Isabel Arrate Fernandez Named Artistic Director Of IDFA, World’s Biggest Documentary Festival

Its also an imperative destination for filmmakers in the hunt for Academy Awards. Her commitment to independent filmmakers and other perspectives has had a lasting impact on the documentary landscape. Watch on Deadline Arrate Fernandez obtained her masters degree in film studies from the University of Amsterdam. Isabel Arrate Fernandez attends the IDFA Forum on Nov. 18, 2020Courtesy of Jurre Rompa IDFA is the place where it all comes together: a space for both artistic freedom and social engagement....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Brittney Dixon

Jacki Weaver To Star In Horror Feature ‘Pendulum’ From Producer Darren Aronofsky

The horror movie is currently shooting in New Mexico. Black Bear is handling international sales and will continue shopping the project at the Cannes market. UTA Independent Film Group, CAA Media Finance, and WME Independent hold domestic rights. Jacki WeaverChelsea Lauren/Penske Media via Getty Images Subsequently, Weaver received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for David O. RussellsThe Silver Linings Playbook. She is repped by Elevate Entertainment and CAA.

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Jeffrey Holmes

Jensen Ackles’ Action Drama ‘Countdown’ Sets Prime Video Premiere Date; First-Look Photos

New episodes will follow weekly, leading up to the season finale on Wednesday, September 3. Watch on Deadline Countdownis created by showrunner and executive producer Haas and produced by Amazon MGM Studios. COUNTDOWNELIZABETH MORRIS/AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES Mark Meachum (Jensen Ackles) and Nathan Blythe (Eric Dane) in COUNTDOWNELIZABETH MORRIS © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Jason Jackson

Jessica Alba To Star In Spy Thriller ‘The Mark’ From Director Justin Chadwick; Highland Film Group & Kia Jam Producing

Mistaken for the worlds deadliest assassin, Ben becomes the perfect decoy for Eden. Henry Winterstern will exec produce for Highland Film Group, which is co-financing the project alongside Aperture Media Partners. Next up, shell be seen inMaserati: The Brothersopposite Anthony Hopkins and Andy Garcia. Jessica AlbaNino Munoz The star launched her production company Lady Metalmark Entertainment in 2024. Upcoming projects includeEasys Waltzwith Al Pacino, two moreStrangersfilms, andThe Day the Clown Cried....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Leonard Lyons

John Lithgow Stars As Buzz Aldrin In New iHeartPodcasts Drama ‘Buzz’ From Thoroughbred Studios

Lithgow will narrateBuzzand be the voice of Aldrin as he reflects on his life and career. John Scott Dryden (Passenger List) directsBuzzand his Goldhawk Productions is a co-producer. The story unfolds as Aldrin faces up to his own frailties. Buzz iHeartPodcasts; John LithgowiHeartPodcasts Lithgow narrates and voices the modern-day Aldrin. Geoffrey Arend (Madam Secretary) plays the titular astronaut during the Apollo 11 era. In the trailer forBuzz, which Deadline can exclusively share, Lithgow teases what listeners can expect....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · James Williams

Jon Stewart Takes Aim At Trump Administration After First 100 Days: “Aging This Nation In Tom Hanks’ ‘Castaway’ Years”

Its officially been 100 days ofDonald Trump, he said, wearily and laconically. Its aging this nation in Tom HanksCastawayyears. Imagine me with a white beard, he quipped, immediately grimacing upon realization. Jon Stewart dons a Gandalf-esque beard on ‘The Daily Show’The Daily Show Hes not afraid of being underwater because hes equipped with a flotation unit protective accessory, or a FUPA. Aw, did Trump go boom-boom? The free market, he began....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Sabrina Shelton

L.A. Is Set To Become A Little Easier To Film In After City Council Passes Motion To Reduce Red Tape

