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Joe Hunting’s Short Documentary ‘The Reality Of Hope’ Acquired By Asteria And Documentary+ At Sundance

Joe Huntingdirected the film, which focuses on VR artist and game developerHiyuas he faces kidney failure. This film presents an informative and intimate representation of this often misunderstood subculture. The Reality of Hopeis directed, produced, and shot by Hunting under his Painted Cloud banner. ‘The Reality of Hope’Asteria/Documentary+ It is co-produced by Max Willson (who worked as an assistant camera operator alongside Hunting during production). Asteria CEO Bryn Mooser and Documentary+ president Justin Lacob join as executive producers....

Lionsgate Bags Year’s First Material Deal: ‘After Shock’ Is Star Vehicle For ‘1923’s Fast-Rising Brandon Sklenar

Lionsgate insiders claim the number was lower. Sklenar is also expected to be involved in a producing capacity. Hidden Pictures is producing the thriller. Brandon Sklenar at the ‘It Ends With Us’ premiere in New York City.Getty Its also the second recent short story that involves Hidden Pictures and Glassgold. Hidden Pictures is currently in production on Rawson ThurbersVoltronfor Amazon. Glassgold recently produced the Sony thrillerTarot, which grossed 50m worldwide....

Lionsgate In Talks To Reteam With Ruben Fleischer After ‘Now You See Me 3’ On ‘The Sun Always Sets In The West’

The logline at this time is under wraps. The project will be produced by Norman Aladjem, Ray Moheet and Tim Honigman for Mainstay Entertainment. Scott Barkan & Gregg Zehentner wrote the screenplay. Ruben FleischerGetty Images Fleischer is the director ofVenom,which minted $856 million around the world for Sony. In addition, theres Luca Guadagnino, who is working on the next iteration ofAmerican Psycho. Watch on Deadline Fleischer is repped by CAA and Warren Dern....

Liza Minnelli’s ‘Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’, Supercross Fan Josh Brolin Narrates ‘Pay Dirt’, Steven Soderbergh Horror – Specialty Preview

Also in wide release, Angel Studios is out withBrave The Darkon 2,230 screens. He is drawn into the dark past of a student he tries to help. The British director and star are brothers. Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story,’ ‘Pay Dirt: The Story Of Supercross’ and Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Presence’Everett Collection Another sibling, Jamie Harris, plays a parole officer. The former student became Stan Deens surrogate son and took his name....

Manager-Producer Rory Rosegarten On Relishing The “Tough Fight” Of Today’s Hollywood, Connecting With Tom Green & Why ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Will Never Be Rebooted

Three projects centered aroundTom Green, another client, are landing this month on AmazonPrime Video. There are management companies and managers who have many more clients, and Im not criticizing how they work. But the way I work is I like to roll up my sleeves. Rory RosegartenCourtesy When a lot of the managers who I started with joined larger concerns, I didnt. But if you make a decision thats wrong that affects me, I cant sleep at night....

Marilyn Manson Won’t Face Sexual Assault Charges As L.A. DA Cites Statute Of Limitations

Read the full statement below. We encourage anyone experiencing abuse to seek support and make a report to law enforcement as quickly as possible. In 2021,Bianco settled her civil suit against Manson, which alleged that he raped her in 2011. Marilyn MansonEverett Collection Manson also has a run of U.S. concert dates set for May. We encourage anyone experiencing abuse to seek support and make a report to law enforcement as quickly as possible....

Mark Rylance Took “Significant” Pay Cut On ‘Wolf Hall’ After Streamers Rejected Series, Says Director

Not if it was a level playing field across all the streamers, Kosminsky quoted Hastings as saying. Of course, they would say that. Kosminsky said: The streamers are perhaps the ultimate manifestation of a free market in television. Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell in ‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light’Playground Television (UK) Ltd And we are losing it. Blink and it will be gone and our audiences will not thank us for it....

Michael Moore On Palestinian Film ‘From Ground Zero’, U.S. Distribution’s Self-Censorship Crisis & Making His First Movie In Seven Years

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winnerMichael Mooreis in awe of the endeavor behind anthology filmFrom Ground Zero. It is a brilliant work of art. I tell people, do not avoid this film. Michael Moore, “From Ground Zero"Getty/Everett Collection If your kids are mature and of a certain age, take them to it. This isnt just the blood and gore you witness on cable news. This film is the response of people who are trying to stay alive while being bombarded and shot at....

NBCUniversal Restructuring: Nod To Vertical Integration Past Or Sign Of The Future?

The television business has a habit of repeating itself. Watch on Deadline Observers are generally not surprised by the move. Another veteran executive agrees. (Clockwise from left) ‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Traitors’NBC/Peacock Having dual responsibilities is hard on development executives too. (There is also the legacy carveout of FX under John Landgraf.) (All traditional media companies have functions, including marketing, that run across networks and studios.) Igbokwe also is getting thumbs-up for the new, expanded role due to her studio background....

Netflix Africa Hires Scripted Content Chief As Tendeka Matatu Exits

EXCLUSIVE:NetflixsAfricacontent team has reshuffled with ex-Amazon execKaye-Ann Williamsbrought in to oversee TV and movies asTendeka Matatuexits. No word on Matatus next move but we are told he is pursuing other opportunities. His credits includedHeart of the HunterandKandasamys: The Baby. Kaye-Ann Williams (left) and Tendeka MatatuNetflix / TONY KARUMBA/AFP/Getty Amadasun credited Williams with helping creative talent create some of the most ambitious projects on African television. The news comes off the back of a strong week for Netflix....

Norah O’Donnell Signs Off As ‘CBS Evening News’ Anchor: “This Has Been The Honor Of A Lifetime”

And that wont change, because journalism matters. I know that, because I have heard it from so many of you viewers. After five years in the anchor chair,@NorahODonnellsigns off from the CBS Evening News tonight. Norah O’DonnellPhoto by T.J. Kirkpatrick/CBS via Getty Images Her reporting has not only made history, but also resonated deeply with viewers across the nation. ODonnell will remain at the data pipe as senior correspondent. Her departure in many ways reflects what has been happening across broadcast and cable networks....

RaMell Ross On Double ‘Nickel Boys’ Oscar Nominations: “People Are Responding To The Adventure Of Complexity And The Vicarious”

Below, Deadline talks to Ross about his nomination and the making of the film. We have a huge team that has been out there hitting the pavement forNickel Boys. However, I was on my couch in my studio under the covers [laughs]. (L-R) Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson in ‘Nickel Boys’Everett I had some popcorn and a blue Gatorade watching through squinted eyes. How are you processing this? ROSS:I am unsure how to feel....

Robert Pattinson Reveals How He Responds When People Tell Him ‘Twilight’ “Ruined The Vampire Genre”

TwilightstarRobert Pattinsonhas a response for anyone who still wants to tell him that the franchise ruined the vampire genre. Are you still stuck on that shit? How can you be sad about something that happened almost 20 years ago? Robert PattinsonGO Campaign The first film of the franchise arrived in 2008. Whyd you stop acting? that he hadnt stopped. I was like … Im Batman? Credits includeWater for Elephants(2011) alongside Reese Witherspoon and indie darlings likeThe Lighthouse(2019)....