EXCLUSIVE: Annabella Sciorra ( The Sopranos ) has joined the cast of the Paramount+ series Tulsa King from executive producers Taylor Sheridan and Terence Winter, who also serves as writer and showrunner. She will play Joanne, Dwight’s ( Sylvester Stallone ) younger sister who lives in Brooklyn. Sciorra and Stallone previously co-starred in the James Mangold film Cop Land released in 1997. Tulsa King follows New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Stallone) after he is released from prison after 25 years and is unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Okla. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a crew from a group of unlikely characters to help him establish a new criminal empire in a place that to him might as well be another planet. Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Vincent Piazza, Jay Will, A.C. Peterson with Garrett Hedlund, and Dana … [Read more...] about ‘Tulsa King’: Annabella Sciorra To Portray Sylvester Stallone’s Sister In Taylor Sheridan Series
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Geena Davis Institute On Gender In Media To Be Honored By The Television Academy With 2022 Governors Award
The Television Academy has named the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media as the 2022 Governors Award recipient for their efforts in promoting gender equality in the entertainment industry. “Since 2004, the institute has been fighting for equality and representation, long before it was comfortable to take that stand. The Television Academy is honored to add the organization to the prestigious list of recipients,” said Governors Award selection committee co-Chair Kim Taylor-Coleman. “The institute’s work continues to result in real-world changes that have an impact far beyond the soundstages and locations we show up at every day,” added committee co-Chair Michael Spiller. The Governors Award recognizes an individual, company, or organization that makes profound contributions to the arts and/or science of television. The Institute founded in 2004 by actor Geena Davis is an organization that believes the representation of characters in media should reflect the real … [Read more...] about Geena Davis Institute On Gender In Media To Be Honored By The Television Academy With 2022 Governors Award
‘The Rings of Power’ Producers Aren’t Concerned About That Other Fantasy Drama On HBO — TCA
The showrunners of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power promise their fantasy drama for Prime Video will feature all new stories and is not “a reboot or a retread” of what J.R.R. Tolkien fans saw in the movies. “This is a new story for most who are going to be watching it. We weren’t interested in a nostalgia play,” showrunner Patrick McKay said Friday at the TCA summer press tour. “We felt that this show had to earn its place on the start, rise or fall on its own merits. There are different stories that you’ve seen before.” “This is before Frodo, before the rings, the time during which the rings of power were forged,” showrunner J.D. Payne added. Premiering September 2, the series is set in the Second Age of Middle-earth — thousands of years before the events of the Lord of the Rings films and novels. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the action follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared … [Read more...] about ‘The Rings of Power’ Producers Aren’t Concerned About That Other Fantasy Drama On HBO — TCA
India’s Applause Entertainment Readies “‘SNL’ Meets ‘The Kumars At No. 42′” Sketch Show In Unscripted Push As Company Turns Five
EXCLUSIVE: Applause Entertainment is readying a sketch comedy show billed as ‘ Saturday Night Live meets The Kumars at No. 42 ,’ as the company turns five. Also on the slate is a travelog tracing the journey made by legendary prince Lord Ram and a documentary on the climate crisis in India, Deadline can reveal. An access doc on Hindi movie megastar Salman Khan is also nearing completion. Applause, led by Indian broadcasting veteran Sameer Nair , is best known for scripted drama series such as Scam 1992 and Taj – A Monument of Blood and adapting the likes of The Office , Luther , Guilt , Hostages and Criminal Justice in Hindi, but is now pushing heavily into unscripted and genres such as sketch comedy. The Woke: This Week is from the latter, with Mumbai-based Applause producing alongside creators Kunal Vijaykar and Cyrus Broacha. It’s billed as “a mix between” NBC weekly sketch satire Saturday Night Live and The Kumars at No. 42 , which was … [Read more...] about India’s Applause Entertainment Readies “‘SNL’ Meets ‘The Kumars At No. 42′” Sketch Show In Unscripted Push As Company Turns Five
The Boulet Brothers Sign Multi-Production Deal With Shudder
Shudder — AMC’s streamer for horror, thriller and the supernatural — has inked a deal with The Boulet Brothers to expand their Dragula franchise with a new season, a new spinoff series and an additional special to air in the next year. The first project is a full-season spinoff series based on their reality competition series The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula that has already finished principal filming and will debut this fall. The series’ format, content and cast are still being kept under wraps. The new pact comes on the heels of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula’s fourth season, which became one of Shudder’s most watched series of 2021. “With The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula and Resurrection , the Boulet Brothers have proven to be uniquely talented producers and storytellers, creating innovative, inclusive programming that smashes genres and draws a large and loyal following. We’re excited to be working with them on their upcoming new competition series, with more … [Read more...] about The Boulet Brothers Sign Multi-Production Deal With Shudder
