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‘Barbie’ Sequel: “Yeah, Sure,” Count America Ferrera In – Oscars - deadline.com - New York - Mexico
deadline.com
11.03.2024

‘Barbie’ Sequel: “Yeah, Sure,” Count America Ferrera In – Oscars

It’s often said it’s not the awards people remember, but the movies themselves. And though America Ferrera may not have won Best Supporting Actress tonight for Barbie, her speech on behalf of all hardworking women in the feature film about the Mattel doll is one for the eras.

America Ferrera Set For Series ‘Naked By The Window’ In Development At Amazon MGM Studios - deadline.com - New York - USA - California - Mexico - Cuba
deadline.com
23.02.2024

America Ferrera Set For Series ‘Naked By The Window’ In Development At Amazon MGM Studios

EXCLUSIVE: America Ferrera‘s hot streak continues, as the Barbie Oscar nom has been set to executive produce and star in Naked by the Window, a series adaptation of the book by Robert Katz, which has landed at Amazon MGM Studios for development following a bidding war.

Nicholas Pinnock Joins Amanda Seyfried In Peacock Limited Series ‘Long Bright River’ - deadline.com - Britain - New York - city This
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15.02.2024

Nicholas Pinnock Joins Amanda Seyfried In Peacock Limited Series ‘Long Bright River’

Nicholas Pinnock (The Book of Clarence) has been set for the male lead in Peacock‘s limited series suspense thriller Long Bright River, Deadline has learned. He’s set to star opposite Amanda Seyfried, who will also serve as executive producer.

IAG Signs ‘The Book Of Clarence’s Nicholas Pinnock - deadline.com - Britain - city This
deadline.com
25.01.2024

IAG Signs ‘The Book Of Clarence’s Nicholas Pinnock

EXCLUSIVE: Independent Artist Group has signed Nicholas Pinnock, one of the stars of TriStar/Legendary’s The Book of Clarence, for representation.

Tessa Thompson’s Viva Maude Inks First Look Film Pact With Amazon MGM Studios - deadline.com
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24.01.2024

Tessa Thompson’s Viva Maude Inks First Look Film Pact With Amazon MGM Studios

Primetime Emmy nominee Tessa Thompson‘s Viva Maude has closed a multiyear first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios.

Deadline’s Reviews Of All The Oscar Best Picture Nominees - deadline.com - USA
deadline.com
24.01.2024

Deadline’s Reviews Of All The Oscar Best Picture Nominees

The nominations for the 96th Oscars revealed Tuesday included a diverse mix of Best Picture contenders, from box office blockbusters and festival favorites to sweeping streamer epics and indie darlings.

Ernst Goldschmidt, Orion Pictures Co-Founder Who Led Distribution for James Bond, the Beatles and Woody Allen Films, Dies at 92 - variety.com - Paris - New York - USA - Germany - Switzerland
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05.01.2024

Ernst Goldschmidt, Orion Pictures Co-Founder Who Led Distribution for James Bond, the Beatles and Woody Allen Films, Dies at 92

Valerie Wu Intern Ernst Goldschmidt, member of the founding team of Orion Pictures and an international film executive, died Dec. 2 from heart failure in Badenweller, Germany. He was 92.

‘Poor Things’ Is Anything But; ‘American Fiction’, ‘The Zone Of Interest’ Open Well As Audiences Embrace Original Fare – Specialty Box Office - deadline.com - USA - Chicago
deadline.com
17.12.2023

‘Poor Things’ Is Anything But; ‘American Fiction’, ‘The Zone Of Interest’ Open Well As Audiences Embrace Original Fare – Specialty Box Office

Searchlight Pictures’ Poor Things had a monster of an expansion, sewing up $1.3 million at just 82 theaters for a no. 10 spot at the weekend box office. American Fiction and The Zone of Interest, from, respectively, Amazon MGM Studios and A24, opened nicely as specialty films with original stories of all kinds are seeing traction with ticket buyers.

Deadline Launches Streaming Site For Sound & Screen: Film - deadline.com - Los Angeles - USA - city Columbia
deadline.com
13.11.2023

Deadline Launches Streaming Site For Sound & Screen: Film

The 2023 edition of Deadline’s live-music event Sound & Screen: Film hit the stage November 9 showcasing the songs and scores from 12 of the ramping-up awards season’s buzziest movies. Panelists and performances came from the likes of Diane Warren and Mark Ronson and from movies as varied as Barbie and Creed III to Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon. The packed crowd of industry voters saw a 60-piece orchestra perform the music live.

