Mort Janklow Dies: Super Literary Agent For Top Authors And Politicians Was 91

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentKinology (“Annette”) has closed a raft of deals on two highlights from its slate, “Argonuts,” an animated feature produced by TAT Productions, the banner behind “The Jungle Bunch,” and Emmanuel Mouret’s “Diary of a Fleeting Affair” which premiered at Cannes. A Pixar/Dreamworks-style family film, “Argonuts” is a comedy adventure set in a magical yet hostile world of Greek mythology. It follows the journey of Pathie, a young, smart and daring mouse, and her mate Sam who set off to fight the most bizarre and dangerous creatures in Ancient Greece, including Poseidon himself.“Argonuts” reunites “The Jungle Bunch” director, David Alaux, and producer, Jean-François Tosti at TAT Productions.

Shaman Durek made sure he received Gwyneth Paltrow’s "stamp of approval" before he proposed to Princess Märtha Louise of Norway. The Los Angeles-based "spiritual guide and gifted healer," whose celebrity clientele includes Paltrow, as well as Nina Dobrev and James Van Der Beek, among others, confirmed last Tuesday that he and the royal are engaged.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterDisney Branded Television has promoted Meredith Roberts to executive vice president of TV animation, the studio said Monday.The promotion comes for Roberts following “outstanding creative and operational oversight of the Disney Television Animation studio during a period of significant growth,” per Disney Branded TV.Most recently senior vice president/general manager of Television Animation at Disney Branded TV, Roberts has managed the division since  2018, overseeing development and current animated content and production for kids 6-14 and families, including traditional 2D and CG series, movies and shorts distributed on Disney+ and Disney Channel.The studio has 1,200 half-hours of animated content currently in production for Disney’s streaming and linear platforms, and during Roberts’ tenure in 2020, Disney Television Animation earned more Daytime Emmy Award nods than at any other point in its 38-year history. “A leader of incredible vision and a true champion of artistic talent, Meredith has set a new bar for Disney Television Animation, building upon the single greatest animation legacy in the world to lead a team that is creating the most innovative, magical animated storytelling in the business,” Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, said during the announcement at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in Annecy, France on Monday.

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and Shaman Durek are engaged. The Los Angeles-based "spiritual guide and gifted healer," whose celebrity clientele includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Nina Dobrev and James Van Der Beek, among others, took to Instagram on Tuesday and revealed the news. "She said YES!" the 47-year-old captioned a photo of the couple looking into each other’s eyes.The princess, 50, proudly flaunted her engagement ring.

Ashanti turned up to a Manchester burger restaurant after her AO Arena gig on Thursday (June 2) and performed a dance routine in front of customers and fans.The R&B icon, who had played in the city hours before, was still wearing her gig outfit when she visited Archie’s at Manchester Piccadilly and broke into dance.Ashanti posted videos to her TikTok account of her and her backing dancers performing a short routine inside the burger bar that frequently attracts celebrities.As Manchester Evening News reports, music figures including Rita Ora and The Game, and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr have visited the restaurant previously.The Grammy Award-winning singer is in the middle of a world tour alongside fellow US stars Trey Songz and Mario.Ashanti stuns burger fans at Archie's in Manchester with dazzling late-night appearancehttps://t.co/YJ24mZ1qjS— CityLife Manchester (@CityLifeManc) June 5, 2022She’s perhaps best known for early ’00s songs ‘What’s Luv’ with Fat Joe and ‘Always On Time’ with Ja Rule. Recently, her song ‘Rock Wit U’ was sampled by Manchester rapper Aitch on his single ‘Baby’.

Def Jam Recordings. Alongside a photo of Orr – who was also known as Skoob – the label wrote: “A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented.

Some former cast members of The View apparently weren’t too happy with the way Star Jones was dishonest about her weight loss back in the day!

Goldie Hawn celebrated a wonderful occasion in the family as her daughter-in-law Meredith Hagner marked her milestone 35th birthday.MORE: Goldie Hawn's son Oliver Hudson is delighted with career recognition: 'Look Ma, I made it'ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe actress and her son Wyatt Russell's wife was honored by Kate Hudson, Wyatt's half sister and her close friend, who took to social media to shout her out.VIDEO: Goldie Hawn's grandchildrenKate shared a series of photographs from happy memories the two shared, including from Meredith's baby shower and one of hers with son Buddy.The adorable photographs showed off the close bond the two shared, with Kate even cozying up to her sister-in-law's baby bump from the party.MORE: Goldie Hawn overwhelmed with support after sharing depression battleThe Glee star also shared a heartfelt tribute to Meredith, writing: "The most fun, generous and beautiful woman is having a birthday and I feel so lucky [to] call her sister!!! Love you so much @merediththeweasel HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"Kate celebrated her 'sister' Meredith Hagner's milestone birthdayMatriarch Goldie enjoys nothing more than getting to spend time with family and shares a close bond with all of them, including her grandchildren, whether it's her son Oliver's three kids, Kate's three, or Wyatt's Buddy.The Oscar-winning actress told Australian Women's Weekly: "A good family is the answer to happiness.

