Mythical Entertainment Names YouTube Exec Neel Yalamarthy As VP Strategy & Business Development

Naman Ramachandran Content group iZen has optioned Eduardo Mendoza’s acclaimed Spanish historical novel “City of Marvels” (La Ciudad de los Prodigios) and is developing it as a six-part series.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorProlific director Paris Barclay has been named an honorary life member of the Directors Guild of America.The life member designation is one of the guild’s highest honors, recognizing his career achievements and leadership in the industry.

Crackle Plus, the portfolio of streaming networks including Crackle, Popcornflix and Truli, has named Sony veteran Jeff Meier head of programming.

YouTube is bringing the beta version of a short-form video service to the U.S. in March.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterParticipant has tapped Endeavor Content veteran Liesl Copland to step into the newly established role of executive vice president of content and platform strategy, where she will be tasked with designing and implementing how the company’s film and TV slate fits into the global distribution infrastructure.Copland will oversee all sales and guide the company’s strategic options for all properties, working cross-functionally with exec VPs of narrative film Anikah McLaren

Spike Lee will be honored by the American Cinema Editors with its ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award “in recognition of his distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.” The award will be presented at the 71st annual ACE Eddie Awards on April 18. Exact plans for the ceremony are still to be determined but will likely be a virtual event due to the pandemic.

Former Trump White House adviser Larry Kudlow will be taking over for Lou Dobbs — at least partly — on Fox Business Network. Kudlow, a longtime CNBC fixture before joining the Trump administration, will host a new show on Fox Business starting Feb.

Jurassic World: Dominion actor opened up the animals on his New Zealand farm in a new interview on ITV daytime show This Morning, revealing he has a number of pets named after famous stars.Explaining that he has a cow called Helena Bonham Carter, as well as rams called Jeff Goldblum and Timothy Spall, Neill then admitted to having a cockerel named after a certain actor.When asked by co-presenter Phillip Schofield for the rooster’s name, the star laughed as he said: “I’m slightly embarrassed

Marsai Martin’s Genius Entertainment has tapped Development Executive Jamila Jordan-Theus as Head of Motion Picture. She will oversee the development and production of feature films at the company and will work alongside Nicole Dow, Head of Television.

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress Gloria Reuben has joined Echo Lake Entertainment for management in all areas.

Sam Neill has discussed naming his farm animals after celebrities, from Helena Bonham Carter to Graham Norton. “One can’t really eat Helena Bonham Carter,” the Jurassic Park star told The Times.

Erika Jayne‘s estranged husband, Tom Girardi, has been placed under a temporary conservatorship, with his brother Robert being appointed to take control of his daily activities and personal care on Monday, February 1.

Also Read: Ron Howard to Direct Biopic on Master Chinese Pianist Lang Lang“Ron and Brian have built one of the most admired, truly creatively-led companies in the business and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our partnership in documentaries over the years,” Wilkes said in a statement.

Celtic legend invariably thinks back to the one that got away. Callaghan was a key part of Jock Stein’s all-conquering Hoops side, which bagged titles number four, five, six, seven, eight and nine on their historic run in the late 60s and early 70s.

direct to your inboxTributes are being paid to an inspirational community worker who dedicated her life and career to helping others, after her tragic death.Nahla Eljack, a mother-of-two, was 50.She passed away in hospital from Covid-19 earlier this month.Nahla worked for Manchester city council as a neighbourhood officer in Chorlton and was a passionate women's rights activist.She was also heavily involved in the creation of the Manchester Refugee Charter, which has been endorsed by more than

Liam Gallagher has been snubbed by Oasis as the band are set to release a brand new album without him. Noel Gallagher, 53, revealed he is eager to record new music of 14 unreleased songs by the former band which split 12 years ago.But he plans to release the new album without the signature vocals of his brother Liam, 48, as their public long-running feud continues.

Neil Patrick Harris has weighed in on the debate about whether straight actors should be cast in gay roles, insisting that if they’re the “best actor” for the gig, then it shouldn’t matter about their sexuality.The actor, who is openly gay in real life, famously played straight character Barney on How I Met Your Mother, and has no issue starring as gay or straight on screen,“I think there’s something sexy about casting a straight actor to play a gay role — if they’re willing to invest a lot into