Barbara Walters was a broadcasting pioneer, interviewing dozens of famous faces from former President Richard Nixon to pop star Taylor Swift.
14.12.2022 - 22:31 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Universal and Working Title have set Melissa McCarthy to star in an untitled Christmas-in-New York movie that will be written by Love Actually scribe Richard Curtis and directed by Sam Boyd.
They’re making the film for Peacock, and Working Title partners Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce with Riva Marker through her Linden Productions banner.
The film is a fairy-tale comedy about a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.
Boyd wrote and created the Anna Kendrick romantic comedy series Love Life for HBO Max, and he wrote and directed In A Relationship, the HBO Max film that stars Emma Roberts, Michael Angagano and Dree Hemingway.
Emmy winner and Oscar nominee McCarthy just wrapped Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story with Hugh Grant and Amy Schumer, as well as the highly anticipated Rob Marshall-directed live-action Little Mermaid.
Deal puts Curtis back in business with Working Title and Universal. He most recently worked with them on the 2019 Universal comedy Yesterday, starring Himesh Patel and Lily James for director Danny Boyle; Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!; and the time travelling comedy/drama About Time.
Marker most recently produced the crime drama/thriller The Guilty, starring Jake Gyllenhaal directed by Antoine Fuqua. Her other recent productions include Beasts of No Nation directed by Cary Fukunaga, the horror/mystery Relic and The Devil All the Time for director Antonio Campos for Netflix.
Universal’s Senior EVP Production Development Erik Baiers and Director of development Christine Sun will oversee the project for the studio. Alexandra Loewy is overseeing the project for Working Title.
McCarthy is represented by CAA
Barbara Walters was a broadcasting pioneer, interviewing dozens of famous faces from former President Richard Nixon to pop star Taylor Swift.
KATIE Price has revealed she spent Christmas Day with all of her children. The mum-of-five, who has recently split from fiancé Carl Woods, chose not to share the “private” day with her followers – as her ex Kieran Hayler posted pictures of his Christmas. Katie told her fans: “Hope you all had a good Christmas.
Richard Gere and his family were seen in a holiday shot the actor's wife Alejandra Silva posted Saturday.The 73-year-old actor - who made headlines earlier this month amid plans for a cell tower in New York - posed with his spouse, 39, and their two young sons, Alexander, three, and their son whose name they have not made public.They were seen with their backs turned to the camera on wooden deck amid a sunny lakeside backdrop. Silva captioned the shot, 'Merry Christmas from our family to yours.
Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't let the holiday get in the way of his workout, as he took to Instagram Saturday to chronicle his exercise routine, and wish his followers a happy holiday.The action star, 75, was clad in a red sweater that had alternating patterns of reindeers and Christmas trees, along with reflective glasses that were embedded with his signature line from The Terminator, 'I'll be back.'The ex-California governor - who took part in Veteran's Day festivities last month - was seen working on exercises for his biceps, triceps and shoulders on the crisp, cool day in Southern California. The latest: Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, didn't let the holiday get in the way of his workout, as he took to Instagram Saturday to chronicle his exercise routine, and wish his followers a happy holiday'You see it doesn't really matter whether its Christmas Eve or not - that's what it is today, but we're still working out,' the Austria-born star said in the clip.
A very tropical Christmas! Richard Gere and his wife, Alejandra Silva, have shared their family’s holiday card with a rare peek at their two sons.
LOOSE Women's Brenda Edward has broken down in tears over her late son Jamal while singing an emotional song. Brenda, 53, was filmed practicing for upcoming TV show Britain Get Singing when her grief became too much.
LadBaby’s latest charity single is this year’s UK Christmas number one, meaning the YouTubers have now occupied the festive top spot for five years running. And they’ve also scored more Christmas number ones than any other artist, breaking a record previously held by The Beatles, who topped the festive chart in 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1967.This year LadBaby – aka Mark and Roxanne Hoyle – joined up with money-saving expert Martin Lewis to release a cover of Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ As with their previous releases, food bank charity The Trussell Trust is a beneficiary of the charity record, though this year the Band Aid Trust will also get some of the money generated by the release.Commenting on their latest chart achievement, Mark Doyle says: “I can’t quite believe it! We’re number one! The charity has made it five years in a row.
Bathgate comedian Fern Brady is in the running for an entertainment award, going up against the likes of Sarah Pascoe and Emily Atack.
Richard Gere has found himself the object of ire for many wealthy upstate New York neighbors over an impending cell phone tower.The 73-year-old actor - who was filming his new movie Longing back in October - is co-owner of the Bedford Post Inn in Bedford, New York, an eight-room luxury inn that opened in 2019.Gere has offered a parcel of land on his 14-acre estate to install a 130-foot cell phone tower to fill in service gaps, but many wealthy nearby residents - such as the parents of Kate Mara and Rooney Mara and Jerry Seinfeld's sister - are furious about the move, according to Page Six. Ire: Richard Gere has found himself the object of ire for many wealthy upstate New York neighbors over an impending cell phone towerVerizon filed a lawsuit against the town of Bedford in July 2021, after it shot down two proposed sites for the cell tower, which would fill in gaps in coverage for cell phone service and emergency responders, as mandated by the Federal Telecommunications Act. Now the lawsuit has been put on pause, as Gere's proposal to put the cell tower on the land his inn sits on is in review. However, Carolyn Liebling - the sister of Jerry Seinfeld who manages her brother's career - and her husband Larry, are seeking a, 'pre-motion conference with a Southern District of New York judge' to stop the tower from happening.
