J.A. Bayona Reveals Why He Was Surprised That Audiences Flocked To ‘Society Of The Snow’ — MIPCOM

Society of the Snowwas meant to be for a more mature audience, said Bayona. But it was never intended to be a film for young people and it became one. That is my goal. Enzo Vogrincic in ‘Society of the Snow.‘Quim Vives/Netflix To figure out how actors should move in front of a camera and where it should be placed. Bayona was speaking as Spain was awarded the Country of Honour award at the Cannes confab....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Robert Kelley

Japan’s Online Video Sector Will Drive Domestic Screen Industry, Total Industry Revenue Set To Hit $34 Billion By 2029 — MPA Report

Watch on Deadline The report also projects that Japans anime industry will remain vibrant. Anime content accounted for 36% of premium VOD category engagement in the first nine months of 2024. Streaming is the top distribution platform for Japanese anime, contributing half of monetization. Studio Ghibli’s ‘Grave of the Fireflies’Netflix TV ranked second and contributed 27% of the total monetization amount.

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 61 words · Kathleen Ruiz

Jarnell Stokes’ Stoked Bros Media Strikes Deal With ORWO To Finance and Sell Film Slate Starting With Thriller ‘Break The Cycle’

Fox (Kill Bill: Vol. 1), and Loretta Devine (Waiting to Exhale). Pic is in post-production. Cuba Gooding Jr., Vivica A. Fox, and Loretta DevineGetty/Courtesy/Getty A first image is below. This is just the start of a relationship where I see no boundaries to our partnership. ORWO Principal Jake Seal added: Stoked Bros Media is an up-and-coming company with an incredible gift for storytelling. Stokes co-founded Stoked Bros Media with his brother, Isiah, in 2022....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Amber Schneider

Laura Loomer Sues Bill Maher And HBO Over Quip On ‘Real Time’

An attorney for right-wing activistLaura Loomerhas filed suit againstHBOandBill Maherover a quip that the comedian made onReal Timelast month. Shes 31, looks like his key in. Because I said, you know, its not nobody. Laura LoomerDavid Dee Delgado/Getty Images Hes been a dog for too long, and its not Melania. I think we may have our answer this week. I think it might be Laura Loomer. The lawsuit called the comment false, malicious and defamatory....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 151 words · Lori Dunn

Los Angeles Times Plans To Make No Endorsement In Presidential Race

TheLos Angeles Timesplans to make no endorsement in this years presidential race, according to a report in Semafor. The Times has endorsed a presidential candidate every cycle since 2008, when it endorsed Barack Obama. A Times spokesperson said, We do not comment on internal discussions or decisions about editorials or endorsements. The Los Angeles Times buildingMichael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty Images The Times published a list of endorsements last weekend that did not include the presidential race....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Charles Farrell

Luca Bernabei On How Keeping Costs Down On ‘Costiera’ & The ‘Shogun’-esque ‘Sandokan’ Has Been Crucial In Today’s “Tricky” Market

Europe has been doing this for a long time, Bernabei told Deadline on the Fremantle stand atMIPCOM. The producer has to be smart and find new ways of making shows. Bernabei added that Lux Vide has also had to adapt by working with writers to keep costs down. Can Yaman as SandokanLux Vide I remember when the scriptwriter delivered the script and we produced. Now we are arguing with the screenwriter because you gotta trim....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · David Hamilton

Lynda Obst Dies: Prolific ‘Sleepless In Seattle’, ‘Fisher King’ & ‘Interstellar’ Producer Was 74

Obst had previously been open about suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. She also executive producedSleepless In Seattle, TVLandsHot in Clevelandand had a deal at Sony Pictures Television. She was passionate about her work but even more passionate about her family. Lynda ObstGetty Also she was an amazing mother, sister, and best friend. We will miss her deeply. She was later an editor atNew York Times Magazine. She was recruited to Hollywood by Peter Guber, for whom she developedFlashdance, ClueandContact....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 193 words · Anthony Rose

Made Up Stories To Adapt Sally Hepworth’s Crime Thriller Novel ‘Darling Girls’ For TV

EXCLUSIVE:Bruna PapandreasMade Up Storieshas optionedSally Hepworths Darling Girls and has begun work on a TV adaptation. They find themselves trust into the spotlight as key witnesses or prime suspects. Papandrea contributed toa feature on the topicthat published in our MIPCOM magazine today. Sally Hepworth and her novel, ‘Darling Girls’Courtesy Last week, we first reported the company hassecured rightsto Zoe Foster Blakes novel Things Will Calm Down Soon. Sallys brilliant book has four of them and, paired with Orlagh Collins adaptation, weve been left breathless....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Michelle Smith

Martha Stewart Shoots Down Idea Of Starring In ‘The Golden Bachelorette’: “The Guys Aren’t Hot Enough”

Dont expectMartha Stewartto sign up to find love onThe Golden Bachelorette. The celebrity chef recently revealed that she would turn down an offer to star on ABCs dating reality series. Absolutely not, Stewart replied from behind the shows bar. Martha StewartStephanie Augello / Getty Images She said, 10 million cant get it if he dont look right. Vassos was previously featured onThe Golden Bachelorbut quit after three weeks due to a family emergency....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Donald Stokes

Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’ Removed From 2025 Release Schedule, Disney Dates ‘Predator: Badlands’ Instead

Production and development onBladehit unavoidable delays with a global pandemic and dual industry strikes. Mia Goth is set to play supervillian Lilith in the vampire slayer movie. They want to make a great movie. Thats the sense that I get from them and that feels good. The studio wont make the movie until theyve cracked a great script. Watch on Deadline TheBlademovies are arguably the first R-rated superhero set of movies....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Brenda Richard

Mel Giedroyc To Front ‘Pictionary’ Series Based On Mattel Game For British Network ITV

FormerGreat British Bake Offpresenter Mel Giedroyc will front a British version ofPictionary, the TV series adapted from theMattelgame. The 25-episodeITVshow will run on the broadcast online grid and streamer ITVX at the end of 2024. Its perfect for all the family to enjoy and play along at home. Mel GiedroycHoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Women of the Year With Mel Giedroyc at the helm,Pictionaryis in the hands of a true entertainer....

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Cheryl Mccoy

Menendez Brothers’ Fate To Be Decided By End Of Week, L.A. DA George Gascón Tells CNN

I plan to have a decision by the end of this week, Gascon said. You certainly would not have me hold a press conference to tell you Im just thinking about it. Yet, that contempt hasnt deterred the DA from doubling down on the matter. (L-R) Erik Menendez and Lyle Menendez and Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon (inset)California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/Getty Wanna bet he takes Tapper up on that?...

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Melissa Gonzalez

Mimi Hines Dies: Nightclub Headliner Who Replaced Barbra Streisand In Broadway’s ‘Funny Girl’ Was 91

Her death was announced by her longtime attorney Mark Sendroff. Hines was an immediate success, and stayed with the show for 18 months. She also recorded several albums. Mimi Hines (2005) in Los Angeles, CaliforniaDavid Livingston/Getty Images In 2007, she was cast as Hattie Walker in the New York City Centers Encores! production ofFollies, stopping the show with her rendition of the audience favorite Broadway Baby. Ford died in 2005.

October 22, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Donald Garner