David E. Talbert Developing Musical Series ‘Madelyn Square Gardens’ For Disney Branded Entertainment

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterDavid Fincher is partnering with Netflix on “Voir,” a new documentary series of visual essays celebrating cinema.Netflix, or at least, the Twitter account dedicated to its movies, had film fans buzzing on Tuesday after tweeting: “Something special is coming tomorrow from David Fincher…”Alas, that “something special” is not a third season of “Mindhunter” or a sequel to “Mank,” the director’s Oscar-nominated Netflix drama about the screenwriter of “Citizen

Yesterday, Netflix made a big tease on Twitter: Filmmaker David Fincher would be dropping something today on the channel, or at least its existence would be finally known. Well, it’s here, and it’s called “Voir.” What is that? The long-awaited season three of “Mindhunter,” maybe? Nope, it’s precisely what Fincher teased earlier this year: “I’m working on a show about film appreciation and about movies that I love, with guests I love, about movies that they love,” he said in March 2021.

Drew McWeeny shared on his Substack some more details behind the series with which he is involved, and which he hopes is unlike “any other show about movies that you’ve seen.” McWeeny says the series will be composed of standalone essays about the movies from various critics, each one running 10 to 30 minutes long, and each tackling a different idea of something “that intrigues us or upsets us or that has to do with our connection to the movies.”“Voir” also has the support of “The Empty Man”

After teasing us yesterday with an upcoming David Fincher project, Netflix has spilled the goods on Twitter: They’re reteaming with the 3x Oscar nominated filmmaker on a new noir docu-series Voir.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentTaleseed, a Paris-based outfit launched over a year ago by a trio of experienced French media executives, is developing “Mousquetaires,” a contemporary series inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ classic “The Three Musketeers.”The banner, which is headquartered in the Parisian start-up campus Station F, was founded by Valérie Billaut, Stéphane Cadoch and Hugues Laigneau.

Christopher Vourlias Abacus Media Rights has picked up international sales rights for “The Recruiter,” a spy series co-created by “Ransom” executive producer and co-creator David Vainola, one of the buzz titles being presented during the co-production forum at Rome’s MIA market this week.“The Recruiter” is a high-stakes espionage thriller inspired by the work of the “Five Eyes,” an alliance of the intelligence agencies from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., New Zealand, and Australia.

Kate Middleton is reportedly in talks with a top TV producer following claims the Duchess could be making a documentary on early childhood development. Kate, 39, is said to have held a meeting on the phone earlier this week with David Glover, who is responsible for Channel 4’s Gogglebox and was heavily involved in the television work of physicist Stephen Hawking, The Daily Mail claims.The source said: “Catherine is very interested in a programme.

It’s been a bit more than a year since we first heard the news of a new “Hellraiser” film from director David Bruckner. And in that year, apparently, the film has already been produced and is in the middle of post-production, with an eventual Hulu release in the cards.

EXCLUSIVE: Eric Nicks, who has worked with the likes of Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, and Foxy Brown, has teamed up with Dorothy Toran and Leslie Farrell’s Lauren Grace Media to develop a range of music television projects.

Earlier this month, footage of Larry David attending a runway show during New York Fashion Week became a hilarious viral meme.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Wire’s” Felicia Pearson and Ed Burns are teaming up to develop a limited series based on Pearson’s life, Variety has learned exclusively.The show is currently titled “A.K.A. Snoop” and would delve into the hardship Pearson endured growing up in Baltimore.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Chilean bio-musical series “Los Prisioneros” had its European debut at Madrid’s inaugural Iberseries Platino Industria on Sept. 28 where it screened in the event’s Chapter One sidebar.Taking place in the mid ‘80s, the eight-episode show kicks off with the titular iconic band Los Prisioneros playing their sardonic protest songs to a rowdy, unappreciative crowd.

Dave Grohl has reflected on the opportunities he’s had to play with his musical heroes over the years, saying that he “cannot believe that it’s happening to me”.The Foo Fighters frontman was speaking to BBC Radio 6 Music’s Breakfast Show earlier today (September 29) following on from his one-man show in London earlier this week.Speaking to host Lauren Laverne about his new book The Storyteller, which will be published on October 5, Grohl expanded on what it’s been like to have had the

Joe Otterson TV ReporterProduction on David Simon and George Pelecanos’ new HBO series, “We Own This City,” has been temporarily shut down due to a COVID-19 case onset, Variety has learned.“Production will be paused on ‘We Own The City’ this week due to a COVID event and is scheduled to resume with the usual shooting cadence next week,” HBO said in a statement to Variety.“We Own This City” is currently shooting in Baltimore, Maryland.

EXCLUSIVE: Keshet Studios, the company behind NBC’s La Brea, is heading to Cuba for its next project.

As comic books and fantasy have become more central to the culture, author Neil Gaiman has become one of its most popular and prolific figures. His novels “Stardust,” “Coraline,” “American Gods,” and “Good Omens” have all been adapted into successful film and TV projects.

Once again, Disney has reached within to fill a top job on the TV side. Ayo Davis, most recently EVP, Creative Development and Strategy for Disney Branded Entertainment, has been promoted to President of the division.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterRashida Jones and David Oyelowo are joining the cast of the Apple series adaptation of Hugh Howey’s “Wool” novels, Variety has learned.The pair joins previously announced cast members Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Robbins. “Wool” is a set in a ruined and toxic future where a community exists in a giant silo underground, hundreds of stories deep.

Daft Punk is in the works – get all the details on After Daft below.The new book, due out in 2023, has been written by author Gabriel Szatan, and will be released via John Murray Press / Hachette UK.Explaining the French dance duo’s impact and the inspiration behind the forthcoming book, Szatan said: “Daft Punk sit in the pantheon of pop alongside Prince, Talking Heads, Kate Bush, Stevie Wonder, Kraftwerk, Missy Elliott, David Bowie or any visionary you’d care to name.“Beyond making joyous