K.J. Yossman Bobby Cannavale is set to star in comedy drama “Inappropriate Behavior” from “Conviction” director Tony Goldwyn.
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Cynthia Littleton Business EditorAtlas Entertainment, which scored a box office hit this year with Sony Pictures’ “Uncharted,” has taken legal action to block a crypto firm from marketing a new coin tied to the movie based on the hit PlayStation video game.Atlas Entertainment insiders were shocked last month to see online references to an “Uncharted” coin with PR materials that referenced Atlas Entertainment, used the company’s logo and even referencing Atlas’ historic movie credits such as “The Dark Knight” and “Wonder Woman.”Last week, Atlas Entertainment attorney Bert Deixler, of Kendall, Brill & Kelly, sent a cease and desist letter to Net Savings Link and Silverbear Capital, two entities cited in the PR materials that alerted Atlas to the unauthorized use of its moniker. Net Savings Link issued a press release on April 6 announcing the launch of the UNCHARTED token, which asserted that “Uncharted is backed by Atlas Digital Entertainment, a subsidiary of Atlas Entertainment.” “This partnership intends to have NSAV and UNCHARTED explore the infinite possibilities of NFT as a creativity infrastructure and to subvert existing content and value sharing models with community co-creation,” the April 6 release stated.The release appears makes a subtle distinction in spelling the token in all capital letters, while references to Atlas use the conventional spelling with only a capital U.
But the use of Atlas’ name is unquestionably unauthorized, per Atlas leaders Charles Roven and Alex Gartner. It’s notable that there is no mention of Sony or PlayStation — both larger entities that would have drawn more immediate scrutiny of the claim.The press release was distributed through the Globe Newswire, which subsequently removed it
.K.J. Yossman Bobby Cannavale is set to star in comedy drama “Inappropriate Behavior” from “Conviction” director Tony Goldwyn.
EXCLUSIVE: UK management firm YMU is launching a U.S. entertainment division under the leadership of former UTA agent April Tombs.
EXCLUSIVE: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Hans Canosa’s film, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, from international sales agent Mister Smith Entertainment. Currently in post-production, the film is slated for release in theaters this fall.
Everything Everywhere All At Once.The martial arts legend was originally envisioned by directors and writers Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan as playing the movie’s lead role. However, when he said he was unavailable, they rewrote the part for Yeoh.“Jackie actually texted me,” she told the Guardian about his response to the film.
Julie Cohen and Betsy West’s Julia Child documentary JULIA is to be given a linear TV showing on CNN later this month.
Barrett asked during oral arguments why safe-haven laws wouldn’t ease the burden of parenthood from those seeking abortion. Safe-haven laws make it legal for parents or guardians to voluntarily give up a newborn baby.“I don’t understand why you need abortion because you can leave a baby anywhere in the United States.
Met Gala look? Two! Such was the case for a few celebrities that stepped out onto the red-carpeted steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night in honor of the star-studded annual affair, themed this year as “In America: An Anthology of Fashion." The theme reflects the latter of a two-part exhibition on American fashion being featured at the Costume Institute, beginning May 7. Among the famous figures who sported transformational looks was 's Sydney Sweeney. The Tory Burch ambassador donned a custom dress with a sheer geometric corset and removable taffeta ball skirt that, once taken off, revealed a mini dress underneath.
Kim Kardashian walked the red carpet at the 2022 Met Gala in a dress that was worn by Marilyn Monroe almost 60 years ago, but she only wore the dress for a matter of minutes.
A tale of two besties. Ashley Tisdale revealed that she’s never been invited to the Met Gala — just hours before her longtime friend (and High School Musical costar) Vanessa Hudgens was the first to arrive at the 2022 soiree.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaCanvas Media Studios and MarVista Entertainment have hammers out a six-film slate deal that will be focused on identifying diverse, first-time and up-and- coming writers and directors.The agreement will involve fully financed completed titles with a pre-buy distribution commitment from MarVista Entertainment, which will also oversee global distribution for all films produced under the partnership.Canvas, a venture capital-backed content company, is led by David Tochterman, an industry vet with stints at Overbrook Entertainment and the Carsey Werner Company. MarVista Entertainment, a division of Fox Entertainment, averages 80 new movies per year.MarVista’s recent projects include the Amazon Prime Video release “Christmas Is Canceled” starring Hayley Orrantia, Dermot Mulroney, and Janel Parrish; “Stay Awake,” starring Chrissy Metz; and the IFC release “Hunter Hunter,” starring Devon Sawa, Nick Stahl, and Camille Sullivan.
Khloe and Kim Kardashian are speaking out about Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian‘s relationship.
Downton Abbey has been in production on-and-off for the better part of a decade, it can sometimes be difficult to divorce the show's characters from the real life actors who play them— especially where personal style is concerned.However, at the premiere of Downton Abbey: A New Era, the women of Downton had the chance to showcase their own taste—and they didn't miss.Laura Carmichael, who plays Lady Edith in the series, arrived at the premiere in London on April 25 in a pink Giambattista Valli mini that might be best described as a reverse mullet dress: Party in the front, business in the back. Stylist gave the actor a blowout, while makeup artist gave her a subtle glow. Carmichael's on-screen sister, , went in a more modest direction, arriving in a cape dress from Valentino featuring a shower of silver beading from shoulders to ankles.
EXCUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment said Monday that it has acquired North American distribution rights to Accepted, the feature documentary from The Disunited States of America helmer Dan Chen that played at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival.
Nene Leakes is suing Andy Cohen for failing to address alleged claims of racism on 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta. ' The 54-year-old reality star is known for having appeared on the Bravo show - which is produced by TV star Andy Cohen, 53, as well as NBC and Comcast - for 10 seasons until 2020 and is alleging that the production companies behind the reality show "encouraged" a racist work environment.