‘The Institute’ Casts Simone Miller & Jason Diaz In MGM+ Series Based On Stephen King Novel

WhenThe Institutewas published in 2019, it wasoriginally acquired by Spyglassfor theMr. Mercedesteam of writer/EP David E. Kelley and EP Bender. This is a new incarnation of the project with a new writer and studio. Simone Miller, Jason DiazKristina Ruddick/David Leyes Diaz has held recurring roles onVampire Academy, The 100, Charmed andThe Bold bang out. Most recently he booked an episode of CBSTracker.Diaz is repped by The Talent House Canada and David Dean Management....

August 28, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Erica Wolfe

Chris Pine Boards Italian Drama ‘The Kidnapping Of Arabella’ By Carolina Cavalli

That film premiered to acclaim in Venices Orizzonti Extra lineup in 2022, and then screened in Toronto. Watch on Deadline That same year, Pine was in Venice with Olivia WildesDont Worry Darling. His credits in between times includeDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesandPoolman. Chris PineGetty Images The Kidnapping of Arabellais produced by Elsinore Film and The Apartment, a Fremantle company. The producers are Antonio Celsi for Elsinore and Annamaria Morelli for The Apartment....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 99 words · Carol Rodriguez

Freestyle Acquires Indie Drama ‘Daruma’ From Executive Producer Peter Farrelly

Kelli McNeil-Yellen wrote the script and produced alongside Alexander Yellen and Jodi Binstock. Pics cast also includes Abigail Hawk, Barry Bostwick, Sandi McCree, Kelli McNeil-Yellen and Joy Nash. Ive never seen so much enthusiasm for a film at that particular festival than what I saw withDaruma. Tobias Forrest, Victoria Scott and John W. Lawson in ‘Daruma’Freestyle Digital Media Freestyle negotiated the deal to acquireDarumawith Sean Pope of Ramo Law.

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · John Bruce

Gabriel Luna, James Badge Dale, Michael Angarano Among 5 Cast In ‘Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’

They join previously announced Michael Chernus who portrays the titular real-life serial killer. Its inspired by the 2021 Peacock docuseries produced by NBC News Studios of the same name. UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio. L-R: Gabriel Luna, James Badge Dale, Michael Angarano, Chris Sullivan & Marin IrelandJonny Marlow/Michael Schwartz/Getty

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 54 words · Gary Stark

Maddie Ziegler & Avantika Cast In ‘Ballerina Overdrive’ From 87North & Gulfstream Pictures

Previously attached stars Lena Headey, Yara Shahidi and Isabela Merced have since departed the project. Jenny Jue cast the film, which is currently in production in Budapest. Gulfstream Pictures (Upgraded,One Fast Move) is fully financing. (L-R) Maddie Ziegler and AvantikaGetty/Martin Rusch Max Jacoby is supervising for 87North. Ziegler most recently starred in the featureFitting In. That film was directed by Megan Park, who also directedThe FalloutwhichZieglerappeared in alongside Jenna Ortega in 2022....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · Beverly Smith

Mark Zuckerberg Says Biden Administration Pressured Meta To Censor Covid Content, In Gift To House Republicans

Admin pressuredFacebookto censor Americans. Facebook censored Americans. Facebook throttled the Hunter Biden laptop story. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to testify before Senate committee.Getty Zuckerberg said the FBI had warned Meta of a Russian disinformation operation about the Biden family. We no longer temporarily demote things in the U.S. while waiting for fact checkers. I know that some people believe this work benefited one party over the other, he wrote....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 81 words · Marissa Pierce

Paramount Stock Has Down Day As Edgar Bronfman’s Exit Dashes Hopes Of Bidding War

It was a long shot to begin with, said one investor of Bronfmans offer. But you always want a competitive process with the hope that one or both sides will sweeten their bid. The stock is down 6.4% at $10.60. Shari Redstone and David EllisonGetty Images The financing depended heavily on high-net-worth individuals as private equity and institutional investors were slow to step in. That agreement included the 45-day window that Par could extend by 15 days to explore any other better offers....