‘Terminator’ Producer Says James Cameron Cut Key Scene After Financiers Forced Him to Cast Their Friends in It: That ‘Ruined It for Us’ - variety.com
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01.09.2023

‘Terminator’ Producer Says James Cameron Cut Key Scene After Financiers Forced Him to Cast Their Friends in It: That ‘Ruined It for Us’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “The Terminator” producer Gale Anne Hurd revealed on X/Twitter that James Cameron removed a crucial scene from the 1984 action movie after financiers forced him to use their friends in it. The scene in question provided important context about how Cyberdyne Systems, the tech corporation responsible for the creation of Skynet, came into possession of the technological chip that gets placed inside of Terminators.

‘Tár’s Nina Hoss & ‘For Life’s Nicholas Pinnock Join Orion Pictures’ ‘Hedda’ - deadline.com - Britain - Germany - county Todd - city This - Santa Barbara
deadline.com
16.06.2023

‘Tár’s Nina Hoss & ‘For Life’s Nicholas Pinnock Join Orion Pictures’ ‘Hedda’

EXCLUSIVE: Nina Hoss (Tár) and Nicholas Pinnock (For Life) have closed deals to join the new film Hedda from MGM’s Orion Pictures. While details as to their roles haven’t been disclosed, they join an ensemble that also includes Tessa Thompson, Callum Turner and Eve Hewson, as previously announced.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Mike Medavoy Produced ‘Ozi, Voice of the Forest’ Kicks Off Kids’ Franchise to Save the Environment - variety.com - Madrid
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16.06.2023

Leonardo DiCaprio and Mike Medavoy Produced ‘Ozi, Voice of the Forest’ Kicks Off Kids’ Franchise to Save the Environment

John Bleasdale Guest Contributor “Ozi, Voice of the Forest” premiered at the Annecy Festival on June 13, kicking off a series of films that seek to highlight dangers to the environment.  The film tells the story of a young orangutan Ozi, voiced by Amandla Stenberg (“The Hunger Games”), who becomes separated from her parents when her rain forest home is devastated by a company producing palm oil.  With the additional voice talents of Laura Dern, Djimon Hounsou and Donald Sutherland, the film also boasts a broad array of talent behind the camera including Keith Chapman, creator of “PAW Patrol” and Madrid-based Rodrigo Blaas, behind the “Sith” episode in “Star Wars Visions,” as part of the creative team. Leonardo DiCaprio and legendary producer and former studio head Mike Medavoy are credited as producers.

Kevin Wilson Named Head of Theatrical Distribution at Amazon and MGM Studios - variety.com
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25.04.2023

Kevin Wilson Named Head of Theatrical Distribution at Amazon and MGM Studios

Angelique Jackson Longtime film distribution executive Kevin Wilson has been named head of theatrical distribution for Amazon Studios and MGM. News of Wilson’s promotion was shared in a memo to staff from Courtenay Valenti, Amazon Studios and MGM’s head of film, streaming and theatrical. “We are at a very dynamic and exciting time now that the integration of the MGM film group and Amazon Studios is complete,” Valenti wrote, announcing that the studios’ theatrical distribution groups have officially been combined “into one unified team.” Wilson steps into the role following the death of Erik Lomis, who served as MGM’s head of theatrical distribution amid the studio’s acquisition by Amazon. Lomis died in March at 64.

Tessa Thompson & ‘The Marvels’ Director Nia DaCosta Reunite For Hedda Gabler Film At Orion/Plan B - theplaylist.net
theplaylist.net
14.04.2023

Tessa Thompson & ‘The Marvels’ Director Nia DaCosta Reunite For Hedda Gabler Film At Orion/Plan B

Coming off the box office success of “Creed III,” actress Tessa Thompson is already putting together new projects, such as the sci-fi film “Ash” from Flying Lotus and more “Creed-related film/television spinoffs that could involve her character, Bianca. But there’s more.

