"Stone Cold" Steve Austin may be the most beloved wrestler of all time ... and look no further why. The WWE legend showed up to a SoCal brewery and hooked up the patrons in a packed bar with free beers to commemorate "Austin 3:16 day!" Austin hit up El Segundo Brewing Company in Los Angeles County ... where he doled out cold beers left and right to fans who came to celebrate the WWE holiday. Stone Cold Steve Austin giving out beers on Austin 3:16 day like a goddamn champ. pic.twitter.com/LyJ6uO8pm5 — brandon wenerd (@brandonwenerd) March 17, 2023 @brandonwenerd Check it out ... Stone Cold was behind the bar, pouring beers and toasting fans as his signature theme music was blaring in the background. And, Steve wasn't handing out just any ol' beers ... the brewery serves his own signature "Broken Skull IPA." After he served everybody, Austin was naturally thirsty himself, so he chugged a pint glass, too. Getty Of course, the "Austin … [Read more...] about ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin Hands Out Beers on ‘Austin 3:16’ Day At CA Brewery
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Steve Jobs — Iconic Portrait Was RIPPED OFF … Says Photog
Steve Jobs was vigilant in protecting his copyrights ... and now the photographer who shot his most iconic portrait is following Steve's lead ... and suing two artists who allegedly ripped him off ... TMZ has learned. The man behind the suit is Albert M. Watson -- a prolific photographer who's considered one of the most influential people to ever wield a camera. He shot Steve's famous portrait during a 2006 photo shoot ... and claims he owns the rights to the work. FYI -- the shot was used as the cover art on Walter Isaacson's biography, "Steve Jobs." But in his lawsuit, filed in federal court in NY, Watson claims two well known artists -- Alex Guofeng Cao and David Datuna -- used his famous "Steve Jobs" portrait as the basis for new pieces ... but they never got proper permission. Watson claims one of the unauthorized works, "Steve Jobs vs. Neil Armstrong, After Watson," has become popular and is being sold in multiple galleries across the country. He also … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs — Iconic Portrait Was RIPPED OFF … Says Photog
Apple Shaken to Core — Steve Jobs Resigns
Hold on to your iPhones, iPads -- and most importantly, your Apple stock -- Steve Jobs is stepping down from his post as CEO . Jobs handed in his letter of resignation today, but will stay on as the Chairman of Apple's Board of Directors. Tim Cook will be the new CEO. Jobs has been on medical leave most of 2011-- and hinted at his continuing health issues in the letter ... saying, "I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come." Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976 -- and earlier this month it became the world's most valuable company. … [Read more...] about Apple Shaken to Core — Steve Jobs Resigns
Steve Wozniak: Jobs Needs Some ‘Steve Time’
Steve Wozniak says his fellow Apple co-founder Steve Jobs needs to relax in his retirement ... saying, "Steve needs now to just have some 'Steve time' ... He deserves it." After Jobs announced his resignation yesterday, Wozniak spoke with BYTE ... saying, "[Jobs] really has had to sacrifice a lot to run Apple ... I mean, just your time, everybody wants you day and night, that's what I mean by sacrifices." He added, "It takes so much out of anyone to be under just constant pressure and demands like that." As to the future of Apple, Wozniak seems optimistic ... saying, "You've got to remember, [Jobs] was surrounded by great, great people at Apple ... and those people are still there." Translation -- you still won't need to buy a Zune anytime soon. … [Read more...] about Steve Wozniak: Jobs Needs Some ‘Steve Time’
Steve Jobs Signed Award to Apple Employee Up for Sale, Rare Autograph
Getty An award signed by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is hitting the open market ... and it's a super rare memento, because the guy never signed autographs and hardly ever left his signature. Steve scribbled his John Hancock on a 10-year award plaque presented to an Apple employee way back in 2000 ... shortly after Steve had returned to the company. The award plaque is up for sale over at Moments In Time ... with a $95,000 price tag. Steve presented the hardware to Apple marketing exec Suzanne Lindbergh , and the letter to her reads ... "This ten-year plaque recognizes those who have contributed a decade of personal achievement to Apple's phenomenal success. Apple honors you not only for your talent, enthusiasm and energy, but also for your ten years of creativity and career commitment. We hope you continue to believe, as we do, that the journey in itself is the best reward." Jobs used a black felt-tip pen to leave his signature … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs Signed Award to Apple Employee Up for Sale, Rare Autograph
No Shockers Among DGA Awards Film Nominees: Cuaron, Greengrass, McQueen, Russell, Scorsese
