Bradley Cooper looks unrecognizable on the set of his new movie ‘Maestro,’ as he is portraying a much older character, with gray hair, wrinkles and a very formal outfit.The 47-year-old Hollywood actor, who is among the list of stars threatening to run for president of the United States, was spotted in Central Park while shooting some scenes for the movie in New York City, acting alongside Carey Mulligan.Bradley is currently facing backlash as he is now playing American conductor and West Side Story composer Leonard Bernstein, while Mulligan is playing his wife Felicia Montealegre. The Netflix movie is set to premiere in 2023 and it will explore the 25-year relationship between the couple, after they met in 1946.And while the actor seems to be adjusting to the role, many online users have accused the production of the film of being “anti-Semitic,” as they believe a Jewish man should have been chosen for the role.Bradley was photographed wearing a tan suit, a pink dress shirt, and a red tie while Carey walked by his side wearing a white jacket and matching skirt with an orange top.The actor has yet to share any details about his preparation to portray Bernstein following the criticism, however during an interview with Variety he revealed that he “wanted to be a conductor since I was a kid,” adding, ”I was obsessed with it, asked Santa Claus for a baton when I was eight.”“Listening to music, falling in love with it and being able to really know every single moment of a piece, like Tchaikovsky’s Opus 35 in D major, this violin concerto.
Scott Sternberg Productions Kicks Off New Doc Division With Film On Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil; Acquires Strong Island Films
23.06.2022 - 19:47 / deadline.com
Scott Sternberg Productions today announced the launch of a new documentary division and the acquisition of Strong Island Films.
The first project under SSP’s new division, Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil: My Story, will premiere this Sunday on REELZ. Sternberg directed the documentary in which the lead singer of the legendary heavy metal band, in his own words, “details what led him to music, the formation and early days of Mötley Crüe, surviving his hardest party days and how he navigated the road to superstardom.” Neil and Sternberg are executive producers of the film.
The two-hour doc, featuring interviews with Neil’s son and daughter, as well as bandmates Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx, and others, takes an “incredibly candid” view of the musician’s “much publicized setbacks — from the heartbreak of losing a young child to being arrested for driving under the influence after causing a crash that killed his friend.”
SSP’s documentary division is also developing Where the Hits Were Born, “an in depth look at where, when, how, and why the biggest hits in music were created,” and Living on the Moon, a dive into “the future colonization of the moon and how architects, builders, and scientists will get together to make it happen.”
SSP, which is based on the Raleigh Studios lot in Hollywood, describes itself as “a full service multi-media production company specializing in unscripted program content.” Its series include iCRIME with Elizabeth Vargas, On the Case with Paula Zahn, Exposed with Deborah Norville, The Real Story with Maria Elena Salinas, and The Chris Isaak Hour.
The newly-acquired Strong Island Films, an all-service production company led by principles Rob and Cindy Dorfmann, boasts credits that range from Invention USA, to Up
Mubi Acquires Rotterdam & New Directors/New Films Title ‘The African Desperate’
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Travis Scott stops performance to ensure fan safety after Astroworld tragedy
American rapper Travis Scott stopped his performance on Monday to ensure fans were safe, eight month after the Astroworld tragedy that killed ten people and injured thousands of others. Travis – the 31 year old dad of Kylie Jenner's kids – was performing in Houston Texas on November 5, 2021 when a crowd crush ensued and tragically became fatal for some audience members.
Arizona Expected to Approve $125 Million Tax Credit to Lure Hollywood Production
Variety. “We’re tired of all of this creative talent driving through Arizona to get to New Mexico.” Representative Londgon did not immediately return TheWrap’s request for comment. The bill, which passed the Senate on a bipartisan 21-7 vote earlier this year and is expected to be officially signed into law by the House of Representatives this week, would follow in the footsteps of the Arizona Motion Picture Production and Infrastructure Credit, which provided $22.5 million across several dozen productions between 2005 and 2010.
‘Muru,’ ‘Fire of Love’ to Open New Zealand International Film Festival – Global Bulletin
Naman Ramachandran The world Premiere of local filmmaker Tearepa Kahi’s action-drama “Muru” will open the Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin chapters of the New Zealand International Film Festival, while American filmmaker Sara Dosa’s Sundance-winning documentary “Fire of Love” will open all the other festival locations, which include Gore, Hamilton, Hawke’s Bay, Masterton, Matakana, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Timaru. Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or-winning “Triangle of Sadness” will close the festival in all centers.Other Cannes titles joining the lineup include Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun,” David Cronenberg’s “Crimes of the Future,” Queer Palm winner “Joyland,” from Saim Sadiq and “Sick of Myself,” by Kristoffer Borgli. Award winners from this year’s Berlin International Film Festival include Golden Bear winner “Alcarràs,” by Carla Simón and Natalia López Gallardo’s Silver Bear jury winning “Robe of Gems.” Other local films include Fergus Grady and Noel Smyth’s “Gloriavale,” Tom Levesque’s “Shut Eye” and New Zealand-U.S.
