Hong Kong Government Overhauls Film Funding With “Production Financing Scheme 2.0”

Watch on Deadline Financing Scheme 2.0 retains many elements of the scheme with a few enhancements. All applications with passing scores will be provided with the maximum financing amount, i.e. 40% of the approved production budget, with a cap of $1.28M (HK$10m). PapaGolden Scene I believe that it will bring positive and active developments in volume and genre diversity in future film productions.

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Julia Figueroa MD

In Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr,’ Montana Republicans Try To Silence Trans Legislator, But She Won’t Have It

Its directed byKimberly Reed, a Montana native and openly trans filmmaker whose credits includeProdigal SonsandDark Money. Related Stories Who’s The Boss? Watch on Deadline The Seat 31 of the title refers to Zephyrs desk within the House chamber. Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr stands in protest on the House floor on April 24, 2023, in the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont.Courtesy of Thom Bridge-Independent Record via AP That bench, next to a snack bar, became her workspace....

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · 251 words · Caitlin Meza

Jean-Pierre Jeunet To Direct Adaptation Of French Bestseller “Changer L’Eau Des Fleurs’ For Palomar & 24 25 Films

The Oscar-nominatedAmeliedirector unveiled details of the project in an exclusive interview with French magazine Paris Match. She is timeless, resilient. I like these characters who are extremely unique and at the same time who speak to you. Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Leïla BekhtiGetty Images There is nothing more beautiful and more poetic than seeking life through death. But there are elements that already excite me before I shoot them, he said. Changer LEau Des Fleursis due to start shooting in May 2025....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Rachel Webb

Joe Biden Warns Of “Tech Industrial Complex” In Farewell Speech: “Americans Are Being Buried Under An Avalanche Of Misinformation And Disinformation”

Meanwhile, a number of tech titans have lined up behind Trump. Musk himself has spread lies and misinformation from his own account. But despite months of sessions devoted to the concerns over AI, Congress never passed any significant law. Joe BidenPhoto by Mandel Ngan - Pool/Getty Images We must check that AI and safe and trustworthy. During the transition period, Biden has met with his successor, and even posed for pictures with him....

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Michael Johnson

Jury Starts Deliberations In Security Consultant’s Defamation Case Against CNN Over Report On Afghan Evacuation “Black Market”

A Florida jury began deliberations this afternoon in a security consultantsdefamationlawsuit againstCNN. The segment from Alexander Marquardt was aired on CNN on November 11, 2021, and re-aired three times. Did CNN commit defamation by implication? The final question facing jurors is whether punitive damages are warranted. If the jury favors punitive damages, the trial will move to another phase to determine the amount. The deliberations started shortly before 4 p.m. After it aired and Young began a legal challenge, CNN aired an apology....

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Rachel Smith

Justin Kurzel Series ‘The Narrow Road To The Deep North’ Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup

The Narrow Road to the Deep Northwas among several titles added to Berlins lineup this morning. The festival describes the series as a riveting new Australian drama about a WWII hero haunted by his past. The show will screen as a Berlinale Special Gala. Jacob ElordiNBC Also in Specials strand isThe Thing with Feathersstarring Benedict Cumberbatch. The pic screens at Berlin following a debut bow at Sundance and is from filmmaker Dylan Southern....

January 16, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · David Johnson

Kenny Law Dies: ‘Moonshiners’ Star Was 68

Everett Kenny Law, a familiar face onDiscoverys long-runningMoonshiners, died yesterday surrounded by loved ones. That,according to a Facebook postby his cousin Henry Law. He joined the popular series in Season 8. Kenny LawDiscovery+ Watch on Deadline Were deeply saddened about Kenny Laws passing. He was a treasured member of our Moonshiners community since season eight. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Steve Tickle Facebook/Discovery+ His father reportedly taught the cousins how to make liquor when they were still just kids....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Terry Jones

Lara Flynn Boyle Remembers Her ‘Twin Peaks’ Creator David Lynch: “There Goes The True Willy Wonka Of Filmmaking”

EXCLUSIVE:David Lynchhad a great knack for discovering leading-lady talent, actresses who would ascend to bigger heights. I feel like I got the golden ticket getting a chance to work with him. He will be greatly missed. (L-R) Sheryl Lee and Lara Flynn Boyle in ‘Twin Peaks’ABC/Getty

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Alicia Mendez

Micaela Wittman Reteams With Director Arthur De Larroche On Dramedy ‘We’re Already There’; Truman Hanks, Jon Bass & Elsie Hewitt Among Others Set

De Larroche is directing from his script written with Wittman, who leads the cast. De Larroche has also appeared as an actor in bothRemy & ArlettaandClairevoyant, among other projects. Prior to Clairevoyant, he helmed the indie featuresAmerican BistroandIf God Wants. Micaela Wittman, Truman Hanks, Jon Bass, Elsie Hewitt, Kevin William Paul, Jonah Feingold, Jessica Baglow, Marc Rebillet and Francesca KellerGetty Images/Darnell Bennett/Zack DeZon/Wolf Marloh/Phil Chester/Francesca Keller

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Nancy Ward

Paul Danan Dies: Former ‘Hollyoaks’ & ‘Love Island’ Star Was 46

Paul Danan, a formerHollyoaksstar, has died aged 46. He died earlier Thursday, management confirmed in a press statement. He left the show in 2001. Paul DananKeith Mayhew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Danan also starred in the likes of CBBCsThe Queens Nose. He discussed substance addiction onThe Jeremy Kyle Showseveral years back. He is the second ex-Hollyoaksstar to die in the space of a week. Yesterday, Diane Langton, who played Marlena McQueen, died aged 77....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Michael Perez

Pete Davidson Asked Lorne Michaels To Fire Him From ‘SNL’ After One Season: “I Don’t Belong Here”

Pete Davidsons time onSaturday Night Livecouldve been short-lived ifLorne Michaelshad followed through with the comedians request. And he was like, Why? I was like, I dont belong here. Pete Davidson and Lorne MichaelsCindy Ord / Getty Images Everybody heres so talented, and they dont want to be my friend. And he said, You dont figure it out until your third or fourth year. … Its just gonna suck for three or four years....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Morgan Porter

Peter Bart: Jon M. Chu And His Zeal For Pure, Big-Screen Entertainment Offer Much-Needed Dose Of Hollywood Optimism

The overlap of awards season with a fire season has posed a stern test of Hollywood fortitude. Will there be shelf space for statuettes? Chu urgently wants to make movies to be shown in theaters, not on streamers. Jon M. Chu and his book ‘Viewfinder’Getty Images; Random House No other medium can change the culture as drastically. While his college work elicited sporadic praise, his post-graduate rounds of studio interviews and auditions proved daunting....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Emily Kennedy

Quiver & Briarcliff Entertainment Set Winter Release For Andrew Ortenberg & June Schreiner Romantic Thriller ‘When I’m Ready’: Watch Trailer

Quiver will handle the home entertainment release of the Ortenberg written movie. Its her first on-camera film appearance since her role in 2018sMile 22opposite Mark Wahlberg. Mulroney plays Keith, a solitary drifter spending his final days scavenging and in search of human connection. Quiver He starred in the box office hits,Scream VIandAnyone But You. Producers on the pic are Ortenberg, Eli Samek, Jordan Dykstra, Robert Ballo and Tom Ortenberg. EPs are Clay Pecorin, Russell Geyser, James Masciello, Matthew Sidari and Ellen Wander....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Timothy Johnson