Daniel Vogelbach 's mom ain't gonna be too happy about this ... right after a groundout Wednesday, the Mets DH let an F-bomb fly -- and it was so loud, hot mics actually picked it up on the game's broadcast!! The whole scene was actually pretty funny -- well, for everyone except Vogelbach -- because after the 30-year-old got thrown out at first base in the sixth inning of NY's spring training game against Houston despite a sharply hit ball, he screamed, "I can't buy a f***ing hit!" "I can't buy a fucking hit" -Daniel Vogelbach after grounding out pic.twitter.com/HIo1x5iCvV — Shea Station (@shea_station) March 22, 2023 @shea_station Cameras then captured him walking off the diamond completely defeated. Obviously, there won't be any punishment for Vogelbach -- that is, if Momma lets this one slide -- but being caught cussin' on live TV hasn't always been the best look. Then again, letting out some frustration seemed to help wake up his bat -- 'cause just … [Read more...] about Mets’ Daniel Vogelbach Drops F-Bomb After Groundout, Caught On Hot Mic
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Peter Chernin’s North Road Backs “The Next ‘Euphoria’” In Debut International Co-Pro Deal
Peter Chenin’s North Road Company has struck its first international co-production deal – backing Euphoria creator Ron Leshem ’s latest drama Bad Bo y, which Leshem described as “the next Euphoria.” North Road will join with Israeli producer Sipur to co-finance the crime drama alongside original Euphoria backers Hot and Tedy Productions. Leshem is creating with Bosch director Hagar Ben-Asher. Bad Boy tells the story of Dean, who is imprisoned in a cruel juvenile detention facility. While in jail, Dean bonds with Zoro, a grim and mysterious teenage prisoner serving time for murder. He also learns to harness his unique intelligence and creativity and, 20 years later, these traits define Dean as a star comedian, while his time in jail is a secret threatening to resurface and tear his life apart. Leshem, whose Red Skies drama is in competition at this week’s Series Mania , is co-creating with Ben-Asher alongside Israeli comedian Daniel Chen, writers … [Read more...] about Peter Chernin’s North Road Backs “The Next ‘Euphoria’” In Debut International Co-Pro Deal
Longtime UTA Agent Bec Smith Joins Anonymous Content
EXCLUSIVE : Anonymous Content has hired longtime literary agent and former UTA partner Bec Smith as a partner and manager in their Los Angeles-based lit team. We revealed Smith’s impending exit from UTA last month. The respected veteran has amassed a client roster including directors and writers such as Coline Abert, Levan Akin, Jane Anderson, Benedict Andrews, Emily Atef, Anthony Chen, Eva Husson, Ellen Kuras, Katrin Gebbe, Sebastian Junger, Julia Leigh, Phillip Noyce, Joshua Oppenheimer, Jennifer Peedom, Maria Schrader, Tali Shalom-Ezer, Dawn Shadforth, Kirsten Sheridan, Goran Stolevski, Warwick Thornton and Max Werner. The 16-year UTA veteran had been a partner in the Motion Picture Literary department but also worked closely with the UTA Independent Film Group. She worked on the packaging of projects including I Feel Pretty, Mary Magdalene, Brigsby Bear, The Circle, Diary of a Teenage Girl, Margin Call, The Spectacular Now, The Skeleton Twins, In a World, … [Read more...] about Longtime UTA Agent Bec Smith Joins Anonymous Content
Fox Entertainment Developing Animated Comedy ‘HAVOC!’ From Michael Glouberman, CRE84U
EXCLUSIVE: Fox Entertainment and Bento Box are developing an animated comedy called HAVOC! from veteran television writer Michael Glouberman and CRE84U Entertainment , the production company co-founded by Nancy Cartwright ( The Simpsons ), Monica Gil-Rodriguez ( Borrego ) and Jaime Aymerich (producer of Julie and the Phantoms ). HAVOC! is described as the story of a brilliant, egotistical super-villain who starts from scratch in his latest attempt to take over the world, forming a ragtag team of eccentric misfits to help him on his quest. Together, they navigate the challenges of the world around them, which is far more difficult when you’re working out of the basement of your one-bedroom apartment. Glouberman is a Peabody-winning writer who has written for shows such as The Neighborhood, 2 Broke Girls, Malcolm in the Middle , and 3 rd Rock From the Sun . He recently served as a consulting producer on CBS’ How We Roll . He is represented by A3 … [Read more...] about Fox Entertainment Developing Animated Comedy ‘HAVOC!’ From Michael Glouberman, CRE84U
UTA, Partner Klutch Sports Open Atlanta Office
UTA and partner company Klutch Sports Group announced the opening of their Atlanta office today, setting up a full-service base of operations in the city for artists, athletes, musicians and brands with strong ties to the region. It’s located at 1401 Peachtree Street in the Midtown arts and business district, with a gallery on the lower floor. “Atlanta is a vibrant city for music, sports and arts, and there is a ripe opportunity to create another center of gravity for film and television,” said UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer. “We are excited to bring our full range of services to the community of talented artists, athletes, musicians and creators who call the Southeast their home.” UTA Atlanta co-heads Steve Cohen and Rob Gibbs called the city “an entertainment and cultural hub.” “Planting our flag here gives us the ability to support clients with investments and opportunities across the city’s growing creative ecosystem,” they added. UTA will offer representation across … [Read more...] about UTA, Partner Klutch Sports Open Atlanta Office
PR Firm DKC Opens Doors On New L.A. Headquarters
DKC , the public relations, digital communications and content production agency, has officially moved into its new West Coast headquarters in Century City. The firm, which specializes in music, TV, film, talent, consumer brands, culture, sports/esports, technology, social media, influencer and event production, spent the past 10 years in its offices in West Hollywood. The new offices, located on the ground floor at 1801 Century Park East, feature open-concept workspaces and multiple high-design meeting rooms. There is also a product showroom, viewing lounge, barista bar, 30-foot floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a landscaped outdoor terrace. The 6,021-square-foot space was built and designed from the ground up with input from the DKC teams. The L.A. team is led by executive director Wendy Zaas, with her group including EVP Ivy Mollenkamp heading the entertainment division focused on film, TV, music and production; EVP Taryn Owens overseeing the consumer brand … [Read more...] about PR Firm DKC Opens Doors On New L.A. Headquarters
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Star Jay Ellis To Host Smithsonian Channel’s ‘How Did They Build That?’
