‘Host’ Filmmaker Rob Savage Signs Three-Picture Deal With Blumhouse

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterRob Thomas has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Round Hill Music, joining a roster than includes Trombone Shorty, Toro Y Moi and Bones UK, among others.A gifted songwriter, Thomas’ credits include two decades-worth of hits by Matchbox Twenty (including the No. 1s “Push,” “3AM,” “Bent,” “If You’re Gone” and “Unwell”), his own solo work and such classics as 1999’s Grammy Award-winning “Smooth” by Santana, on which he was a featured artist and co-writer.

The SpringHill Company, the banner run by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, has signed a first-look deal with Universal Pictures. The pact, which has a four-year term, comes as the two entities already have three projects in development.

Also Read: LeBron James' Son Bronny Joining FaZe Clan Is Met With Mixed Reactions From GamersBoth companies also announced the three projects that are currently in various stages of development. The first project is “Untitled LeBron James Project,” based on the Book “Shooting Stars” by LeBron James and Buzz Bissinger and other events in James’ Life.

Patrick Hipes, Amanda N'Duka Giant Pictures has acquired North American rights to The Sounding, the feature writing and directing debut of Catherine Eaton. She also stars in the pic, which is shifting release gears from theatrical owing to the pandemic lockdown and now will premiere on-demand nationwide October 20.

“Roy was one of our first friends in this business – ever since Nathan and Roy served as assistants together over 25 years ago,” Drake said in a statement to TheWrap. “He’s now one of the most respected producers of big, branded IP and genre movies – bringing together filmmakers with distinct voices to the biggest titles and raising genre titles to event status.

Naman Ramachandran Netflix shows “Criminal U.K.” and “Delhi Crime,” UFA’s second season of “Charité,” and the second season of HBO Latin America’s “The Bronze Garden” are the nominees in the best drama category at the International Emmy Awards.Vying for best actress are Glenda Jackson for “Elizabeth is Missing,” for which she has already won a BAFTA, Yeo Yann Yann for “Invisible Stories,” Emma Bading for “Play,” and Andrea Beltrão for “Hebe.”Nominees for best actor are Billy Barratt for

Brené Brown is moving her podcasting business exclusively to Spotify. The professor and author has struck a multiyear deal with the audio giant that includes turning her popular podcast, Unlocking Us, into a Spotify exclusive.

Also Read: Chicago Radio Host Dan McNeil Fired After 'Degrading and Humiliating' Tweet About ESPN's Maria TaylorCarter was drafted in 1998 by the Toronto Raptors. There, he was named Rookie of the Year in 1999.

“Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus has signed a first-look development deal with AMC Studios under his newly-launched production company, bigbaldhead.Reedus is launching bigbaldhead alongside Brillstein Entertainment partner JoAnne Colonna and it will be led by former AMC executive Amanda Verdon.With several projects in development, bigbaldhead has recently closed a deal to adapt “Undone by Blood,” an AfterShock Comics publication from writers Zac Thompson and Lonnie Nadler, who are also on board

Also Read: Elisabeth Moss Reteams With Blumhouse for Psychological Thriller 'Mrs. March'He previously wrote, directed, shot, co-produced and edited the film “Strings” when he was 17 years old, a film that premiered at the Rome Film Festival and was then acquired by Vertigo Films.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorBlumhouse has entered into a three-picture deal with sought-after British director Rob Savage, which the studio will finance and partner with the filmmaker to produce.Savage will be collaborating with the same team behind Host, including producer Douglas Cox; writers Jed Shepherd & Gemma Hurley; and editor Breanna Rangott.“We’ve been tracking Rob’s work for some time now, and when I got a look at Host, I saw the inventiveness in his work

Quincy Jones has announced a new deal with Warner Chappell, which will see the publisher administer his songs catalogue on a global basis on behalf of his Quincy Jones Music Publishing company.Warner Chappell Co-Chairs Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall say in a joint statement: “A creative genius and a cultural icon, there is no figure in modern music who has accomplished so much across so many generations; who has broken so many musical and social barriers; and whose impact has been so

a friend told royal correspondent Katie Nicholl for the Sunday Times that Meghan "has no plans to resume life on screen."Sad, but with little Archie and new life in California, we totally get it!

or portray their own characters in , it seems like their deal is more focused on producing content instead of starring in new projects. There is a bit of hope, though! According to NYT, they might show up in some of the documentary program.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are headed to Netflix. The royal couple have signed a multiyear deal with the streaming platform that will allow them to make documentaries, docu-series, feature films, scripted shows, and family-oriented programming under the umbrella of their currently unnamed production company.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed a multi-year production deal with streaming giant Netflix, reports the New York Times. The royal couple will be creating content that will include scripted shows, children's programs, documentaries and feature films.