Today’s eagerly awaited DGA nominations are out and there are no surprises in the bunch. Gravity’s Alfonso Cuaron , Captain Phillips’ Paul Greengrass , 12 Years A Slave’s Steve McQueen , American Hustle’s David O. Russell and The Wolf Of Wall Street ‘s Martin Scorsese were all odds-on favorites to make the five — and they did. Some might have questioned Scorsese’s chances since the film has become a lightning rod for controversy and was the last major release of the year, meaning the 15,000-member guild voters would have to see it in time to cast their ballot. But c’mon, he’s Martin Scorsese. There would be no denying this achievement among his fellow directors. He has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the guild and 10 other nominations with 3 wins in 3 different categories ( The Departed in film, Boardwalk Empire in TV a nd George Harrison: Living In The Material World in documentary). He’s a god to this guild. Greengrass, McQueen and … [Read more...] about No Shockers Among DGA Awards Film Nominees: Cuaron, Greengrass, McQueen, Russell, Scorsese
Tulima Tuanaki Promoted To COO At Contract Services
Tulima Tuanaki has been promoted to chief operating officer of Contract Services , the entertainment industry trust fund that carries out provisions of the collective bargaining agreements between the film and television industry’s West Coast studio locals and management’s Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. In her new role, Tuanaki will oversee a newly created Operations Department, which arose from a restructuring of the organization spearheaded by new CEO David Gross, who assumed the helm in September 2019. Tuanaki, who had formerly served as the organization’s senior director of administration, will oversee industry-wide safety and harassment prevention training, transportation compliance, board relations, and maintenance of the industry roster. She will continue to serve as a representative for Contract Services during industry negotiations. She began her industry career as executive assistant for Leo T. Reed, the former head of Hollywood’s … [Read more...] about Tulima Tuanaki Promoted To COO At Contract Services
Liam Neeson Set To Lead Neil Jordan Prison Escape Thriller ‘The Riker’s Ghost’ — EFM
Liam Neeson is set to reteam with director Neil Jordan ( The Crying Game ) on upcoming thriller The Riker’s Ghost , we can reveal. Parallel Film’s Alan Moloney ( Albert Nobbs ) and Endurance Media’s Steve Richards ( Freelance ) will produce. Jake Katofsky and Susan Mullen will co-produce with Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes director Rupert Wyatt also serving as producer. In addition to producing, Richards’ Endurance will also finance. Taken and Schindler’s List star Neeson will play a convict set for release who is forced to break a terrorist out of prison. Capstone’s Christian Mercuri is launching international sales on the project ahead of the EFM in Berlin. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights. RELATED: Deadline’s Full EFM Coverage The film, written by Sean O’Keefe ( Spenser Confidential ) and Brian Rudnick ( Dungeons & Dragons ), is scheduled to begin filming in September, 2023. The project marks a reuniting for Jordan, Neeson, … [Read more...] about Liam Neeson Set To Lead Neil Jordan Prison Escape Thriller ‘The Riker’s Ghost’ — EFM
‘Days Of Our Lives’ Renewed For Two Additional Seasons By Peacock
The adventures in Salem are expected to continue on NBC’s sister streamer, Peacock : Days of Our Lives has been picked up for an additional two seasons. The renewal will take the daytime sudser through its 60th season. Peacock says DOOL has consistently been a top 10 title since it moved to the streamer last year. It has also spawned two limited spinoffs dubbed Beyond Salem . Chapter 2 of the spinoff aired in July and featured the return of DOOL super-couple Bo and Hope (Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell), as well as Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans, Drake Hogestyn as John Black, Stephen Nichols as Steve “Patch” Johnson, Mary Beth Evans as Kayla Brady Johnson, Lucas Adams as Tripp Johnson, and Camila Banus as Gabi Hernandez. RELATED: ‘New Girl’ To Depart Netflix For Hulu & Peacock DOOL is produced by Corday Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ken Corday is the executive producer with co-executive producer Albert Alarr. … [Read more...] about ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Renewed For Two Additional Seasons By Peacock
Roku’s Colin Davis Named Head Of Comedy Development At Sony Pictures Television Studios; Other Recent Hires & Promotions Revealed
EXCLUSIVE : Colin Davis , Head of Scripted Originals for the Roku Channel, is leaving Roku’s free ad-supported streaming service to join Sony as EVP Comedy Development at Sony Pictures Television Studios . Davis, who starts May 1, will oversee development of comedies for all platforms, reporting to Jason Clodfelter, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios. Davis succeeds Glenn Adilman, who exited as EVP and head of comedy development in the studio’s November executive restructuring under new Sony Pictures TV Studios president Katherine Pope. Based on the Culver City lot, Davis will lead a team that includes Jennifer Gerstenblatt, Frank Ochoa and Jackie Wertheimer who serve as SVP Comedy Development, VP Animation, and Manager of Comedy Development, respectively. “We are thrilled to have Colin join our Sony Pictures Television Studios family,” said Clodfelter. “His passion and understanding of television are infectious, and he embodies an entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about Roku’s Colin Davis Named Head Of Comedy Development At Sony Pictures Television Studios; Other Recent Hires & Promotions Revealed