UTA Signs ‘After Jackie’ Filmmaker Andre Gaines And His Cinemation Studios Banner

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer“Cake Boss” star Buddy Valastro, a longtime staple in the Warner Bros. Discovery lifestyle brands family, is making A+E Networks his new TV home.The cable giant has signed custom cake whiz Valastro, who rose to fame through his TLC reality series “Cake Boss,” which is centered on his long-standing family business Carlo’s Bakery, to a multi-platform creative partnership.The pact encompasses more than 60 hours of original programming, including development of multiple new series and holiday specials produced by A+E’s Six West Media, in association with Valastro’s Cakehouse Media.

EXCLUSIVE: WME has signed Nigerian-American filmmaker Julius Onah (Luce) for representation.

EXCLUSIVE:  Writer-director Bryan Bertino has inked with WME.

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has inked Story Syndicate, which was co-founded by Emmy-winning filmmaker and two-time Oscar nominee Liz Garbus and Oscar-winning producer Dan Cogan in 2019.

Kevin Williamson, the writer behind the original “Scream” movie and the creator of shows like “Dawson’s Creek” and “The Vampire Diaries,” has signed with CAA, TheWrap has learned exclusively. Kevin Williamson is a filmmaker, writer, creator, producer and director, who first broke out with the script for the 1996 slasher horror film “Scream.

Junior Andre recently launched his first single, Slide, and since then, his music career is the only thing on his mind.MORE: Princess Andre stuns in navy blue bridesmaid dress at Katie Price's younger sister's weddingThe star rarely posts family updates on social media and has been dedicated to promoting the launch of his first song for months – even on Friday, as his mum, Katie Price, headed to Lewes Crown Court to find out if she would be jailed for breaking a restraining order.WATCH: Peter Andre reveals his pride after son Junior's first performanceJust minutes after it was announced that Katie avoided jail but would have to do 170 hours of community service and pay £1,500 costs, the 17-year-old took to his Stories to proudly reveal that his song Slide was number three in Today's Apple Music Hits, behind Burna Boy's Last Last and Gorillaz' Cracker Island (feat. Thundercat).RELATED: Peter Andre defends ‘spoiling’ his son Junior with lavish birthday presentSEE: Peter Andre's daughter Princess models sparkling ring just like Emily's - photoThe screengrab, which featured a picture of Drake, read: "Can't believe I'm next to Drake." Junior is proud of his first single's successDespite his mother's court drama, this has no doubt been Junior's best week of his life, as he revealed on his Instagram earlier this week."How has it already been one week since my Slide launch party‼️ Thank you so much to everyone who came down, and everyone who's showing Slide more love and support than I could ever have imagined."He added: "Appreciate every single one of you.

First Aid Kit have returned with their first new music in three years in the form of new single, ‘Angel’ – listen to it below.The last original track the Swedish duo – comprising Johanna and Klara Söderberg – put out was 2019’s ‘Strange Beauty’, a tribute to the late David Berman. Their last studio album was ‘Ruins’ in 2018.‘Angel’, which showcases the Söderberg sisters’s signature harmonies, was written in the wake of major global events the past couple years.“It feels special to release a song after such a long hiatus,” the duo said in a statement.

Naman Ramachandran Nigeria’s LaVida Studios has secured $50 million production investment and inked a 10-project slate with Dentsu’s The Story Lab U.S. The three-year collaboration with The Story Lab is for 10 films and television properties focused on bringing African stories to the global stage.

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed actor Jessica Rothe (Utopia) and her production company, Lil’ Situation Productions, for representation in all areas.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentStudiocanal has acquired a majority stake in Dutch FilmWorks, a leading film production and distribution company operating in Benelux.Launched in 1998, Dutch FilmWorks produces and distributes 25 films each year, and has built up a library of over 900 Dutch and international films, including the popular family franchise “The Claus Family.” The acquisition of Dutch FilmWorks is part of Studiocanal’s aim to consolidate its pipeline of premium European content with international potential.Owned by Vivendi-backed Canal+ Group, Studiocanal already operates in all four major European markets — France, U.K., Germany and Spain — as well as in Australia and New Zealand. The banner also produces more than 200 hours of TV series each year at an international level, either in-house with Studiocanal Original, or through its network of European production labels, including Germany’s Tandem Productions, the U.K.’s RED Production Company, the U.K.’s Urban Myth Films and SunnyMarch TV, Spain’s Bambu Producciones or Scandinavia’s SAM Productions.

