Aamir Khan On Producing Awards Contender ‘Laapataa Ladies’ & How Young Indian Filmmakers Are Helping The Country “Move Beyond” Traditional Storytelling Conventions

I also knew Kiran [Rao] had been looking for a script to direct. Below, Khan speaks to us about developingLaapataa Ladies and his process as a producer. Im not a very budget-conscious producer, he joked of his work behind the camera. Aamir KhanAamir Khan Productions. DEADLINE: Aamir, you found this film while serving on a screenplay competition jury? I was one of four people on the jury. I came across this screenplay and I fell in love with it....

December 17, 2024 · 4 min · 736 words · Rebecca Brown

AI: CAA & YouTube Announce Early-Stage Tool To Help Talent Control Their Likenesses On Video Platform

The tech giant plans to offer the video generation tool onYouTubeShorts and other products in 2025. Those individuals will include award-winning actors and top talent from the NBA and NFL. While the CAA partnership is new, YouTubeannounced detailson similar-sounding tools in September. That announcement included image management capabilities as well as synthetic-singing identification technology. Were excited to collaborate with CAA, an organization that shares our commitment to empowering artists and creators....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 146 words · Robert Padilla

Ansel Elgort & Catherine Hardwicke Teaming On ‘If You Could See Me Now,’ Adaptation Of Cecelia Ahern Novel

Years later, Ivan and Elizabeth are miraculously reunited, though neither remember the bond they once had. I Love YouandLove, Rosie. Ahern also penned the short story collectionRoar, which was turned into a starry series for Apple TV+. Ansel Elgort, Catherine HardwickeGetty/Courtesy Watch on Deadline Catherine Cortpenned the adaptation ofIf You Could See Me Now. Robert Kulzer and Simon Brooks will produce. Upcoming, hell also be seen in the survival thrillerFaster Than Horses, produced by British adventurer Bear Grylls....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Jesus Colon

Berlin Film Festival: Michel Gondry & Ira Sachs Among Names Set For Competition Sidebars

The German festival announced the pair this afternoon as part of its first crop of confirmed titles. Gondry will screenMaya, Give Me a Title(Maya, donne-moi un titre) in Berlins Generation sidebar. He also created the popular Greek seriesMilky Way. Ben Whishaw in ‘Peter Hujar’s Day’Berlin Film Festival The film is described as a 1974 conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and his friend Linda Rosenkrantz. Sachs was last at the Berlinale with the cult favoritePassages, also starring Wishaw....

December 17, 2024 · 2 min · 400 words · Michelle Simpson

Bleecker Street Sets 2025 Slate With Sundance Title ‘The Wedding Banquet’, ‘The Friend’, ‘Hard Truths’ & More

We cant wait to share what else is to come in the new year and beyond. Watch on Deadline Bleecker Street celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year. The pic had a qualifying run on Dec. 6. Bleecker Street Sam and Andy Zucheros feature directorial debutLove Mefrom ShivHans Pictures premiered at Sundance earlier this year. In the movie a buoy and a satellite meet online long after humanitys extinction. ShivHans Pictures will co-release with Bleecker Street....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Cheryl Allen

CAA Agent Doug Johnson Moves To WME

EXCLUSIVE:Doug Johnsonhas leftCAAto joinWMEas an agent in the non-scripted department. He starts in January. In addition to non-scripted, Johnson will continue to work across the scripted space with a focus on comedy. Doug JohnsonCourtesy Throughout his career, Johnson has worked across both scripted and non-scripted. At CAA, he was member of the non-fiction department while also working as a literary and talent agent. Johnson then made the transition to CAA after the agencys 2022 acquisition of ICM Partners....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Christian Davis

CBS Orders Zarna Garg Multi-Cam Comedy Pilot From Darlene Hunt, Mindy Kaling & Kevin Hart

CBShas handed a pilot pickup toZarna, a multi-camera comedy starring stand-up comedianZarna Garg. Zarnahas been on a priority track sincelanding at CBS for development in Septemberin a competitive situation. This is CBS third pilot order so far this development season, joining single-camera comedyDMVand light dramaEinstein. Zarna Garg, (inset) Darlene Hunt, Mindy Kaling and Kevin HartGetty Images/Ari Michelson/Kevin Kwan But now that theyre getting older, its time for her to focus on her own American dream....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Taylor Jackson

Conservative Documentary ‘Am I Racist?’ Snubbed By Oscar Doc Voters, Despite Claiming Box Office Crown

We are a country that had slavery at one point, Walsh said during the panel. That doesnt exist today, and I think you have to allow society to progress. No Other Land, a frontrunner for theOscars, condemns Israeli government policy in the occupied West Bank. Matt Walsh in ‘Am I Racist?‘DailyWire+ /Courtesy Everett Collection One more thing bears noting about Oscar Documentary Branch voters. They dont necessarily reward big box office yields....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Anna Nelson

Deadline’s International Grand Tour Series For Bleecker Street’s ‘Hard Truths’ Wraps Following Packed Screenings In London, Paris, Rome & Copenhagen

The screenings were packed with AMPAS and industry voters across all four European destinations. Jean-Baptiste described Leighs process as utterly unique and entirely trusting, both ways. Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy in Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’Simon Mein/ Copyright Thin Man Films Ltd

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 41 words · Mr. Phillip Kemp

Diane Delano Dies: ‘Northern Exposure’, ‘Popular’ & ‘Wicker Man’ Actor Was 67

The news was confirmed Monday by her friend Stepfanie Kramer. She also played Roberta Bobbi Glass on Ryan Murphys WB online grid seriesPopular, which aired from 1999-2001. Her earthy and raucous presence enabled her to always own the room. Diane Delano in 2006 and in ‘Popular’ circa 2000Warner Bros TV She was one of a kind. She was a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts/West. Diane was destined to thrive within the entertainment industry, said her cousin Rick Sparks....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Daniel Moore

Director Jeff Fowler On ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 3’, Keanu Reeves Joining As Shadow & His Full-Circle Moment With One Key Character In The Threequel

One ofJeff Fowlers first gigs in the industry was creating content for Segas Shadow The Hedgehog videogame. The first two films are among highest grossing video game adaptations ever and the latest movie istracking well. Itll be in a holiday season box-office battle withMufasa:The Lion King. Jeff Fowler at the ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 3’ UK PremiereJeff Spicer/Getty Images for Paramount Picture Keanu Reeveshas joined the voice cast ofthe upcomingParamountmovie as a new adversary,Shadow the Hedgehog....

December 17, 2024 · 4 min · 759 words · Dustin Alexander

Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery & Fox Officially Lose Latest Move To Kill Venu Sports Streaming Suit From Fubo; Trial Still On For 2025

The trio laid out their objections to Garnetts ruling ina brief filed in September. Its a big bet that wont stop the October trial over antitrust issues. Its a big bet with either a big win and gets the injunction lifted and Venu up and running. Venu SportsCourtesy Its a big win or a probably fatal loss and the end of Venu as the outcome. Fubo first filed theirlawsuitslamming the proposed service anti-competitive in the opening weeks of the year....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Matthew Meyer

Donald Trump Sues Iowa Pollster And Des Moines Register Over Pre-Election Poll

Trump won the state by more than 13 percentage points, but he has attacked Selzer since then. We stand by our reporting on the matter and believe this lawsuit is without merit. In fact, the jury found Trump liable for sexual assault. Donald TrumpKamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images Even after his election victory, he stewed over the Selzer poll, and called for an investigation. The strategy is to chill reporters and media companies who dont want the hassle of being dragged into court....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 161 words · Brittany Krause