EXCLUSIVE: Gersh on Thursday announced their signing of James Wolk, the always-busy actor who most recently led NBC’s drama series Ordinary Joe, exec produced by Matt Reeves.
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EXCLUSIVE: Gersh has signed Kelley Kali, the filmmaker best known for co-writing, co-directing, producing and starring in the 2021 dramedy I’m Fine (Thanksfor Asking), which garnered her SXSW’s inaugural Special Jury Recognition for Multi-Hyphenate Storyteller upon its world premiere at the Austin, TX festival.
Currently streaming on BET+, BET Her and Showtime, I’m Fine tells the story of Danny (Kali), a recently widowed hairdresser who finds herself living on the streets with her eight-year-old daughter Wes (Wesley Moss). As Danny works to secure the funds that will allow her to lock down an apartment, she also aims to protect her child from the reality of their situation. The film was released theatrically in the UK and Ireland, also selling to HBO Europe.
Kali also recently completed the documentary short I Am Not Your Hero, focused on health inequities and the high rate of physician suicide that plagues America’s medical system, which was nominated for Best Documentary Short at the Pan African Film Festival.
She previously wrote, directed and produced the live-action short Lalo’s House, which went on to win the 45th Annual Student Academy Award and was in consideration for the 91st Academy Awards. The filmmaker was prior to that selected to work with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s New Form to develop her web series, The Discovery of Dit Dodson.
An alum of Howard University and USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, Kali’s mission is to use the art of filmmaking to address issues within marginalized communities, creating dialogue and action towards positive change. She gained her first experience in television while working for National Geographic Television and Film, following her time at Howard, and launched her career by
EXCLUSIVE: Gersh on Thursday announced their signing of James Wolk, the always-busy actor who most recently led NBC’s drama series Ordinary Joe, exec produced by Matt Reeves.
reports Teesside Live. Fiona Jane was diagnosed with throat cancer three years ago and underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She was in remission but sadly the cancer returned, and on June 16 last year, doctors gave her the devastating news that they believed she had six to 12 months to live.
Is this part of the reason for the massive feud between the Gorgas and the Giudices?!
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Evan Jones has signed with Buchwald for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. In addition, Jones has landed a recurring guest star role in the upcoming HBO Max crime drama series “Duster” from J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan. Jones will continue to be represented by Artists First and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis. Jones is best known for his roles in films like “8 Mile,” in which he played Cheddar Bob, and “Jarhead,” in which he played Fowler. Jones’ other notable film roles include “Den of Thieves,” “The Book of Eli,” “Guardians of the Galaxy 2,” “A Million Ways to Die in the West,” “Shot Caller,” and “Hotel Artemis.” In television, Jones has appeared in shows like “October Road,” “Houdini,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Midnight, Texas,” and “CSI: Cyber.”
EXCLUSIVE: Gersh on Tuesday announced their signing of Raúl Martínez, the Mexican director known for Spanish-language titles including The Waiter, which came in as the highest-grossing film native to the country in its July 2021 debut.
Melissa Gorga is making a big claim about sister-in-law Teresa Giudice amid their on-going feud.
Parker Finn has just signed a first-look deal with Paramount to write, produce, and direct features.
$217 million at the global box office last fall, filmmaker Parker Finn has signed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures. “I am honored and thrilled to be joining the Paramount family,” Finn said in a statement.
Brent Lang Executive Editor Somebody must be flashing their pearly whites. Paramount Pictures has entered a multi-year, first-look deal with Parker Finn to write, produce and direct features. The pact comes on the heels of Finn’s breakout horror hit “Smile,” which became a sleeper box office sensation. Finn wrote and directed the creepy tale, which went on to be the top grossing original horror movie of 2022, raking in $216 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. It was based on his short film “Laura Hasn’t Slept.” “‘Smile’s’breakthrough success is a testament to Parker’s unique and fresh filmmaking, and we are thrilled that he will make Paramount his home,” said Paramount Pictures President & CEO Brian Robbins.
Sophia Grace Brownlee is officially a mum after announcing she has given birth to her first baby. The 19-year-old found fame after she appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show with her cousin Rosie McClelland following YouTube stardom. Taking to Instagram on Sunday night, Sophia uploaded an adorable black and white snap of her tiny tot’s hands next to her own.
Sophia Grace Brownlee is officially a momma!
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large As former The CW chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz gets back into the production business, he has sign on with CAA for representation, the tenpercentary announced on Thursday. Pedowitz has revived his shingle, Pine Street Entertainment, which is represented by CAA as part of the arrangement. Pedowitz announced his departure from The CW in October, following Nexstar Media Group’s acquisition of the network from its previous joint operators CBS and Warner Bros. (Those two entities maintain minority stakes in The CW, but Nexstar is now the majority owner and operator.) In reviving Pine Street Entertainment, Pedowitz is bringing back his independent production company that produced CBS’ “The Crazy Ones” (starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Robin Williams), as well as a number of development projects.
A complicated history. Teresa Giudice‘s daughters were once close to their uncle Joe Gorga and his wife, Melissa Gorga, but the siblings’ ongoing feud has seemingly caused tension among the younger generation.
is back with season 3, executive producers Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni and Rick Famuyiwa are opening about the decisions made in episodes involving Grogu and how that will affect the incredibly Force-sensitive being moving forward. To quickly recap the events of episodes five through seven -- which many have dubbed season 2.5 -- Grogu started his Jedi training with Luke Skywalker when he received a gift from Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal). This ultimately distracted him from the training at hand, with Skywalker eventually making him choose between a future as a Jedi or life on the road with his former steward. In the end, Grogu chose the bounty hunter — a decision that goes against what both Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) thought was best for him — and the two reunited before setting off into the galaxy on their next mission.
Joe Otterson TV Reporter Zachary Quinto has been cast in the lead role of the NBC drama pilot “Wolf,” Variety has learned. The project was first ordered to pilot at the broadcaster back in January. It is inspired by the books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” by Oliver Sacks. Per the official logline, “Wolf” will follow “a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist (Quinto) and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier, the human mind, while also grappling with their own relationships and mental health.” Quinto’s character is named Dr. Oliver Wolf. He is further described as “head of neurology at Bronx General and an obsessive genius. He’s drawn to people that society has deemed “other” and helps them find hope and purpose. He embraces differences rather than suppressing them.”
EXCLUSIVE: My Name is Earl star Jason Lee has signed with Buchwald for representation in all areas.
Missing someone important. Melissa Gorga gets emotional while attending sister-in-law Teresa Giuduce’s engagement party without her husband, Joe Gorga in Us Weekly‘s exclusive sneak peek of the Tuesday, February 28, episode of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
Jennifer Aydin is calling out the double standard she says is at play on season 13 of . «Why am I held to another standard? Why do I have to be holier than thou when they all tried to crucify me last year?» she asks, as castmates and viewers question why she and Teresa Giudice would take a meeting with co-star Margaret Josephs' ex-best friend, a woman named Laura, who promised dirt on the reality star. That dirt proved to be dirt Margaret allegedly dug up on other 'Wives, including allegations of Melissa Gorga — Teresa's sister-in-law — cheating on her husband, Joe Gorga, aka Teresa's brother.«Unfortunately, Melissa happened to be the collateral damage in this,» Jennifer admits, having repeated the cheating rumors (which she claims to not believe) on camera.
Setting the record straight. Kyle Richards spoke out about Melissa Gorga’s assumptions that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star was using Ozempic to slim down.
EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Garcia (Flamin’ Hot) will star opposite Eva Longoria and George Lopez in the Disney+ film Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.