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UPDATE, Thursday PM: After the announcement that CNN was canceling Reliable Sources and that its host, Brian Stelter , was leaving them network, it was not immediately clear what would happen with the Reliable Sources newsletter. Oliver Darcy wrote on Thursday evening that, after a summer break, the newsletter would return as a “reimagined product that expands our coverage and mirrors the complex media landscape our nation and world are facing today.” The newsletter, sent out nightly, was launched in 2015, and has been a comprehensive mix of breaking media news and analysis. Darcy, who is senior media reporter, is remaining with CNN. He wrote that the newsletter “will tackle trust and all who influence it, from news anchors to podcast hosts to popular internet personalities.” PREVIOUSLY: CNN is dropping its Sunday show Reliable Sources while its host, Brian Stelter, is exiting the network. A spokesperson for CNN said, “CNN will end its Reliable Sources … [Read more...] about Brian Stelter To Leave CNN As Network Drops ‘Reliable Sources’

As my colleague Dominic Patten was first to report earlier today on Deadline, former Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak has been named to the new post of LA Film Czar by Mayor Eric Garcetti. Sherak will be paid only $1 a year (“an infinity compared to what the Academy paid,” he laughed about his previous nonpaying gig) in the post designed to bring a halt to runaway production and put it back in Los Angeles, capital of the film world. Of course Sherak is no stranger to politics, of a sort: Being a former President of the Motion Picture Academy is no walk in the park. He knows the real “capital” is Sacramento, where he will spend time trying to convince Gov. Jerry Brown and lawmakers this is an important issue — not only for Los Angeles but California as a whole. In a conversation that turned very personal this afternoon, Sherak told me he initially resisted the job but took it only after a meeting with Garcetti this week and an OK from his … [Read more...] about Tom Sherak Q&A: Cancer Battle And $1 Salary Not Stopping New L.A. Film Czar’s Latest Quest

China’s Bona Film Group , producer of such hits as The Battle At Lake Changjin , made its debut on the Shenzhen stock exchange on Thursday, with shares closing the day at RMB 7.24 ($1.07). This was a 44% increase from the initial public offering price of RMB 5.03 ($0.74) per share and put the market capitalization at just under RMB 10B ($1.47B), according to the South China Morning Post . The company raised RMB 1.38B ($203M) from the deal. Bona returned to the China exchange after exiting the Nasdaq and going private in 2016. It had previously become the first Chinese film studio to trade on the Nasdaq beginning in 2010. During the pandemic, Bona was behind China’s top-grossing movie ever, The Battle At Lake Changjin and its sequel, The Battle At Lake Changjin II (aka Water Gate Bridge ). Collectively, the patriotic films grossed RMB 9.83B ($1.45B at current rates) in China. In an interview posted to Bona’s website earlier this week, Chairman and … [Read more...] about China’s Bona Film Group Valued At $1.5B In Shenzhen Trading Debut

onthejlo UPDATE 3:01 PM PT -- Jennifer Lopez just posted a massive dump of photos and video from her surprise wedding to Ben Affleck -- showing herself in her dress, and BA in his tux ... both looking amazing. UPDATE The pop star threw up a ton of content on her website/newsletter -- OnTheJLo -- where she and her team have spilled all the deets about their nuptials. Jen writes, "We did it. Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient." UPDATE onthejlo UPDATE She goes on to say this ... "Exactly what we wanted. Last night we flew to Vegas, stood in line for a license with four other couples, all making the same journey to the wedding capital of the world. Behind us two men held hands and held each other. In front of us, a young couple who made the three hour drive from Victorville on their daughter’s second birthday—all of us wanting the same thing— for the world to recognize us as … [Read more...] about Jennifer Lopez Shares Pics, Video & Story of Ben Affleck Vegas Marriage

Actor Pavail Gulati, who has spent over a decade in the entertainment industry, is very excited about his latest film Dobaaraa , directed by Anurag Kashyap. Talking about Anurag being the backbone in his career, Pavail says, "He has always encouraged me. He once told me that I am made for bigger and better things. I am happy that he made me show my talent in a film like Dobaaraa ." After Thappad , Pavail will once again be seen opposite Taapsee Pannu in this film. Talking about his co-star, Pavail says, "What I like about Taapsee is that she speaks straight from the heart and is very honest about her work. We are very comfortable with each other and as an artist we both like to experiment." With the release of Dobaaraa , Pavail Gulati had an exclusive conversation with Filmibeat where he spoke candidly about his friendship with Taapsee, his journey in film industry, nepotism, rejections and experience of sharing the screen with Amitabh Bachchan. The … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW! Pavail Gulati On Taapsee Pannu, Amitabh Bachchan, Rejection and Nepotism

