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Inanna Sarkis Scripted Podcast Series ‘Zaya’ Lands Deal At Realm Podcast Network (EXCLUSIVE) Zaya , a scripted podcast penned and directed by actress Inanna Sarkis. Sarkis also stars in the pod, which tells the story of a Middle Eastern student living in Brooklyn who finds her world shattered when her older brother is violently kidnapped before her eyes. In her quest to bring him home, she discovers there was much more to him than she ever knew. The 6-episode series also stars Suki Waterhouse, Hayley Law, Evan Ross, Samer Salem, Jacob Batalon, Matthew Noszka, Lamorne Morris, Melvyn Gregg, and Dylan Arnold. In a statement, Realm’s Vice President, Mary Assadullahi, said: “Inanna is such a talent. We are thrilled to partner with her for her podcast debut and can’t wait to share it with listeners—this one will have you on the edge of your seat!” The pod will air weekly from September 15 on all platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. UTA helped broker the deal. … [Read more...] about ‘Tenet’ VFX Firm DNEG Hires Janek Sirrs & Realm Podcast Network Lands Inanna Sarkis Podcast — Global Briefs

Johnny Depp is due to hop back into the director’s seat for the first time in 25 years with Modigliani , a feature film about the Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, which he will co-produce alongside Al Pacino . Sources close to Depp confirmed the news of the production with Deadline. Barry Navidi will co-produce alongside Depp and Pacino. The film marks Navidi’s fourth collaboration with Pacino whom he worked with on The Merchant Of Venice (2004), Wilde Salomé (2011), and Salomé (2013). Depp and Pacino also starred opposite each other in the 1997 crime flick Donnie Brasco . Based on a play by Dennis McIntyre and adapted for the screen by Jerzy and Mary Kromolowski, the film will tell the story of the painter and sculptor in Paris in 1916. Modigliani will chronicle the life of the Italian artist across a turbulent and eventful 48 hours. THR first reported news of the project. The project is aiming to shoot in 2023. There is no word yet whether Depp will … [Read more...] about Johnny Depp To Direct ‘Modigliani’, His First Directorial Effort in 25 Years; Al Pacino Co-Producing

Lindsey Graham will have to testify before a Georgia grand jury investigating Donald Trump ’s push to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. The South Carolina senator had been fighting a subpoena for testimony issued last month. He lost the fight on Monday. “[T]he Court finds that the District Attorney has shown extraordinary circumstances and a special need for Senator Graham’s testimony on issues relating to alleged attempts to influence or disrupt the lawful administration of Georgia’s 2022 elections,” U.S. District Court Judge Leigh Martin May wrote in rejecting Graham’s challenge. Graham intends to appeal the ruling. “The Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause prevents a local official from questioning a Senator about how that Senator did his job,” his office said in a statement announcing his intention to appeal, adding that the Judge May “ignored the constitutional text and binding Supreme Court precedent.” Graham, on multiple occasions after the 2020 … [Read more...] about Lindsey Graham Has to Testify in Georgia Election Meddling Probe, Judge Rules

Getty Brittney Griner is fighting back in her drug case in Russia -- formally filing an appeal of her conviction in the foreign country, days after she was sentenced to 9 years behind bars there. Griner's attorney confirmed the filing to CNN on Monday. It's not immediately known what the grounds of the appeal are, or when it will be heard in court. TMZ.com WNBA Star Brittney Griner Reportedly Detained In Russia On Drug Charge, Could Face 10 Yrs The move, though, was expected -- after Griner was convicted and sentenced on Aug. 4. The WNBA superstar admitted to having hashish oil in her luggage at a Moscow airport, but she told a courtroom she packed it inadvertently and had no intentions at all of breaking the law. Regardless of the appeal process, the U.S. -- which has called Griner wrongfully detained -- is continuing attempts to strike a prisoner swap deal with Russia in order to bring the 31-year-old home. "I call on … [Read more...] about Brittney Griner Appealing Drug Conviction In Russia

Early in Emily the Criminal , Emily Benetto ( Aubrey Plaza , sporting a New Jersey-native accent) is asked about her permanent record in a job interview. It’s a trick question. Despite telling her otherwise, this prospective employer has already done a background check. They already know about the low points on her rap sheet. So they know, when she tries to explain herself, that she’s lying, or at least only telling half of the truth. It’s about “trust,” you understand. You can imagine why someone with a record who’s desperately in need of a job might fudge the details of their past, especially if they think they won’t get caught. Desperation does that. Getting a job might feel worth the risk. That’s the trap set for Emily more than once in this minor pressure cooker of a movie. Emily has essentially — professionally, anyway — been condemned. The rap sheet is only part of her problem. There’s the $70,000 in student debt that makes getting a job that much more urgent. … [Read more...] about ‘Emily the Criminal’: Aubrey Plaza Wants to Stick It to the Man

