‘Hatfields & McCoys’ Producer Joanne Rubino Launches Be Brave Media With Biopic Of “Chocolate King” Milton Hershey

Marc Forster is set to direct White Bird: A Wonder Story, the movie adaptation based on R.J. Palacio's graphic novel of the same name, for Wonder producers Lionsgate and Mandeville Films.

President Trump traveled to Kenosha, Wis., Tuesday to demonstrate his profound and sincere support for the heartland community as it rebuilds from the senseless rioting, looting and violence it has experienced over the past week. During his visit, the president announced that he would be providing $1 million in emergency support to Kenosha law enforcement, $13 million to law enforcement agencies statewide in Wisconsin, and nearly $4 million to small businesses.

Dave McNary Film ReporterEmmy winner and “Succession” star Jeremy Strong is in talks to portray the writer John Gruenn in Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro,” the Leonard Bernstein biopic for Netflix.Strong won the Emmy last month for outstanding actor in a drama series for his portrayal of Kendall Roy in HBO’s “Succession.” He also plays Jerry Rubin in Netflix’s recent film “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” His other credits include “Lincoln,” “The Big Short” and “Molly’s Game.” Gruen wrote the authorized

Illinois prosecutors pushed back against arguments made by Kyle Rittenhouse’s criminal attorneys in their efforts to stop his extradition to Kenosha, Wis., where the 17-year-old is accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during a night of unrest. Prosecutors in Lake County argued in court papers submitted late Thursday that Rittenhouse’s lawyers’ petition for a writ of habeas corpus was used “improperly.” The petition – filed by the teenager’s attorney, John Pierce, on Oct.

Also Read: Bob Dylan Scores First-Ever No. 1 Hit With 17-Minute 'Murder Most Foul' BalladThe script is being developed and financed by ZQ Entertainment, which is newly launching from former CAA agent and producer Ara Keshishian (“Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” “Worth”) and from a multi-million dollar financing and development fund managed by Petr Jakl and represented by attorney Martin J.

Mark David Gorgeously gravel-voiced rock star and Tinseltown scion Elle King — for anyone who somehow does not know her parents are actor Rob Schneider and model London King — has sold her professionally decorated Hollywood Hills home for $1.8 million, well above the asking price of $1.665 million.

The man who admitted firing gunshots before Kyle Rittenhouse gunned down two people and wounded a third during a protest in Kenosha, Wis., has been charged.  Joshua Ziminski, 35, faces disorderly conduct and use of a dangerous weapon charges stemming from the Aug.

coronavirus.A bass clarinet player for the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra was infected, according to a Facebook post by fellow orchestra member Andrew Simon.Simon, the orchestra's principal clarinetist, said he would be taken to a government quarantine camp for two weeks.All members of the orchestra must undergo quarantines to contain any risk for other performers and audience members, the South China Morning Post reported, citing an unidentified government official.The Hong Kong Philharmonic

Ed Meza @edmezavarGermany’s Maze Pictures has boarded Moscow-based Metrafilm’s KGB comedy series “Pawns,” from writers Michael and Lily Idov, who penned the award-winning 2018 Cannes competition screener “Leto.”The company, which has offices in Munich, Berlin and Lucerne, Switzerland, is also developing a miniseries based on “Ghosts of Berlin,” a book of supernatural stories by filmmaker Rudolf Herzog (son of Werner Herzog), and the tentatively titled mystery series “Parallels.”On the film

Meghan King Edmonds revealed on Tuesday her 2-year-old son, Hart, has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). The former “Real Housewives of Orange County” star opened up in a blog post on Tuesday about finding out about his diagnosis.

Peter White Television EditorDownton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt is to front a Hitchcockian thriller for Spectrum Originals and ITV.The two networks have ordered Angela Black from Fleabag producer Two Brothers Pictures.The six-part drama, which marks the L.A.’s Finest broadcaster’s first international co-production, was written by Two Brothers founders Harry and Jack Williams.Froggatt, who also starred in ITV and Sundance drama Liar plays Angela, a suburban housewife whose seemingly perfect life

Jake Kanter International TV EditorCharter Communications’ Spectrum Originals and ITV are co-producing a Hitchcockian psychological thriller in which Golden Globe-winning Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt will play a victim of domestic abuse.Produced by Fleabag maker Two Brothers Pictures, the six-part series features Froggatt as Angela Black, a woman with an apparently idyllic life, who is actually being tormented by her husband, Olivier.Angela is approached out of the blue by Ed, a private

HONG KONG -- A 700-year-old Chinese painted scroll from the Yuan Dynasty fetched 306.6 million Hong Kong dollars ($41.8 million) at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong.The 6.6-feet scroll, titled “Five Drunken Princes Returning on Horseback” is by Ren Renfa, a renowned Chinese artist and government official.The painting depicts the princes riding horses, together with four attendants.

Naman Ramachandran CAA Media Finance is representing worldwide distribution rights to “India Sweets and Spices,” produced by SK Global (“Crazy Rich Asians”) and Madison Wells (“Genius”).The film is directed by Geeta Malik (“Troublemaker”) and is based on her own script “Dinner With Friends” that won the 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in screenwriting.