Ridley Scott Recalls Pitching ‘Blade Runner’ Backers On Harrison Ford: “He Was Not A Star”

AlthoughHarrison Fordis synonymous with multiple franchises and countless memorable performances, he wasnt always such a household name. Harrison Ford was not a star yet, explained Scott toGQ. He had just finished flying the Millennium Falcon inStar Wars. Alcon I remember my financiers saying, Who the f is Harrison Ford? I said, Youre going to find out. So Harry became my leading man. Director Ridley Scott and Harrison Ford on the set of ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) (Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection)...

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Victor Dunn MD

Ronnie Yeskel Dies; Casting Director For ‘Pulp Fiction’ & ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Was 76

Her passing was confirmed by casting director and AMPAS Governor Richard Hicks, who was Yeskels former business partner. Yeskel collaborated with Quentin Tarantino onReservoir DogsandPulp Fiction, and cast the hit series NBC seriesLA Law. She also worked on the first three seasons of HBOsCurb Your Enthusiasmwith casting director Richard Hicks, among others. Ronnie YeskelCourtesy She always fought for the actor with great respect and kindness. She was so joyful. She is survived by her brother David, daughter Emily, son-in-law David Jones and grandchildren Bentley and Luna....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Maria Butler

Roy Wood Jr. To Host WGA Awards NYC Ceremony With Ronny Chieng, Jesse Eisenberg, Rosie Perez Among Presenters

Watch on Deadline His fourth one-hour comedy specialLonely Flowerswill premiere later this month on Hulu. He will appear alongside Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill in the upcoming comedy film Outcone for Apple TV+. We will plan a wonderful evening and eagerly await notes from the studio executives, Wood said. Roy Wood Jr.Duane Cole

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Shelley Fuller

Sally Struthers Says She Landed ‘Gilmore Girls’ Role Of Babette Dell In Part Due To Her “Diminutive” Size

Sally Struthersis looking back at how she landed the role of Babette Dell onGilmore Girls. They want you at Warner Brothers to read for this series thats going on there calledGilmore Girls. And her name is Babette, and theyre looking for a diminutive actress to play it. Sally Struthers on her ‘Gilmore Girls’ roleJason LaVeris / FilmMagic / Saeed Adyani / Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection Theyre not seeing anyone over five feet tall....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Courtney Mcgrath

Sony Domestic Distribution Boss Adrian Smith Retiring After 35 Years; Adam Bergerman Promoted To Post

EXCLUSIVE:Sonys President of Domestic DistributionAdrian Smithis retiring after a 35-year run at the studio. Taking over for Smith isAdam Bergermanwho is being upped to President of Distribution. Smith was key in the release of 1,025 films across all Sony labels, 202 of them No. Adrian Smith and Adam BergermanSony Warner Bros. just consolidated global distribution under domestic president Jeff Goldstein with International Distribution President Andrew Cripps departing. Heres the full email to staff fromSony PicturesMotion Pictures President Josh Greenstein, who Smith reports into....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Eric Smith

Studiocanal Teases First Look For Vincent Maël Cardona’s Lottery Ticket Thriller ‘No One Will Know’

EXCLUSIVE:Studiocanalhas revealed a first image forVincent Mael Cardonas tense behind-closed-doors thrillerNo One Will Knowas it launches sales on the title at the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris this week. The huis close follows the clients and bar staff of a shabby cafe outside Paris in the early hours of the morning, who enter into a deadly pact when an elderly regular comes in and wins 294 million in the lottery. Cardona has gathered a high-profile ensemble cast featuring Pio Marmai (The Three Musketeersduology andThe Ties That Bind Us), Sofiane Zermani (Hunting With Tigers), Panayotis Pascot (Loup Garous), Lucie Zhang (Paris, 13th District) and Joseph Olivennes (Magnetic Beats)....

