Spike Lee Talks Relationship With Denzel Washington & Gives Shout-Out To Star’s ‘Gladiator 2’ Golden Globe Nomination: “We’re Brothers”

Someone pointed out to me that the last time we worked together was 18 years ago. I was surprised because it didnt feel that way. Watch on Deadline Were brothers, he said. Spike Lee at the Red Sea International Film FestivalArnold Jerocki/Getty Images We just do our thing. Were familiar with one another… our families are very tight. He then gave shout-out to actors recent nomination forGladiator 2, asking: Has anyone seen Gladiator 2?...

December 10, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Manuel Cervantes

Starz CEO Jeff Hirsch Calls It Misunderstood Asset As He Pitches Wall Street On Standalone Stock

Starz $1.4 billion in revenue is mostly digital. Its position with its core demos of women and African American viewers is quite strong. As a standalone, it will grow by acquiring similarly positioned networks that take advertising, which Starz doesnt. STARZ Hirsch says they dont know it well enough since executives have yet not been out telling its story. It is complementary, not competing with broad-based streamers. It is looking to bundle and has news on that coming soon....

December 10, 2024 · 2 min · 243 words · Angela Brown MD

The Black List 2024: ‘One Night Only’ Tops Chart And Its Writer Makes A Bit Of History

This year Brauns screenplayOne Night Onlyscored 60 mentions, while on Black List 2023 he hadBad Boyat 49 mentions. The duo must prove to themselves and the world that theyre capable of being real heroes. Last year Waz hadFistmaswith 14 mentions. The Black List Bloom hadFerociouslast year with eight likes. Golde made last years Black List withBetter Halfat 15 mentions. A year ago, Kellard hadDidierwith 23 mentions. Arun Croll withThe Road to Cold Valleyat 10 mentions....

December 10, 2024 · 2 min · 333 words · Kenneth Galvan

UK Culture Secretary “Prepared To Take Further Action” If TV Industry Fails To Get Grip On Bad Behavior Following Gregg Wallace Allegations

Lisa Nandyis not mincing her words over theGregg Wallaceallegations and the TV industrys response. I take quite a dim view of company execs who do not take this seriously. A Banijay spokeswoman said: Banijay UK takes behavioural standards across the industry incredibly seriously. Lisa NandyRasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu via Getty Images Nandy went on to say that too few streamers are supportive of CIISA. It has only ended up resulting in action when [accusers] have gone to the media....

December 10, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Henry Higgins

Verve Hires Michael Bitar As Feature Literary Agent

EXCLUSIVE:Vervehas tapped Sony Pictures Entertainment vetMichael Bitaras a Feature Literary Agent on the agencys Motion Picture Team. Watch on Deadline We are thrilled to welcome Michael to Verve. His encyclopedic knowledge of the genre space is second to none. Michael BitarVerve This year Verves employee base grew 35% across the agent and executive ranks, with the Hollywood-based agency. Verve marks its 15th anniversary in 2025.

December 10, 2024 · 1 min · 65 words · Christine Flores

‘A Complete Unknown’ Review: Timothée Chalamet Astonishes As Young Bob Dylan In James Mangold’s Thrilling Musical Drama

How does it feel? To be without a home? Like a rolling stone? Timothée Chalamet in ‘A Complete Unknown’Searchlight Pictures Think of the songs this man wrote at that time. There was also Like a Rolling Stone, part of Dylans historicHighway 61 Revisitedalbum, and on and on. Theirs was a complicated pairing not destined to last long. That is where this film, based somewhat on Elijah Walds 2015 book,Dylan Goes Electric!...

December 10, 2024 · 1 min · 138 words · Sarah Patrick

‘A Complete Unknown’: Timothée Chalamet Says Dylan’s Support Felt “Really Affirming”; He’s Never Thought Of A Music Career “In A Serious Way”

Hes a mysterious, elusive figure. But equally, I didnt really know how involved hed be. Its an interpretation, he said. Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet in ‘A Complete Unknown’Searchlight Pictures This was a fable. This was not meant to be a Wikipedia fact-for-fact recreation of how it was. Otherwise, you might as well just watch the footage that exists. Everett/Searchlight Mangold and his co-writer Jay Cocks based the screenplay on the 2015 bookDylan Goes Electric!...