American Cinematheque To Launch Proof Film Festival Dedicated To Proof-Of-Concept Shorts In Los Angeles - deadline.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - USA
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11.04.2023

American Cinematheque To Launch Proof Film Festival Dedicated To Proof-Of-Concept Shorts In Los Angeles

The American Cinematheque on Tuesday announced the opening of submissions for the Proof Film Festival, one of the first-ever film festivals dedicated solely to proof-of-concept short films, which will take place in Los Angeles this year from October 20-22.

‘The White Lotus’ Star Will Sharpe To Direct ‘Crying In H Mart’ For MGM’s Orion - deadline.com - New York - Japan - North Korea - state Oregon
deadline.com
20.03.2023

‘The White Lotus’ Star Will Sharpe To Direct ‘Crying In H Mart’ For MGM’s Orion

On the heels of a breakout performance in The White Lotus Season 2, Will Sharpe has been tapped to direct Crying in H Mart for MGM’s Orion Pictures, Deadline can confirm.

Courtenay Valenti Named Head of Film, Streaming and Theatrical for Amazon and MGM - thewrap.com
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01.03.2023

Courtenay Valenti Named Head of Film, Streaming and Theatrical for Amazon and MGM

Hi team,It’s been nearly a year since Amazon acquired MGM, and through that time I’ve had the opportunity to get to know the MGM team and their work. I’ve been so impressed by the creativity and innovation and by the quality of the MGM slate, including Orion Pictures.

Courtenay Valenti Officially Named Head of Film, Streaming and Theatrical For Amazon Studios & MGM - deadline.com
deadline.com
28.02.2023

Courtenay Valenti Officially Named Head of Film, Streaming and Theatrical For Amazon Studios & MGM

Amazon Studios Boss Jen Salke has finally named former Warner Bros President of Production Courtenay Valenti as Head of Film, Streaming and Theatrical for Amazon Studios and MGM. She will report directly to Salke.

Whoopi Goldberg Joins ‘The Conners’ As Guest Star In Season 5 - deadline.com
deadline.com
22.02.2023

Whoopi Goldberg Joins ‘The Conners’ As Guest Star In Season 5

Whoopi Goldberg has been cast as a guest star in an upcoming episode of ABC’s The Conners.

Chris Chesser, Producer of ‘Major League,’ Dies at 74 - variety.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - USA - city Columbia - state Kansas
variety.com
22.02.2023

Chris Chesser, Producer of ‘Major League,’ Dies at 74

Katie Reul editor Chris Chesser, the producer known for his work on the sports comedy “Major League,” has died. He was 74. Chesser died suddenly Feb. 2 while at his Los Angeles home, brothers Alan and Steve Chesser announced Tuesday. The cause of death has yet to be confirmed. In 1974, the producer took his first steps into the entertainment industry as an executive in international sales at Columbia Pictures. Two years later, Chesser became general manager of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. Between 1980 and 1983, Chesser helmed two production companies: he served as vice president of production at Marble Arch Productions and functioned as head of production for Filmways, until the company was acquired by Orion Pictures.

Joe Biden Praises ‘Till’ At White House Screening Today; “With Truth Comes Healing & Justice,” POTUS Says During Black History Month Event - deadline.com - USA - Chicago - state Mississippi
deadline.com
17.02.2023

Joe Biden Praises ‘Till’ At White House Screening Today; “With Truth Comes Healing & Justice,” POTUS Says During Black History Month Event

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences may have appallingly snubbed Till this year when it came to Oscar nominations, but the President of the United States today had nothing but accolades for the Chinonye Chukwu directed film about the 1955 lynching of civil rights activist teenage Emmett by racists and his mother’s relentless fight for justice.

‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘Women Talking,’ ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Land Writers Guild Nominations - thewrap.com - New York - Jordan
thewrap.com
25.01.2023

‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘Women Talking,’ ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Land Writers Guild Nominations

