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New Sales Division Indiecan International Launching At EFM With Trio Of Films By Canadian First Nations Directors
EXCLUSIVE: Avi Federgreen's Canadian distribution company Indiecan Entertainment has launched an international sales division that will make its debut at the Berlinale’s EFM.
Bannered Indiecan International, the division's first line-up features three films by directors hailing from Canada's First…
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Miramax TV Taps David R. Shraga As Head Of Business & Legal Affairs
Miramax TV is bolstering its executive ranks with the addition of David R. Shraga as SVP and Head of Business & Legal Affairs for the studio's Global Television operations. Shraga will report to Head of Global TV Marc Helwig, and is responsible for all domestic and international co-production…
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‘Sinking Spring’: Ving Rhames, Dustin Nguyen, Nesta Cooper, 3 Others Round Out Cast Of Apple’s Crime Drama Series
EXCLUSIVE: Apple has rounded out the cast for its crime drama series Sinking Spring with the addition of Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames (Mission: Impossible franchise), Dustin Nguyen (The Accidental Getaway Driver), Nesta Cooper (See), Idris Debrand (Dear Edward), Liz Caribel (Pussy Island) and Will Pulle…
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Yamiche Alcindor To Depart PBS’ ‘Washington Week’
Yamiche Alcindor said that she plans to step down as moderator of Washington Week, the long-running PBS public affairs program.
“After deep thought and some meaningful conversations, I have decided to step away from the moderator role of Washington Week. This move will allow me to focus full time on…
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Amy Poehler & Tina Fey Announce First Comedy Tour Together
Former Saturday Night Live costars and real-life pals Amy Poehler and Tina Fey will launch their first-ever live comedy tour together this spring.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour will kick off with a limited run of four East Coast shows from April to June. The tour, billing itself as a…
‘Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre’: Lionsgate Sets Spring Release For Guy Ritchie Action-Comedy
Lionsgate is set as the distributor for the action-comedy Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, helmed for Miramax by Guy Ritchie. The film starring Jason Statham (F9), Hugh Grant (Glass Onion), Aubrey Plaza (The White Lotus), Josh Hartnett (Lucky Number Slevin), Cary Elwes (Rebel Moon) and Bugzy Malone (The…
Showtime Sets New Leadership Under Nina Diaz As It Merges With MTV Entertainment Studios, More Execs Exit Including Docs Chief Vinnie Malhotra
The full extent of the changes at Showtime have started to emerge as the premium cable network has set its new leadership team under Nina L. Diaz, with more executives leaving following the corporate restructure.
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View All What We're WatchingWhite House Press Secretary: “No Indication Of Aliens Or Extraterrestrial Activity” Behind Aerial Objects Shot Down By Military
All three major news networks carried Monday’s White House daily press briefing live, and for good reason: Administration officials were giving an update on the three aerial objects shot down by the U.S. military in recent days.
At the start, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, mindful of intense…
Showtime Executive Shakeup: Gary Levine Segues To Advisory Role; Jana Winograde Exits In Restructuring
The changes at Showtime continue, with Co-Presidents of Entertainment Gary Levine and Jana Winograde stepping down from their posts. The announcement was made this morning by Paramount Global’s Chris McCarthy, who took oversight of the pay cable network in the November restructuring that saw longtime…
Maum Capital Group & Globalgate Entertainment Strike Strategic & Financial Alliance
Privately held, Korea-founded Maum Capital Group, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, has made a significant undisclosed investment in Globalgate Entertainment, creating a strategic and financial alliance. At the same time, Globalgate Executive Chairman William Pfeiffer has been appointed CEO…
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Peacock has picked up a second season of Paris in Love docuseries for premiere later this year. A launch date is TBA.
The first season of Paris in Love featured Hilton as she prepared to marry venture capitalist Carter Reum, and Season 2 will revolve around Hilton, Reum and their new baby boy…
Kimberly Harrison Joins Hulu’s Sammy Davis Jr. Limited Series As Showrunner
EXCLUSIVE: Kimberly Harrison (The Crossover) has been tapped as showrunner for Hulu’s limited series about Sammy Davis Jr. from Lee Daniels and 20th Television, which stars Elijah Kelley as the Candy Man.
Written by Daniels and Thomas Westfall based on Will Haygood's biography, In Black and White: The…
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