January 16, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Angela Ward

Taylor Swift Donates To California Wildfire Relief & Spotlights Orgs Helping “Communities Rebuild”

As Southern California attempts to rebuild in the wake of last weekswildfires,Taylor Swiftis stepping up. The fires in California have devastated many families, and its been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold. So much suffering, loss, and destruction. Taylor SwiftDoug Peters/PA Images via Getty Images If you feel compelled or able to donate, yo do. As of Wednesday, at least25 people have diedin the Southern California wildfires. Meanwhile, more than 105,000 people have received mandatory evacuation orders....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Maria Jones

TikTok CEO Plans To Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration

TikTokCEOShou Chewis scheduled to attendDonald Trumps presidential inauguration on Monday, a source familiar with the plans confirmed. His attendance comes as TikToks future in the United States is in doubt. But Trumps efforts got sidelined in the courts. Shou ChewPhoto by Alex Wong/Getty Images But Trump has expressed his opposition, noting that the platform proved beneficial to his reelection bid. Chew has been a presence in Washington, having testified multiple times before congressional committees....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Kevin Chavez

Timothée Chalamet Got $79 Fine After Riding Bike To ‘A Complete Unknown’ London Premiere

AlthoughTimothee Chalametopted for a sensible mode of transportation for his latestred carpet, apparently no good deed goes unpunished. explained Chalamet on the French talk showQuotidienof why he hopped the bike. It was horrible, because it was actually kind of an advert for them. Timothée Chalamet arrives on a Lime Bike at the UK premiere of ‘A Complete Unknown’ on Jan. 14, 2025 in London, England.Samir Hussein/WireImage But I think Edwards always been very clear-sighted about that....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Michelle Torres

Tom Green Documentary, Comedy Special & Unscripted Series Gets Dates At Prime Video; Trailers

Tom Greenis heading toPrime Videowith a trio of projects a documentary, a comedy special and an unscripted series. This Is The Tom Green Documentarylaunches January 24 on Prime Video. It launches January 31. (L-R): Tom Green, Glenn HumplikPrime Video Jack Turner and Leah Culton Gonzalez of Matador Contents Boat Rocker producedThis Is the Tom Green Documentary. Tom Green Productions Canada produced the series.

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Stephanie Miller

Turkey’s Kanal D International Adds To Sales Team; Film TV Charity Ambassadors; Raoul Peck Feted By Visions du Réel; Liberi Consulting & Former ITV Exec Team For Initiative – Global Briefs

Duda Rodrigues joins to cover sales to the U.S. and Canada as well as Latin America and Portuguese-speaking territories. Selahattin Tosun has been made Head of Drama, Digital Partnerships, and Africa for the Turkish outfit. The outfit sells the likes ofSecret of Pearls,which was aDeadline Hot One at MIPCOM. Secret of PearlsKanal D He is perhaps known for his Oscar-nominated James Baldwin docI Am Not Your Negro. Visions du Reel runs frim 4-13 of April....

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Austin Leon

Webtoon Entertainment Invests in Japanese Webcomic & Manga Studio No. 9

Webtoon Entertainments Japanese subsidiary, LINE Digital Frontier, unveiled its strategic investment in Japanese webcomic andmangastudio No. The deal marks Webtoon Entertainments first investment in a Japanese studio. Webtoon said in a statement that this minority stake in No. ‘Savior of Divine Blood’ from Japanese studio No. 9Webtoon Entertainment/No. 9 9 will help to boost Webtoon Entertainments content pipeline inJapan, the companys fastest-growing market.

January 16, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Lisa Ramirez

Wendy Williams Disputes Cognitive Impairment Diagnosis: “I Feel Like I Am In Prison,” She Tells Charlamagne Tha God Podcast

I am not cognitively impaired but I feel like I am in prison, Williams said. Im in this place with people who are in their 90s and their 80s and their 70s. These people, theres something wrong with these people here on this floor. Wendy WilliamsRyan Pfluger / Penske Media / Getty Images I am clearly not. Williams described herself as in her 60s and sexy and gorgeous. This system has falsified a lot....

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Paul Williams