Spoiler alert: Don’t read if you haven’t seen the season 18 finale of “Grey’s Anatomy”.

Martha Stewart hosted her first-ever yard sale and she had lots of famous faces in attendance.Blake Lively, 's Sunny Hostin and Joy Behar and Kris Jenner all made an appearance at Stewart's New York home. The yard sale was held as part of a new ABC special , which will see the lifestyle guru part ways with pieces from her vast collection of furniture, art and housewares.Stewart spoke to ET about the sale which helped raise more than $800,000 for The Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital, which provides assisted living to older adults and their families.«I'm having my first-ever, very exciting, tag sale.

Carson Burton Morton Janklow, one of the nation’s most powerful literary agents who elevated the power of the profession in advocating for authors, died Wednesday morning of heart failure at his home in Water Mill, N.Y.. He was 91 years old.Janklow’s clients included the likes of Sidney Poitier, Sidney Sheldon, Danielle Steel, Jackie Collins, Nancy Reagan and Ted Turner. His death was confirmed by publicist Paul Bogards to The New York Times.Janklow began his career as a literary agent in 1972 when his client and friend William Safire asked him to help with a book he was writing about President Richard Nixon.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Paris-based Les Films D’Ici (“Waltz with Bashir”) has boarded Chilean doc “El Porvenir de la Mirada,” produced by Santiago-based Storyboard Media and associate produced by Academy Award winner Sebastian Lelio (“A Fantastic Woman”).The feature-length doc chronicles the trauma of young protesters shot in the eyes by Chilean riot police during the massive demonstrations that roiled Chile in October 2019.Said producer Charlotte Uzu of Les Films D’ici: “It’s an important film that will portray people’s brave and necessary fight against the blindness of conscience.”“We’re delighted at how our project has been received at Cannes’ Marché du Film and even more so now that we can count on the vast experience of the prestigious Les Films D’Ici as our producing partner,” said Storyboard Media’s Carlos Nunez, who founded the production company with Gabriela Sandoval. “We’re certain that their participation will give the project a global dimension,” he added.

Goldie Hawn's family are incredibly close and will have all rallied around Meredith Hagner this month following the death of her friend.MORE: Goldie Hawn shares rare photo with her two granddaughters for a good causeThe actress took to Instagram last week to share a heartbreaking statement after her friend, actress, Marnie Schulenburg passed away from cancer.In a four-page Instagram Story, the mom-of-one shared pictures of them together. "There. Was.

EXCLUSIVE: Gina Reyes has joined UTA as an Agent in the Television Literary division. She will be based in Los Angeles and will report to Partners & Co-Heads of TV Literary, Dan Erlij, and Allan Haldeman.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorCNN Digital editor in chief Meredith Artley is exiting the news organization after more than 12 years, coming a little over a month after the close of the deal creating Warner Bros. Discovery.Artley, who joined CNN in October 2009, announced her departure in a memo to staff Friday.

Meredith Artley, who has been senior vice president and editor in chief of CNN Digital Worldwide, told staffers on Friday that she was departing the network.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hit the red carpet of the UK premiere of Top Gun: Maverick on Thursday. The royal mom of three wowed in an off-the-shoulder gown by Roland Mouret with her hair styled down.Princess Diana’s nieces stun at ‘Top Gun: Maverick screening in CannesTop Gun star Tom Cruise, who recently appeared in a celebration for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, lent the Duchess a helping hand as she walked up steps at the premiere in London.In addition to Tom, Prince William and Kate met with other stars of the film, including Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly and Jon Hamm.

Prince William and Kate Middleton attended the "Top Gun: Maverick" London premiere at London’s Leicester Square Thursday night. The royal couple walked in alongside the film's star, Tom Cruise, speaking in front of a fighter jet stationed near the red carpet.

British royalty meets Hollywood royalty! Prince William and Duchess Kate walked the red carpet alongside Tom Cruise at the London premiere of Top Gun: Maverick.