EXCLUSIVE : DC Young Fly , best known as a cast member of MTV’s long-running improv series, Wild ‘n Out , has been added to the cast of New Line ’s reimagining of the 1990 cult comedy House Party , produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter of The SpringHill Company . He’s joining previously announced stars Jorge Lendeborg Jr. and Tosin Cole in the film, which is being directed by Calmatic, marking his feature directorial debut. Emmy-nominated Atlanta writers Stephen Glover and Jamal Olori penned the script. Reginald Hudlin, who wrote and directed the original film starring hip hop duo Kid ‘n Play, will serve as executive producer alongside Warrington Hudlin as well as Spencer Beighley and Jamal Henderson for SpringHill. Richard Brener, Josh Mack, and Victoria Palmeri will oversee production for the studio. DC Young Fly, who got his start by creating videos and roasts on Vine, was most recently be seen playing musician Sly Stone on season two of BET’s … [Read more...] about DC Young Fly Joins ‘House Party’ Remake From New Line & The SpringHill Company
Top asteroid mining companies
‘Hotel Rwanda’ & ‘Between Two Seas’ Writers Team On Serial Killer Series ‘The Alexandria Killings’ For Front Row, Yalla Yalla
Oscar-winning writer-director Terry George ( Hotel Rwanda ) and Egyptian writer Mariam Naoum ( Between Two Seas ) have been attached to co-write the serial killer series The Alexandria Killings from Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Rocket Science ’s Middle East-based Yalla Yalla. Set in 1920 Alexandria when Egypt was under British rule, the series will chronicle the true story of Egyptian sisters Raya and Sakina. The sisters came from a poor Alexandria neighborhood and rose from poverty to run a glamorous brothel operation, drawing on a powerful and influential circle of Egyptian and British officers, informants, and statesmen. The rise and fall of their empire found the sisters relying more and more on petty theft, leading to the murder of 17 women in crimes of opportunity. Producers on the show are Gianluca Chakra, Thorsten Schumacher, and Terry George. The companies say the project will form the first part of a MENA-based true crime anthology series set … [Read more...] about ‘Hotel Rwanda’ & ‘Between Two Seas’ Writers Team On Serial Killer Series ‘The Alexandria Killings’ For Front Row, Yalla Yalla
Webby Nominations: Trevor Noah, Megan Thee Stallion, ‘Ratatouille: The Tik Tok Musical’ Among Nominees
The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences has revealed the nominees for the 25th annual Webby Awards ahead of its virtual ceremony on Tuesday May 18, 2021 hosted by The Good Place and Legendary’s Jameela Jamil. The Webbys celebrate the year’s best Internet work as well as outstanding individuals and organizations who are using the Internet to respond to the impact of the coronavirus, social injustice and more. Nominees in the entertainment realm include Marvel Entertainment, OWN, The Daily Show’ s Trevor Noah , Megan Thee Stallion , Disney+ and Ratatouille: The Tik Tok Musical and more. All nominees are eligible to take home the Internet industry’s two most prestigious awards: The Webby Award, selected by the Academy, and The Webby People’s Voice Award. Internet fans can begin casting their votes today until Thursday, May 6 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Related Story Trevor Noah On Racist Police Incidents: "Where Are The Good Apples?" The … [Read more...] about Webby Nominations: Trevor Noah, Megan Thee Stallion, ‘Ratatouille: The Tik Tok Musical’ Among Nominees
Boy George Movie Biopic ‘Karma Chameleon’ Moves From MGM To Millennium & Eyes Summer Shoot, Singer Teases Casting In New Video
EXCLUSIVE : The Boy George movie biopic, which is to be called Karma Chameleon , has moved from MGM to Millennium Media and is eyeing a summer 2021 start in London and Bulgaria, we can reveal. In a new video that we can debut on Deadline, the Culture Club frontman says a casting search is underway for the actor to play him. The singer also teases the casting of 1917 and Line Of Duty actor Danny Mays in the role of his father and claims “there are rumours of Keanu Reeves popping in.” The production declined to confirm either actor’s involvement. As previously announced, the project is written and will be directed by Hitchcock and Anvil: The Story of Anvil director Sacha Gervasi, and it will be produced by Kevin King Templeton ( Creed I & II ) and Paul Kemsley. George and Jessica de Rothschild will executive produce. Newly aboard is casting director Kate Ringsell ( Wonder Woman ). Related Story Laura Sher Promoted To EVP, MGM Scripted … [Read more...] about Boy George Movie Biopic ‘Karma Chameleon’ Moves From MGM To Millennium & Eyes Summer Shoot, Singer Teases Casting In New Video
Endeavor Content Appoints Cristina Garza As SVP, Development & Production
EXCLUSIVE: Endeavor Content has tapped Cristina Garza as its SVP, Development and Production. In the executive appointment, which is effective immediately, Garza will focus on Latino audience-facing English-language content in the United States, and Spanish-language content as part of Endeavor Content’s global slate. Previously an agent in Media Finance at CAA, Garza has dedicated her career to the development, sale and distribution of Latin American cinema and television. While at CAA she specialized in independently financed film, television and digital content for the Latin American and Spanish market. In the seven years she lived in Mexico, Garza ran distribution for Gael García Bernal and Diega Luna’s Mexico City-based production and distribution company Canana. “Cristina’s experience in championing diverse voices, as well as her deep relationships in both the film and television world lend a unique hand to our efforts in telling truly global audiences,” said … [Read more...] about Endeavor Content Appoints Cristina Garza As SVP, Development & Production