Sidney Poitier is the subject of a documentary currently in development for Apple Original Films with Oprah Winfrey set to executive produce.The documentary, from Winfrey’s Harpo Productions and Network Entertainment, has been in the works for more than a year. The project will be directed by Reggie Hudlin, whose credits include “House Party” and “Boomerang,” as well as episodes of TV series “The Last O.G.” and “Black Monday.” Hudlin is also known as the executive producer for the NAACP Image Awards since 2013. In the documentary realm, Hudlin directed the 2019 film “The Black Godfather” about the life and times of music producer Clarence Avant, who has recently been in the headlines following the murder of his wife, philanthropist Jackie Avant, in their Beverly Hills home.Hudlin is already a member of the Apple family, where he is producing two other documentaries for Apple TV+.
Actor Oliver Trevena Signs On To Star And Executive Produce Indie Feature ‘Wire Room’
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EXCLUSIVE: Having just wrapped the Gerard Butler thriller, The Plane, actor Oliver Trevena signed on to star in and Executive Produce the indie feature film, Wire Room, which began principal photography in Birmingham, Alabama last week.
Written by Brandon Stiefer, Matt Eskandari will direct for Five Star Films. Randall Emmett and George Furla will also produce alongside Trevena.
“It’s an action-packed script and I’m loving every second of playing the crazy ‘Eddie Flynn.’ Kevin Dillon has
‘The Honeymooners’ Female-Driven Reboot In Works At CBS With Damon Wayans Jr. Executive Producing
EXCLUSIVE: A classic blue-collar comedy title from the CBS library is plotting a return. The network is developing The Honeymooners, a reimagining of the 1950s sitcom created by and starring Jackie Gleason. The multi-camera project hails from Damon Wayans Jr. and Kameron Tarlow’s Two Shakes Entertainment and CBS Studios where the company has been based.
Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon ‘splits’ from footballer boyfriend Ryan Ledson
Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon, 26, is said to have broken up with her boyfriend, footballer Ryan Ledson, 24, who plays for Preston North End. Just a few months ago, it was reported that the couple had moved in together, after going Instagram official with their relationship in May.
Austria travel rules to change for Scots holidaymakers without booster jab this week
Scots will be required to show proof that they have received three doses of the coronavirus vaccine to enter Austria.
No signs of JK Rowling in emotional ‘Harry Potter’ reunion trailer
announced last month. The special will take die-hards on a first-person journey through the franchise.
Patrick Bergin Cast In New Holiday Horror Thriller ‘Nutcracker’ From Executive Producer Mark L. Lester
EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Bergin (EastEnders) has been cast in new holiday horror feature Nutcracker. Filming is currently underway.
‘Teen Mom 2’ Star Kailyn Lowry Reveals Why She Doesn’t Give Her Children Presents At Christmas
Kailyn Lowry is opening up about the holiday tradition that she avoids with her four children.
Steven Yeun, Fab 5 Freddy Executive Producing Documentary on Nam June Paik (EXCLUSIVE)
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMaverick artist Nam June Paik will be the subject of a new feature-length documentary that will highlight unseen footage and archival materials. The currently untitled production will be completed in 2022.
J. Smith-Cameron and Steve Buscemi Star in Alex Heller Indie Drama ‘The Year Between’
William Earl “Succession” star J. Smith-Cameron and Steve Buscemi are among the notables who signed on for “The Year Between,” a drama about mental illness that marks the feature writing and directing debut of comedian Alex Heller.The movie, which wrapped production in Chicago late last month, revolves around Heller’s character Clemence, a young woman who drops out of college in her sophomore year after being diagnosed with mental illness.
Daisy Ridley To Star And Produce Indie ‘Sometimes I Think About Dying’
EXCLUSIVE: Daisy Ridley is set to star and produce the indie drama Sometimes I Think About Dying, which recently wrapped production in Oregon. Rachel Lambert directed the pic with Kevin Armento, Stefanie Abel Horowitz, and Katy Wright-Mead penning the script. Dave Merheje, Meg Stalter, Bree Elrod and Parvesh Cheena round out ensemble.
‘The Miranda Obsession’: Rachel Brosnahan to Star in, Executive Produce Drama Podcast Series for Audible
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRachel Brosnahan will star in and executive produce “The Miranda Obsession,” a scripted Audible original podcast series inspired by the true story of Miranda Grosvenor — the mysterious woman who seduced powerful men in Hollywood in the ’70s and ’80s over the phone.Brosnahan, who is best known for her Emmy-winning turn in Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” will executive produce under her Scrap Paper Pictures banner.
Eman Varoqua Named Executive Producer, ABC News’ ‘Nightline’
Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorEman Varoqua was named executive producer of “Nightline,” the latest in a series of moves by ABC News President Kim Godwin to fill some of the top positions in the news division.Varoqua has been with ABC News since 2018, most recently working as senior broadcast producer for the late-night news show that launched with Ted Koppel in 1980, with roots in ABC’s coverage of the Iran hostage crisis.
Eman Varoqua Tapped As Executive Producer Of ABC News’ ‘Nightline’
Eman Varoqua has been promoted to executive producer of Nightline at ABC News.
Sky Studios Promotes ‘Devils’ And ‘Gomorrah’ Producer Nils Hartmann To Oversee Germany And Italy
Sky Studios’ Devils and Gomorrah producer Nils Hartmann has had his role expanded to oversee both Germany and Italy, replacing Marcus Ammon in the former.
‘Jezebel’ Director Numa Perrier To Produce And Star In Audre Lorde Indie Biopic ‘The Erotic’
EXCLUSIVE: Jezebel director Numa Perrier of House of Numa Productions and Livia Perrier of Bazile Productions reteam to bring the life of framed poet and author Audre Lorde to screen.