August 27, 2024 · 2 min · 215 words · Lee Waller

Paris Gears Up For 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony One Month After Controversial Olympics Opening

Final preparations are underway for the opening ceremony of the Paris2024 Paralympicson Wednesday. ET, with NBC Sports host Ahmed Fareedand 13-time Paralympic medalist Chris Waddell on board as anchors. Highlights of the Opening Ceremony will be included in primetime coverage on August 30, at 9 p.m. visual of athletes parade at the 2024 Paralympics opening ceremonyParis 2024 ET on NBC and Peacock. The 2024 Paralympics organizers estimate a worldwide TV audience of 300 million people for its opening ceremony....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Mark Clark

Sigourney Weaver, On Eve Of Her Venice Lifetime Achievement Award, Lifts Lid On Remarkable Career From ‘Alien’ To ‘Avatar’, ‘Working Girl’ To ‘Ghostbusters’ And ‘Star Wars’ Role To Come

BetweenAlien,Ghostbusters andAvatar, Weaver has left an indelible mark on some of cinemas most iconic sci-fi franchises. As Ellen Ripley, she represented a heroine unprecedented in the action and sci-fi genre up to that point. Her teachers at Yale described her as talentless and advised that she stick to comedy. Sigourney Weaver in 1979’s ‘Alien’Everett Collection DEADLINE:Congratulations on this accolade, Sigourney. What does theVenice Film Festivalmean to you? SIGOURNEY WEAVER: Thank you very much....

August 27, 2024 · 7 min · 1292 words · Lydia Wright

Sony India & ZEE Entertainment Settle Disputes Over Failed $10B Merger

ZEE Entertainment Enterprisesand Sonys Culver Max Entertainment have resolved their disputes related to their failed merger. As part of the agreement, the companies have agreed to withdraw all respective claims against each other. Arbitration had been ongoing at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. Sony Pictures Networks India and ZEE Entertainment Enterprises' merger failedPavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Several other issues related to a tribunal have been dropped. Reports had pointed to disagreements over leadership of the combined entity....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Gregory Wallace

Travis And Jason Kelce Sign Big ‘New Heights’ Podcast Deal With Wondery

Jason andTravis Kelceare taking theirNew HeightspodcasttoWondery. Wondery can also create international adaptations. Death,Business Wars,ScamfluencersandAmerican Scandal. Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce in January this yearPatrick Smith/Getty Images The show follows the NFL stars personal and sporting lives, plus insight on football and pop culture. It is a regular top sports podcast on Apple and Spotify. Wave will continue to provide production services. Hes alsoin talksto lead Lionsgate action comedyLoose Cannons.

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Andrea Lopez

‘One Mile’: C. Thomas Howell & Sara Canning Join Cast Of Republic Pictures’ Films

Adam Davidson is directing the movies, which will be filmed simultaneously. Production is slated to begin Sept. 9 on Vancouver Island. Stanley is the mastermind behind bringing new DNA into his rotting bloodline by kidnapping young women. C. Thomas Howell and Sara CanningCourtesy When she doesnt hear from them, she becomes concerned and will stop at nothing to reach her daughter. Kevin Marco is the executive in charge at Kapital....

August 27, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Sandra Graham

Rob “Rabbit” Pitts Dies: Netflix’s ‘Tex Mex Motors’ Star Was 45

Rob The Rabbit Pitts, star ofNetflixsTex Mex Motors, has died. Pitts died on Sunday, August 25, from stomach cancer, his videographer Jeff confirmed. He said he went to urgent care several times but didnt get to the root of the problem. Rob “Rabbit” Pitts, star of Netflix’s ‘Tex Mex Motors’Netflix I have a lot to live for and life has been going my way. Dont be sad for me… Tex Mex Motorspremiered on Netflix in June 2023....

August 26, 2024 · 1 min · 88 words · David Roberts