GEORDIE Shore star Sophie Kasaei has gone Instagram official with her boyfriend - who is known for appearing on The Only Way Is Essex. Sophie, 33, took to her Instagram to reveal she was in a relationship with Jordan Brook, who appeared on the programme in 2017. The former Geordie Shore favourite posted a sweet video of a series of photo of herself and Jordan, 25, looking loved up.
EXCLUSIVE: Black Adam breakout Sarah Shahi is set to executive produce and star in the Christmas film The Hollys with 17 Again helmer Burr Steers attached to direct. The film, co-written by Floriana Lima, Yolanda Pecoraro, and Ilaria Urbinati, will be produced by Denise Di Novi and Margaret French Isaac of Di Novi Pictures. The package is just starting to go out to financiers.
Melissa McCarthy has signed on to star in a Christmas comedy film written by Love Actually's screenwriter Richard Curtis.According to Deadline, the Bridesmaids star, 52 – who will soon be seen as Ursula in the highly anticipated live-action remake of The Little Mermaid – will headline a 'Christmas-in-New York' movie penned by Curtis, 66.The upcoming project remains untitled, but the central storyline will revolve around 'a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.' Merry Christmas: Melissa McCarthy, 52, has signed on to star in a Christmas comedy film written by Love Actually's screenwriter Richard Curtis.McCarthy is rumored to be playing the film's genie, putting an interesting spin on the fantasy archetype. The Oscar-nominated actress recently wrapped Jerry Seinfeld's star-studded Pop-Tarts origin story called Unfrosted. Coupled together, McCarthy's recent spat of film projects could be seen as a decisive career shift. Over the past decade, the prolific entertainer has fronted a string of projects made in partnership with her filmmaker husband Ben Falcone, 49.These joint efforts have not been well-received by critics, with their most recent venture, the Netflix comedy series God's Favorite Idiot, earning less-than-stellar reviews. Lady of the lamp: The upcoming project remains untitled, but the central storyline will revolve around 'a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.' McCarthy is rumored to be playing the film's genie Not this time: Over the past decade, the prolific entertainer has fronted a string of projects made in partnership with her filmmaker husband Ben Falcone, 49.
EXCLUSIVE: Usually content to let their logo on the front end of films speak for them, Working Title partners Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner spoke to Deadline in a prolific moment and a series of anniversaries that go beyond the 20th for their holiday classic Love Actually. They reached 30 years together at a company that turns 40 next year. The duo scored a big hit in the George Clooney-Julia Roberts romantic comedy Ticket to Paradise, and have Matilda the Musical playing in UK theaters, and opening on Netflix elsewhere for Christmas, with the Lena Dunham-directed Catherine Called Birdy released by Amazon and The Swimmers by Netflix. After playing the Toronto and Zurich festivals, it has ranked near the top of Netflix’s most watched films globally since its release.
John Cena (Peacemaker) and Jason Momoa (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom) have signed on to star in the action-comedy Killer Vacation from Warner Bros., Deadline can confirm.
Hollywood’s Teamsters Local 399 is calling on Hudson Pacific Properties to voluntarily recognize it as the bargaining representative of nearly 120 workers employed at Quixote, Zio Studio Services and Star Waggons.
KERRY Katona has launched her X-rated 12 days of Christmas with a series of saucy snaps on her OnlyFans. The mother-of-five took to her Instagram stories in raunchy black lace underwear to reveal she was having a sale on the site. Kerry, 42, advertised her content on the adult subscription service alongside the sexy snap, which saw her posing against a wall.
Jackass star Bam Margera has been released from the hospital after battling a severe case of pneumonia and testing positive for Covid-19. The former professional skateboarder, 43, shared a snap to his Instagram on Saturday featuring him looking in good spirits as he posed next to a friend. 'I’m out! Thank you to my friends, family and you for the love, support and prayers,' the entertainer wrote, along with a praying hands emoji and purple heart emoji. Feeling better: Jackass star Bam Margera has been released from the hospital and shared a positive update after battling a severe case of pneumonia and testing positive for Covid-19 A day prior his family shared an update and said he was on 'the road to recovery.' He was admitted to a San Diego hospital early this week and was allegedly put on a ventilator in the ICU. He reportedly then tested positive for Covid while at the facility. Margera's family posted a statement to his Instagram Friday night, confirming his hospitalization and assuring fans that he will soon be discharged. On the mend: The day prior Margera's, 43, family reported that he was on 'the road to recovery.' Margera was admitted to a San Diego hospital early this week and was allegedly put on a ventilator in the ICU 'Bam was recently hospitalized,' wrote the Margera family.
Paul Silas, who won three NBA championships and was a College Basketball Hall of Famer, died Sunday at age 79, his family confirmed. No cause of death was revealed.
Jackass star Bam Margera is on 'the road to recovery' after battling a severe case of pneumonia and testing positive for Covid-19. The former professional skateboarder, 43, was admitted to a San Diego hospital early this week and was allegedly put on a ventilator in the ICU. He reportedly then tested positive for Covid while at the facility. Margera's family posted a statement to his Instagram Friday night, confirming his hospitalization and assuring fans that he will soon be discharged. On the mend: Bam Margera, 43, is reportedly on 'the road to recovery' after battling a severe case of pneumonia and testing positive for Covid-19. The Jackass star was admitted to a San Diego hospital early this week and was allegedly put on a ventilator in the ICU'Bam was recently hospitalized,' wrote the Margera family.
Deadline’s signature Contenders event hits downtown Los Angeles on Saturday for a hybrid in-person/virtual edition, partnering with the inaugural LA3C, the cultural festival developed by Deadline parent company PMC.