EXCLUSIVE : Smithsonian Channel has landed itself a top gun. Jay Ellis , who plays Lieutenant Reuben Fitch in the Tom Cruise hit Top Gun: Maverick , has signed on to host the second season of the Paramount Global-owned network’s unscripted series How Did They Build That? The ten-part series explores some of the most incredible feats of engineering from around the world. It will be fronted by Ellis, who also starred in HBO’s Insecure . The move marks a step up for the docuseries, which did not have a host in its first season. Season two will continue to cover architectural wonders from all over the world but will have an emphasis on American stories and deconstruct some of the United States’ most amazing structures, including Hearst Tower, Little Island, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Denver Art Museum, Evergreen Point 520 Floating Bridge International stories include La Tete Carree (France) the Guggenheim (Spain) and The … [Read more...] about ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Star Jay Ellis To Host Smithsonian Channel’s ‘How Did They Build That?’
Former Imagine Artist Management Partner Raj Raghavan Joins Echo Lake Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE: Former CAA agent and Imagine Artist Management partner-manager Raj Raghavan is joining Echo Lake Entertainment as a talent manager, where he’ll continue to rep a roster of accomplished actors, playwrights, comedians and novelists. Raghavan’s clients include Golden Globe Nominee Jason Lee ( My Name Is Earl ), four-time Filmfare Award winner and Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt ( Gully Boy ), British Independent Film Award winner Ashley Walters ( Top Boy ), BAFTA nominee Suraj Sharma ( Life of Pi, God Friended Me ), Ryan J. Haddad ( The Politician ), Brandon Scott Jones ( The Good Place ), Daria Berenato ( WWE Superstar Sonya Deville ), Sebastián Zurita ( Cómo Sobrevivir Soltero ), Niv Nissim ( Sublet ), Gibran Saleem ( Better Things ), Amanda Shechtman ( Sunnyside ), Thomas Beaudoin ( Shameless ), Anna Maguire ( The Hummingbird Project ), Gil Cates, Jr., and Sameer Pandya (novelist, Members Only ). Raghavan comes to Echo Lake from … [Read more...] about Former Imagine Artist Management Partner Raj Raghavan Joins Echo Lake Entertainment
Erik Lomis Dies: Veteran MGM Distribution Chief Was 64
Extremely devastating news: MGM and United Artists Releasing distribution boss Erik Lomis died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Santa Monica, we have learned from sources. No details were provided in regards to his death. He was 64. Lomis was a towering figure behind many filmmakers’ hits including those from Quentin Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson, Adam McKay, Sylvester Stallone, Ryan Coogler, David O. Russell, Lee Daniels and Tom Hooper to name a few, and most recently Michael B. Jordan with Creed III . In the wake of Amazon’s purchase of MGM, Lomis, who made the jump, becoming an entrusted consigliere to Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke as the streamer looks to capitalize on more big-screen hits. Lomis gave Amazon a big taste of the box office with its first theatrical hit Creed III, which opened to more than $100 million worldwide and is currently grossing to $225M-plus at the global box office. It was Lomis’ bold decision to move Creed III out of … [Read more...] about Erik Lomis Dies: Veteran MGM Distribution Chief Was 64
‘Wind River: The Next Chapter’ Adds Gil Birmingham, Alan Ruck, Kali Reis & Tatanka Means
EXCLUSIVE : Wind River alum Gil Birmingham has closed a deal to return for Castle Rock Entertainment ’s sequel , with Alan Ruck ( Succession ), Kali Reis ( Catch the Fair One ) and Tatanka Means ( Killers of the Flower Moon ) also joining the cast. The film, which is in production in Calgary with Kari Skogland ( The Falcon and the Winter Soldier ) at the helm, also will see the return of Wind River original Martin Sensmeier, with Jason Clarke, Scott Eastwood and Chaske Spencer rounding out the ensemble. Written and directed by Oscar-nominated Yellowstone Universe architect Taylor Sheridan, the acclaimed 2017 crime drama Wind River watched as the veteran hunter Corey Lambert ( Jeremy Renner ) helped rookie FBI agent Jane Banner (Elizabeth Olsen) to investigate the murder of a young woman on the Wyoming Native American reservation of Wind River. In Wind River: The Next Chapter , terror has escalated on the reservation as a series of … [Read more...] about ‘Wind River: The Next Chapter’ Adds Gil Birmingham, Alan Ruck, Kali Reis & Tatanka Means