Forum Launch A forum for directors and producers has launched in the U.K. Founded by directors body Directors U.K., producers body Pact, ITV Studios and BBC Studios, the joint working group will have its inaugural meeting on Dec. 13. It will meet bi-annually after that.
Singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias and music rights platform Influence Media Partners have announced a new major partnership deal spanning his professional career along with name, image, and likeness rights to expand future licensing opportunities. Bloomberg reports that the deal, which is the first NIL deal for
In January, the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards celebrated several winners in the film category but perhaps none as memorable as Brendan Fraser’s victory in a competitive best actor field for his career comeback in “The Whale.” A visibly moved Fraser was already emotional just
Two industry insiders have raised more than $75 million to fund the launch of a studio that aims to elevate production values for faith-based, uplifting and inspirational movies and TV shows. Director-producer Jon Erwin (“Jesus Revolution,” “Woodlawn”) and former YouTube and Netflix executive Kelly Merryman
James Cameron hasn’t made many commercial disappointments, but “The Abyss” is one of them. Released in 1989 after the back-to-back successes of “The Terminator” and “Aliens,” Cameron created his first of many underwater worlds with an adventure about the crew of a drilling rig that
Alexander Skarsgård, Eiza González, Sarah Paulson, Sharon Horgan, Ron Perlman, Billy Campbell, Úrsula Corberó have been cast as guest stars in Amazon’s forthcoming drama from Donald Glover, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” The group of new additions join previously announced guest cast members Paul Dano, Michaela
Director Hayao Miyazaki’s latest animated feature, “The Boy and the Heron,” centers around themes of loss, grief, death and the afterlife through the eyes of Mahito, a boy who finds maturity and acceptance after traveling to a fantastical world. In Tokyo during World War II,
Simu Liu has been announced as the host of the 21st Unforgettable Gala (UNFO), the annual awards show honoring the entertainment industry’s Asian Pacific Islander community. The “Barbie” and “Shang Chi” star returns as emcee after serving in the role in 2019. The Unforgettable Gala,