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAYEverything Everywhere All At Once, Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert; A24The Fabelmans, Written by Steven Spielberg & Tony Kushner; Universal PicturesThe Menu, Written by Seth Reiss & Will Tracy; Searchlight PicturesNope, Written by Jordan Peele; Universal PicturesTár, Written by Todd Field; Focus FeaturesADAPTED SCREENPLAYBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, Screenplay by Ryan Coogler & Joe Robert Cole, Story by Ryan Coogler, Based on the Marvel Comics; Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Written by Rian Johnson; NetflixShe Said, Screenplay by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Based on the New York Times Investigation by Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey and Rebecca Corbett and the Book She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey; Universal PicturesTop Gun: Maverick, Screenplay by Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie, Story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks, Based on Characters Created by Jim Cash & Jack Epps, Jr.; Paramount PicturesWomen Talking, Screenplay by Sarah Polley, Based upon the Book by Miriam Toews; Orion Pictures/MGMDOCUMENTARY SCREENPLAY2nd Chance, Written by Ramin Bahrani; Showtime Documentary FilmsDownfall: The Case Against Boeing, Written by Mark Bailey & Keven McAlester; NetflixLast Flight Home, Written by Ondi Timoner; MTV Documentary FilmsMoonage Daydream, Written by Brett Morgen; Neon¡Viva Maestro!, Written by Theodore Braun; Greenwich Entertainment

‘Women Talking’: Read The Screenplay By Sarah Polley That Takes On Remaking “A Broken World” - deadline.com - France - Bolivia
deadline.com
06.01.2023

‘Women Talking’: Read The Screenplay By Sarah Polley That Takes On Remaking “A Broken World”

Editor’s note: Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series debuts and celebrates the scripts of films that will be factors in this year’s movie awards race.

‘Till’: Read The Screenplay From Michael Reilly, Keith Beauchamp And Chinonye Chukwu That Shifts Narrative On True Story - deadline.com - USA - state Mississippi - county Drew
deadline.com
04.01.2023

‘Till’: Read The Screenplay From Michael Reilly, Keith Beauchamp And Chinonye Chukwu That Shifts Narrative On True Story

Editors note: Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series debuts and celebrates the scripts of films that will be factors in this year’s movie awards race.

Docuseries ‘RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop’ Gets Streaming Deal - deadline.com - USA - county Collin - Detroit
deadline.com
20.12.2022

Docuseries ‘RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop’ Gets Streaming Deal

EXCLUSIVE: Cinedigm has acquired all North American rights to four-part docuseries RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop. 

‘Till’s Chinonye Chukwu On Using “Care And Honor” To Tell Emmett Till’s Story And Danielle Deadwyler’s Understanding Of Mamie Till-Mobley – Contenders LA3C - deadline.com - state Mississippi
deadline.com
11.12.2022

‘Till’s Chinonye Chukwu On Using “Care And Honor” To Tell Emmett Till’s Story And Danielle Deadwyler’s Understanding Of Mamie Till-Mobley – Contenders LA3C

Till co-writer/director Chinonye Chukwu joined Deadline’s Contenders Film: LA3C awards-season event to talk about the importance of making the film, creating a safe space on set, and casting Danielle Deadwyler.

‘Till’ Team On The 29-Year Struggle To Bring The Film To The Screen – Contenders L.A. - deadline.com - Los Angeles - Chicago - state Mississippi
deadline.com
20.11.2022

‘Till’ Team On The 29-Year Struggle To Bring The Film To The Screen – Contenders L.A.

Till tells the powerful story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s fight for justice after her 14-year-old son Emmett Till was lynched in rural Mississippi in 1955.The drama from Orion Pictures, MGM Pictures and United Artists Releasing stars Danielle Deadwyler as Mamie Till-Mobley and Jalyn Hall as Emmett Till. Chinonye Chukwu directed and co-wrote the script with Michael Reilly and Keith Beauchamp.

‘Alita: Battle Angel’s Rosa Salazar Signs With APA - deadline.com
deadline.com
10.11.2022

‘Alita: Battle Angel’s Rosa Salazar Signs With APA

EXCLUSIVE: Rosa Salazar (Alita: Battle Angel) has signed with APA. The always-busy actress joins from UTA and reunites with agent Jason Cunningham, who had previously repped her when both were at Paradigm.