New York (ANI): Christine O'Donnell is rumoured to be under consideration for the next season of 'Dancing with the Stars". According to AOL"s Popeater blog, Sarah Palin, who watched her daughter Bristol finish third on the show Tuesday night, has been whispering in the ear of the show"s producers to get O'Donnell added to the cast. "Sarah is a genius at marketing herself and her message. She doesn't care about all the old rules about how political people are meant to behave and act. Sarah believes the best way is to go directly to the people - use Twitter, Facebook, 'Dancing With the Stars' and 'Entertainment Tonight' to get potential voters excited and leave 'Meet The Press' and those boring Sunday morning shows to the old-school politicians," the New York Daily News quoted a source as saying. O'Donnell is a fan of the show, and tweeted her support for Bristol on Monday. "I just voted for Bristol on DWTS!" she wrote, encouraging others to vote. A network executive with … [Read more...] about DWTS season 12 could star Christine O’Donnell

Three 6 Mafia rapper DJ Paul was arrested in NYC last night for possession of a weapon ... after cops say the Academy Award winner was illegally packin' a taser. According to reports, Paul was carrying an open beer (Corona) out of a restaurant when he passed a couple of officers. When officers confronted Paul about the open container, he reportedly told the cops he had a taser on his person ... which are illegal to carry in NYC. Cops confiscated the weapon and placed Paul under arrest for open container and misdemeanor possession of a weapon. He was transported to a nearby station where he was booked and placed behind bars. Paul is slated to face a judge this morning. 9:00 AM PT -- Paul was just arraigned. He pled "not guilty" to both charges and was released on his own recognizance. He's due back in court in December. … [Read more...] about DJ Paul ARRESTED — Is That a Taser in Your Pocket?

The state of the entertainment industry is strong overall, but the state of the industry in California is in serious trouble and our Film and TV Tax Credit program just isn’t cutting it, politicians and studio execs said today at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s second annual State of the Industry Conference. “We need a game changer; this is a very incremental approach,” Paramount Studio Group President Randy Baumberger said of the annual $100 million lottery system program. “Virtually no feature films are shot in LA anymore. What producers need are commitment and consistency. What producers are looking for is to be able to plan out 3 or 4 years,” he added during a panel on keeping jobs in California. “They can’t plan for a lottery on one single day. We need to be able to look out a year in advance and say what is the cost structure for that film. California is at a disadvantage by having all of the money gone in a few hours.” Related: Politicians Eye Major … [Read more...] about Paramount Exec Blasts California’s “Incremental” Film/TV Tax Credit Program

Pilot production in LA is up for the 2012-2013 season, but the region’s market share hit near record lows, according to a report released today by FilmLA. Additionally, the non-profit permitting group says that California’s $100 million a year Film & TV Tax Credit program has only stopped “a tiny amount of runaway production.” In its wide-ranging ninth annual TV Pilot Production Report, FilmLA mixes a lot of the good news with the bad. The good news is that $277.8 million was spent in the region during pilot season, up from the $262 million paid out last year. Production days were up 40% from the last pilot production cycle of the comparable January 1-June 10 period last year. And the group says that 96 of the 186 broadcast and cable pilots produced during the cycle were made in LA. “By one measure, this is the second largest annual tally in Los Angeles’ history, totaling four projects more than the prior cycle and just six fewer than L.A. handled during its peak year of … [Read more...] about LA Pilot Production Rises But Loses Market Share: FilmLA

Star Bharat is introducing fresh new shows that have interesting storyline. After the success of Woh Toh Hai Albelaa , the channel has more shows in the pipeline and Na Umra Ki Seema Ho is one among them. The show stars Iqbal Khan, Rachana Mistry and Sneha Wagh in the lead roles. Recently, Iqbal spoke about his role and hoped that audience love his character in the show. Talking about his role, Iqbal was quoted by India-Forums as saying, "The role comes very natural to me as I'm playing a character of my age which is very comfortable. Dev as a character is a very inspiring person in nature and I would like to adapt his qualities and be like him in my real life. He is someone who worships his work, treats women with utmost respect and believes in women empowerment. He also respects his values and believes in being a good human being and these qualities are very inspiring to me. I hope the viewers will love my character and adapt some good qualities from him." … [Read more...] about Na Umra Ki Seema Ho: Iqbal Khan Talks About His Character; Hopes Viewers Love His Role In The Show