James Corden is heading back to London.
11.06.2022 - 18:15 / deadline.com
Catherine Tait is unusually open and candid for the head of a major public broadcaster. She’s also not afraid of whimsy — at one point in an exclusive chat with Deadline stopping mid-sentence to exclaim the beauty of a hummingbird that’s flown onto windowsill of her LA hotel room.
The exec is President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada — meaning she oversees by the far the biggest and most influential broadcaster in Canada, a territory tied to the U.S. entertainment business like no other.
To differentiate from the giant to the south, Canada has successfully created its own broadcasting and production market using various tax incentives and production treaties that have attracted overseas investment. However, the arrival of Netflix, Amazon and the studio-owned global streamers has created a major challenge — producers now have more options for their wares and many are securing premium deals, meaning fewer projects are available. At the same time, legislation means CBC does not own the rights to any of the shows it commissions and cannot profit from content selling internationally, so Tait, like many of her predecessors, has turned to international partnerships to make the money go further.
In February, CBC launched The Porter, a 1920s set drama from actor-writers Arnold Pinnock and Bruce Ramsay about the first Black unions in Canada and the U.S. — the Pullman porters who worked the railroads in the period after World War I. The broadcaster partnered with BET+ on the Inferno Pictures and Sienna Films series, and the response has been strong with a second season is coming.
Today at 2pm, CBC and BET+ will hold a panel presentation at the PGA’s Produced By conference, held on the Fox lot, to talk about their partnership on The Porter,
James Corden is heading back to London.
Dame Deborah James was spotted chatting and smiling with married presenter duo Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford during a day out at Royal Ascot on Wednesday 15 June. The 40 year old podcast host, who is receiving end-of-life care for bowel cancer, wore an elegant look for the annual horse racing event, which featured a polka dot dress, gladiator sandals and a large straw hat as she posed for snaps with the pair trackside. The trio seemed to be enjoying catching up in between races as Ruth knelt down by Deborah's side and place her hand over the mum-of-two's.
Seinfeld the TV series has paid tribute to Philip Baker Hall following his death at the age of 90.The actor, who played library detective Lt. Joe Bookman on the hit American sitcom, passed away on Sunday night (June 12) with complications from emphysema, as confirmed by his daughter Anna Ruth Hall (via The Washington Post).“The great Philip Baker Hall will forever be remembered by Seinfeld fans as the hard-nosed library detective, Mr Bookman,” the show’s official Twitter account posted.“Hall had a long and impressive career as one of Hollywood’s top character actors. His talent will be cherished.”The great Philip Baker Hall will forever be remembered by Seinfeld fans as the hard-nosed library detective, Mr.
pic. twitter. com/1x5mLyvro3— Seinfeld (@SeinfeldTV) June 14, 2022“The great Philip Baker Hall will forever be remembered by Seinfeld fans as the hard-nosed library detective, Mr Bookman,” the show’s official account tweeted.
Darren Criss can't get enough of fatherhood! In April, the 35-year-old actor and his wife, Mia Swier,welcomed their daughter, Bluesy -- and now he's opening up about what it's like being a first-time dad.“It’s beautiful,” Criss told ET’s Lauren Zima on the red carpet of the 75th annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday. “Beauty begets beauty.” For Criss, becoming a father has changed the way he goes into his work. “I think life is always present in the work you do,” the alum said, noting that fatherhood is «wonderful.» “So, it was present when I was a son, as a friend, as a brother, as a husband," he explained.
Darren Criss and Julianne Hough are kicking off the 2022 Tony Awards!
Lea Michele reunited with Jonathan Groff, John Gallagher Jr. and more of her co-stars from the original cast of Sunday night, during the 75th annual Tony Awards.
Julianne Hough drips in sparkling fringe on top of her dress while arriving at the 2022 Tony Awards on Sunday (June 12) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
The stars of Spring Awakening are reuniting again!
Darren Criss is getting candid about fatherhood.
He may have been America’s Dad to Full house fans, but to Bob Saget’s kids and three daughters, Aubrey, Lara and Jennifer, he was just a parent to one family.
He may be Danny Tanner to Full House fans, but to Bob Saget’s wife, Kelly Rizzo, he’ll always be her husband who she lost too soon.
Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterRick Caruso and Karen Bass appear to be headed to a November runoff, if early returns hold up in the race for mayor of Los Angeles.Caruso took a three-point lead over Bass in the early results, with about 41% of the vote to Bass’ 38%. If neither candidate wins a majority, the top two finishers will face each other again in the fall.“No one’s going to win outright tonight,” said Mike Feuer, the L.A.
Shelby Scott, the former president of AFTRA who helped spearhead the 2012 merger of SAG and AFTRA, has died. She was 86. Scott, a longtime television news broadcaster, served as AFTRA’s national president from 1993-2001. She was a member of the “Group for One Union” of SAG and AFTRA leaders who spearheaded the 2012 merger effort and co-led a merger workgroup, one of only ten elected leaders to do so.
Johnny Depp was mobbed by fans in Glasgow as he ended a week of performances following victory in his US defamation lawsuit. Mr Depp took to a UK stage with Jeff Beck for the fifth time this week, having recently played in Sheffield, London and Gateshead.
Johnny Depp has been spotted waving to adoring fans as he entered the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow this evening. The Pirates of the Caribbean star is set to perform in a sold out show at the venue with friend and singer Jeff Beck on Friday night.