‘John Wick’ Prequel Series ‘The Continental’ Moves From Starz To Peacock
John Wick prequel series The Continental is on the move. The series is moving from Starz to NBCU streamer Peacock . The unusual move comes more than four years after the project was first unveiled by the premium cable network. Sources have told Deadline that the three-part action event series is more of a natural fit for Peacock, which recently acquired the rights to the John Wick movies, and comes as Starz has repositioned its brand over the last few years to focus more on female skewing series such as Outlander and series that fit specific demographics such as the Power franchise. It is not part of a wholesale move to move projects elsewhere ahead of Lionsgate’s pending deal to sell the cable network, as an announcement could come next month. Starz is not expected to have a second window. The Continental will now launch on Peacock in 2023. The series will explore the origin story and inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel, a … [Read more...] about ‘John Wick’ Prequel Series ‘The Continental’ Moves From Starz To Peacock
Leading With Love: Why Compassion Is the Greatest Leadership Tool
Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Rolling Stone editors or publishers. A common misconception that many people have about leadership is that you have to be intimidating and demand respect in order to be a great leader. In fact, many of us see leaders as cold, aloof or emotionless. These presumed characteristics paint a portrait of leaders as people who are disinterested in being shown any sort of love, affection or friendship. This could not be any further from the truth. The best way to foster this love is through mutual trust and open communication. Here are my top reasons why compassion is your greatest leadership tool. Forming Meaningful Relationships Leading with love and compassion means we can form more meaningful relationships with our co-workers. One thing that sets good leaders apart from great leaders is the ability to care enough about people to know what is important to them and how you can best support them on … [Read more...] about Leading With Love: Why Compassion Is the Greatest Leadership Tool
Adele ‘Happy As I’ll Ever Be’ With Rich Paul, ‘I Might As Well Be Married’
Getty Adele is convinced she'll never find someone like Rich Paul again -- saying she's "happy as I’ll ever be" in a relationship with the sports super agent. The "Easy On Me" singer gushed over Paul in a recent interview with Elle magazine ... explaining that things are going so well with LeBron James ' BFF, she "might as well be married." "I've never been in love like this," she said. "I'm obsessed with him." The 34-year-old hasn't been shy about expressing her feelings for Paul -- she said in an interview with Rolling Stone back in 2021 that the two had the most "incredible, openhearted, and easiest" relationship. The couple seems so smitten with one another, many have speculated they're already engaged, but she told Elle that's not the case ... yet. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty Adele added in the interview that she was hopeful she could have more kids some day. "I'm a homemaker and I’m a matriarch," she said, … [Read more...] about Adele ‘Happy As I’ll Ever Be’ With Rich Paul, ‘I Might As Well Be Married’
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez Celebrating Wedding With Party This Weekend
Getty Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are celebrating their marriage in style this weekend, TMZ has learned ... with a group of their closest peeps getting the invite to party with them. Sources close to the couple tell us the two are inviting family and close friends to Ben's home in Georgia this weekend for the big bash -- unclear what the total headcount is, or which special guests might stop by. Zillow We're told it can best be described as a big celebration for the two ... safe to say it'll be a blast for all in attendance. Getty/Zillow Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Wedding Party Location Has History with Couple As we reported, Ben and Jen picked the actor's Riceboro home as the spot for the big bash last month, which is located just an hour outside Savannah ... we were told Jen went right into party-planning mode soon after the wedding . onthejlo The 87-acre property was exactly … [Read more...] about Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez Celebrating Wedding With Party This Weekend
Coalition Of 1,425 Showrunners & Directors Raises $2.5M To Help Women Gain Access To Abortions While Calling On Studios To Step Up
A coalition of 1,425 showrunners and directors has raised $2.5 million to help women gain access to abortion services in states where they’re now illegal. Organizers of Hollywood4AbortionAccess hope to raise another $2.5 million to help women across the country – not just those working in the entertainment industry. The money will go to the National Network of Abortion Funds. Organizers are also calling on the major studios to adopt plans to “guarantee that all employees and other production workers in need of emergency reproductive healthcare can be transported expeditiously across state lines” if they live in states where abortions are now illegal in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade . Among those taking to social media to support the campaign include Shonda Rhimes , Ava DuVernay , JJ Abrams , Mindy Kaling , Judd Apatow , Damon Lindelof, Jesse Williams and Dana Fox using the hashtag @hollywood4abortionaccess. Have a look at the … [Read more...] about Coalition Of 1,425 Showrunners & Directors Raises $2.5M To Help Women Gain Access To Abortions While Calling On Studios To Step Up