I pick up the pieces of what just happened, Pineda wrote on Instagram. 80 Black families were displaced. So my wish is…KEEP ALTADENA BLACK. Daniella Pineda attends Netflix’s “It’s What’s Inside” BeyondFest premiere at Egyptian Theatre.Getty If you had a craftsman like me, honor it. A friend said he was afraid of the rebuild looking cheesy and tacky. F**K THAT. Lets make it more beautiful than it was....

January 12, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Jessica Roberts

Djimon Hounsou Says He Is “Still Struggling To Make A Living” Despite Oscar Nominations, Blockbuster Roles

Related Stories Where To Watch ‘Gladiator’: Is Ridley Scott’s 2000 Film Streaming? This conceptual idea of diversity still has a long way to go. Systemic racism dont change like that anytime soon. Djimon HounsouGetty Images Hounsou, whose recent credits includeA Quiet Place: Day One,Gran TurismoandShazam! Fury of the Gods,has previously talked about the roadblocks he faces. Speaking toThe Guardianin 2023, he said he has yet to meet the film that paid me fairly....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Joseph Cross

Gavin Newsom, In ‘Meet The Press’ Interview, Talks Of Organizing “Marshall Plan” To Rebuild Los Angeles After Apocalyptic Fires

The governor said that when it comes to rebuilding, he has a team looking at reimagining L.A. 2.0. Were just starting to lay out. I mean, were still fighting these fires, so were already talking to city leaders. Gavin Newsom on ‘Meet the Press’ on SundayNBC via YouTube Were already talking to civic leaders. Were already talking to business leaders, with nonprofits. Were talking to labor leaders. Related Stories Donald Trump Removes Doug Emhoff And Other Joe Biden Appointees From U....

January 12, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Krystal Brooks

German DJ Stops Australian Gig To Remonstrate With Crowd, Telling Them: “Not A Compliment”

Related Stories Netflix ANZ Content Chief Que Minh Luu Exiting That is not a compliment. Everyone drink some water, look out for each other and chill a f**king bit. I know its so nice but lets chill a bit. German DJ Marlon HoffstadtMarlon Hoffstadt/Instagram He said: There is one thing Ive really noticed at all these festivals is people passing out. One of them is the safe use of drugs and to watch out for each other....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Jared Griffith

In Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Queendom,’ An Extraordinary Russian Drag Performer Defies Convention, Risking Life And Liberty

That is the reality for Jenna Marvin, the protagonist of the Oscar-shortlisted documentaryQueendom. Jenna embraces politically charged expression and flouts convention despite the risk of harassment, arrest or physical assault. And there is a community for you. Queer artist Jenna Marvin in ‘Queendom’Galdanova Films/Greenwich Ent. Its not taking 30 minutes to get into such a costume, notes directorAgniia Galdanova. Its taking about three, four or five hours. And, also, a lot of friends are helping to wrap [her] up....

January 12, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Amy Cowan

Joshua Jackson Feels “Incredibly Lucky” After Losing Topanga Canyon Home In Palisades Fire

Joshua Jacksonis one of hundreds to lose his home in the ongoingPalisades Fire. Sadly my beautiful home did not survive the fires. But today, I feel incredibly lucky to be surrounded by the people I love. Joshua Jackson attends the Academy Museum Gala at on Oct. 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Meanwhile, more than 105,000 people have received mandatory evacuation orders, with another 87,000 under evacuation warnings. At least two people have been killed....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Richard Decker

Kim Kardashian Urges Higher Wages For Inmates Who Serve As Firefighters: “I See Them As Heroes”

Related Stories L.A. I have spent the last week watching my city burning. They are on the Palisades fire and Eaton fire in Pasadena working 24 hour shifts. Kim KardashianETIENNE LAURENT/AFP via Getty Images I see them as heroes. Previous decades-old regulations had the daily salary range from $2.90 to $5.13, perKQED. Historically, incarcerated firefighters have made up as much as 30% of the California wildfire force. And when they come home can get six figure jobs working for the fire departments....

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Michael Jones

Netflix’s ‘With Love, Meghan’ Delayed As Duchess Of Sussex Focuses On L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts

15 premiere dateto March 4. Related Stories ‘You’ Season 5 Haunts Netflix TV Charts At No. The project stems from Markle and Prince Harrys overall deal between theirArchewell Productionsand Netflix. Meghan Markle in ‘With Love, Meghan’Netflix At least 16 people are confirmed dead in both fires and that number is expected to rise.

January 12, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Carolyn Dickerson