December 10, 2024 · 2 min · 219 words · Molly Mcbride

‘Black Doves’ Debuts At No. 2 In Netflix’s Weekly Rankings, ‘La Brea’ At No. 3 Despite Limited Availability

AfterManifest,another high-concept, serialized drama that ran on NBC for 3 seasons is making an impressive debut onNetflix. Season 1 ofLa Brea,starring Natalie Zea and Eoin Macken, was the #3 most watched English-language series globally on Netflix for the week of Dec. 2. That was despite the sci-fi drama being available only in selected countries, excluding the U.S., the UK, Brazil and other top Netflix territories. LA BREA: (l-r) Eoin Macken as Gavin Harris, Zyra Gorecki as Izzy Harris, Ming-Zhu Hii as Dr....

December 10, 2024 · 2 min · 261 words · Danielle Rivera

‘Bluey’ Lands British Voice Actors For First Time

The brits are coming toBluey. Watch a clip below. Bluey Minisodesis a series of one-to-three minute moments featuring Bluey and her younger sister Bingo. Rob Beckett (left) and Josh Widdicombe with BlueyIan West / PA Wire The Minisode is set in Blueys dreamhouse, where Monty is onboarding the latest recruit. I treasure sitting with my daughters laughing atBlueyand Ive still never got through Sleepytime without crying. It has been a mega hit around the world since launching in 2018....

December 10, 2024 · 1 min · 89 words · Kevin Suarez

‘California Skate’: 1970’s Roller Disco Pic Stars Henry Winkler, Bridget Moynahan, Brooke Shields, Jay Mohr, Monique Coleman & More; See First Images

Below are first look images. Watch on Deadline David Kukoff (Model Behavior) is director, writer and producer. Also producing are Bridget Moynahan, Cheryl Bayer, and Wendy Eley Jackson. Clockwise Top L-R: Henry Winkler, Bridget Moynahan, Brooke Shields, Jay Mohr, Jahi Di’Allo Winston, Hayden Carson Begley, and Monique ColemanGetty Images/Elliston Lutz/Getty/Ashley Klassen Executive producers are Bernie Kukoff and Marc R. Gordon. Pic was filmed on location in Grand Terrace, California.

December 10, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Charles Powell

‘Cobra Kai’ Actor Barrett Carnahan Joins Apple’s ‘For All Mankind’ For Season 5

In a recurring role, he will portray Marcus, a recent high school graduate living on Mars. But simmering tensions between the residents of the now-sprawling international base threaten to undo everything they are working toward. Watch on Deadline Wolpert and Nedivi will serve as showrunners of Season 5. “For All Mankind,” Barrett CarnahanAndy Rooney He has appeared in episodes of FOXsBones, ABCsGreys Anatomy, FOXsSleepy Hollowand ABCsModern Family. Carnahan is repped by Neon Kite and Innovative Artists....

December 10, 2024 · 1 min · 76 words · Brenda Erickson

‘Maserati: The Brothers’: First Look Images Of Michele Morrone & Salvatore Esposito In Sports Car Biopic

365 Daysstar Morrone plays brother Alfieri Maserati whileGomorrahactor Salvatore Esposito plays sibling Bindo Maserati. As we revealed,Diane Warrenis composing an original song. The English-language sports car biopic is being directed by Oscar winner Bobby Moresco (Crash). Michele Morrone in Maserati: The BrothersIervolino Productions Filming got underway this month in Italy. Above and below are first look images from the set. Alfieri died a few years later at the age of 44 from injuries related to that carsh....

December 10, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Lydia Lopez

‘Queens’ Writer-Director Klaudia Reynicke And EPs Jessica Alba And Tracey Nyberg On Capturing The Humanity Of Young Womanhood And Complex Familial Bonds in Their Swiss Oscar Contender

DEADLINE: What was your reaction to Switzerland choosingQueensfor the Oscars? KLAUDIA REYNICKE:Back in September, we found out we were on the shortlist for Switzerland. They had a short list of two films. Abril Gjurinovic and Luana Vega in ‘Queens’ (Reinas)Klaudia Reynicke/Outsiders Pictures It was mine and another one. The other film Ive seen is a great film. It was shot in French in France and Lausanne in Switzerland. The thing is that Im Peruvian, but Im also Swiss....

December 10, 2024 · 7 min · 1341 words · Eric Osborn