Spotify, Chernin Entertainment Sign First-Look Film and TV Deal

Manori Ravindran International EditorFirst Look Media-backed U.S.

Tom Hanks is heading out west in the first trailer for the drama “News Of The World”.

Also Read: Spotify, Chernin Entertainment Sign Multiyear Deal to Adapt Podcast Content to Video“Sharla is an incredibly talented producer and executive and I’ve long admired her eye for highly entertaining and thought-provoking content as well as her skillful navigation of both the film and television marketplaces,” Topping said in a statement.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerChernin Entertainment has brought on Sharla Sumpter Bridgett in the role of Senior Vice President of Film and Television, where she’ll produce projects for the company’s slate.Sumpter Bridgett, who has over 15 years of experience in development and production, was previously Tim Story’s producing partner running The Story Company where projects in development include Lionsgate and Hasbro’s live-action feature Monopoly starring Kevin Hart, Universal Pictures’

Peter White Television EditorJohn Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who directed the pilot episode of NBC’s This Is Us, have inked a broadcast first-look deal with Fox Entertainment.The pair, who run Zaftig Films with production partner Charlie Gogolak, previously had an overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television.This comes as John Slattery A.I.

Will Thorne Staff WriterFresh off directing the pilot for Fox’s new drama “Next,” John Requa and Glenn Ficarra are entering into a new partnership with the network.The pair, arguably best known for directing the 2011 feature “Crazy, Stupid, Love” and multiple episodes of “This Is Us,” have signed a broadcast first-look deal with Fox Entertainment.Under this new agreement, Requa and Ficarra will develop series and direct pilots for FOX.

Peter White Television EditorSusan Rovner has officially started her new role as Chairman, Entertainment Content for NBCUniversal’s Television and Streaming division.The exec, whose last day as President of Warner Bros Television was Friday October 2, begins today in charge of creative strategy across all of NBCU’s broadcast, cable and streaming platforms as well as first-run syndication.Working alongside Frances Berwick, who was promoted to Chairman, Entertainment Networks in the company’s

Brandon Choe Photo EditorNetflix has published the first still of newcomer Emma Corrin in Princess Diana’s wedding dress in Season 4 of The Crown.In the image Corrin stands in a white, ruffled dress that clearly took inspiration from Diana’s famed 1981 wedding gown.

Emma Corrin’s Princess Diana will make her first entry into “The Crown” in season four as the early days of Diana and Prince Charles’ relationship plays out in the Netflix show.

Codie-Lei Eastick as his fellow mouse pal Bruno, who was undoubtedly one of the best things about the original film. The screenplay for The Witches is by Robert Zemeckis who has worked on everything from Forrest Gump to Back to the Future so expect a new family classic.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterLeBron James’ SpringHill Company has entered into a four-year, first-look film deal with Universal Pictures, Variety has learned exclusively.A global consumer and entertainment brand built by the NBA sensation and co-founder Maverick Carter, SpringHill now joins numerous other high-profile term deals on the studio lot under the purview of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group chairman Donna Langely.“LeBron, Maverick and the team at SpringHill are content creators

The Crown Season 4, which premieres on Sunday, Nov. 15, and we can already give you two reasons why the drama's next run is the most highly anticipated one of the whole series to date. First, on the political side, loyal fans finally get to see one of England's most notorious politicians in action.

Forest Whitaker is Jingle Janglin’ his way to Netflix this holiday season.

“The Crown” is coming back. Despite being part of the delay with the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down production around the world, Netflix’s Emmy-winning series is coming back for Season 4 later this year and with it, a new chapter in the lives of the British Royals.

Also Read: 'The Crown' Reveals Season 4 Premiere Date in Teaser Introducing Princess Diana, Margaret Thatcher (Video)As the 1970s are drawing to a close, Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family find themselves preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing an appropriate bride for Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor), who is still unmarried at 30.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorNetflix has published the first stills of Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher and newcomer Emma Corrin as Princess Diana in Season 4 of The Crown.The royal drama returns on November 15 and will feature Anderson prominently as Thatcher, who is elected prime minister and navigates an, at times, uneasy relationship with Queen Elizabeth II, played by Olivia Colman.Corrin also enters the fray as Diana, becoming romantically entwined with and eventually marrying

Vertigo Entertainment, the banner behind recentIt and Lego Moviefranchises, has inked a first-look deal with Lionsgate. The pact will cover all areas outside of television, where Vertigo has a pact with Sony Pictures TV.