U.K.’s Film and TV Production Restart Scheme Results in $2.6 Billion Worth of Productions

Both CNN and its chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward are calling out Ted Cruz for spreading what they say is a misleading and inaccurate Twitter meme showing Ward in what the conservative senator calls a burka.

CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward donned a hijab while reporting from Kabul on Monday morning, one day after the Taliban took control of the capital of Afghanistan.Ward used her “New Day” report to show just how dramatically things have changed in the city in the last 24 hours.“This is a sight I honestly thought I would never see,” Ward said. “Scores of Taliban fighters, and just behind us, the U.S.

EXCLUSIVE: Some cast and crew members on films and TV shows soon might be required to wear identification that “clearly and visibly” verifies their Covid vaccination status while working on set. “Various things have been discussed, from wristbands to credential badges,” a union source tells Deadline.

EXCLUSIVE:  Deadline has learned that Blumhouse is requiring those working on their film and television sets, as well as their full-time employees when they return to office, to be vaccinated. This also includes office visitors.

Rebecca Davis editorChinese censors have approved the next feature from Tibetan director Pema Tseden, a Venice International Film Festival regular and one of the most influential filmmakers working in the Tibetan language.The film’s Chinese name translates to “Stranger.” It is an adaptation of a short story he wrote of the same name, which he has publicly said as far back as 2013 that he hoped one day to adapt into a film.Authorities have approved the script Tseden wrote for the project,

It's the end of  but just the beginning for the show's fierce new foursome, BluPrint.

EXCLUSIVE: Dick clark productions has tapped veteran ViacomCBS executive Fonda Anita as EVP of Production. She will be responsible for physical production for all of dcp, including the company’s vast portfolio of live televised entertainment events.

Lionsgate’s Hunger Games prequel film based on Susan Collins’ novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is aiming to start production in the first half of 2022.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMarcia Nasatir, a trailblazing female executive and producer who elbowed her way into a male-dominated Hollywood, shattering conventions and an important glass ceiling in the process, died Tuesday at the age of 95.In a career of firsts, Nasatir worked for United Artists, Orion Pictures and Carson Productions, while producing the likes of “The Big Chill” and “Vertical Limit.” In 1974, she became the first female vice president of production at major

Saginaw Grant was a Native American character actor known for roles in TV shows and movies including “Breaking Bad” and “The Lone Ranger.”After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, Grant began acting in the 1980s.

Breaking Bad and The Lone Ranger has died of natural causes aged 85.The Native American actor appeared opposite Bryan Cranston in Ozymandias, hailed by some as one of the best episodes of Breaking Bad, and was directed by Rian Johnson.

Facebook page this week. He was 85. «It's with heavy hearts we announce a warrior has been called home,» the post read.

Saginaw Grant, a prolific Native American character actor known for roles in "Breaking Bad" and "The Lone Ranger" as well as a hereditary chief of the Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma, has died. He was 85.

died in his sleep of natural causes in a private care facility in Hollywood Wednesday. He was 85.“He loved both Oklahoma and L.A.,” Carmichael said.

Selome Hailu editorSaginaw Grant, the Native American actor known for his performance as Chief Big Bear in “The Lone Ranger” and for featured roles in “Breaking Bad” and other popular series and films, died Wednesday in Hollywood, according to the Associated Press. He was 85.Grant’s publicist, Lani Carmichael, confirmed to the AP that he died peacefully of natural causes at a private care facility.

Saginaw Grant, the esteemed Native American character actor known for turns in The Lone Ranger, The World’s Fastest Indian and more, died on Wednesday at a private care facility in Hollywood, California. He was 85.

Saginaw Grant has sadly died at the age of 85.

Associated Press that he passed away at a private care facility in Hollywood, California.“His motto in life was always respect one another and don’t talk about one another in a negative way,” she said.The news of his death was also shared on his  Facebook page. “It’s with heavy hearts we announce a warrior has been called home.

Saginaw Grant, a prolific Indigenous character actor and hereditary chief of the Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma, has died. He was 85.