Making a mid-budget movie or TV series just got a little bit easier in Los Angeles. The vote, which took place earlier today at City Hall, passed unanimously. It was introduced by Councilmember Adrin Nazarian. Los Angeles is hurting because film production is leaving. They dont have what we have. We have the talent. We have the skilled crafts people. Communitystar Yvette Nicole Brown was also on the steps of City Hall after the motion passed....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Debra Swanson

Magnolia Pictures Acquires Sundance Documentary ‘Folktales’ About Arctic Norwegian Teens & Their Sled Dogs

EXCLUSIVE:Magnolia Pictureshas acquired North American rights to Academy Award-nominated filmmakersHeidi EwingandRachel GradysFolktales. A July 25 theatrical release is planned. The acquisition puts the filmmaking duo behind the Oscar-nominatedJesus Campback in business with Magnolia. ‘Folktales’Magnolia Pictures Today, Pasvik Folk High School in northern Norway aims to produce a similar life-changing effect on its students. Watch on Deadline Every single frame ofFolktaleswas designed with the big screen in mind. We hope audiences feel the magic we discovered while shooting in this wondrously remote corner of the world....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Leslie Barton

Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins & Martin Freeman Set For Simon Bird Comedy ‘Pretend I’m Not Here’

The film is described as a compelling and comedic exploration of human relationships tested by extraordinary circumstances during WWII. Cornerstone will launch international sales and distribution at Cannes. Cornerstone and CAA Media Finance will co-rep US rights. Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins & Martin Freeman.CAA/Mike Marsland/WireImage /Nick Tydeman As a director, his credits includeSuch Brave GirlsandDays of the Bagnold Summer. Production will begin later this year in the UK and the Netherlands....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · James Cox

Mike Peters Dies: The Alarm’s Frontman Was 66

He was 66 and had been battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia for decades. The song was a minor Mainstream Rock hit in the U.S., pushing the album into the Top 50. The song is about the most important time in my life, Peters wrote in the program for theStrengthtour. Mike Peters onstage at the 2017 Tribeca FestivalRobin Marchant/Getty Images I had my whole life mapped out before me and life seemed pretty unexciting....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Emily Anderson

Monarch Media To Adapt Christian Coming-Of-Age Film ‘A Week Away’ For TV With Carlos PenaVega, Leigh-Allyn Baker & More Set To Star

The series is set to be distributed byAngel Studios. He will also pen the series with Kali Bailey and Zuehlsdorff. Zuehlsdorff stars as Lennie, the innocent believer who intends to help save the camp. Carlos PenaVega and Leigh-Allyn BakerJordan Kelsey/Netflix/Courtesy Koechner reprises his role as David, the animated camp director from the original film. Baker stars as Karla, the camps benefactor who wants to change the camps focus and traditions....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Courtney Decker

Netflix’s $1B Mexican Push Takes Shape: New Gael García Bernal Drama, Novel Adaptations, Comedy Series Unveiled

The quartet of new series includesSantitastarring Garcia Bernal and Davila. It is billed as an unconventional love story about a woman forced to confront her life choices. From Panorama Entertainment, Rodrigo Garcia directs. ‘Mal de Amores’ is set during the Mexican RevolutionNetflix He is an entitled nepo baby and she is a star employee. They initially despise each other, but, per the rom-com rules, gradually uncover a deeper connection. Watch on Deadline Im not Afraidis an Alebrije-produced adaptation of the renowned Italian novel by Niccolo Ammaniti....

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Samantha Hooper

Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ Legal Battle Quietly Rumbles On As Series Targets BAFTA Glory

Netflix, represented by Latham & Watkins, filed the opening brief of its appeal in March under seal. The arguments will be the next major staging post in a case that shows no signs of being settled. As the litigation rumbles on,Baby Reindeercontinues to be a darling of the awards circuit. ‘Baby Reindeer’Netflix The BAFTA TV Awards take place at Southbank Centres Royal Festival Hall in London.

April 29, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Kelsey Harvey