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The AMPAS considered it “based on other material” because Chazelle and his producers had previously made a short to help get financing, but it was a scene from the script. The WGA still calls it an Original Screenplay, causing major confusion for voters.
(DH)
The deal is worth $132.6 million, and the new company which will finance and produce movies and TV shows for the networks, cable channels and digital platforms. eOne will distribute the projects internationally, while Gordon will take the role of CEO.
(VAR)
Obviously, there is no word at all on who Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, and Cecep Arif Rahman will be playing, but one would expect it would involve them utilizing their incredible fighting prowess in some fashion.
(MF)
The comedy from Lena Dunham remains a cornerstone of the premium cable network's original scripted programming and a staple of cultural dialogue. The series was renewed for its fourth season just days ahead of its season-three bow this time last year.
(THR)
The Oscar nominee will take over the lead role, after Damon had to drop out, in
Manchester-By-The-Sea, which revolves around a Boston plumber who is forced to look after his 16-year-old nephew after his brother passes away, but is hindered by a secret tragedy in his past.
(COL)
The long-time partner at the agency has formed MACRO, an entertainment company focusing on content creation, distribution and engagement for African-American, Latino and Multicultural audiences.
(BW)
After moving off the 2015 slate, the Michael Fassbender flick will now come out on December 21st, 2016. Other films affected by the various moves include sequels for
Fantastic Four and
Planet of the Apes, as well as Channing Tatum’s
Gambit film.
(SF)
Appropriately titled
Hackers, the reality show will examine a different infamous cyber crime in each episode and feature interviews with both the crime’s perpetrators and the investigating law enforcement agents.
(ITV)
The show’s co-creator and co-star Jennifer Saunders announced in an interview that she has completed a draft of the film and will make it her mission to shoot the film in the next 12 months.
(CB)
The commentary, from a roundtable of six film journalists and experts, picks apart Bong Joon-ho’s remarkable film, adding some surprsing insights along the way.
(FSR)
