Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has tapped Heather Morgan for the newly created post of Chief of Staff & Strategy, reporting to CEO Shelli Taylor and charged with “designing and executing key strategic programs to drive the organization forward.”
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EXCLUSIVE: Vertical Entertainment has tapped Good Deed Entertainment’s Kristin Harris for the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Production and Development.
Harris will lead the company’s emerging production and development arm, reporting to Vertical Partners Peter Jarowey and Rich Goldberg beginning March 14. She most recently served as Executive Vice President, Distribution and Operations for the boutique studio Good Deed, there overseeing and managing all content and distribution operations for a slate of six to 10 films per year, including Extra Ordinary, Lucky Grandma, Summertime, Ma Belle, My Beauty and the Academy Award-nominated Loving Vincent.
“It should come as no surprise, film financing is a key area of expansion for us, and frankly, for all of our competitors across the globe. Vertical needed to find the right executive to help build out that sector of our business which is extremely nuanced and labor-intensive,” said Jarowey and Goldberg in a joint statement. “We are confident that Kristin is that hire we so desperately need to stay on the cutting edge of this ever-changing business, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise enabling us to take the division to the next level of growth and success.”
Harris has spent her career working across development, production, acquisitions and distribution, working prior to Good Dead at Cinedigm, Overture Films and Starz Media. Other notable releases with which she was involved include Short Term 12, Meadowland, The Men Who Stare at Goats, Sunshine Cleaning, Last Chance Harvey, The Visitor and Masters of Horror.
Vertical Entertainment is a global independent distributor, which was founded in 2012. The company expanded into film production in 2021,
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has tapped Heather Morgan for the newly created post of Chief of Staff & Strategy, reporting to CEO Shelli Taylor and charged with “designing and executing key strategic programs to drive the organization forward.”
Joni Mitchell has given her stamp of approval to the title of Harry Styles‘ recently-announced third solo album, ‘Harry’s House’.Mitchell included a song called ‘Harry’s House/Centerpiece’ on her 1975 album ‘The Hissing of Summer Lawns’. The song, which details a failing marriage against a backdrop of materialist culture, interpolates the jazz standard ‘Centerpiece’ by Harry Edison and Jon Hendricks.Shortly after Styles announced the album on Twitter yesterday (March 23), Mitchell retweeted his post, writing “love the title”.
Harry Styles is welcoming fans into Harry’s House.
Tony Todd (Candyman), Lydia Hearst (Z Nation), Bai Ling (Red Corner), Teala Dunn (Are We There Yet?), and Robert Picardo (Star Trek: Voyager) have joined the cast of Werewolf Game, an upcoming horror mystery from emerging genre directors, Jackie Payne and Cara Brennan.
A new documentary will tell the story of the remarkable life and untimely death of Moss Side boxing hero Phil Martin
Pierce Brosnan has made some extraordinary connections over the course of his career.MORE: Pierce Brosnan reveals rarely-seen area of family home - stunned fans reactHe reflected on one such encounter in a new post shared with fans on Instagram as he prepares to take on a brand new role.WATCH: Royals dazzle on the red carpet for the James Bond world premierePierce revealed he is currently in New Orleans working alongside Philip Noyce on their upcoming movie, Fast Charlie. "While out an about looking for a good pint of Guinness on St Patrick's Day I came across the home of Tennessee Williams in the French Quarter," he shared.READ: Who is Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely Shaye Smith?MORE: Smitten Pierce Brosnan shares personal new photo of wife Keely – fans react"I had the greatest honor to work with the man back in 1978 on one of his last plays, The Red Devil Battery Sign.
You’ve probably heard by now that you should be wearing your best SPF on your face every day, but now that the spring sun is well and truly starting to emerge, it’s all the more important to make sure this is an essential part of your skincare routine. And a brand-new sunscreen from La Roche-Posay might just be the one to replace all others.
EXCLUSIVE: Vertical Entertainment has prevailed in a bidding war surrounding SXSW thriller The Cow—landing worldwide rights to the film starring Winona Ryder (Stranger Things) and John Gallagher Jr. (10 Cloverfield Lane), and slating it for an exclusive theatrical release later this year.
