Santa Monica Showbiz Latest News and Updates

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Mister Smith Entertainment has clinched first key international sales on Weston Razooli’s “Riddle of Fire.” Among major territories, Mister Smith has closed Japan (Klockworx), France (ASC Distribution) and Spain (Flamingo Films). Deals build on a co-U.S acquisition by Yellow Veil Pictures and Vinegar Syndrome, which plan a domestic theatrical bow in early 2024, releasing the film on 35mm.

Carole Horst The American Film Market kicks off Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 5 in its new headquarters at the Le Meridien Delfina in Santa Monica.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Industry veterans Amanda Sherwin, Mike Messina and Seth Needle are teaming up to launch Blue Harbor Entertainment, a new distribution, marketing and consulting company. The news comes as the American Film Market kicks off this week in Santa Monica where the executives will be on the ground looking for partners. Blue Harbor is looking to distribute 10 to 15 feature film releases per year, as well as provide advisory services to third parties.

Sam Heughan's alcohol empire has continued to grow since he first launched his Sassenach Whisky in 2020.

EXCLUSIVE: A pair of German production houses has teamed for animated adventure feature Tafiti — Across the Desert, which Sola Media is launching at AFM.

Kylie Jenner was joined by all of her best friends for a dinner party to celebrate her new clothing line, Khy!

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details about who makes it to hometown dates on ABC‘s The Golden Bachelor.

Longtime The Young and the Restless actor Christian LeBlanc has revealed that he’s been battling cancer since June but is now in remission and will return to the soap in time for the Thanksgiving episode.

In eastern North Carolina, there are two types of rainfall. One kind descends from the heavens; the other emanates from a more terrestrial source — fetid cesspools of hog waste.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor AGC International, the international sales and distribution arm of Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, will launch sales on the supernatural thriller “Late Night With the Devil” at the American Film Market in Santa Monica on Halloween. The film, a nightmarishly entertaining ode to the talk shows and horror movies of the 1970s, won the best screenplay prize at Sitges Film Festival.

Ben Affleck was spotted being very generous with his valet driver. While out for lunch in Los Angeles, Affleck was spotted with his kids Seraphina and Emme. A photographer captured the moment when he handed his valet driver a $100 dollar tip.

Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow enjoyed a night on the town together this week!

McKinley Franklin editor When Universal Pictures’ “Five Nights at Freddy’s” opens in theaters and on streaming service Peacock on Oct. 27, it will mark 2023’s final Hollywood video game adaptation after a stretch when these intellectual-property crossovers enjoyed one helluva hot streak.

The American Cinematheque announced on Tuesday that its 2023 American Cinematheque Awards have been pushed from their November 4th date due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, with a new date for the annual ceremony to be announced in the coming weeks.

Suzanne Somers lit up America’s TV screens when she burst on the scene as Christmas Noelle “Chrissy” Snow in the ribald sitcom “Three’s Company.”The actress, along with co-stars John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt, forged a comedy trinity that powered “Three’s Company” for eight highly-rated seasons on ABC from 1977-1984.Somers died on Oct. 15 at the age of 76, following a battle with breast cancer for more than 23 years.The series transformed blonde, bubbly Somers into a national phenomenon in the role of Chrissy who, with her roommate Janet Wood (DeWitt) and Jack Tripper (Ritter), sharing an apartment in Santa Monica, Calif. Jack pretended to be gay to outfox their landlord, Mr.

Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara are making a rare public appearance together!

Chris Morris Music Reporter Suzanne Somers, who parlayed TV stardom in the sitcom hits “Three’s Company” and “Step by Step” into a personal fortune as a health and fitness pitchwoman and author, has died, People has confirmed. She was 76.

reported missing after last being seen in June, has reportedly been found safe.Per a report from People, the Beverly Hills Police Department confirmed in a statement to the publication that the musician – who is also a singer, model and actor – was found after an anonymous tipper told the Santa Monica Police Department that they spotted Leierth-Segura in the city.Per the Beverly Hills Police Department’s statement, the singer was contacted and were told that “she was not in distress and did not want any police services”.The Beverly Hills Police Department’s full statement to People reads: “On October 5, 2023, an anonymous source reported seeing Camela Segura in the City of Santa Monica. The BHPD Watch Commander requested the Santa Monica Police Department follow up.

UPDATED with resolution: A man carrying a backpack and apparently claiming to have a bomb climbed to the center of the Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel today, prompting the closure and evacuation of the entire pier before the man was taken into custody.

Lily-Rose Depp and 070 Shake are enjoying a romantic date night.

EXCLUSIVE: Molli and Max in the Future, the sci-fi rom-com starring Girls‘ Zosia Mamet and SNL‘s Aristotle Athari that has drawn praise in its run at festivals including SXSW, has been picked up for North American distribution and international sales by Level 33 Entertainment.

Michelle Obama is hanging out with some famous friends amid rumors that she’s preparing to mount a presidential campaign.

J. Kim Murphy “This is the only person to run a studio who knows how to make a movie,” director Allan Arkush exclaimed, hailing his former boss Roger Corman in front of a sold-out crowd at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica Saturday evening.

David Corenswet is packing on muscle for his upcoming role as Superman!

Peter Caranicas Deputy Editor Another law firm has opened an L.A. office to serve the growing legal needs of entertainment and sports.

at her home in lieu of a typical 50th birthday party back in 2022, continued her volunteer work in Santa Monica on September 17. In a video shared by , Garner could be seen offering a bag of supplies to an unhoused individual from her car before realizing that the wheelchair user was barefoot.In the video taken by a paparazzi—which did raise some online—Garner can be seen exiting her vehicle to help the unidentified man into a pair of socks before offering him her own shoes from her feet. However, upon realizing that her sneakers would not fit him, the actor used the celebrity photographer's presence to her advantage, running up to the pap and asking for his shoe size.

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger spent Saturday night (September 16) bonding with family in Santa Monica, Calif.

The 2023 Beyond Fest lineup is set. America’s biggest genre-focused festival is returning this month with a 55-film slate that includes a Roger Corman career celebration, special screening of The Abyss with James Cameron, the world premiere of Legendary’s It’s a Wonderful Knife and much more.

Jodie Turner-Smith is celebrating her 37th birthday in style!

Everyone’s gone to the festivals. But here on the home front, one thing still leads to another.

Jodie Turner-Smith got surprised by husband, Joshua Jackson, during Lotus Emeya unveiling event in New York City this week.

A package containing suspicious powdery substance was discovered in the first-floor mailroom of Lionsgate’s Santa Monica headquarters Thursday, sources confirm to Deadline. The incident happened around midday, and FBI was called in. The package did not trigger an evacuation, and work at the Lionsgate offices was not interrupted, we hear.

Timothee Chalamet is enjoying a night out with friends.

One week after it voted to install fencing on Mulholland to block some views of the sign and protect pedestrians, the Los Angeles City Council has approved a motion seeking to potentially prohibit tour bus operations in hillside neighborhoods in proximity to the Hollywood Sign.

Nick Carter is celebrating a win in his legal battle against singer Melissa Schuman.

Ashley Benson and fiancé Brandon Davis are enjoying a romantic night out.