Katie Couric's husband John Molner comes under fire for divisive comments
Katie Couric's husband, John Molner, has found himself in hot water after a recent Instagram post.MORE: Katie Couric marks anniversary of husband's death with unseen family photosThe financier – who recently celebrated his eighth wedding anniversary with Katie – spoke up about the recent Roe v Wade decision – but did so in a way that many felt was "tone-deaf" and "ill-timed". WATCH: Katie Couric shares photos from daughter's idyllic honeymoonJohn spoke about the ruling in a long rant about his recent Delta flight.
Greenwich Entertainment Buys Stewart Brand Doc ‘We Are As Gods’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Manori Ravindran International EditorA documentary on counterculture icon and environmentalist Stewart Brand will get a U.S. release via Greenwich Entertainment.The indie distributor has bought the long-gestating “We Are As Gods,” from the directors of the 2017 Bill Nye documentary “Bill Nye: Science Guy,” David Alvarado and Jason Sussman. The documentary, which premiered at SXSW in 2021, will be released in New York and Los Angeles on Aug.
‘The Minutes’ Is Latest Broadway Production To Continue Audience Masking Beyond July 1
At the request of company members of Broadway’s The Minutes, producers announced today that audiences will be required to continue masking through the play’s final performance on Sunday, July 24, nearly a month after Broadway at large will shift to a mask optional policy.
John K. Painting Named Director Of American Federation Of Musicians’ Electronic Media Services Division Following Tragic Death Of His Predecessor
John K. Painting has been named director of the American Federation of Musicians’ Electronic Media Services Division (EMSD) and assistant to the president following the tragic death of EMSD director Pat Varriale, who was struck and killed last month by a hit-and-run MTA bus on Staten Island. He was 69.
International Disruptors: Galician Screenwriter And Director Dani De La Torre On The Rise Of Spanish Drama Production And How Embracing The U.S. Showrunner Model Transformed The Local Industry
Welcome to Deadline’s International Disruptors, a feature where we’ll shine a spotlight on key executives and companies outside of the U.S. shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week we speak to Dani de la Torre, co-creator and showrunner of Movistar+’s anti-terrorism thriller drama series La Unidad (The Unit) and director of the recently released feature Live is Life, about local developments, Spain’s emergence as a key European drama hub and his love of nostalgic 1980s movie making.
Bill Nye the Science Guy Marries Liza Mundy!
Bill Nye the Science Guy is a married man!
Bill Nye ‘The Science Guy’ Gets Married To Liza Mundy
Bill Nye is a married guy!
Mariah Carey goes on a movie date with boyfriend Bryan Tanaka wearing a sequined mini dress
Mariah Carey and her boyfriend Bryan Tanaka were recently photographed in New York City. The longtime couple was spotted stepping out of their hotel to attend a movie date.The 53-year-old superstar rocked the highest Christian Louboutin black stilettos paired with a mini black sequin dress.
Mötley Crüe bring out Machine Gun Kelly as US tour begins in Atlanta
Mötley Crüe brought out Machine Gun Kelly as their US tour began last night (June 16).The jaunt, which sees Mötley Crüe perform alongside Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett And The Blackhearts, kicked off in Atlanta and mid-way through the gig, Mötley Crüe brought out MGK to play the live debut of their 2019 collaboration ‘The Dirt (Est. 1981)’.You can see footage of the moment here:Despite getting off to a roaring start, Crüe drummer Tommy Lee had to be replaced half way through the band’s set due to pain from an injury suffered two weeks ago.
Sony Pictures Taps Justin Lin To Direct ‘One Punch Man,’ Adaptation Of Manga Classic; Scott Rosenberg & Jeff Pinkner Scripting
EXCLUSIVE: After exiting Fast X, it didn’t take Justin Lin long to rev up another franchise. He’s set to direct One Punch Man for Sony Pictures., Scott Rosenberg & Jeff Pinkner, who teamed on Jumanji: The Next Level, and Venom, are set to write the live-action film adaptation of worldwide hit manga series. Sony Pictures acquired the film rights from Shueisha.