Jess Nelson has revealed her grandmother has sadly died. The star shared a heartbreaking tribute to her Nanny Ginge on her Instagram page.The former Little Mix singer posted a statement alongside a sweet black and white video with her beloved relative that featured the other members of the band too. "My beautiful Nanny Ginge, my heart feels so broken I don’t even have the words right now," 30 year old Jesy began.
Journalist and author Lynette Rice, who has covered the TV industry for more than two decades, is joining Deadline as TV Editor, Awards and Senior TV Writer. She starts March 16.
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.No one knows how to cater towards a classic rock fan quite like Slowtide, whose most recent capsule collections pull inspiration from Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd and The Beatles. And now, dozens of their most stylish selections are 30% off.Their “Music Lovers” sale lasts through March 12, and includes the brand’s most popular towels, changing ponchos and fleece blankets.
Law & Order recently returned for its 21st season after two years off the air and the popular crime drama has a striking new legal team member. Odelya Haveli has come on board as the Assistant DA but ahead of her debut in the NBC show, she took some well-deserved time off. MORE: Stephanie March looks words away from Law & Order in skintight leather outfit The actress delighted her loyal social media followers with some vacation snapshots and it appears the Law & Order franchise is about to get a little hotter. WATCH: First trailer for Law & Order reboot sparks mass fan reaction Odelya wowed in a series of striking swimsuits as she strut her stuff and soaked up the sun on the beach in a tropical-looking location.The Israeli-born star looked carefree and very different to her suited and booted character, Samantha Maroun. MORE: Law and Order SVU star opens up about how series will end RELATED: Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay mourns sad loss of co-star following tough battleThe new season only aired on 24 February but is already causing excitement among fans who have been waiting a long time for the return of the original show. A post shared by Odelya Halevi אודליה הלוי (@odelya_halevi_)Odelya took some time away before Law & Order returned This is a huge break for Odelya, who was born and raised in Israel but moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. It wasn't an easy transition, however, and she told Jewish Journal. "At the beginning, it was a real struggle.
Chris Pine is debuting a whole new ‘do. ET’s Lauren Zima spoke to Pine at the premiere of his new film, “All the Old Knives”, where he was rocking quite a different look from the clean-shaven face and short hair we’re used to seeing from the “Wonder Woman” star.
Chris Pine is debuting a whole new 'do. ET's Lauren Zima spoke to Pine at the premiere of his new film,, where he was rocking quite a different look from the clean-shaven face and short hair we're used to seeing from the Wonder Woman star.«I guess it's like, equal parts laziness and equal parts something I may do in the future here,» Pine said of his salt-and-pepper beard and shaggy, '70s-esque long locks. «If there's any excuse not to shave and have makeup put on, I, you know..»When asked if his new look was for a role, Pine kept it coy, telling ET, «Maybe.»«It's mostly laziness,» he quipped.Pine's suit had a bit of a '70s flare to it as well.«This is my Gregg Allman look,» the 41-year-old actor said, referencing the late The Allman Brothers Band leader.
Meeting your partner’s family for the first time is always a nerve wracking experience, but it was even more so for now-Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle when she met Queen Elizabeth for the first time. Meghan was first linked to Prince Harry in 2016, and the pair went on to tie the knot in May 2018.They’ve since welcomed two children together – Archie, two, and nine month old Lilibet. Archie was born in the UK, while Meghan gave birth to Lilibet in California last year.
Angelique Jackson Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to distribute “The Walk,” which tells the story of the court-ordered forced integration of the Boston School System in the 1970s.The film, starring Justin Chatwin and Terrence Howard, will be released in theaters and digitally on June 10.“The Walk” follows Bill Coughlin (Chatwin, pictured above), a Boston Irish cop, who must contend with social pressure and bigotry in his neighborhood and within the police force after being assigned to protect Black students bused into the all-white South Boston High. The plot chronicles the political and social fallout following the court’s 1974 decision, which resulted in brutal violence and city-wide protests, as three stories collide during the fateful first day of school.