After a year-long hiatus, Deadline’s highly anticipated Contenders film series is back in action, this time in London. Set to take place at the elegant Ham Yard Hotel, the event boasts an impressive lineup of panelists, including renowned filmmakers Ridley Scott, Emerald Fennell, Todd Haynes, and Michael Mann. Spanning across eight studios and streamers, Contenders
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With a string of successful directing credits to his name, including critically acclaimed shows like ZeroZeroZero and Echo 3, Pablo Trapero has now secured his first major studio gig. 20th Century has tapped Trapero to direct an exciting adaptation of the popular book series, The Tourist. Produced by Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe, this
The boy band phenomenon of the 90s and early 2000s was undeniably influential, captivating the hearts of millions worldwide. Paramount+ is set to delve into this golden era of music in an upcoming documentary that explores the love, pain, and tears of joy associated with boy bands such as New Kids On The Block, Backstreet
In the near future, against the backdrop of barren farmland and the looming threat of climate catastrophe, director Garth Davis presents Foe, a complex love story that delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence and the challenges faced by a struggling marriage. With its profound themes and compelling narrative, Foe captivates audiences by exploring the
As the annual Zurich Summit commenced, international executives from Unifrance, MK2, and TrustNordisk gathered to discuss the role of film festivals in promoting titles and whether festivals are straying from what works in cinemas. Unifrance’s executive director, Daniela Elstner, expressed the need to reevaluate their approach, stating, “We of course need festivals, but as a
In a shocking turn of events, streaming giant Netflix finds itself at the center of a lawsuit filed by Evil Genius Games. The lawsuit alleges that Netflix breached its game development contract, specifically related to the highly anticipated Rebel Moon franchise helmed by renowned director Zack Snyder. What started as a promising collaboration has now
Director Martin Scorsese has recently disclosed in an interview with GQ that Warner Bros. approached him to modify the conclusion of his critically acclaimed film, The Departed, in order to pave the way for a potential sequel. The studio, driven by their desire to establish a lucrative franchise, pushed for one of the two protagonists
It’s official: after nearly five months, the Writers Guild’s strike is finally coming to an end. At 12:01 am on Wednesday, the strike will be over, and writers can resume their work. The guild announced today that their Negotiating Committee, WGAW Board, and WGAE Council have all voted unanimously to recommend the agreement that has
Renowned filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has been appointed as the president of the Features Competition jury at the upcoming Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF). This festival, running from November 30-December 9 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, aims to showcase the highest achievements in filmmaking from the Arab region, Asia, and Africa. Luhrmann, known for his work
Iconic actress Sophia Loren, renowned for her beauty and talent, recently suffered a serious fall at her home in Geneva. The incident resulted in fractures to her hip and femur, necessitating surgery. At 89 years old, the actress proved her resilience by undergoing the procedure and emerging with a positive outcome. Loren’s unfortunate accident coincided