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Fabrik Entertainment is teaming with Andy Serkis and Jonathan Cavendish’s The Imaginarium to produce a TV drama series inspired by world-renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr. Oliver Sacks . Sacks, who died in 2015 at 82, was a humanist, a passionate explorer of the human consciousness and arguably the most famous doctor of modern times. Christened the “poet laureate of contemporary medicine” by The New York Times , he dedicated his life to studying the strangest and most mind-boggling brain disorders in the world. His book, Awakenings , also was made into a Best Picture Oscar-nominated 1990 film starring Robert De Niro and Robin Williams. His life also was the subject of a TV drama project that received a script commitment at NBC in 2013. Titled Sparks , the project was executive produced by Medium creator Glenn Gordon Caron and Michael London ( Milk ). Related Story Andy Serkis' 'Jungle Book: Origins' Has A New Title “Oliver Sacks … [Read more...] about Andy Serkis & Fabrik Entertainment Developing Medical Drama Series Inspired By Oliver Sacks

In October 2017, Candi Staton was at a Nashville recording studio, working on a new song called “The Prize Is Not Worth the Pain.” As her band stretched out the disco-funk tune into an extended jam, the singer began improvising phrases and one-liners. At the very end, Staton eventually arrived at the hard, declarative truth she had been working toward the whole time: “I am somebody,” she growled with a preacher’s conviction, “all by myself.” When Mark Nevers, Staton’s producer, heard her sing that line, a lightbulb went on. “It was just shocking,” he says. “I was like, ‘That’s it. That’s what this whole record’s about.’” I am somebody all by myself . Candi Staton has been striving to live up to that promise throughout her career, while moving freely among a variety of scenes and eras. Her work has taken her from the golden-age gospel circuit of the Fifties to the historic R&B recording studios of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, in the early Seventies and the iconic New York … [Read more...] about Candi Staton Isn’t About to Stop Now

The Covid relief package is providing a platform for a historic Senate newcomer to deliver for a long-struggling constituency: black farmers. Led by Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock of Georgia, Senate Democrats are touting a $5 billion provision in the relief bill that will wipe out federal debts for farmers of color, and invest in reforms to help these farmers build generational wealth by keeping their family farms in the family. On a call with reporters Wednesday, Warnock celebrated the inclusion of the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act in the $1.9 trillion Covid package. Warnock said Democrats were acting to “ensure equity in our recovery efforts and address longstanding injustices that have left some communities behind for far too long.” The newly elected Warnock, who is the first black senator to serve from Georgia, underscored that this federal assistance “will not only help farmers of color, but will also lift up the economies of our rural communities working to recover … [Read more...] about Covid Relief Package to Include Billions for Black Farmers

Married couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are taking their amped up family game nights to a new level. NBC has ordered Family Game Fight , which will see the actors both host and compete in the ten-part series. The series, which will test brains, brawn and family bonds over the course of an hour, will see Bell and Shepard be adopted into a family of four as they compete in a series of games with a big cash prize up for grabs. It marks the first gameshow for the pair, who are better known for on screen roles such as Bell’s performance in The Good Place and Veronica Mars and Shepard’s The Ranch and Bless This Mess. Family Game Fight is inspired by the pair’s antics on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Related Story 'America's Got Talent': Judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel & Sofia Vergara Returning For Season 16 It is the latest order from Jenny Groom, EVP, Unscripted Content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming following … [Read more...] about Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard To Host NBC Gameshow ‘Family Game Fight’, Based On Ellen Skits

Imax CEO Rich Gelfond believes a growing consensus around the long-fraught topic of theatrical movie release windows will boost the recovery of exhibition in 2021 and beyond. In addition to major studios endorsing exclusive windows of 30 to 45 days (half the historical period), either officially or by implication, the executive also believes streaming services will meet them halfway. Netflix, Apple, Amazon Prime Video and others will abide a standard window of about 45 days for their high-profile titles, Gelfond predicts. The CEO weighed in during an online session at Morgan Stanley’s annual Technology, Media & Telecom conference. He issued a caveat, noting that Imax’s large-format locations generally play films only for runs of a week or two, meaning windows have never been a major sticking point for the company. Related Story With Hollywood's Return-To-Work Agreement Up For Renegotiation, Vaccinations Could Be On The Table Nevertheless, “before the … [Read more...] about Imax CEO Rich Gelfond Sees Movie Business And “Pure” Streamers Landing On Standard Theatrical Window In 45-Day Range