Avett Brothers Broadway Musical ‘Swept Away’ Gets Two-Week Extension – Update

The story we tell is about the will to survive against incredible odds, Sands said. Last week it was announced thatSwept Awaywould be closing and then, something happened. We came to work the next day, and we walked out to a completely sold-out house. Wayne Duvall, John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands and Adrian Blake Enscoe, ‘Swept Away’Emilio Madrid The run is now going until December 29. Swept Away began performances on October 29 with an official opening on November 19....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Melissa Brady

Breaking Baz: ‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo’s Future Is “Unlimited” But There Have Been “Painful Moments” Along The Way

EXCLUSIVE: Unlimited,Cynthia Erivosings, My future is unlimited. You cant understand what it feels like to be in a room and feel you dont belong. The people dont want you there. Cynthia ErivoDeadline And thats happenedhere, she says firmly. Thats here, in London. Painful moments Cynthia and I are not strangers. WICKED, from left: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, 2024. ph: Giles Keyte /© Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett CollectionUniversal Pictures It was probably 13 years ago that she told me that her father had disowned her....

December 11, 2024 · 5 min · 1042 words · Paul Rodriguez

Caitlin Clark Acknowledges Her Privilege & Admits Black Players Built WNBA: “The More We Can Elevate Black Women, That’s Going To Be A Beautiful Thing”

TheIndiana Feverstar set rookie season records, including aWNBA league record for assistsin a single season. A lot of those players in the league that have been really good have been Black players. This league has kind of been built on them. Caitlin ClarkErica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images I have to continue to attempt to change that. The more we can elevate Black women, thats going to be a beautiful thing. I dont want to be there because Im somebody that can bring attention, she said....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Brett Chase

Christina Applegate Experienced “First Sign Of MS” While Filming ‘Dead to Me’ Pilot

More than five years later,Christina Applegateis recalling how her struggle withmultiple sclerosis(MS) began. I remember falling that day. Hi, first sign of MS! Christina Applegate in ‘Dead to Me’Netflix Theres no handbook for this, said Feldman of Applegates condition. That would not happen anywhere else, said the actress. The powers that be were like, Lets just stop. Linda Cardellini and Christina Applegate inDead to Me(2021). (Saeed Adyani/Netflix) We dont need to finish it....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · John Hurley

Czech Republic Confirms “Dramatic Boost” To Country’s Production Incentive Program: “To Be Honest, We Couldn’t Wait Any Longer”

A 35% production incentive rate is being introduced for animation and digital productions that dont include live-action. Incentives will also be made available to doc series for the first time. Academy Award winnerAll Quiet on the Western Frontshot in its entirety in the country. ‘Nosferatu’, ‘Ballerina’ and ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ all shot in the Czech RepublicFocus Features; Lionsgate; Netflix The Czech Film Commission describe the changes as a dramatic boost to the local production industry....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Maurice Little

David Bonderman Dies: Co-Founder Of Former CAA Parent TPG Was 82

Watch on Deadline TPGs real estate arm acquired leading sound stage ownerCinespaceStudios in 2021. In 2022, it acquired Germanys Studio Babelsburg. TPG acquired Entertainment Partners in 2019. David BondermanCourtesy Way back in 2004, TPG was part of a consortium with Sony and Comcast to acquire MGM. In 2006, it led a group taking Spanish-language broadcaster Univision private. Throughout Davids career, there were few industries he didnt touch and explore, the joint statement said....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 88 words · Sonya Gonzalez

David Letterman Is “Surprised” He’s Still Working As He Addresses Potential Retirement

Retirement is a myth. The human mechanism will not allow you to retire, Letterman toldGQ. As long as you are healthy, you still want to produce, he added. David Letterman attends the 92nd Street Y presents Senator Al Franken in conversation with David Letterman on May 30, 2017 in New York City.Andrew Toth/FilmMagic And without the rhythm that youre accustomed to, largely unsatisfying. So you got to find something thats important to you....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 181 words · Edward Russell

Eddie Redmayne Joins Julia Roberts In ‘Panic Carefully’ For Warner Bros.

Eddie Redmayneis set to joinJulia Robertsin the Warner Bros. thrillerPanic Carefullysources confirmed to Deadline. Elizabeth Olsen is also on board with Sam Esmail directing. Esmail also penned the script. Eddie Redmayne and Julia RobertsGetty Images Described as a paranoid thriller in the vein of Esmails Emmy and Golden Globe winnerMr. Robot, as well asThe Silence of the Lambs, the films logline is being kept under wraps. It was ranked no....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Hayden White

Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Defy:Disaster Program Responds To Devastating Malibu Fire

Our community has given generously during times of disaster, said EIF President and CEO Nicole Sexton. The fire is zero percent contained. Fire official say minimal homes have been destroyed but an exact number is not known. The sun sets over the Pacific as the Franklin Fire grows in Malibu, California, on December 10, 2024.DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty Images No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · John Ross

Groundbreaking Generative Documentary About Musician Brian Eno Is Also Generating Oscar Buzz

Enois the worlds first generative feature film. I tell people, The film is different every time, explains directorGary Hustwit(Helvetica, Rams). And they always say, What do you mean? ‘Eno’Courtesy of Film First Ive seen it too many times. I just want to be surprised by the movie, like the audience. Were making digital files now. Director Gary Hustwit at the Deadline Portrait Studio during the 2024 Sundance Film FestivalMichael Buckner for Deadline...

December 11, 2024 · 3 min · 525 words · Jessica Davis

International Disruptors: Director Alex García López Talks Pressure Of Bringing ‘One Hundred Years Of Solitude’ Adaptation To Screen & The Importance Of Showing Latin American Stories In A Different Light

It was the most satisfying job. Like most Latin Americans of the directors generation,One Hundred Years of Solitudewas mandatory reading in high school. Then I understood why everyone was so in love with it its so profound. Alex Garcia LopezPhoto courtesy of Netflix/Black Bear On first read, you realize its such an entertaining book. The execution, the language, the pace everything about it is just intoxicating. And then you walk away from it, and you go, What did I just read?...

December 11, 2024 · 2 min · 271 words · Stephanie Donaldson

International Feature Film Oscar Shortlist: Which Movies Could Make The Cut

In all, movies from 85 countries areeligiblefor the prize. Below, we take a closer look at the potential candidates for the early cut. They include prize winners from Sundance to Berlin, Cannes, Venice and myriad other festivals and awards bodies. The Oscar shortlist for Best International Feature Film will be revealed December 16.AMPAS Likewise, Reinsve shines as a striking anti-heroine, playing a brittle, broken woman with a marshmallow interior. Winner of Best European Discovery 2024 European Film Award....

December 11, 2024 · 5 min · 1008 words · Alyssa Andersen

Jim Carrey Wants To Reprise His ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ Role Under One Condition: “Anything Is Possible In This World”

It was an extremely excruciating process. Its for the kids. Its for the kids. Jim Carrey and the GrinchJohn Phillips / Getty Images / Universal / courtesy Everett Collection Its for the kids. And now, with motion capture and things like that, I could be free to do other things. Anything is possible in this world. And, you know, its just… I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly....

December 11, 2024 · 1 min · 78 words · Ana Norton