‘Chucky’ EP Harley Peyton & Jeremiah Chechik’s Newly Formed Modern Story Signs With Buchwald

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe late lyricist Howard Ashman gave us the gift of many of the most-loved Disney songs of the modern era, teaming with composer Alan Menken to write “Beauty and the Beast’s” “Be Our Guest,” “The Little Mermaid’s” “Part of Your World” and “Aladdin’s” “Friend Like Me.” In the new documentary “Howard,” streaming on Disney Plus from August 7, director Don Hahn — who knew his subject well, having produced the original animated version of “Beauty and the Beast” — goes in

Yes, the Black Panther Party has engaged in shootouts with police and other forms of violence over the years in pursuit of equal rights under the law. And yes, this approach threatens to walk back each and every little step made by men like Dr.

A man who was fatally shot as he stood with another man on one of Chicago's most fashionable streets was a local rapper, police said. The Cook County Medical Examiner's office identified the man as 26-year-old Carlton Weekly of the suburb of Markham.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Riva Marker’s Nine Stories production banner has signed a first-look deal with New Republic Pictures, the production and financing company run by Brian Oliver and Bradley Fischer. No details of the pact were given but the deal points to an amping up of activity for NRP as it follows a first-look deal signed in July with Cate Blanchett and her Dirty Films banner.

Netflix have shared the dark first trailer for Ratched starring Sarah Paulson – watch it below.Paulson’s character, Mildred Ratched, is based on Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and the new drama comes from the makers behind American Horror Story.The new programme is described as “a suspenseful drama series that tells the origin story of asylum nurse Mildred Ratched.”An official synopsis adds: “In 1947, Mildred arrives in Northern California to seek employment at a leading

Sarah Paulson will take a seat in the director’s chair for Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story” spin-off.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Artists Film Group, the recently launched film investment and production company set up by Wes Hull (Zone 414), Robert Rippberger (The Inventor), and David Lugo (Welcome Home), has unveiled details on two of its debut projects.The company has acquired sci-fi spec script Back Home, written by Anne Vithayathil, and has set Drew Van Acker (Pretty Little Liars) to star with Drew Mylrea (Spy Intervention) attached to direct.

Manori Ravindran International Editor“Gangs of London” producer Pulse Films has teamed with Oscar-winning “Man on Wire” director James Marsh on an ambitious four-part series that uncovers the history of Berlin through the prism of its iconic football club Hertha BSC.“Welcome to Berlin” (working title), which is now going into production, is billed as an all-access account of Hertha BSC throughout the upcoming 2020-21 Bundesliga season that also combines a historical perspective of Berlin

Will Thorne Staff WriterSteve James’ buzzy Sundance docuseries “City So Real” has landed at National Geographic.Nat Geo has acquired the series, which takes a multifaceted look at Chicago and its history-making 2019 mayoral election, and is lining it up for a fall premiere.The series hails from James, whose previous work includes “America to Me” and “Hoop Dreams,” and his longtime producing partner Zak Piper. It begins in the mid-summer 2018 when Mayor Rahm Emanuel shocked the city by

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterLifetime has extended its partnership with journalist Robin Roberts for four new movies and they are about to fuel the soul with Robin Roberts Presents: The Mahalia Jackson Story. The movie will star Tony Award nominee, SAG and Grammy Award-winning actress Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as the titular iconic gospel legend and civil rights activist while Tony winner Kenny Leon (Broadway’s A Raisin in the Sun, Fences,

David Robb Labor EditorThe onscreen exploits of stuntwomen, and their off-screen battles for fair and equal treatment, is explored in Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story, a new documentary from director April Wright for Shout! Studios that debuts September 22 on digital platforms.Narrated by Fast & Furious franchise star Michelle Rodriquez and based on Mollie Gregory’s 2015 best-seller, the film chronicles the lives of women who perform the stunts in some of Hollywood’s biggest action

Cody Simpson is showing some love for girlfriend Miley Cyrus.

Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: Thania St. John, who has written and produced a slew of shows including Project Blue Book and Chicago Fire, is the latest writer to sign with APA.This comes as St.

Before Todd Philips‘ Oscar-winning “Joker” turned the Crown Prince of Crime into a down-on-his-luck Newyorker loner, the villain’s mysterious origin was part of what made him intriguing. “The Dark Knight” gave us one of the best Joker portrayals ever without the need to say where he came from.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Chicago Fire alumna Annie Ilonzeh has signed with APA.Ilonzeh most recently played the series regular role of paramedic Emily Foster for two seasons on NBC’s hit series Chicago Fire and in crossover episodes on spinoff Chicago P.D.

Unless you’re someone with a knowledge of the fashion industry, you probably don’t have much of an idea who Martin Margiela is. Actually, even if you’re someone who has a deep understanding and love of fashion, you may know the name, but you still have no idea who Martin Margiela is.

“Raise your hand if Auntie Kourtney is your favorite…” Kourtney Kardashian, 41, captioned the three cute pics of her and Chicago West, 2, that she uploaded to Instagram on July 26. In the second of the series, Kourt raises her own hand in what can be considered a display of positive self-esteem.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE:  French actress Bérénice Marlohe has inked with Buchwald.She first came to international attention in the James Bond film Skyfall opposite Daniel Craig, as the enigmatic Bond Girl, Severine.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorFormer Assistant District Attorney turned writer-showrunner, Zachary Reiter, has signed with APA. Reiter recently joined Matt Olmstead as co-executive producer on the Law & Order spin-off, Organized Crime, starring Christopher Meloni.