EXCLUSIVE : Amazon Studios has secured rights to Aaron Foley ’s debut novel Boys Come First , with plans to develop the property for television, tapping Chuck Hayward ( Ted Lasso ) to pen the pilot and exec produce the series. Field Trip will produce the show, developed under their overall deal with Amazon Studios , with the company’s co-founders Will Graham and Hailey Wierengo also set to exec produce alongside their VP of Development, Stephanie Dietz. And Deadline understands that Hayward is also in discussions to serve as showrunner. Boys Come First tells the humorously heartfelt story of three gay millennial Black men looking for love, navigating friendships and pursuing professional success against the rapidly evolving backdrop of contemporary Detroit. The Cleveland-based Belt Publishing published the novel in May of last year. A 2x Emmy and WGA Award nom perhaps best known as a co-executive producer on Apple TV+’s international smash hit Ted … [Read more...] about Amazon Developing ‘Boys Come First’ Series Based On Aaron Foley’s Debut Novel; Chuck Hayward To Pen The Pilot, Serve As EP
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Meghan Markle, Christina Applegate & Ava DuVernay Among Gracie Award Winners For Women In Media
Podcaster (and Duchess of Sussex) Meghan Markle , actors Christina Applegate and Ava DuVernay , and country music star Faith Hill are among the winners of this year’s Gracie Awards recognizing outstanding achievements of women in media. Presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the 48th Annual Gracie Awards recipients also include TV programs Abbott Elementary, Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, 48 Hours and Showtime’s The Handmaid’s Tale. “Thank you to the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation for this prestigious honor,” Markle said in a statement posted on her Archwell website . “This is a shared success for me and the team behind Archetypes – most of whom are women – and the inspiring guests who joined me each week.” Archetypes is Markle’s Spotify podcast. Winners in journalism categories include Debora Patta (CBS News), Paola Ramos (MSNBC) and Dawn Porter (ESPN), among others. This year, The Gracies, named after radio and TV pioneer … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle, Christina Applegate & Ava DuVernay Among Gracie Award Winners For Women In Media
Gwyneth Paltrow Found Not Liable For 2016 Ski Collision With Optometrist; ‘Shakespeare In Love’ Star Awarded Her Requested $1
Gwyneth Paltrow did not cause the 2016 ski collision that retired optometrist Terry Sanderson claimed left him with a traumatic brain injury, a jury found today. The jury in Park City, Utah, found that Sanderson was responsible for the collision, and awarded Paltrow the $1 she requested in a countersuit. Paltrow lawyer Stephen W. Owens said the actor did not have an immediate comment, but her legal team would address the press shortly. In the civil trial that’s become a national obsession — from its vivid, if opposing, descriptions of the frightening crash to Paltrow’s ever-changing, casually chic courtroom attire — Sanderson sued the Shakespeare in Love star for $300,000, claiming a reckless Paltrow was responsible for the slope collision at the Deer Valley Resort in Utah. Paltrow countered that it was Sanderson who slammed into her, not the other way around. During closing arguments today in a Park City courtroom, lawyers for Sanderson said their client “never … [Read more...] about Gwyneth Paltrow Found Not Liable For 2016 Ski Collision With Optometrist; ‘Shakespeare In Love’ Star Awarded Her Requested $1
Kiara Advani Reveals What She Felt When She Saw Her Husband Sidharth Malhotra For First Time At Their Wedding
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra recently made their first public appearance as a married couple following their wedding celebrations. Kiara was honoured with the Star of the Year award on Saturday night, at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards. It is her first accolade since tying the knot. In her acceptance speech, she expressed her gratitude to all those who supported her throughout her journey, including filmmaker Karan Johar, who was in attendance. She also revealed how she felt when she first saw Sidharth Malhotra waiting for her at the mandap. During the event, host Maniesh Paul congratulated Kiara Advani on her marriage and her emotional state before walking down the aisle. Sharing how she felt at that moment, Kiara said she was overwhelmed, but as soon as she saw her husband-to-be, she knew it was the right decision. In the wedding video, Kiara is seen walking down the aisle and dancing while Sid stands on the other side, asking her to hurry. The video went viral on social … [Read more...] about Kiara Advani Reveals What She Felt When She Saw Her Husband Sidharth Malhotra For First Time At Their Wedding
Entertainment Highlights: Parineeti-Raghav’s Roka Date; Makers Unveil New Poster Of Adipurush On Rama Navami
Recommended Video Parineeti Chopra-Raghav Chadha की Roka Ceremony! डेटिंग की अफवाहों के बीच ये बड़ी खबर आई सामने Entertainment Live Updates: As we welcome a new Thursday morning in March, the entertainment is already buzzing with several interesting and exciting updates. From Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha's roka date to the new poster of Adipurush on Ram Navami and much more. Parineeti Chopra-Raghav Chadha's Family Looking For A Roka Date: Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha's consecutive spottings grabbed several eyeballs. Netizens started wondering if something was cooking between them. Amid this, an AAP MP's tweet hinting 'union' added fuel to the fire. Now, a close family friend of the alleged couple has revealed that "The roka is definitely happening but the families are trying to figure out a date soon. They are looking for a date that could be in this month or early next month." Makers Unveil A New Poster Of Prabhas-Kriti Sanon Starrer … [Read more...] about Entertainment Highlights: Parineeti-Raghav’s Roka Date; Makers Unveil New Poster Of Adipurush On Rama Navami
