EXCLUSIVE : The Frasier sequel series for Paramount+ has rounded out its series regular cast by adding Toks Olagundoye ( The Neighbors ). From writers Chris Harris and Joe Cristalli, the multi-camera comedy is executive produced by Kelsey Grammer who is reprising his signature character, psychiatrist-turned-radio host Frasier Crane. The sequel sees Frasier (Grammer) off to a different city with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge, and an old dream or two to finally fulfill. Olagundoye will play Olivia, head of the psych department at an Ivy League university. She projects confidence, warmth, and professionalism—in other words, the opposite of how completely unglued she feels on the inside. Olivia must contend daily with her colleague (and Frasier’s old college buddy) Alan (Nicholas Lyndhurst), who resents Olivia’s seniority over him. The two of them disagree on just about everything, but they both admire Frasier—and each hopes to use him to further their own … [Read more...] about ‘Frasier’: Toks Olagundoye Joins Paramount+ Sequel Series
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‘Terrifier 2’ Outfit Coven Launches Sales On Horror ‘The Unseen’ With ‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte, First Images Revealed — EFM
EXCLUSIVE : The Coven, international sales agent behind recent breakout horror Terrifier 2 , has acquired international sales rights to horror-thriller The Unseen , ahead of the EFM . RJ Mitte ( Breaking Bad ), Christian Stolte ( Chicago Fire ), and Jennifer A. Goodman ( Better Call Saul ), star in the film, which was also written and produced by Goodman under her banner Lakefront Pictures. In The Unseen , a law student (Mitte) finds himself losing his mind in a twisted web of murder and deceit brought on by a dark force from his past—an unstoppable supernatural fury hell-bent on achieving its horrific goal. Above and below are first look images. Lakefront co-founder Ryan Atkins also produced and oversaw post on the film, which was directed by Vincent Shade. RJ Mitte, Vincent Shade, Jordan Ancel, and Evan J. Cholfin also produce. Lakefront Pictures, whose principal Goodman is a neurodivergent filmmaker, previously produced TV pilot Conrad starring … [Read more...] about ‘Terrifier 2’ Outfit Coven Launches Sales On Horror ‘The Unseen’ With ‘Breaking Bad’ Star RJ Mitte, First Images Revealed — EFM
Brillstein Entertainment Partners Explores Sale; Casey Wasserman In Pole Position: The Dish
EXCLUSIVE : Brillstein Entertainment Partners is exploring a sale of its venerable management/production company. Several are circling, but sources said Casey Wasserman has emerged as a front-runner to bring BEP into the fold alongside his formidable sports and music divisions. Like every possible deal, this one could fall apart and BEP principals could decide to stay independent. It would be the latest move in management after 3Arts made a deal with Lionsgate , and Anonymous Content, with investment from Laurene Powell Jobs, recently linked with Automatik . If this did happen, it would invoke the legacy and memory of some storied Hollywood figures. Start with Wasserman, the grandson of the legendary Lew Wasserman. He always has resisted the urge to get into mainstream Hollywood, and instead built a formidable management business specializing in sports and music, the latter most recently including the acquisition of Paradigm’s lucrative music touring businesses . His … [Read more...] about Brillstein Entertainment Partners Explores Sale; Casey Wasserman In Pole Position: The Dish
Discovery, Eurosport Throw Weight Behind Paris’ 2024 Summer Olympics Bid
With the International Olympic Committee due to convene in Lausanne, Switzerland tomorrow to discuss the location of the 2024 and 2028 Summer Games, it increasingly looks as though Paris will be the host city seven years from now. Today, executives from Discovery Communications and Eurosport , which have all TV and multi-platform rights in Europe for the winter and summer games from 2018–2024, met with members of the Paris 2024 Olympic Bid Committee in a show of support for an Olympic Games to be held in Europe in 2024. Los Angeles has also been vying to host the 2024 games, but on Wednesday LA 2024 Chairman Casey Wasserman appeared to say that the city would be open to waiting until 2028. In a statement, he said, “To be blunt, LA 2024 has never been only about LA or 2024. Even when the issue of a dual award for the 2024 and 2028 Games was initially raised, we didn’t say it’s ‘LA first’ or it’s ‘now or never’ for LA: that sounds like an ultimatum.” Per Reuters, … [Read more...] about Discovery, Eurosport Throw Weight Behind Paris’ 2024 Summer Olympics Bid
ACE Eddie Awards Nominations: ‘Everything Everywhere’, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, ‘Woman King’, ‘Banshees of Inisherin’ & More
American Cinemas Editors has cut together the nominees for its 73rd annual ACE Eddie Awards , which will be handed out next month. See the list for all 14 categories below. Vying for the marquee prize of Best Edited Feature Film (Drama, Theatrical) prize are the editors behind All Quiet on the Western Front, Elvis, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick and The Woman King . The Comedy Theatrical race will be among The Banshees of Inisherin, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, The Menu and Triangle of Sadness. Since the turn of the 21st century, the Eddie winner for theatrical drama has gone on to score the Academy Award for Best Editing 13 of 22 times — but none of the past three years. In 2022, King Richard took that ACE trophy , but Dune went home with the Oscar. Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, Everything Everywhere, Tár and Maverick are up for the Editing statuette as the Oscars on March 12. RELATED: 2023 Awards Season Calendar … [Read more...] about ACE Eddie Awards Nominations: ‘Everything Everywhere’, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, ‘Woman King’, ‘Banshees of Inisherin’ & More
Serena Williams Shuts Down Tennis Comeback Talk, ‘No, For Now’
Serena Williams is slamming the door on a potential return to tennis ... saying there's no chance she's going to un-retire to continue her career -- at least, for now. The 23-time Grand Slam winner -- who last played in September 2022 -- discussed her future plans in an interview with Gayle King for "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday ... when she was asked if there was any hope for a comeback. "It's hard to say," the 41-year-old replied to King. "I would say no. For now, no." Williams explained, "I've literally given my whole life to tennis, and it's time for me to give my life to something else." “I’ve literally given my whole life to tennis and it’s time for me to give my life to something else”: @serenawilliams is moving away from the tennis court — for now, at least. @alexisohanian tell @GayleKing what’s next for their family. pic.twitter.com/S7JQCO4kZe — CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) February 1, 2023 @CBSMornings Fans aren't the only ones hoping … [Read more...] about Serena Williams Shuts Down Tennis Comeback Talk, ‘No, For Now’