We do live in complicated times, noted domestic distribution chiefChris Aronson. But one thing is unwavering people love movies. And they will never stop loving movies. Paramount Pictures' Brian RobbinsGetty World War I was raging. The Summer Olympics were canceled. The Great Flood ravaged communities.
Watch on Deadline Speaking further onConclave, Straughan credited the source material. We inherited a book with a narrative that really worked, he said. With adaptation, 90% of the job is picking the right book. Peter Straughan at Dublin’s Storyhouse.Simon Lazewski But withConclaveit was kind of like the first draft was in the book itself. We knew the film was in there, but the job was to fine tune and fine tune....
We are thrilled to keep making magic with Peyton and his entire team. Omaha, which operates a full-service creative agency, will help with the series marketing campaign. We are thrilled to expand the partnership with our friends at 20th Television. Peyton ManningMichael Hickey/Getty Images Last week, Omahareceived a minority investmentfrom former Endeavor Executive Chairman Patrick Whitesells new fund backed by Silver Lake.
In the backdrop an organic film and TV ecosystem is also taking shape. Al-Thani and Al-Baker will be at Qumra with Katara Studios Senior Vice President Luca Bercovici. Maryam and I were involved with the DFI almost from its initiation. L-R Sari and Amira, Jodari Meno, Inside the White Canvas, The PearlDoha Film Institute We started out making short films back in the day. I made two shorts,Land of PearlsandBidoon, before branching out into other outlets, says Al Ibrahim....
Rodolphe Buetwill continue to head up the distribution operation as Chief Distribution Officer of Studio TF1. Both Lejeune and Dupeuble will both report to Buet. Karen Wise, who will manage distribution in English-language and German markets as SVP Distribution. Rodolphe BuetNewen Connect She will lead the companys Formats strategy. Im excited to be able to unveil the senior leadership team of Studio TF1s distribution business. The creation of Studio TF1 was announced by the groups CEO Pierre Branco at the beginning of 2025....
Runway, an emerging provider of artificial intelligencetechnology, has raised $308 million in Series D funding. The companyinked a dealwith Lionsgate last September to augment the film and TV studio with Runway AI tools. The new funds will help pay for an expansion of Runway Studios. RunwayJaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty Images The models enable precise generation of consistent characters, locations and objects across scenes, the company added.
Ryan and Friends Plus is a subscription VOD service based around Ryans World content. It has 5,000 eps of content featuring Ryan and other kid-friendly creators. The lineup spans series, specials, and movies. Ryan and Friends Plus is a kid-focused SVOD servicepocket.watch Pocket.watch said Ryan and Friends Plus is now the biggest independent kid-focused SVOD service in the U.S. It has about 200,000 subs with 66% growth through 2024. The paid-for service costs $3....
EXCLUSIVE:Ryan Sidhoos documentaryThe Trackhas lined up its next two festival appearances and theyre major. We have your first look at the documentary in the clip below. HavingThe Trackat both of these festivals is really special for different reasons, the filmmaker tells Deadline. A luger on a practice run in Sarajevo in ‘The Track’Courtesy of Spirit of 84 Films LTD The Trackheld its world premiere in late February at True/False in Columbia, MO....
Shannon Murphywants to change the conversation around death. Im always inspired by writing that feels tonally unusual and incredibly hard to execute, Murphy tells Deadline. This nuance is very complicated from a craft perspective and thats what excites me. (L-R) Jenny Slate and Michelle Williams in ‘Dying for Sex’, and director Shannon MurphySarah Shatz/FX/Getty She has always lived life as though its her last day its quite extraordinary. The beginnings of her career saw her direct in the theatre space for almost a decade....
Nearly 15 years and a worldwidepandemiclater,Steven Soderberghhas considered revisiting one of his most relevant titles. We talk about it and have come up with some terrifying ideas. There are scenarios that you could come up with that I would categorise as irresponsible, added Soderbergh. Jude Law in ‘Contagion’ (2011)Claudette Barius/Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection I do think about that. As doctors struggle to determine the cause of her illness and contain its spread, a global pandemic erupts....
UPDATED with closing prices.U.S. Not since the Covid shock of March 2020 had major indices registered such a negative reaction. Entertainment shares were not spared, with Disney down 9%, Warner Bros. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City, on April 3, 2025. Wall Street stocks sank in early trading.Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images Discovery off by 13%, Fox Corp....
EXCLUSIVE:Stoked Bros Mediais producing a reimagining ofStrictly Sexual, the cult 2008 comedy from director Joel Viertel. During the ensuing months, however, the couples become closer and begin to develop romantic feelings. Casting is underway, with production expected to begin later this year. ‘Strictly Sexual,’ Jarnell StokesEverett/Stoked Brothers Media Stokes is repped by Innovative Artists, Evoke Entertainment, and Mendelsohn Law.
Netflixis not fooling around this April as it bulks up its slate for the first full month of spring. Those in the mood for uplift can watchRudyorThe Breakfast CluborField of Dreams. Those wanting a laugh can streamOne of Them Days. L-R: Shelby as Bella (voiced by Bryce Dallas Howard) in ‘A Dog’s Way Home,’ Connie Britton in ‘The Life List’ and Sean Astin in ‘Rudy’Courtesy of Everett, Netflix, Everett Thesoundtrack includes a new songfrom SZA, whomade her acting debutin the film....