At 15, Christina Ricci appeared in a PG-13 comedy called Now and Then , in which four middle-aged best friends meet up to reflect on their teenage selves. Nearly 30 years later, Showtime ’s Yellowjackets is that film’s hard-R evil twin, in which the fortysomething members of a New Jersey school’s female football team are haunted by memories of a traumatic plane crash that left them stranded when they were kids. It’s hard to pick a single performance from a terrific ensemble, but Ricci’s portrayal of the twisted Misty Quigley, played in flashback by Sammi Hanratty , is a standout in a series that shocks and surprises. DEADLINE: Why did you want to want to do Yellowjackets ? CHRISTINA RICCI : I loved the idea of it — the premise in general. But then I read the pilot script and the only scene I had in the whole episode was such an incredibly well written, succinct, informative, evocative scene. It was about a character type I’ve always been fascinated by — … [Read more...] about ‘Yellowjackets’ Christina Ricci On Why She Roots For The Underdog — Even If It Bites Her

EXCLUSIVE : A documentary series about the rivalry between the Mexican and American national men’s soccer/football teams is kicking off at Amazon . The company will launch Good Neighbors , a three-part series on its Prime Video service around the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which begins in November. The series will look at the political, social, and sporting layers of the rivalry; Mexico has beaten the U.S. 36 times since 1934, when the first game was played, but the U.S. has the edge since 2000 with 17 wins and nine losses. It will feature interviews with the likes of U.S. star Landon Donovan and Mexico’s Rafa Márquez, who became symbols of their country’s cultures during their respective careers. It will also examine the passionate, international battle for on-field talent and fan support that has made the U.S.-Mexico border one of the most fascinating soccer frontiers in the world, with players—and families—from both countries becoming the focus of recruiting battles between … [Read more...] about Soccer Docuseries About Rivalry Between Mexico & America Kicks Off At Amazon

EXCLUSIVE : Sadie Laflamme-Snow ( The Apprentice ) has been cast in The Way Home , the new, original primetime series set to premiere in 2023 on Hallmark Channel . Laflamme-Snow will play 15-year-old Alice Landry, who is none-too-thrilled when her mother Kat ( Chyler Leigh ) moves them from Minneapolis back to Kat’s childhood home in the small, Canadian farm town of Port Haven, New Brunswick. Alice has never met her grandmother Del ( Andie MacDowell ), as she and Kat have been estranged for more than two decades following a series of lifechanging events. As Alice tries to come to grips with the end of her parents’ marriage and reluctantly acclimate to her new surroundings, she happens upon a surprising path that will lead her to answers about her family’s past she didn’t know she was looking for. “We’re so pleased to have Sadie Laflamme-Snow as the youngest member or the Landry women in The Way Home ,” said Laurie Ferneau, Senior Vice President, … [Read more...] about ‘The Way Home’: Sadie Laflamme-Snow Joins Hallmark Series As Chyler Leigh’s Daughter

The National Hispanic Media Coalition will honor Colman Domingo , Francia Raisa , George Lopez , Mayan Lopez, and Yvett Merino at its 36th Annual Impact Awards gala on September 9. On My Block star, Jessica Marie Garcia will serve as host of the festivities; U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro will make a special appearance. Returning to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel after last year’s virtual celebration, the Impact Awards celebrates the outstanding individuals dedicating themselves to creating a more inclusive entertainment industry through the positive portrayal of the Latinx community, both in front of and behind the camera. “This year’s honorees have helped push the industry forward and have been instrumental in the movement for an increased and accurate representation of Latinos in Hollywood from the very start of their careers,” said Brenda Victoria Castillo, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition in a statement. “NHMC is thrilled to be … [Read more...] about Colman Domingo, Francia Raisa & George Lopez Among NHMC Impact Awards Honorees

EXCLUSIVE : Neal McDonough ( The Flash ) and Casey Cott ( Riverdale ) will headline the sports drama Black Spartans , written and to be directed by Ben Cory Jones ( Insecure ), which is heading into production in Atlanta this fall. Exploring the explosive era of the mid-1960s where social upheaval paved the way for a new order in college football, Jones’ first feature tells the story of the first fully integrated college football team. The film is inspired by the Michigan State Spartans team, coached by Duffy Daugherty, which forever changed the face of the sport. Jones, McDonough, Cott, David Brown, Rochelle Claerbaut, Ruve McDonough, Justin Oates-Marable and Jimmy V are producing, with Cory Wharton serving as exec producer. McDonough is an award-winning actor whose film credits include Sonic the Hedgehog , Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City , RED 2 , Captain America: The First Avenger , Flags of Our Fathers and more. On the TV side, he … [Read more...] about Neal McDonough & ‘Riverdale’s Casey Cott Set For Ben Cory Jones’ Football Drama ‘Black Spartans’