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EXCLUSIVE : Paul Ben-Victor ( Plane ) and Mercedes Varnado ( The Mandalorian ) are the newest additions to the cast of the action-thriller The Collective from Yale Entertainment . They join a cast that also includes Lucas Till, Ruby Rose, Tyrese Gibson, and Don Johnson, as previously announced. In the recently-wrapped film from director Tom DeNucci, a group of righteous assassins called The Collective take aim at a highly sophisticated human trafficking ring backed by a network of untouchable billionaires. With their backs against the wall, The Collective has no choice but to put their most important mission in the hands of rookie assassin, Sam Alexander (Till). What he lacks in experience he makes up for in savvy, grit, and a keen ability to improvise in the most dangerous situations. He is aided on his journey by Hugo (Gibson) and Liam (Johnson), former CIA operatives turned rogue vigilantes. They face off against Daisy (Rose), the cunning general manager of this … [Read more...] about Paul Ben-Victor & Mercedes Varnado Join Yale Entertainment’s Action-Thriller ‘The Collective’

EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Entertainment, Feigco Entertainment and Ghost House have closed a deal for a feature adaptation of the novel Suburban Hell from author Maureen Kilmer. Joanna Calo has been tapped to write the script, with Paul Feig and Laura Fischer of Feigco Entertainment producing alongside Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert of Ghost House. Romel Adam and Jose Cañas will oversee for Ghost House. Published in 2022, the novel tells the story of a tight-knit group of suburban moms whose friendship is put to the ultimate test when one of them becomes possessed by an evil spirit. The genre-bending premise brings together Feig and Raimi, with Feig being one of the top producers of comedy over the past decade while Raimi has been a horror master going back to the ’80s. The film also lands one of the more sought-after writers in town in Calo, who most recently acted as the co-showrunner, writer, producer and a director of FX’s The Bear . The series has been picked up … [Read more...] about Paul Feig & Sam Raimi Team On ‘Suburban Hell’ Adaptation For Legendary

BFI Distribution has picked up the well-received Irish drama God’s Creatures for theatrical release in the UK. The deal also includes a partnership with independent Irish distributor Volta Pictures, who have acquired the film for Ireland. Volta Pictures will release the film in Ireland on March 23, 2023, and BFI Distribution will take it to UK cinemas a week later on March 31. The film was acquired from A24, marking the first time the BFI has picked up a film from the prolific American studio. A24 released the film in the US in September. Directed by New York-based filmmakers Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer ( The Fits ) in their feature debut as a duo, God’s Creatures debuted in the Directors’ Fortnight sidebar at Cannes last year. The film stars Emily Watson ( Breaking the Waves ), Paul Mescal ( Normal People, Aftersun ), and Aisling Franciosi ( The Fall ). Billed as a “quietly devastating drama,” the film is set on the coast of Ireland in and around a … [Read more...] about BFI Distribution Acquires Emily Watson & Paul Mescal Pic ‘God’s Creatures’ For UK Release, Partners With Volta Pictures For Ireland

Paul Simms , the creator of the NBC comedy NewsRadio and currently showrunner on FX’s What We Do in the Shadows and an executive producer on Atlanta , will be this year’s recipient of the WGA East ’s Herb Sargent Award for Comedy Excellence. The honor will be presented by Atlanta ‘s Donald Glover at the 75th annual Writers Guild Awards ceremony March 5 at New York’s Edison Ballroom. “I’m deeply honored to receive the Herb Sargent Award and truly grateful to the writers I’ve worked with over the years,” Simms said. “Without their input, I’m not even capable of coming up with a funny quote, and I look forward to their assessments of all the various ways this quote you’re reading right now missed the mark and could have been better.” Simms joined the guild in 1990 as a writer for Late Night with David Letterman . He was a writer and producer for the first three seasons of HBO’s The Larry Sanders Show , and in1995 created the NBC sitcom NewsRadio , starring … [Read more...] about Paul Simms To Receive WGA East’s Herb Sargent Award

Fast: Home Rescue , starring Cody and Felicia Walker (brother and sister-in-law of the late actor Paul Walker ) has been set at Byron Allen ’s Allen Media Group . The one-hour weekly home renovation series highlights families that have been impacted by natural disasters. The show follows the organization Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW) which was founded by Paul. “The new series Fast: Home Rescue is at the intersection of extreme weather events and home renovation. This transformative show reveals the destructive nature of tornadoes, fires and floods, while highlighting the powerful recovery stories of each family,” said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. “Viewers will experience many emotions during the one-hour episodes, from heartbreak, to surprise, and heart-warming moments of triumph.” Each inspiring episode follows the Walkers as they rebuild homes that were devastated by natural disasters. The husband-and-wife duo runs ROWW which deploys … [Read more...] about ‘Fast: Home Rescue’: Renovation Series Starring Paul Walker’s Brother & Sister-In-Law Set At Allen Media Group

