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EXCLUSIVE : Alchemy Entertainment has signed actor Corinne Massiah ( 9-1-1 ) for management. Massiah has starred opposite Angela Bassett and Peter Krause on 9-1-1 since the Fox series’ first season. In the popular first responder procedural created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, which returns for its sixth season on September 19, she plays May Grant, the daughter of Bassett’s LAPD field sergeant Athena Grant-Nash. The actress made her television debut with a 2012 appearance on CSI: NY and followed it up with a few additional guest-star turns before landing her first major recurring role on the ABC series Mistresses , which she was on for four seasons. She followed that part with recurring roles on Pitch and Secrets and Lies , prior to 9-1-1 . Massiah made her big screen debut as the daughter of Dwayne Johnson in G.I. Joe: Retaliation and was also in Neon and Hulu’s critically acclaimed horror-comedy Bad Hair from director Justin … [Read more...] about ‘9-1-1’s Corinne Massiah Signs With Alchemy Entertainment

Middle East and North Africa distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment has snapped up regional distribution rights for Saudi action picture Route 10, starring rising local talents Fatima AlBanawi and Baraa Alem. The company is planning a wide theatrical launch in Saudi Arabia on July 28 via Front Row Arabia, its joint venture with the territory’s biggest home-grown exhibitor Muvi Cinemas . The partners launched the label in early 2021 in response to the growing Saudi demand for feature film content for theatrical release in the wake of the territory’s lifting of its 35-year cinema ban at the end of 2017. Front Row will also release the title in other MENA territories at the same time. The film is among a growing body of Saudi feature productions to come to fruition over the last 12 months, as a local film industry begins to take root. The Saudi box office, which is tipped to top an annual $1B by 2030, has been dominated by Hollywood fare until now but … [Read more...] about Front Row Acquires MENA Rights For Saudi Desert-Set Action Thriller ‘Route 10’

Canadian-born comedian Nick Nemeroff passed away suddenly on Monday at age 32. His family and agency announced the news late Monday. No cause of death has been given. Nemeroff, who made appearances on Conan and performed at Just for Laughs in Montreal, was a Juno Award nominee in 2021 for his comedy album, The Pursuit of Comedy Has Ruined My Life . He was also part of CBC Gem’s The New Wave of Standup , and was most recently seen on CTV Comedy’s Roast Battle Canada . Raised in Montreal-West, Nemeroff attended the Royal West Academy and went on to graduate from the Radio and Television program at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson). His family wrote, “Nick’s dedication to stand-up comedy was admirable and produced amazing results. He performed on Conan before the age of 30 and was featured in multiple TV tapings, most recently, CTV’s Roast Battle Canada . He drew acclaim in Canada and the US, becoming both a ‘comic’s comic’ and a … [Read more...] about Nick Nemeroff Dies: Canadian Comedian Was 32

Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani-starrer Jugjugg Jeeyo was released last Friday (June 24) in theatres. As expected, the film did good business at the box office in its first weekend. Let us tell you, the Raj Mehta directorial focuses on the taboo subject of divorce. Fans are praising the makers for giving an important message about the domestic relationship in an entertaining way. Amidst all, Jugjugg Jeeyo also stars Maniesh Paul, Prajakta Koli, Savant Singh Premi and Tisca Chopra in pivotal roles. Recently, Savant Singh Premi had an exclusive interaction with Filmibeat , where he spoke about divorce, and his experience working with the big star cast. Savant Singh Premi On Jugjugg Jeeyo’s Box Office Collections Jugjugg Jeeyo has collected more than Rs 35 Crore in its first weekend. Overwhelmed with the response from the viewers, Savant Singh Premi said, "It feels really great to be part of Jugjugg Jeeyo , and it was really … [Read more...] about Exclusive! Jugjugg Jeeyo Actor Savant Singh Premi: Varun And Maniesh Used To Treat Me Like A Younger Brother

Almost nine months to the day after the surprise announcement that CAA was acquiring ICM Partners , the deal is finally going through after getting government approval to create a mega agency in the biggest linkup in the space since the WMA-Endeavor merger. More than 50 positions are expected to be eliminated; that includes the couple of dozen agents and other staffers who have left in the past few months after the regulatory approval process dragged on, delaying the deal by about six months from the time frame CAA and ICM originally had projected. As Deadline reported earlier this month , the ICM agents whom the combined company wants to keep recently received formal invitations and non-negotiable offers, which have not been received well. Recent departures include Daniel Cohan, Michael Kagan, Chris Von Goetz, Katie Cates, Andrew Rogers, Brittany Perlmuter, Joanne Wiles, Kyle Jaeger, James Robins Early, Jessica Lacy and Chris Smith. They join a number of agents … [Read more...] about CAA Completes Acquisition Of ICM Partners