Aunjanue Ellis & Four Others Set For RaMell Ross‘ Colson Whitehead Adaptation ’The Nickel Boys’ For MGM’s Orion; Plan B, Anonymous Producing - deadline.com - Florida - county Hale - city Tallahassee
deadline.com
27.10.2022

Aunjanue Ellis & Four Others Set For RaMell Ross‘ Colson Whitehead Adaptation ’The Nickel Boys’ For MGM’s Orion; Plan B, Anonymous Producing

Oscar-nominated filmmaker RaMell Ross (Hale County This Morning, This Evening) has been tapped to direct a feature adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Nickel Boys for MGM’s Orion Pictures, with Oscar nom Aunjanue Ellis (King Richard), Ethan Herisse (When They See Us), Brandon Wilson (The Way Back), Hamish Linklater (The Big Short) and Fred Hechinger (News of the World) set to star.

Aunjanue Ellis to Star in ‘The Nickel Boys’ for Director RaMell Ross and MGM’s Orion Pictures - thewrap.com - Florida - county Hale
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27.10.2022

Aunjanue Ellis to Star in ‘The Nickel Boys’ for Director RaMell Ross and MGM’s Orion Pictures

Oscar-nominated “King Richard” and “The Help” actress Aunjanue Ellis is set to star in a feature adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s “The Nickel Boys” for writer-director RaMell Ross and MGM’s Orion Pictures. The film will co-star Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater and Fred Hechinger.

Aunjanue L. Ellis & Four Others Set For RaMell Ross‘ Colson Whitehead Adaptation ‘The Nickel Boys’ For MGM’s Orion; Plan B, Anonymous Producing - deadline.com - Florida - county Hale - city Tallahassee
deadline.com
27.10.2022

Aunjanue L. Ellis & Four Others Set For RaMell Ross‘ Colson Whitehead Adaptation ‘The Nickel Boys’ For MGM’s Orion; Plan B, Anonymous Producing

Oscar-nominated filmmaker RaMell Ross (Hale County This Morning, This Evening) has been tapped to direct a feature adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Nickel Boys for MGM’s Orion Pictures, with Oscar nom Aunjanue L. Ellis (King Richard), Ethan Herisse (When They See Us), Brandon Wilson (The Way Back), Hamish Linklater (The Big Short) and Fred Hechinger (News of the World) set to star.

‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ Director Reveals Madonna Was Cast In Film Debut Because Studio Head’s Son Thought She Was ‘Cute’ - etcanada.com - Hollywood
etcanada.com
12.10.2022

‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ Director Reveals Madonna Was Cast In Film Debut Because Studio Head’s Son Thought She Was ‘Cute’

Madonna memorably made her film debut in the 1985 comedy “Desperately Seeking Susan”, and a new interview with the movie’s director suggests that she has the son of the head of the movie’s studio to thank for it.

‘Suddenly Seeking Susan’ Director Reveals Madonna Was Cast In Film Debut Because Studio Head’s Son Thought She Was ‘Cute’ - etcanada.com - Hollywood
etcanada.com
12.10.2022

‘Suddenly Seeking Susan’ Director Reveals Madonna Was Cast In Film Debut Because Studio Head’s Son Thought She Was ‘Cute’

Madonna memorably made her film debut in the 1985 comedy “Suddenly Seeking Susan”, and a new interview with the movie’s director suggests that she has the son of the head of the movie’s studio to thank for it.

‘Armageddon Time’ Star Jaylin Webb Signs With Innovative Artists - deadline.com - New York - county Queens
deadline.com
03.10.2022

‘Armageddon Time’ Star Jaylin Webb Signs With Innovative Artists

EXCLUSIVE: Jaylin Webb, the young star of James Gray’s autobiographical period drama, Armageddon Time, has signed with Innovative Artists for representation. 

Film Exec Emily Wolfe Joins Plan B Entertainment - deadline.com
deadline.com
22.09.2022

Film Exec Emily Wolfe Joins Plan B Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Film industry veteran Emily Wolfe  has joined Plan B Entertainment’s film division as they continue to expand their prolific slate of films.

Nicholas Galitzine To Star Opposite Anne Hathaway In Prime Video Romance ‘The Idea Of You’ From Director Michael Showalter - deadline.com - New York - USA - county Carson
deadline.com
19.09.2022

Nicholas Galitzine To Star Opposite Anne Hathaway In Prime Video Romance ‘The Idea Of You’ From Director Michael Showalter

Nicholas Galitzine (Purple Hearts) has been tapped to star alongside Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway in Prime Video’s film The Idea of You, based on Robinne Lee’s bestselling contemporary love story of the same name, which goes into production in October.

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