Katt Williams was FURIOUS when Oakland police arrested him Thursday morning ... so furious he threatened to cancel his show in O-Town today over the experience -- and TMZ has the arrest footage. TMZ broke the story ... Katt was busted outside Kimball's Carnival in East Oakland around 3AM after allegedly hitting someone in the head with a bottle at a nearby hotel. He was released yesterday afternoon. In the video, Katt says "Call Live Nation ... call the radio station ... the show's canceled." Katt was referring to his show tonight at Oakland's Oracle Arena -- but he was bluffing ... because we called the venue to see if it's still on ... and they said yes. Katt also seems to claim he was outnumbered during the alleged hotel fight -- saying, "Four dudes ... one of me" -- but the audio isn't clear. … [Read more...] about Katt Williams Arrest Footage — Comic Threatens to Cancel Show
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How Screenwriters Are Flexing Their Muscles To Find A New Way To Control The Script — Deadline Disruptors
With the motion picture business shifting almost exclusively to franchises over the past decades, screenwriters are increasingly put through the wringer as they find themselves replaced and replaced again throughout protracted development processes. It’s a punishing road that can be demoralizing for writers who have often spent months pitching for an open writing assignment. But as more and more streamers look to add content to their film slates, screenwriters are finding new opportunities to flip the script. A high-profile comic book movie set to debut next year recently had its final script submitted to the WGA for screenwriting credit, and insiders tell Deadline that a staggering 45 writers had some sort of involvement with the script at various stages through the development process. The likelihood that all those writers will get credit is “basically impossible”, according to one source close to the project. And while this might represent an extreme example, having as … [Read more...] about How Screenwriters Are Flexing Their Muscles To Find A New Way To Control The Script — Deadline Disruptors
‘The Office’ And ‘Anchorman’ Actor David Koechner Signs With Gersh
EXCLUSIVE : Gersh has signed actor, writer and producer David Koechner ( Anchorman ) for representation. Koechner is perhaps best known for his turn as Michael Scott’s pal Todd Packer on NBC’s The Office , and as the Anchorman films’ Champ Kind. He currently co-hosts A&E’s America’s Top Dog and plays Bill Lewis on ABC’s The Goldbergs , having recently appeared on ABC’s Bless This Mess , CBS’s Superior Donuts , Showtime’s Twin Peaks , Comedy Central’s Another Period and IFC’s Stan Against Evil . Koechner voices recurring characters on Fox’s American Dad , as well as on Netflix’s series F is for Family and The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants . Recent projects on the film side include the dramedy Then Came You with Asa Butterfield , Maisie Williams and Nina Dobrev; Sean McEwen’s dramatic comedy Braking for Whales with Tom Felton and Wendi McLendon-Covey; Roman White’s Netflix pic A Week Away ; Cody Calahan’s horror-comedy Vicious Fun ; and … [Read more...] about ‘The Office’ And ‘Anchorman’ Actor David Koechner Signs With Gersh
Davos World Economic Forum Back In Person; No Snow Or Stars As Politicians, CEOs Hold Court North Of Cannes
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and Microsoft chief Satya Nadella were skedded to join 2,500 politicians, business and nonprofit leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos , Switzerland this week as the annual gathering kneecapped by Covid is back in person. It reconvenes, a bit subdued, at a critical moment with the world staggering under food scarcity, raging fuel prices and war. There’s usually a sprinkling of snow on the pines at the toney mountain resort, about a seven-hour drive from the Cannes Film Festival. The showbiz presence is also scant at an event that over the years has hosted Hollywood and music royalty like Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Sharon Stone, Goldie Hawn, Bono, Peter Gabriel and Will.I.Am. Davos is the place where assembled dignitaries tittered and booed a boastful speech by former President Donald Trump in 2018, but weren’t laughing when he returned in 2020. In 2021, the event was virtual. This year, it … [Read more...] about Davos World Economic Forum Back In Person; No Snow Or Stars As Politicians, CEOs Hold Court North Of Cannes
Gunna Denied Bond as Prosecutors Claim He Held ‘Command Position’ in Alleged YSL Gang
Gunna was denied bond at a hearing on Monday, as a prosecutors successfully argued he was in a “command position” in the alleged Young Slime Life gang, according to Fox 5 in Atlanta. The judge expressed concern that the rapper’s release might endanger witnesses. Gunna — real name Sergio Kitchens — turned himself in to authorities earlier this month after being accused of conspiring to violate the RICO Act in a massive indictment that also led to the arrest of Young Thug and 26 others allegedly associated with YSL. During the hearing Monday, Kitchens also pleaded not guilty to one charge of violating Georgia’s anti-racketeering law. The judge has set a trial date for Jan. 9, 2023. A lawyer for Kitchens did not immediately return Rolling Stone’s request for comment. Also in court Monday, the judge delayed a ruling on bond for Young Thug, real name Jeffrey Williams. Williams was denied bond after his initial arrest, but his lawyer is trying to secure an … [Read more...] about Gunna Denied Bond as Prosecutors Claim He Held ‘Command Position’ in Alleged YSL Gang