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Karan Johars Indian production powerhouseDharma Productionshas major new investment. The binding agreement values Dharma, which comprises Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment, at around $240M. The companys revenues for 2022/23 financial year were about $124M. Adar Poonawalla (left) is buying 50% of Dharmatic Entertainment, which is led by Apoorva Mehta (center) and Karan Johar (right)Serene Productions; Dharma Productions Poonawalla is known as CEO of Serum Institute ofIndiaand chair of Poonawalla Fincorp....

Keri Russellhas a new co-star inThe DiplomatSeason 2 and was a little nervous about her joining the cast. Just because shes awesome and so good, Russell toldPeopleabout her co-star. So I think I was a little nervous, but shes everything you want her to be. Keri Russell and Allison JanneyDominik Bindl / Chad Salvador / Getty Images Shes gracious and funny and smart and cool. Season 2 introduces a new adversary to Kate, Vice President Grace Penn, played by Janney....

Paynes body will remain in Argentina until the autopsy is complete, according to ABC News, citing sources. As reported earlier, hotel staff raised the alarm aboutPaynes apparently erratic behavior moments beforehis death,911 calls have revealed. They called for urgent assistance. Liam PayneJeff Spicer/Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal 2 stateside and in the and UK and were Top 10 around the world. The group scored four No. Five others reached No....

Red Sea Media is handling sales on the movie. The film is currently in post-production. Grindstone has taken domestic rights. From left: Maria Elisa Camargo, Greg Kinnear and Josh DuhamelDe Paz Management; Deadline; Getty Supporting cast also includes Anna Golja and Michael Papajohn. Production companies also include BondIt, Buffalo 8 and Latigo. Duhamel is best known for his role in theTransformersfranchise and next will be seen in movieNot Without Hope....

Flanagan will be the showrunner. The Gary Dauberman-directedSalems Lotwas just released for Halloween. Flanagan andTrevor Macywill be exec producers of the series. Mike Flanagan, ‘Carrie’ by Stephen KingSila Shiloni WME reps Flanagan and King is repped by Rand Holston Management and Gang Tyre. Theyre opening a writers room, so this ones happening quickly.

Package containsTravels With Agatha Christie with SirDavid Suchetfrom Soho Studios and Two Rivers Media. Suchet is currently on the ground with Sphere Abacus in Cannes, as our report earlier today noted. BritBox takes rights for the U.S. and Canada. David Suchet in ‘Travels with Agatha with Sir David Suchet’Soho Studios, Two Rivers Media Konrad Dantas, founder of KondZilla, is the creator and Felipe Braga is showrunner and creative producer. They first worked together on NetflixsSintonia....

The project reunites MTV Documentary Films with Mundhra; they teamed up for the 2019 short documentarySt. Louis Superman, which earned the first Academy Award nomination for MTVs nonfiction banner. It also brought the first Oscar nom to Mundhra and her fellow director on that film, Sami Khan. ‘I Am Ready, Warden’MTV Documentary Films Doc legend Sheila Nevins, who choseSt. I Am Ready, Wardenearned a nomination as Best Short Documentary last week for theCritics Choice Documentary Awards....

EXCLUSIVE:The last timeFremantleand the NetherlandsNewBeteamed up, they created NetflixsHeartbreak Highreboot. The player with the most cards on the correct timeline is the winner. Fremantle will hold the international production and distribution rights. Vasha Wallace, Jeroen Koopman & Isa LanaFremantle, NewBe, Jumbo Group We look forward to developing and bringing this highly entertaining format to global audiences. Partnering with Fremantle, the leader in this genre, felt like the natural next step....

The National Association of Theatre Owners has named PR veteran and formerVarietyjournalistAndrew Stewartas Chief Communications Officer. In the role, Stewart will lead all efforts for the exhibitor trade organizations communications and media-relations strategy. Hell be based out of the Los Angles office and report directly toNATOpresident and CEO Michael OLeary. Andrew StewartJonny B. Wooten He will also work in close partnership with the Cinema Foundation on efforts to promote moviegoing....

EXCLUSIVE:Netflixhas acquired the spec scriptOut There,a high-concept sci-fi thriller in the vein ofA Quite PlaceandCloverfield. Script is byShane Van Dyke,Carey Van Dykeand Ian Levy. The Van Dykes credits includeDont Worry Darlingand Levy producedPay the Ghost. Stefan GrubeNetflix The Picture Companypartners Alex Heineman & Andrew Rona will produce along with Josie Liang of Space Bandit. Nick Meyer of Sierra Pictures will serve as executive producer. He has also crafted some of the better trailers of the past decade....

Twenty-three years after her brother mysteriously disappeared, a documentary filmmaker sets out to solve his missing persons case. Amp International will introduce the film to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market in Las Vegas. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to share an original piece of storytelling with the international buyers. Hunting Matthew NicholsAMP Markian Tarasiuk added: We are thrilled to partner with Amp International for the global sales ofHunting Matthew Nichols....

Paramount Global Content Distributionhas landed in Cannes with a newNCISfor international buyers,NCIS: Origins. North and Gina Lucita Monreal. Watch on Deadline The prequel winds the clock back to 1991. Austin Stowell steps into Gibbs’ shoes in ‘NCIS: Origins’Paramount Global Content Distribution The new recruit has endured a terrible personal tragedy months before the point where the series kicks off. NCIS: Originsis just after the death of his wife and daughter, says Mark Harmon....

His death was announced on the bands Instagram page. Rest In Peace Paul. He will be missed by us all. Paul Di’Anno at the 2013 Hard Rock Hell festival in Pwllheli, WalesGetty Images Rest in peace mate. He was replaced by vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who remains with the band to this day. Despite ill health and use of a wheelchair in recent years, DiAnno continued to perform. A career retrospective album calledThe Book of the Beastwas released last month....