Josie Ho’s 852 Films Unveils Five New Projects; Signs Acting Deal With Iman Taheri — Filmart

Additionally, the production outfit unveiled Iman Taheri, who becomes their first signed artist. He stars in horror filmThe Mage, directed by Danny Pang. The film also stars Ho and German Cheung. Iman Taheri852 Films Another project on the 852 Films slate is mystery filmThe Connoisseurs, produced by Chan and Max Ip. Set in an opulent European mansion, an extravagant gala unfolds, filled with the elite of society. Imans fathers prized possessions, including a magnificent diamond and two renowned paintings, go missing at the gala....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Pamela Morgan

Lili Reinhart Tying Knot With Amazon MGM Studios And Ali & Anthony Garland’s ‘Fake Wedding’

Scott Glassgolds 12:01 Films assembled the project and is producing. Verve held the auction and sold the project in the low six figures. 6 on Nielsens overall Top 10. Lili Reinhart, Ali and Anthony GarlandSsam Kim/Courtesy The pic debuted on the streamer on Jan. 30. Watch on Deadline Lili Reinhartis producing with Small Victorys Catherine Hagedorn. The news comes in the wake of Reinharts movieAmerican Sweatshopworld premiering at SXSW. Also producingFake Weddingare Davis Entertainments John Davis as well as Catherine Davis....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Jamie Robinson

NBC Orders Native American Community Center Comedy Pilot From ‘Rutherford Falls’ Team

NBChas ordered its third comedy pilot of the season. In the comedy, the employees hustle to keep the lights on while lifting up those in need. The pilot joins previously announcedTracy Morgan projectandStumble, all three from Universal Television. Sierra Teller Ornelas, Jackie Keliia, Bobby WilsonCourtesy of NBC/Jim McCambridge/NBC Jackie Kaliiaa and Bobby Wilson also serve as writers and executive producers and Morgan Sackett also executive produces. Teller Ornelas and Sackett are both under overall deals at Universal Television....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Patricia Tran

NBCUniversal Confirms Date For 2025 Upfront

When I think about theUpfronts, I think about content. I think maybe the more provocative question is, does content still matter to your brands? Watch on Deadline Not surprisingly, he believes the answer is yes. (L-R) Snoop Dogg and Mike Tirico at the 2024 NBCUniversal Upfront presentationVirginia Sherwood/NBCUniversal via Getty These consumers are not media agnostic. They are watching Broadcast, Cable and Streaming. This will likely be the last Upfront presentation before NBCU splits in two....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Renee King

Original ‘Looney Tunes’ No Longer Available On Max

Deadline confirmed with a representative that the original shorts are no longer on Max. This is part of a new plan whereby the streamer will prioritize adult and family programming. The decision is not a surprising one, as childrens animation has long seen a steady decline. Bugs Bunny, ending of Looney Tunes cartoon with trademark saying, ‘That’s All Folks!‘Warner Bros. Animation library shut down. That movie was originally greenlit for Max....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Mary Graham

Oscar Winners & Hundreds Of Others Decry Threat To Close Miami Beach Theater For Showing ‘No Other Land’: “Attack On Freedom Of Expression & First Amendment”

The blowback continues over theMiami Beachmayors threat to close a movie theaterover its screening of theOscar-winning documentaryNo Other Land. O Cinema began screeningNo Other Landon March 7, five days after itwon Best Documentary Featureatthe Academy Awards. The open letter revealed today says its signatories invite critical discussion of any film. O Cinema in Miami Beach and ‘No Other Land’ (inset)O Cinema; Yabayay Media O Cinema has a long history of supporting important and diverse viewpoints that foster dialogue, the letter reads....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Brendan Mitchell

Pamela Anderson Joining Ellen Burstyn & Taika Waititi Drama ‘Place To Be’

Cameras are rolling in Sydney. She showed such bravery, and Im tremendously excited to work with her. Anderson stars next in Paramounts summer reboot ofNaked Gunopposite Liam Neeson. Pamela AndersonAndreas Rentz Anderson broke out onBaywatch, starring in 110 episodes fromk 1992-97. Anderson is represented by CAA and Hansen Jacobson Teller. Pieces of a Woman,from Netflix, starred Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Burstyn. The pic notched Kirby a Best Actress Oscar nomination, as well as Golden Globe and SAG noms....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Larry Brooks

Salma Hayek On Writing Her First Feature & Hollywood’s Attitude Shift Toward Older Actresses: “Women Are Not Disposable After A Certain Age”

It has a great rhythm. I think Ive earned the right after 25 years of doing it for others. Although Im still sexy and I embrace it. Salma HayekPhoto by James Devaney/GC Images We should battle that with all weve got. The girl is just the girl. I do have an audience and they go see me. But Ive never gotten credit for the audience I bring into the cinema....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Susan Garcia

Sam Rockwell Makes Surprise Visit To ‘The White Lotus’ As Incest Storyline Heats Up

SPOILER ALERT:This piecediscusses plot points from the fifth episode ofThe White Lotus. Who Is The Mysterious Caller In The White Lotus Season 3 Episode 2? Watch on Deadline Rick meets up with an old friend, playedSam Rockwellin a surprise cameo. ‘The White Lotus,’ and Sam RockwellHBO/Getty Rockwells character evidently owes Rick a favor. I got money, no attachments, nothing to do. I started wondering where am I going with this....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Nathan Harris

Simone Ashley On Shooting ‘F1’ Alongside Real Grand Prix Races: “One Of The Craziest Things I Think I’ve Ever Been Part Of”

Its been a long time, and you know, its Damson and Brads movie. We were filming at the real races. Sometimes, we literally had one take for certain shots. Simone AshleyPascal Le Segretain/Getty Images It was amazing, the adrenaline, Ashley continued. It was kind of like theater. It felt so live … You hear the crowd and the fireworks and the cars. Everythings just so fast-paced and noisy, and were all together as a little unit....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Karen Friedman

Talent Spotlight: Ten Filmmakers Leading The Charge For Hong Kong’s New Wave

It was fully financed by the FFFI and produced by Fruit Chan. Best Friend Forever picked upQueerpanoramafor international sales. It won best new director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. The Way We TalkOne Cool Film Production Wong is currently scripting a new project working with producers Mabel Cheung and Winnie Tsang. He moved back to Hong Kong shortly afterwards to make Cantonese-language films. He is currently working on his next script....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Steve Yu

Wavelength 2025 WAVE Grant Recipients Revealed

EXCLUSIVE:Wavelengthhas revealed the 2025 recipients of its WAVE Grant. Read a bio for each recipient below. Its all about access, opportunity and long-term impact. All of its grantees are actively working in the industry today. Shanice Bretteis a writer and director from Castries, Saint Lucia, now based in NYC. Growing up in Brooklyns Little Caribbean, she found her voice telling layered stories of Afro-Caribbean immigrant women. Inspired by L.A.s underground rave scene, Chavez sees her work as a diary of fleeting moments....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Michael Hayes

‘Adolescence’ Secrets: Netflix Reveals Number Of Takes For Each Episode & How Drone Shot Filmed

This was captured on the first of a five-day shoot for the episode. Like episodes two and three, the finale was shot on the final day of filming. The technical shot had people scratching their heads as to how it was achieved. Netflix hit ‘Adolescence’ is a highlight of the company’s January-to-March 2025 quarterNetflix How on earth did they do that? Its impossible,asked Jeremy Clarkson, who described the series as amazing....

March 17, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Jeffrey Wright