Mardaani & Parineeta Director Pradeep Sarkar Passes Away At The Age Of 67, Was On Dialysis
Recommended Video Parineeta fame Filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar का निधन, Bollywood Celebs ने जताया शोक | FilmiBeat Pradeep Sarkar, the acclaimed filmmaker behind movies such as Parineeta , Laga Chunari Mein Daag , Mardaani , and Helicopter Eela , has passed away at the age of 67. He breathed his last at 3:30 am on March 24. PRADEEP SARKAR DEATH REASON According to the ongoing reports, the director was on dialysis. He was rushed to hospital at around 3 am as his potassium levels had dropped significantly. He subsequently passed away at the hospital. The funeral service for Sarkar is scheduled to be held at a crematorium in Santacruz, Mumbai, at 4 pm today. His film industry colleagues have been notified of his untimely demise, and they woke up to a shocking morning, stunned by the news. Sasur Ji Ke Darr Ne...: Fans React As Ranveer Attends Sports Awards With Deepika, Her Father In 'Normal' Outfit HANSAL MEHTA CONFIRMS PRADEEP SARKAR'S DEMISE … [Read more...] about Mardaani & Parineeta Director Pradeep Sarkar Passes Away At The Age Of 67, Was On Dialysis
Kangana Ranaut Accuses Karan Johar Of ‘Banning’ Priyanka Chopra, Says ‘Because Of Her Friendship With SRK…’
Kangana Ranaut has responded to Priyanka Chopra's recent revelation regarding her move to Hollywood while at the peak of her Bollywood career. The former Miss World had disclosed in an interview that she was feeling "pushed into the corner" and was "tired of the politics" in the film industry. The Queen star has now reacted to Priyanka's statements and accused Karan Johar of banning her. The two actors had previously worked together in the 2008 movie Fashion and the 2013 hit Krrish 3 . KANGANA CLAIMS KARAN JOHAR 'BANNED' PRIYANKA CHOPRA BECAUSE OF SRK On Tuesday morning, Kangana tweeted in response to a news article about Priyanka's recent statement, stating, "This is what @priyankachopra has to say about bollywood, people ganged up on her, bullied her and "chased her out of film industry" a self made woman was made to leave India. Everyone knows Karan Johar had banned her (1/2)" Story Less Video Game...: Pakistani Actor Yasir Hussain Mocks Shah Rukh … [Read more...] about Kangana Ranaut Accuses Karan Johar Of ‘Banning’ Priyanka Chopra, Says ‘Because Of Her Friendship With SRK…’
Picturestart Wins Tennis Tale ‘Carrie Soto Is Back’ By ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ Author Taylor Jenkins Reid
EXCLUSIVE : In a highly competitive situation, Picturestart has acquired the rights to Carrie Soto Is Back , the 2022 novel by Daisy Jones & The Six author Taylor Jenkins Reid . Carrie Soto is a top tennis player whose determination to win at all costs has left her not winning any popularity contests. By the time she hangs up her racquet and retires, she is regarded as the best player the world has ever seen. Six years later, her world record might be taken from her by a brutal, stunning player named Nicki Chan. So at the tennis-ancient age of 37, Carrie makes the monumental decision to come out of retirement and be coached by her father for one last year, during which she hopes to reclaim her record. Tagging along to add to the complications in her life is her on-again, off-again boyfriend. The novel was published in August by Ballantine Books and debuted atop the The New York Times bestseller list. It won the 2022 Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction. … [Read more...] about Picturestart Wins Tennis Tale ‘Carrie Soto Is Back’ By ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ Author Taylor Jenkins Reid
Netflix Orders New Anime Series Based On ‘Scott Pilgrim’; Original Cast From 2010 Movie To Voice
Scott Pilgrim will be back, and in computer-generated living color: Netflix has picked up an anime series about the beloved slacker-musician from the classic graphic novels, which was made into a 2010 film that starred Michael Cera . In fact, Cera will lend his voice to the new series as Scott, a member of a garage band who falls for a gal named Ramona but must first defeat her seven previous lovers. Mary Elizabeth Winstead will reprise the role as Ramona. Other actors from the movie who will be lending their voice for the Netflix series are Satya Bhabha as Matthew Patel, Kieran Culkin as Wallace Wells, Chris Evans as Lucas Lee, Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim, Brie Larson as Envy Adams, Alison Pill as Kim Pine, Aubrey Plaza as Julie Powers, Brandon Routh as Todd Ingram, Jason Schwartzman as Gideon Graves, Johnny Simmons as Young Neil, Mark Webber Stephen Still, Mae Whitman as Roxie and Ellen Wong as Knives Chau. Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski, the … [Read more...] about Netflix Orders New Anime Series Based On ‘Scott Pilgrim’; Original Cast From 2010 Movie To Voice
Venice Film Festival, Netflix & The Gotham Institute Team Up For ‘Next Generation’ Program At New York’s Paris Theater
EXCLUSIVE : Venice Film Festival, Netflix and The Gotham Film & Media Institute are teaming up on a program of movies at iconic New York venue, the Paris Theater. Scroll down for program lineup in full. Titled Venice Film Festival Presents: Next Generation , the four day event (April 20-23) will showcase films from the first ten years of La Biennale di Venezia’s Biennale College Cinema. Screenings will be accompanied by in-depth discussions pairing new filmmakers with established directors, producers, and writers. The opening night will feature a screening of mystery-thriller Our Father, The Devil with remarks from Venice Director Alberto Barbera and Head of Programme Savina Neirotti. Indie Spirit winner Nikyatu Jusu, whose Sundance film Nanny was picked up by Amazon and Blumhouse, will serve as moderator for the opening night discussion with director Ellie Foumbi. Biennale College Cinema is an incubator program for low-budget films by emerging … [Read more...] about Venice Film Festival, Netflix & The Gotham Institute Team Up For ‘Next Generation’ Program At New York’s Paris Theater