Paul Mescal ’s Irish eyes are smiling, and doing a jig as well. Not only did he receive a first Oscar nomination Tuesday for his leading role in Aftersun , but Deadline can reveal that the acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire , in which Mescal delivers an electrifying Stanley Kowalski, will transfer from a celebrated fringe theater in north London onto a West End stage. Thanks in part for the move is due to Ridley Scott and Paramount agreeing to shift the start date of the filmmaker’s Gladiator 2 , the sequel to 2000’s epic starring Russell Crowe, which will now begin shooting roughly two weeks later than originally scheduled. A studio source has said no moves have been made yet. The 26-year-old Mescal has signed on to star in Gladiator 2 as Lucius Versus, son of Connie Nielsen’s Lucille and nephew of insanely jealous Commodus (played by Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator ). Mescal will now move into the Phoenix with Patsy … [Read more...] about ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ With Oscar Nominee Paul Mescal Racing To West End Before Ridley Scott Starts On ‘Gladiator 2’

"Twilight" star Nikki Reed has filed for divorce from former "American Idol" contestant Paul McDonald ... TMZ has learned. In the divorce docs, obtained by TMZ, Reed cites irreconcilable differences. She's also asking the court to deny McDonald spousal support. It was the first marriage for both. The couple had no kids together. Reed and McDonald announced they were splitting back in March ... and revealed they'd already been living apart for 6 months. Interestingly, even though several reports had the couple getting married in October 2011 -- in the docs their marriage date is July 14, 2011. Despite the split, Nikki and Paul have continued working on an album together. Not weird at all. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty/TMZ.com Composite … [Read more...] about Nikki Reed Files for Divorce from Paul McDonald

TMZSports.com Listen up, pro tennis players ... Rich Paul is offering some free business advice -- explaining to TMZ Sports he believes a career switch to pickleball could yield huge benefits for athletes if they officially traded in rackets for paddles. Paul broke it all down for us at LAX this week ... about a month after he, Patrick Mahomes , Naomi Osaka , Nick Kyrgios and others joined forces to own a Major League Pickleball team. The founder of Klutch Sports Group said he believes the sport is awesome and about to take off -- and noted that if a pro tennis player made the switch over now, it might lead to a big windfall of cash and fame later on. Getty "Those that play tennis that may be, you know, average or a little bit above average could be really great at this," Paul said. "It may be a little more lucrative." He continued, "If I was someone who played a different sport that was kind of, what I would say would be an … [Read more...] about Rich Paul Urging Pro Tennis Players To Switch To Pro Pickleball After MLP Investment

TMZ.com DJ Paul is ready to tear the club up on the upcoming Three 6 Mafia reunion tour ... and the rapper says if things go well, the group could finally record another album!!! We got the rapper at LAX and he told us he's excited to get back onstage with his old crew after 19 years apart. DJ Paul says a trio of concerts this fall will be a good barometer for whether the group can get back in the studio and record an album. Three 6 Mafia is slated to play shows this month and next in Atlanta, New Jersey and just outside their hometown of Memphis. Paul says he can't wait to perform with Juicy J , Gangsta Boo , Crunchy Black and the rest of the gang. Fans are clamoring for the "Stay Fly" rappers to drop their 10th studio album ... but DJ Paul says don't hold your breath. Actually, Paul says there's only one reason to hold your breath at all ... and ya gotta hear his lone exception ... dude's got a potty mouth!!! Gallery Launch Gallery … [Read more...] about DJ Paul Says Three 6 Mafia Reunion Tour Could Lead to New Album

Instagram / @djpaulkom Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul is clarifying some things following his now-viral response to missing Gangsta Boo 's funeral, but tells TMZ Hip Hop he was still on the frontlines when it mattered the most. In a statement, the Oscar-award-winning rapper confirmed his absence, but did admit to helping foot the bill. He says, "The fact that I had to even address negative things being said behind the scenes is really bothersome, I spearheaded the planning and paid for the majority of Boo’s funeral. Others reached out to assist as their way of showing Boo love. It was only right to include them, as we all loved Boo." Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. We're told others such as Juicy J , 8Ball & MJG , and other kin all chipped in for the services and Paul wants the entire ordeal to be water under the bridge. He concludes, "I have previously stated why I did not attend the funeral and this is exactly why, as I … [Read more...] about DJ Paul Clarifies Gangsta Boo Funeral Claims, Wants People To Move On