Peter Andre's eldest son, Junior, turned 17 years old this week.MORE: Peter Andre splits opinions with Junior's 17th birthday giftDespite the actual big day being on Monday, the family continued to mark the occasion on Tuesday – this time with a very impressive birthday cake.WATCH: Peter Andre shares happy update following shock theftSharing a picture on Instagram, the father-of-four revealed the incredible creation, a black and gold cake with Junior's name written over white fondant. On the top, 17 gold candles were perfectly positioned next to balls in the same hue.READ: Peter Andre's jaw-dropping birthday surprise from his children and wife Emily is fit for a royalREAD: Peter Andre reveals weight loss secret in heartfelt new post"Happy birthday son.

READ MORE Froth and spit on plants this summer linked to deadly disease And fans were quick to share their birthday wishes with Junior as well as sharing their amazement at his mega gift. @missmamiidoll commented: "Well there’s defo no better initiative to pass your test than a sick car like that! Happy birthday Junior. " @chloecbell wrote: "Awww such a lovely gift Pete, what a lovely dad you are! Happy Birthday Junior!"@xx87_char_xx wrote: "Such a beautiful car @officialjunior_andre your soon be passed and driving.

Angelique Jackson Lamorne Morris has signed with CAA for representation.Best known for starring as Winston on the hit Fox comedy “New Girl” opposite Zooey Deschanel, Morris currently leads the hybrid live-action and animated series “Woke.” The second season of the Hulu series premiered in April and followed the aftermath of Morris’ cartoonist character Keef Knight being thrust into the spotlight after standing up against the white police officer who had racially profiled and assaulted him in the series premiere. The eight new episodes explored how Keef, an apolitical artist-turned-activist, grappled with the responsibility of gaining a following.“The question for Keef this season is, what else can you do? Are you a one-trick pony?” Morris told Variety TV business writer Jennifer Maas ahead of the season’s launch.

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed award-winning filmmaker Amanda Micheli, the day before the world premiere of her latest documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Nightdive Studios seems interested in making a remaster of 1998’s Unreal, after the developer remastered Quake last year. This comes from Nightdive Studios CEO Stephen Kick, who said that former Epic Games employee Cliff Bleszinski reached out to founder and CEO Tim Sweeney about the project (via PC Gamer).“After our Quake Remaster [Cliff Bleszinski] reached out to [Tim Sweeney] on our behalf hoping we could give Unreal the same treatment,” said Kick, “and I guess if you want that leave a message to let Tim know.”Bleszinski then responded by simply saying: “Not saying anything for legal reasons.”Not saying anything for legal reasons.— Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) June 4, 2022Meanwhile, Sweeney hasn’t said anything about these apparent discussions regarding Unreal as of yet.The remastered version of Quake released last August, which was developed by Nightdive Studios and included modern system support, improved rendering and both of the game’s mission packs. The port also contained two episodes developed by MachineGames, a previously created one called Dimension Of The Past, and an entirely new one called Dimension Of The Machine.Whilst we wait for news on Unreal, Nightdive Studios is also currently developing the System Shock remake, and the developer said in February of this year that whilst the game can now be played all the way through, it needs more time to be polished.“At the time of writing, it’s in a position where the game can essentially be finished from beginning to end!” wrote Nightdive.

Peter Andre has publicly thanked a kind-hearted fan who managed to return his stolen belongings after his car was broken into and vandalised. The theft took place on Tuesday night, 31 May, whilst the Aussie-Greek entertainer was performing in the West End production of Grease at the Dominion Theatre. Peter discovered his rear window had been smashed and "quite a few things" had been taken.