Marta Balaga Following the success of Ofir Raul Graizer’s debut feature “The Cakemaker,” acquired by Netflix in the U.S. and already optioned for a Hollywood remake, securing financing for his second film “America” was much easier. But then the pandemic came.
Maria Zuckerman Exiting Role As President At Topic Studios
14.06.2022 - 23:29 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Maria Zuckerman is stepping down from her role as President of Topic Studios, where she has led the company’s film, streaming, television and podcast slate for over three years. Where the well-respected executive will land is not yet clear.
In her time at Topic, Zuckerman overhauled the studio—greenlighting, producing and selling brand-defining, profitable titles; creating four distinct content verticals (Scripted TV, Film, Nonfiction and Podcasts); establishing a Scripted TV department in LA; elevating the Studio’s profile; and realizing her ambition to elevate the Topic Studios brand through premium content that makes a cultural impact. She also overhauled Topic’s investment model and creative content strategy, exponentially increasing content production and revenue throughout the pandemic.
Under Zuckerman’s leadership, Topic Studios sold projects to Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Paramount and Freeform/Disney; created a podcast slate deal with Audible and sold pods to distributors including Spotify, iHeart and Wondery; and established several pacts with independent producers. Projects that Zuckerman greenlit or sold for Topic Studios have been Oscar-nominated in major categories; won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance; been nominated and won Golden Globes in major categories; recognized as a Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Podcasts; and garnered rave reviews from press including the New York Times and LA Times.
Under Topic Studios’ banner, Zuckerman recently executive produced Nanny, from first-time filmmaker Nikyatu Jusu, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2022, and sold to Blumhouse and Amazon. Additional films that Zuckerman greenlighted during her tenure at Topic Studios included Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman’s
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foxnews.com
30.06.2022 / 00:13
'ER's' Mary Mara cause of death confirmed to be 'an accident' due to 'water drowning' in New York river
"ER" actress Mary Mara's caused of death was confirmed on Thursday to be "an accident" and "due to asphyxiation, and water drowning" while she was swimming in a New York river over the weekend. Mara was 61. "The Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office performed a post-mortem examination on the decedent and determined that Mary Mara’s manner of death was an accident, due to asphyxiation, and water drowning," New York State Police Officer Troop D Public Information Officer Jack Keller told Fox News Digital.
justjared.com
29.06.2022 / 19:53
'Ray Donovan' Actress Mary Mara's Cause of Death Released
ER actress Mary Mara‘s cause of death has been released.
usmagazine.com
29.06.2022 / 19:29
‘Ray Donovan,’ ‘ER’ Actress Mary Mara’s Cause of Death Revealed After Drowning Incident
Mary Mara’s cause of death has been revealed after she passed away at the age of 61.
usmagazine.com
28.06.2022 / 19:17
Mary Mara Dead at 61: 5 Things to Know About the ‘ER’ and ‘Nash Bridges’ Actress
A heartbreaking loss. Actress Mary Mara died at age 61 on Sunday, June 26, after an apparent drowning.
usmagazine.com
28.06.2022 / 03:49
‘Ray Donovan’ Actress Mary Mara Dead at Age 61 After Apparent Drowning
Actress Mary Mara is dead after an apparent drowning on Sunday, June 26. The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit alum was 61.
justjared.com
28.06.2022 / 02:35
'Ray Donovan' Actress Mary Mara Dead at 61 After Tragic Drowning Accident
Ray Donovan actress Mary Mara has tragically died after drowning in the St. Lawrence River in New York.
nypost.com
28.06.2022 / 01:51
Mary Mara dead at 61: ‘Law & Order’ actress drowned in New York river
New York State Police, troopers responded to a possible drowning call at 8 a.m. on Sunday.
foxnews.com
28.06.2022 / 01:51
'ER's' Mary Mara dead at 61; actress drowned while swimming in New York river
Actress Mary Mara "drowned while swimming" and died on Sunday, June 26 in the St. Lawrence River in New York. She was 61.
deadline.com
27.06.2022 / 00:57
Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Assaulted By Grocery Store Worker In Staten Island
Controversial former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was assaulted by a ShopRite worker Sunday while campaigning for his son’s gubernatorial bid in the city’s Staten Island borough. .
etcanada.com
17.06.2022 / 14:57
Mariah Carey, Neptunes, Annie Lennox In Songwriters Hall Of Fame
After a glittering career stuffed with No. 1 hits — not to mention a two-year pandemic delay — Mariah Carey was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, but not before challenging her new fellow members to do better by women.
deadline.com
13.06.2022 / 20:49
John Morayniss’ Blink49 Studios Strikes Overall Deal With ‘The Walking Dead: World Beyond’ Co-EP Ben Sokolowski – Banff
EXCLUSIVE: John Morayniss’ Blink49 Studios has struck an overall deal with The Walking Dead: World Beyond co-exec producer Ben Sokolowski.
nme.com
12.06.2022 / 21:11
Johnny Marr joins Alicia Keys on stage in Manchester for ‘This Charming Man’
Alicia Keys brought Johnny Marr out on stage last night (June 11) to cover The Smiths when she performed in Manchester.The US R&B star was headlining the city’s AO Arena when she invited the guitarist to join her to perform one of the band’s classic songs.“I’ve talked a lot about New York tonight,” Keys reportedly told the crowd at one point during her set. “Now I want to talk about Manchester.” Marr then came out and accompanied her on a version of ‘This Charming Man’.“Johnny Marr!” She shouted as the track neared its end and the big screen focused on the guitarist.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
12.06.2022 / 14:23
Manchester state of mind - Alicia Keys joined by Johnny Marr to sing The Smiths at AO Arena gig
"I've talked a lot about New York tonight" Alicia Keys stated to the packed out, high energy crowd at the AO Arena after singing New York City and Empire State of Mind. "Now I want to talk about Manchester."