Amazon, MGM to Combine Theatrical Distribution Team Under New Head Kevin Wilson

EXCLUSIVE: Comedic documentary filmmaker John Wilson is joining Michael J. Fox among honorees at the Museum of the Moving Image’s spring Moving Image Awards benefit on June 6.

Amber Dowling “Luxe Listings Sydney” is getting a Canadian edition. Production on new Canadian Amazon original docu-reality series “Luxe Listings Toronto” began on May 15. The series follows “one of the most cutthroat real estate markets on the planet,” highlighting the city’s multimillion-dollar listings along with some the country’s top real estate agents who move and shake the market. The first season features Brett Starke, founder of The Starke Group, and power couple Peter and Paige Torkan, founders of Team Torkan. In each episode the trio works for demanding clients to close their deals, all as the cameras capture these self-made experts going about their personal lives.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic At the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, the top prize, entertainer of the year, was handed out to Chris Stapleton, even as Lainey Wilson and Hardy won in the the greatest number of categories, with four each — two of which they shared for the duet “Wait in the Truck.” Technically, Hardy walked away with six trophies, since the ACMs offer double awards for artists who co-write their nominated songs. Accepting for album of the year, Wilson said, “I wrote 300 songs during the pandemic.” Noting that some fans have said listening to her “Bell Bottom Country” album helped save their lives, Wilson said, “Writing these songs saved mine.” She quoted one of her own lines: “Be who you are, ’cause everybody else is taken.”

Charna Flam Focus Features has released the first official trailer for “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” offering a look at the latest Portokalos party. Star Nia Vardalos returns as the screenwriter for the third film and, for the first time, serves as the latest entry’s director. Vardalos will lead the film alongside her former and returning co-stars John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone and Lainie Kazan. A couple of new faces have joined the cast, including Elias Kacavas and Melina Kotselou. After Michael Constantine, who played Toula’s father Gus, died in 2021, the third film will pay tribute to the late actor. 

EXCLUSIVE: Vertical on Wednesday announced their appointment of former Amazon Prime Video exec Jason Pecora to the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Distribution.

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner’s love story has come to an end, as she filed to end their 18-year marriage. While Costner is reportedly surprised and doesn’t want the divorce, there are already women who have him on their radar.On Monday at the premiere of “Book Club: The Next Chapter” in New York City, Luann de Lesseps confessed to Page Six that Costner is on her list. “He’s so elegant,” she swooned.

Rebel Wilson’s next project is eyeing the Cannes market.

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson has named Marcus Rashford as the best player he's ever played with, insisting this season's consistency means people are now putting him up with the best.

Versity —which became available for purchase for organizations on May 1, with its full launch set for June — virtually brings together renowned Harvard professors and clientele from the Endeavor network. The professors and the celeb instructors will help mold and develop new professionals and skills that will assist them in navigating the workplace. The courses, which will all be virtual, include “Purpose, Perspective and Persuasion” with Professor Jody Freeman and Poehler, “Tech Ethics: Critical Thinking in the Age of Apps, Algorithms, and AI” with Sandel and Jordan and “How to Bring the Real You to Work: Authenticity, Connection, and Identity” with Gates and Erivo. “Versity is a first-of-its kind platform that combines results-driven pedagogy with world-class storytellers to bring a unique and engaging perspective to learning,” Guy Schory, chief digital officer at Endeavor said.

Kevin Costner's impending split from his wife of 19 years, Christine Baumgartner, will be the Oscar-winning director's second time in divorce court.  Baumgartner filed Monday to end their union citing unspecified 'irreconcilable differences. ' It's believed that the pair have a pre-nuptial agreement.

The Chemical Brothers have shared their second new track of 2023 – listen to the thunderous ‘All Of A Sudden’ below.‘All Of A Sudden’ appears as the B-side of the duo’s recent comeback single ‘No Reason’, which was released in March and their first new material since their 2021 two-song release ‘The Darkness That You Fear’.The B-side is as relentless and upbeat as its rave-ready counterpart, and joins ‘No Reason’ on a limited edition 12-inch red vinyl, which was released on Friday (April 28) – you can buy a copy here.The Chemical Brothers are currently working on the follow-up to their 2019 album ‘No Geography’, but it’s not clear whether these two tracks will appear on the record. The album is set to arrive later this year to mark the band’s 30th anniversary.For now, listen to ‘All Of A Sudden’ below.The duo are scheduled to perform at this year’s Coachella, Isle Of Wight Festival and Wilderness Festival among a string of European and US dates.They also recently announced details of a 2023 UK headline arena tour.

Following the major second round of Disney layoffs, Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, EVP, Publicity, and Head of Communications for Disney General Entertainment, has set her team for the Disney Entertainment Television communications and publicity operation, which includes new responsibilities for a number of executives.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves) has rolled cameras on the second installment of Horizon: An American Saga, announcing the addition of Glynn Turman (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom), Kathleen Quinlan (Apollo 13) and Giovanni Ribisi (Avatar: The Way of Water) to the cast of his Civil War Western epic for Warner Bros and New Line.

Diamonds are a celeb’s best friend! The biggest names in Hollywood stepped out in style to celebrate the reopening of the Tiffany & Co. flagship store.   

The 2023 Met Gala is just days away and is going to be one of the most star-studded events of the year, and the Tiffany & Co. event just gave us a sneak peek at what’s to come!

arrest last month has been granted a full temporary restraining order.The TRO was issued “per the People’s request and with the consent of defense counsel,” according to a statement Thursday from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. Supporting documents or additional details were not provided, though TROs are generally issued by default in most domestic violence cases in New York.Majors was arrested March 25 in New York after a woman, reported to be his girlfriend, called 911 to report that he had assaulted her the night before, causing minor injuries to her head and neck.

Vice Media Group announced that it was streamlining its news division, including layoffs and the cancelation of its signature newscast, Vice News Tonight.

EXCLUSIVE: 20th Century Studios has acquired Naughty, an original feature pitch from Siena East (Clone High) conceived as a starring vehicle for Amber Midthunder (Prey), multiple sources tell Deadline.

Kevin Wilson has officially been named Head of Theatrical Distribution for Amazon Studios and MGM as the parent company combines labels into one theatrical distribution group.

Angelique Jackson Longtime film distribution executive Kevin Wilson has been named head of theatrical distribution for Amazon Studios and MGM. News of Wilson’s promotion was shared in a memo to staff from Courtenay Valenti, Amazon Studios and MGM’s head of film, streaming and theatrical. “We are at a very dynamic and exciting time now that the integration of the MGM film group and Amazon Studios is complete,” Valenti wrote, announcing that the studios’ theatrical distribution groups have officially been combined “into one unified team.” Wilson steps into the role following the death of Erik Lomis, who served as MGM’s head of theatrical distribution amid the studio’s acquisition by Amazon. Lomis died in March at 64.