Choi Ju-hui Appointed CEO of TVing, First Female Head in Korean Streaming Sector

What would a “Star Wars” film or TV show look like if everything was peaceful and there was no actual war to speak of? That’s the question that apparently caused quite a bit of discussion during the development of the upcoming “Star Wars” series, “The Acolyte.”  In a new interview with EW, showrunner Leslye Headland explained how “The Acolyte” fits in the grand timeline of “Star Wars” stories.

Sheila E., accompanied by Ringo Starr, made history as the first female solo percussionist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling of her star on Wednesday marked a monumental moment for the musician born Sheila Escovedo, who expressed her gratitude for this prestigious recognition.

Naman Ramachandran Bollywood A-lister Alia Bhatt will become the first woman to headline a film in leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, Variety has learned. The film, where Bhatt is due to play a “super agent,” will commence production in 2024, Variety understands. Bhatt is one of India’s top actors who had a stellar 2022. “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” in which she played the central, title role, had its world premiere as a Berlinale gala screening, was a box office success and was the #1 non-English film and the #1 film in 25 countries on Netflix globally. “RRR,” in which she was one of the leads, was one of the biggest Indian hits of the year and went on to win an Oscar and a Golden Globe.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said Marvel Entertainment, whose acquisition in 2009 was a signature deal of Iger’s first stint atop the company, was unfairly “taxed” during the company’s frenzy to supply Disney+ with fresh content.

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino is throwing a little shade at Threads after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced his platform had crossed 100 million signups in less than a week.

Popular Korean singer Lee Sang Eun was found dead on July 6 shortly before a performance, according to police reports.

South Korea is known globally for its web series, movies and K-pop, with content including Squid Game and Parasite and groups like BTS and Blackpink becoming household names internationally. But there is another Korean cultural export – webtoons and their associated IP – that is starting to have an impact, not just in Korea, but around the world. 

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Alexia Laroche-Joubert, the well-known French producer behind some of the country’s longest-running unscripted hits, has been named CEO of Banijay France. Taking over from Francois de Brugada, Laroche-Joubert will be spearheading the French portfolio which comprises 15 labels spanning non-scripted and scripted, and will be tasked with evolving and diversifying the pipeline, attracting new talent, identifying new areas for growth, and driving collaboration with the wider group internationally to maximise on exploitation opportunities. The appointment takes effect from Sept. 1. Laroche-Joubert has been at Banijay since 2016 and she has served as CEO for Adventure Line Productions (ALP). She recently launched the scripted label Screen Line Productions.

Rihanna is adding another diamond to her career’s tiara.

Naman Ramachandran The Cineworld group has confirmed that its planned reorganization is going ahead and revealed plans for a new board led by a former Pepsi chair. The reorganization plan involves the release of approximately $4.53 billion of the group’s funded indebtedness, the execution of a fully backstopped rights offering to raise gross proceeds of $800 million and the provision of $1.46 billion in new debt financing.  The group revealed earlier this week that is is entering into administration but the business will continue without interruption. Cineworld Group and its subsidiaries had commenced Chapter 11 cases in the United States Bankruptcy Court in September 2022. The group expects to emerge from the Chapter 11 cases in July.

Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola tied the knot just a few days ago, but an insider says the duo are already considering their next relationship milestone.

Jon Hamm is excited for married life.

Jon Hamm is speaking out about his marriage!

Lew Palter, the veteran character actor known for appearing in Titanic, has died. He was 94.

Mad Men co-stars Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola are married according to reports from PEOPLE. Watch Below: 'Mad Men' Star Hamm And Westfeldt Split After 18 YearsThe pair, who got engaged in February after two years of dating wed at Anderson Canyon in Big Sur, the same place where the Mad Men finale was filmed. The event was a star-studded affair with TMZ reporting Billy Crudup, Paul Rudd and Tina Fey were in attendance. The publication revealed that the pair met on the set of Mad Men in 2015, before being reacquainted with one another following Jon's split from his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt.  Anna Osceola is an American actress who has made appearances in a number of TV series including Greek, NCIS, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order True Crime.According to PEOPLE, Hamm and Osceola reportedly first crossed paths on the set of Man Men, after she had a small role in the final episode of the show.

Jon Hamm married longtime girlfriend Anna Osceola on Saturday, June 24, at an outdoor ceremony.

Jon Hamm is married!

Jon Hamm is officially a married man! admirers may not exactly relish in this news, but the star synonymous with Don Draper has tied the knot in real life. The actor, 52, wed fiancée Anna Osceola, 35, on Saturday in Big Sur, according to . The outlet reports that Hamm and Osceola tied the knot at a ceremony in Anderson Canyon in Big Sur.

Actor Dermot Mulroney, promoting his new Disney+ Marvel series Secret Invasion, walked off the set of ABC’s The View in an episode airing today, expressing his support for striking WGA writers.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Choi Sung-bong, a male singer who was the runner up in the 2011 edition of “Korea’s Got Talent” talent show, died on Tuesday. He was 33. Choi was found dead by police at his home in the Yeoksam district in southern Seoul at 9:41 a.m. Tuesday, according to police and fire authorities on Wednesday. According to the Yonhap news agency, authorities in Seoul report that Choi appeared to have died by suicide. Their conclusion was drawn from a combination of the circumstances at his home and a note that he posted to YouTube implying death by suicide. “I sincerely apologize to all who suffered from my foolish mistake,” the note said.