EXCLUSIVE : Euphoria ‘s Eric Dane will star alongside KJ Apa in the motorcycle racing film One Fast Move , from Gulfstream Pictures and Luber Roklin Entertainment, which has entered production in Atlanta. In the action-adventure pic from writer-director Kelly Blatz , a dishonorably discharged soldier (Apa) seeks out his estranged father (Dane) to help him pursue his dream of racing Supersport motorcycles. While training, he meets a small-town aspiring singer who begins to break down the walls his father’s absence had built up. Gulfstream Pictures is providing full financing for the film, with Mike Karz and Bill Bindley producing for the company, in association with Matt Luber and Lena Roklin of Luber Roklin Entertainment. One Fast Move is Gulfstream’s second project with Luber Roklin, following the Josephine Langford-led rom-com The Other Zoey , with Drew Starkey, Archie Renaux, Andie MacDowell, Heather Graham and Patrick Fabian, which is currently in … [Read more...] about Eric Dane Joins KJ Apa In Motorcycle Racing Pic ‘One Fast Move’

EXCLUSIVE : Cara Santana ( Vida ) has signed on to star alongside Marcia Gay Harden, Halston Sage, Andrew Richardson and Aidan Quinn in Annette Haywood-Carter’s indie comedy Daughter of the Bride (w/t) for MarVista Entertainment and Particular Crowd. The film currently in production centers on Diane (Harden) and Kate (Sage) — mother and daughter and inseparable friends, whose lives are turned upside down when mom announces her engagement to a mystery man (Quinn) that she’s been dating for only a few weeks. In a series of comical events, Kate must come to terms with letting her mother be happy with someone else while she navigates her own love life and career aspirations. Kate subconsciously tries to sabotage the wedding plans, despite officiating the ceremony, and unexpectedly meets a mystery man (Richardson) of her own that seems too good to be true. Karen Bloch Morse wrote the script. The film is being co-produced by MarVista and Particular Crowd, with … [Read more...] about Cara Santana Joins Annette Haywood-Carter’s Indie ‘Daughter Of The Bride’; Asif Akbar’s Spy Thriller ‘MR-9’ Adds James Moses Black

The National Association of Television Program Executives ( NATPE ) is moving its flagship January event from its long-time home in Miami 180 miles across the water to a new base in Nassau in the Bahamas . The plan, which many international execs have been aware of for several months, takes NATPE to the Bahamas Mar Resort and Conference Center from next year’s event, which takes place on January 17-19. This marks the first time NATPE will not take place on American soil. The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami has been NATPE’s home since 2011, though the previous two editions have been held online due to the Covid pandemic. Prior to that it was held in Las Vegas and further back in cities such as New Orleans, LA, New York, Houston and San Francisco. NATPE President and CEO JP Bommel claimed moving to Nassau would ensure “cost efficiencies and safety measures” for delegates, though pricing wasn’t revealed today. “After many months of research and discussions with our … [Read more...] about NATPE Moving Flagship Event From Miami To The Bahamas From 2023

Actor Suriya is someone who has a huge fan base across the country. The actor is versatile and always allows his work to speak for himself. The actor, who has become the OTT star of Indian cinema with back-to-back OTT releases that have garnered appreciation and praise. The actor is now back in action on the silver screen in a dramatic role as Rolex, the kingpin of the drug mafia, for Lokesh Kanagaraj-Kamal Haasan's Vikram. Suriya, who has swept off the entire climax of Vikram in a unique role has been felicitated and honored by Vikram's producer and actor Kamal Haasan. The latter had given away a luxurious Rolex watch as a gesture of appreciation and token of gratitude to Suriya at his office, in the presence of director Lokesh Kanagaraj. A few days ago, when this happened, the elated actor took to his social media handles to share the news. He also uploaded a series of pictures displaying the watch. The post has garnered more than two million likes on … [Read more...] about Actor Suriya’s Insta Post About Kamal Haasan’s Gift For his Vikram character Rolex gets Over 2 Million Likes

Superstar Ranbir Kapoor is playing a larger than life quintessential Hindi film hero with the action entertainer Shamshera . Ranbir, who is coming to the big screen four years after he delivered the blockbuster Sanju , recently revealed his father Rishi Kapoor's advice when he chose acting as his profession in a candid social media Q&A. The actor also revealed many secrets about his life. Ranbir said that the iconic Rishi Kapoor told him, "Don't take success to your head and failure to your heart. What I've really understood now after so many years in the industry is do films that appeal to a larger audience." In this endearing video, the actor also admits that he is a complete Mama's Boy, his favourite films are Shree 420 & DDLJ , how he feels Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is his most underrated movie, reveals his biggest pet peeve and what makes him smile the most, among other unknown facts. Watch the video. The story of Shamshera is … [Read more...] about Ranbir Kapoor Recalls Dad Rishi Kapoor’s Advice To Him When He Chose Acting As His Profession