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- The Hollywood Reporter· 8 OctAndrew Scott Welcomes ‘Heated Rivalry,’ But Feels “Troubled” by Those Who “Don’t Want to See” Painful Queer History
The Irishman, likely at the beginning of an immense awards campaign, spoke at the BFI London Film Festival about playing Ian Charleson in 'Elsinore' before the actor's death from AIDS in 1990.
Heated Rivalry - Variety· 8 Oct‘Elsinore’ Producer Andrea Occhipinti on Bringing Ian Charleson’s Story to the Screen and His Personal Connection to the AIDS Crisis: ‘I Lost a Lot of Friends’
For Italian producer and distributor Andrea Occhipinti, shepherding “Elsinore” to the big screen carries a significance that transcends being lead producer of the buzzy movie that last night opened the London Film Festival to a standing ovation, with few dry eyes in the Royal…
- Variety· 8 OctSofia Coppola on Releasing ‘Making Marie Antoinette’ as a Tribute to Late Mother Eleanor, Even Though She Finds Younger Self ‘Embarrassing’: ‘It’s a Gift’ to See ‘Through My Mom’s Eyes’
In “Making Marie Antoinette,” Sofia Coppola finds herself in front of the camera. Directed by her late mother, Eleanor Coppola, the documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Sofia’s 2006 historical drama “Marie Antoinette.” Eleanor, who died in 2024, filmed…
Also atThe Hollywood Reporter - Variety· 8 OctFox Nation to Debut AI-Generated ‘Houdini’ Series Tied to 100th Anniversary of Harry Houdini’s Death
Fox Nation has set the three-part series “Houdini: Back from the Dead” for an Oct. 14 debut, resurrecting the illusionist ahead of the 100th anniversary of his Oct. 31, 1926, death — all with AI.
Also atThe Hollywood Reporter - Variety· 8 Oct‘Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir’ Getting Live-Action Series Adaptation From ‘Slow Horses’ Banner See-Saw Films and Miraculous Corp (EXCLUSIVE)
“Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir,” the Paris-set blockbuster animated superhero series and growing media empire, is entering the world of live-action TV for the first time.
- Deadline· 8 OctCAA Signs Comedian Marcus D. Wiley
EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed comedian Marcus D. Wiley for representation in all areas. A Houston, TX native and frequent collaborator of Ali Siddiq, Wiley is a preacher’s son known for his clean, observational comedy centered around marriage, relationships, family, faith and…
- Variety· 8 Oct‘La Bola Negra’ to Receive Gotham Vanguard Tribute at Gotham Film Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
“La Bola Negra,” the film from directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, popularly known as Los Javis, will receive The Gotham Vanguard Tribute at this year’s Gotham Film Awards on Nov. 30.
- TVLine· 8 OctPrime Video's Carrie Echoes David Lynch's Twin Peaks In Ways You Might Not Expect
We take a deeper look at the similarities between Prime Video's horror series and David Lynch's cult-classic.
- Variety· 8 OctIsrael’s Oscar Contender ‘Tell Me Everything’ Dropped From Swiss Queer Film Festival After Palestinian Groups’ Boycott Threats
A queer film festival in Switzerland has dropped an Israeli film from its lineup after receiving boycott threats from a collective of local groups including a Palestinian film festival.
Also atThe Hollywood Reporter - The Hollywood Reporter· 8 OctOn the Floor as Skydance Tries to Win Over Wall Street
David Ellison, Ynon Kreiz and the C-suite rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange Thursday morning, now they need to convince investors they're worth buying.
- Variety· 8 OctA+E Global Media and Lifetime Expand Microdrama Slate, Announcing Mobile Launch Originals and Nearly 200 Titles Adapted for Third-Party Distribution
A+E Global Media and Lifetime are dramatically expanding their output in the world of microdramas and vertical video. The company has announced that its new MyLifetime.com platform will offer three original Lifetime vertical films from Microhouse Films as well as seven titles…
- Deadline· 8 OctMichael Douglas Was Third Choice For Gordon Gekko; How He Rode ‘Wall Street’s Slick Villain To Oscar Glory
EXCLUSIVE: Editor’s note: Mike Fleming Jr. here. For the better part of last year, my day began with a 6 a.m. call and an hour with Michael Douglas for his memoir One Helluva Ride.
- The Hollywood Reporter· 8 OctHorror Movies and Politics Are Killing Film Festivals
The film festival circuit is drowning in bloody genre fare and ideological theater. Whatever happened to indie cred?
- Vulture· 8 OctThe 12 Movies You Must Watch on Netflix This Month
Lots of horror! And an animated cat movie.
- Deadline· 8 OctBebe Neuwirth, Whitney Leavitt, Reece Weaver & More Among Line-Up For One-Night-Only ‘Chicago’ Anniversary Performance On Broadway
Broadway’s recording-breaking revival of Chicago will welcome back some old friends to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary on Broadway this November, with former cast members including Bebe Neuwirth, James Naughton, Robyn Hurder, Whitney Leavitt, Ariana Madix and Alex Newell…
- The Hollywood Reporter· 8 OctNetflix Plans Oscar Push for Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love,’ Promoting Jeon Do-yeon for Best Actress (Exclusive)
The company's campaign for the Korean film comes seven award seasons after 'Parasite' broke the glass ceiling for non-English-language films at the Oscars.
- Deadline· 8 OctJoe Rogan Sets Multi-Year Extension With Spotify
Spotify and top podcaster Joe Rogan have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. The parties declined to specify terms, including financials. The Wall Street Journal reported that Rogan could end up with an “estimated earnout” of $250 million.
- Deadline· 8 OctDavid Decker Lands Top Content Sales Role At Skydance With Jay Askinasi Overseeing Ads, Ray Hopkins Leading Distribution
Skydance has named its top executives across content licensing, advertising and distribution. David Decker will become President, Content Sales, Jay Askinasi has been named Chief Revenue Officer, Advertising and Ray Hopkins has been appointed President, Distribution.
Also atVariety - Deadline· 8 OctPrime Video Thriller ‘The Assassin’ Gets Season 2 Trailer And Launch Date In UK & Ireland
“If anyone can get this done, it’s your mother,” Freddie Highmore’s Edward hears in the first trailer for Prime Video thriller The Assassin Season 2. Amazon’s streaming service has released a trailer and pencilled in a November 6 launch date for the show in the UK and Ireland.
- Deadline· 8 Oct‘NAZA’ Producer James Wilson Addresses Israeli Government Backlash Against Directors
NAZA producer James Wilson has addressed the Israeli government and military backlash against co-directors Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham over their bombshell documentary exposing Israel’s deliberate targeting of civilian targets in Gaza.
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