The Darkness is descending in Iceland. Principal photography on the CBS Studios and Stampede Ventures‘ six-part, English-language drama co-production for Icelandic telecoms and streaming company Síminn is underway in the country’s capital Reykjavík, and the cast has now rounded out. Jack Bannon (Pennyworth), Douglas Henshall (Shetland, Who is Erin Carter?), Björn Hlynur Haraldsson (A Gentleman
Month: January 2024
EXCLUSIVE: The chief executive of one of the UK’s top diversity bodies has denied ‘liking’ allegedly antisemitic LinkedIn posts about Stephen Fry‘s Christmas speech. Deborah Williams, who runs the Creative Diversity Network, said she did not endorse messages posted over the festive period by former Channel 4 commissioner Tamara Abood. Williams’ denial comes amid other
EXCLUSIVE: Carly Hoogendyk has joined Omnipop Talent Group, the New York-headquartered management and production company known for its work with comedic multi-hyphenates, as a talent manager. She’ll be based out of the company’s West Coast office, there joining partners Bruce Smith and Zack Freedman. Hoogendyk established her knack for identifying rising comedic talent as the
The list of feature documentaries still in contention for the Oscars has been cut to 15 finalists, a brutal culling from a contingent of 167 qualifiers. The annual shortlist announcement leaves a handful of filmmakers celebrating, many more disappointed, and documentary watchers with much to debate. from Oscar winners Davis Guggenheim and Roger Ross Williams,
Jason Blum’s Blumhouse and James Wan’s Atomic Monster, the two preeminent production companies working in horror, have completed their long awaited merger, Blum announced on Tuesday. “Our deal is …. Done. @blumhouse and #AtomicMonster have officially joined forces,” the producer wrote on X, in a message accompanied by a reel showcasing both companies’ libraries. “The
Mickey Cottrell, the PR executive who specialized in the indie film business and worked both as an actor and a producer, died on New Year’s Day at the Motion Picture & Television Fund in Woodland Hills. He was 79. His death was confirmed by his sister, Suzie Cottrell-Smith, who told Deadline he suffered from Parkinson’s
Steven Yeun is falling out of Marvel Studios‘ Thunderbolts pic due to scheduling issues after production was pushed on the film because of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Deadline has confirmed. Deadline first reported Yeun’s involvement in the film last year (though the studio never officially confirmed) and Yeun was expected to star opposite Florence
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a two-time Oscar winner and the first female director of a Star Wars film. Having an iconic franchise in her hands thrills the filmmaker as she says it was “about time” a woman took the reigns of a project in the Star Wars universe. “I’m very thrilled about the project because I
Adam Driver is opening up about his career and how he has not been strategic in booking his role and instead going by instinct to work with great filmmakers. The actor made an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, which is hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, where the topic of playing Italian
EXCLUSIVE: New York-based cultural institution Villa Albertine and Unifrance have announced the selection of French features due to be showcased in the 9th edition of their joint Young French Cinema program. The initiative aimed at promoting films in the U.S. by emerging French filmmakers without domestic distribution will showcase 11 titles this year. They include
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival has set 16 alums from past editions to serve on its Competition Jury, also announcing the set of five set as jurors for the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. The list includes Debra Granik, Adrian Tomine, and Lena Waithe in U.S. Dramatic Competition; Shane Boris, Nicole Newnham, and Rudy
Amanda Seyfried, Angela Bassett, Suits stars Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams, George Lopez, Julia Garner, Justin Hartley, Michelle Yeoh and Will Ferrell make up the first list of presenters for Sunday’s 81st Golden Globe Awards. Jo Koy is hosting the Golden Globes, which will honor the year’s best in motion pictures and TV. The ceremony
News Tom Smothers, Half of Music-Comedy Duo Smothers Brothers, Dies at 86 With his younger brother, Dick, Smothers satirized folk music and politics in the 1960s By Matthew Strauss December 27, 2023 Facebook X The Smothers Brothers’ Tom Smothers, October 1987 (Mark Junge/Getty Images) Facebook X Tom Smothers died on Tuesday (December 26) at his home,
News Watch Tributes to Queen Latifah, Dionne Warwick, and Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb at 2023 Kennedy Center Honors Missy Elliott sang Queen Latifah’s praises, Gladys Knight covered “Say a Little Prayer,” and more By Nina Corcoran and Jazz Monroe December 28, 2023 Facebook X Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick, December 2023 (Tasos Katopodis/Getty
News Jermaine Jackson Sued for Alleged 1988 Sexual Assault The lawsuit from plaintiff Rita Barrett alleges that the Jackson 5 co-founder forced his way into her home and assaulted her in the 1980s By Hattie Lindert December 28, 2023 Facebook X Jermaine Jackson, photo by Samuel de Roman/Getty Images Facebook X Note: This article contains
News Barack Obama’s Top Songs of 2023: Beyoncé, Big Thief, Mitski, and More Indigo De Souza, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Isbell, and Zach Bryan also feature in the former president’s latest roundup By Jazz Monroe December 29, 2023 Facebook X President Barack Obama, November 2014 (CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP via Getty Images) Facebook X Barack Obama has
News A. G. Cook Shares New Song “Silver Thread Golden Needle”: Listen The PC Music founder has a 10-minute track to kick off the new year By Matthew Strauss January 1, 2024 Facebook X A. G. Cook, photo by Lena Weber Facebook X A. G. Cook is kicking off 2024 with a 10-minute new song.
News Les McCann, Soul Jazz Pianist and Singer, Dies at 88 His music was frequently sampled by hip-hop acts like Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest, and Nas By Nina Corcoran January 1, 2024 Facebook X Les McCann in 1978, photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images Facebook X Les McCann, a pianist and vocalist who helped
News Watch Playboi Carti’s Video for New Song “Backr00ms” Featuring Travis Scott The track also lists Sexisdeath and Indiana420Bitch as collaborators By Nina Corcoran January 1, 2024 Facebook X Playboi Carti (Joseph Okpako/WireImage) and Travis Scott (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) Facebook X Playboi Carti has released a new song with Travis Scott called “Backr00ms” alongside a
News Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, Moor Mother, Shygirl, Boldy James, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat By Pitchfork January 2, 2024 Facebook X Graphic by Chris Panicker Facebook X The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot