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TMZSports.com Oscar De La Hoya tells TMZ Sports ... Conor McGregor won't connect ONE SINGLE SHOT during his fight with Floyd Mayweather . Not one. He's serious. Oscar has been a loud opponent of the fight from the start -- saying boxing fans should focus on world-class matchups like Canelo vs. GGG and Miguel Cotto vs. Yoshihiro Kamegai . But get this, despite his war of words with Dana White -- ya know, when Dana cussed him out -- Oscar says the two have buried the hatchet. "That's my man. There's no tension whatsoever." Check out the "TMZ Sports" TV show weeknights on FS1. … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya: Conor Won’t Land a Single Punch!

India's biggest tribute to the 'Queen of Melody' Lata Mangeshkar called Naam Reh Jaayega which airs on Star Plus every Sunday at 7 pm has been garnering immense love from the masses. The show has made millions of music lovers relive the memories of the 'Nightingale of India' with the melody of some prominent singers of this era. Naam Reh Jaayega has come as a perfect homage to the goddess of singing Lata Mangeshkar. While the show has successfully managed to bring back the golden time with the songs of the renowned singer, the fans and the fraternity are always seen expressing their disappointment over not mentioning the name of Lata Ji in Grammy and Oscar awards. A prominent singer in the industry, Javed Ali was recently seen expressing his views on the same. He said, "In my opinion, Lata didi was a kind of personality that any award in front of her is very small. Even if an award is not given to her; It's their misfortune that they have not given that … [Read more...] about Javed Ali On Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar’s Name Not Being Mentioned In Grammy & Oscar Awards

Palme d’Or winning actress Léa Seydoux will star in Happening filmmaker Audrey Diwan ’s English-language directorial debut, Emmanuelle , inspired by Emmanuelle Arsan’s novel and based on a script co-developed by Diwan and Rebecca Zlotowski. The Arsan book follows a young woman’s sexual journey from the arms of her husband to intimate encounters with the wives of his business associates, to further explorations wherein the philosophical and aesthetic facets of eroticism are expounded—and enacted—to the fullest degree. Diwan’s second feature, Happening, adapted from Annie Ernaux’s book recounting her illegal abortion in the 1960s, received the Golden Lion at the 2021 Venice Film Festival; four César Award nominations, including a win for Most Promising Newcomer for Anamaria Vartolomei; and a BAFTA Award nomination; among other honors. The pic features a cast of stellar emerging French acting talent including Anamaria Vartolomei, Kacey Mottet-Klein and Luana Bajrami. … [Read more...] about Léa Seydoux Set For Audrey Diwan’s English-Language Directorial Debut ‘Emmanuelle’ – Cannes

Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose and Jennifer Jason Leigh have joined the cast of Chris Pine ’s directorial debut Poolman . They join the previously announced cast of Pine, Annette Bening and Danny DeVito. Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios is fully financing the project, which it launched at EFM earlier this year, and will continue to shop to buyers on the Croisette this week. Pine directs from a script he co-write with Ian Gotler, Bening and DeVito. Pine plays Darren Barrenman, a hapless dreamer and would be philosopher who spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block in sunny Los Angeles and crashing city council meetings with his neighbors Jack and Diane (DeVito and Bening). When Barrenman uncovers the greatest water heist in LA history since Chinatown he makes uneasy alliances with a beautiful and connected femme fatale while following every lead he can with corrupt city officials, burned out Hollywood types and mysterious benefactors – all in the … [Read more...] about Ariana DeBose & Jennifer Jason Leigh Join Chris Pine’s Directorial Debut ‘Poolman’

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has learned that Anu Bhatia has been hired by WME as their Head of Film Client Marketing. In his role, Bhatia will work with WME’s agents and filmmaker and talent clients on their marketing and distribution strategies for features. Bhatia joins WME from Netflix , where he played an integral role in growing the streamer’s film marketing initiative. During his nearly four years at Netflix, he worked on a diverse set of titles, leading the strategic, creative and digital efforts for each campaign. Those campaigns Bhatia oversaw include the OTT service’s top ten all-time films, i.e. Red Notice, The Adam Project and 6 Underground . He also ushered the campaigns for projects including The Trial of the Chicago 7, Mank and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga . In addition, Bhatia helped launch Netflix’s animated feature efforts, overseeing the marketing campaigns for the Oscar-nominated projects Klaus and Over the Moon . … [Read more...] about Anu Bhatia Joins WME As Head Of Film Client Marketing

Will Smith got double-ribbing at NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation Monday morning at Radio City Music Hall by both of NBC’s late-night hosts. Following Jimmy Fallon’s subtle reference at the start of the event to “nailing” the timing of Peacock’s Fresh Prince of Bel-Air drama reboot , whose run coincided with Will Smith’s infamous slap at the Oscars, Seth Meyers went further in his traditional NBCU upfront roast. “We are joined today by the talented cast of Peacock’s Bel-Air, a gritty dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air . “We were also treated this year to a gritty drama reimagining of Will Smith,” he said. A longtime NBC staple, the Golden Globes , which Meyers hosted in 2018, also were in the comedian’s crosshairs. After multiple controversies, including a lack at diversity at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which organizes the awards show, the network dropped the 2022 telecast. “It was a great year for live events on … [Read more...] about Seth Meyers Skewers Will Smith, Golden Globes & Reboots, Pitches ‘That Was Them’ Series In NBCUniversal Upfront Roast

EXCLUSIVE : Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind director Michel Gondry is readying his next project, which will be on sale in the Cannes market with French seller Kinology . As previously revealed, in-demand French star Pierre Niney ( Frantz ) will lead cast on the buzzy French-language comedy The Book Of Solutions ( Le Livre Des Solutions ). Plot details are being kept under wraps on the hot project, but we hear it will be about a filmmaker trying to overcome creative demons. We also understand supporting cast will include Blanche Gardin, Camille Rutherford, Frankie Wallach and Vincent Elbaz. Producer is Georges Berman. Oscar winner Gondry returns to feature directing after a seven-year absence. Meanwhile, Niney is one of France’s most impressive young actors, known for movies including Yves Saint Laurent , Frantz and the upcoming Mascarade , which is playing in Cannes. The promising projects just keep coming at the Cannes market this year. … [Read more...] about Michel Gondry’s New Film ‘The Book Of Solutions’ On Sale At Cannes Market

Ron Howard ’s first animated feature, The Shrinking Of Treehorn , has been acquired by Netflix , Deadline can confirm. The upcoming film, described as a musical set in New York City during the holidays, is based on Florence Parry Heide’s 1971 children’s book of the same, which was illustrated by Edward Gorey. The story centers on Treehorn, a young boy who starts shrinking one day, even if his parents barely seem to notice. Rob Lieber ( Peter Rabbit ) adapted the script for the project, which was first set up at Paramount back in 2019. Howard’s Imagine Entertainment is producing alongside Australia’s Animal Logic. Howard is the two-time Oscar winner behind films including Frost/Nixon and A Beautiful Mind . Also coming soon from the filmmaker is Thirteen Lives , the Thai rescue mission pic he directed for United Artists Releasing, which stars Colin Farrell, Viggo Mortensen, Joel Edgerton and more. … [Read more...] about Ron Howard’s First Animated Film ‘The Shrinking Of Treehorn’ Heading To Netflix

EXCLUSIVE : Laura Fitzpatrick has joined Sony Pictures Imageworks as VP New Business. In her new role, she will be responsible for third party VFX business development and strategic planning for long-term growth. She will also oversee worldwide sales, marketing and client engagement, reporting to EVP Michelle Grady. Upcoming projects Fitzpatrick will have a hand in include the animated features The Sea Beas t and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse . Fitzpatrick most recently served as Global Managing Director at visual effects company Mr. X, where she was responsible for strategic growth planning, financial oversight, and management of teams across multiple facilities. “Laura is a strategic, forward-thinking executive who is admired by peers throughout the industry,” said Grady. “We are extremely excited to welcome Laura into the Imageworks fold.” “I am thrilled to join the award-winning team at Sony Pictures Imageworks,” added Fitzpatrick. “Their creativity … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Imageworks Appoints Laura Fitzpatrick As VP New Business

EXCLUSIVE: Comedy Central has set up Out of Office (working title), a workplace comedy film from The Offic e executive producers Ben Silverman and Paul Lieberstein. The movie, which is set to premiere this summer, is a co-production of MTV Entertainment Studios , CBS Studios and Silverman and Howard T. Owens’ Propagate . Described as an original take on a modern workplace comedy, Out of Office stars Ken Jeong , Leslie Jones , Jason Alexander , Cheri Oteri, Jay Pharoah, Milana Vayntrub, Oscar Nuñez, Paul F. Tompkins, Jim Rash, Tony Rodriguez, Emily Pendergast, Chris Gethard, Christopher Smith, Elaine Carroll, Carmen Flood, Jean St. James, Rebecca Lee, Janine Poreba, Monte Markham, Ryan Radis and Shantira Jackson. Written and directed by Lieberstein, the film is an ensemble comedy about the blurring lines between working from home and would-be/should-be private life. The story centers on a young woman who finds that keeping her job is somehow tied to … [Read more...] about Ken Jeong, Leslie Jones & Jay Pharoah Lead Cast Of ‘Out Of Office’ Comedy Central Movie From ‘The Office’ EPs